Thread by @RedBeretsM4All

Knitting as a metaphor for healthcare justice organizing: hear me me out:-)

I’m reflecting on this misguided notion that local organizing can be separated from national M4A

I want to create a beret or hat, yes? Yes. That’s the objective.

I don’t just get to snap my fingers 1/2

I need to procure yarn, & needles. I have to choose the shade, yarn weight & pattern. Next I need to cast on the correct number of stitches. I don’t love to knit, purl, knit purl ribbing—it’s a pain in the ass. I’d rather be onto the body, but I don’t get to skip that part. Cont,

If I make a mistake in a complicated beret like brioche and I don’t notice til many rows later, I have a choice. I can tink (knit backwards) & fix the error or I can decide if it’s worth that time. After all, there is a movement to knit for, & we need Medicare for All Now! (Cont)

Say I choose not to fix the error and give the hat to someone or they maybe donate to secure.actblue.com/donate/wholewa… and help @WholeWashington #I1362!

Do they even notice the imperfection or are they grateful for the beautiful symbol for healthcare justice solidarity?

Continuing,

The beret is not finished or possible without cast-on, ribbing or head band, body, reduction rows, finishing and weaving in ends.

I look at Medicare for All organizing from this vantage point.

In order to pass it, we need local resolutions, uncorrupted candidates, (continue),

I would no more say that we don’t need M4A candidates at every level, direct actions, public pressure, ballot initiatives and much much more, than I would say, you know, for this beret I think I can skip the purl stitches in the hat or the decrease rounds!

All parts of a whole.

That was the the end of a short thread! @LuisAFi12201516 would you do the honors?!♥️🧶

We’ll see you soon @iam4M4A @50linesonly @KennyBallentine!!

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