the only direction we need to go is straight backwards
100%.
IMO on an individual level we need to start separating ourselves from the consumerism that both sustains and controls us. We can't change the system overnight but we can begin the process of starving it to death.
We need to start sustaining ourselves. Using systems that predate the capitalism that rejected it because it generated value for society and not capitalists.
I agree. But when I say turn over 3/4 of sitting politicians, I mean specifically the Do Nothing Democrats. I specifically mean that americans need to primary challenge democrats every election to keep them on the side of the people and not the corporate donors.
Regardless of your opinion on AOC, this documentary about how she got elected lays out the steps.
Independent local grassroots electoral movement. Dedicated to getting/organizing volunteers, signature gathering, door knocking, everything from getting candidates on the ballot to winning in the election.
Candidate nominations. AOC didn't sign up, her BIL or someone nominated her and the Grassroots Movement approached her to run.
PRIMARIES. PRIMARIES. PRIMARIES. Target establishment DNCs who clearly have more in common with corporate lobbyists than their own constituents.
Run the numbers game. Only 1/4 of their candidates won. Democrats should face a primary EVERY SINGLE ELECTION.
This is 100% going on the work teams chat as soon as it's relevant. (not long)