Dreadnought by Robert Massie

That power is political, economic, social, etc.

This sounds bad but it's not. Corporations are not your friends, even if they pay lip-service to your values. They respond to pressure in predictable ways. And we can use that to steer them in the direction we want. IF we can get the power we need to exert that pressure.

I agree with this but have a slightly different take. The businesses getting in bed with Trump have simply proven that they are who we thought they were. They will submit to whatever regime they think is best for their profits, whether that is progressive or conservative. Or even authoritarian.

With respect, what makes you think the conditions for fighting Trump will better in Dec than they were right now?

You can call it political theatre if you want. But theatre has always been part of politics. Especially in a democracy. Something that the leadership of the Democratic party seems to have forgotten.

Democratic House leaders should stage a press conference featuring Grijalva signing the petition to release the Epstein files. When Republicans say that it doesn't count because she isn't sworn in yet, just point out that Mike Johnson says she can act as a member of Congress.

Another way to look at it is that Biden fucked up the response to Israel's genocide in Gaza and it mattered more to younger voters than Dem leadership. And Dems got punished as a result. And oh yeah, those younger voters were right re: Israel. Maybe Dem leaders should listen to them now.

This has the advantage of being sound policy & politics. Most people aren't naturally sympathetic to wealthy corporations and would be glad to see the govt stick it to them IF it actually helps regular people in a tangible way. AND we also have to communicate what we are doing effectively. 4/end

There needs to be a cost for this political advocacy that goes beyond boycotts and other consumer action. Democrats need to make it clear to these businesses that there will be consequences in the form of stronger regulation and increased support of labor rights. 3/x (yeah, I thought of more to say)

Oh yeah, I remember now. Biden is a Democrat while Trump is a Republican. Corporations and the wealthy know who is on their side and most act accordingly. 2/2