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[@7thlady]

I saw a post earlier today that I really liked: "It's not red versus blue, it's the very rich versus you."

[@poppinmycollar]

The truest statement, I hope voters realize this and fight back against the pseudo-ogliarchs

[@smartgames1393]

it is red vs everyone else, including blue. I don't remember "blue" usurping the role of congress to unilaterally turn off the government recently!

[@somebodyelse5883]

Probably promoting and using class consciousness is the best attack there could ever be on MAGA. A non-attack, don't mention red or blue, Trump vs whomever, the two-party system, etc. Remind people who their own people actually are, and who they are not. The corporations on welfare, the strategic bankruptcies and bailouts, who it actually is that stuff helps and who it hurts - perhaps the scales will fall from their eyes if people realize they have more in common with the homeless population than they could ever wish to have in common with a billionaire.

[@averagerunner_]

This is the truth.

[@ItWasSaucerShaped]

i mean it was not exclusively the very rich that voted for the neo fascism a lot of people don't care if they get hurt so long as they get to watch a different underclass get hurt

[@roses.9181]

Watching the 3 richest men on earth standing up on that stage was chilling. If democracy, why oligarchy shape?

[@shans1986]

gone. just gone..

[@HonestUAWElectrician]

Stop running your mouth about "democracy" when Harris was installed and not voted on for her candidacy.

[@HabitatYakII]

They've convinced a lot of little people that they care about them and have their best interests in mind. It's the opposite.

[@fred5528]

You are correct and we can all get to that level if we want. My advice to everyone is this : if you want to grow big this year especially in your finances. Be willing to make investments. Saving is great but investing puts you on a pedestal where you wouldnt have to worry about savings as you do now. Thanks to larysa Caba, my portolio is doing really great and im proud of the decisions i made last year.

[@fred5528]

Making over 48k monthly is all because of her.

[@julia.carino]

huge thing to mention as well: push for comprehensive campaign finance reform. we need to make it possible for people who aren’t old and generationally wealthy to win elections

[@emills767]

I'm 48 and meaningful CFR has been something I've heard discussed for years now. When will we get it, ya know!?!

[@user-ny6qq8xz6o]

Also ending the two-party system with more democratic voting systems than first-past-the-post or instant runoff voting!

[@seanwilliams7655]

The people who can make that a reality are the people who benefit from the current system.

[@LittleKikuyu]

Anything other than proportional representation is not democracy anyway, imo.

[@mrbanana6464]

Corporations are already deep in the pockets of both parties. Voting is a dead end. No one is going to swoop in and save the day. All, and I mean *all* American politicians serve one thing: capital. Only we can save ourselves.

[@Groovygoats]

I am a federal employee. I hesitate to give any other details about my agency, because in addition to all of the other chaos, we have been advised to keep our social media presence ‘neutral’ or nonexistent. You CANNOT believe the absolute chaos we are now dealing with daily. And I’m not just speaking in terms of our job security, but also the exclusion of specific groups. We are literally now having calls on a daily basis to interpret how the exe orders will be implemented. Today we were informed that they are awaiting guidance on whether our agency is ‘allowed’ to have BHM programs. Most of this will likely not impact my specific position, but it is still imposing an eery air of uncertainty, panic, grief, anger, sadness and anxiety throughout. Truly unlike anything I have ever witnessed.

[@Travelingtck]

What is a BHM program?

[@LSgaming201]

​@@TravelingtckBlack History Month.

[@fauxbro1983]

Well that blm/gay pride month shit is ending

[@Peter-bk4pz]

I'm curious. Can all federal employees decide to act in...civil disobedience?

[@RahRahSisBoom13]

@@Peter-bk4pz so… it’s a felony to act against our Oath of Office (to protect the Constitution). Striking is punishable by up to $10k and up to 10 years in prison

[@soavezefiretto]

"They don´t vote based on how much better he makes their lives, they vote based on how much worse he makes the lives of the people they don´t like." THIS. We need to be repeating this to ourselves, to everyone who wants to hear it, and to everyone who DOESN'T want to hear this EVERY. SINGLE. EFFING. DAY. So many people don´t understand this, and this is a basic pillar of politics today - not just in the US. Thank you for this great and brave video.

[@camarathomas6552]

Soooo true

[@SilverHawk214]

I'll be honest, I think many voted for him because she was an awful choice. Both options sucked. THEY SUCKED. I don't blame the average American.

[@soavezefiretto]

@@SilverHawk214 Beg to disagree. It's true that Kamala was far from an ideal candidate, but anyone with a minimum of discernment could see she was the lesser evil. By far. By very far. For starters, she didn't have a whole Project 2025 behind her. She didn't have open plans for dismantling the federal government. She didn't have an assortment of downright lunatics lined up to occupy the most important positions in the country. What really sucks is that it's so complicated to vote in the US, and so many people are disenfranchised. This is compounded buy an education that leaves a lot to be desired and leaves many citizens without options because they don't *know* about their options. But anyone who *could* vote, anyone who as sufficiently informed and decided not to vote for her because she was - yeah, I blame them a little bit.

[@witness1038]

I’d like to respectfully disagree on this point - the MAGA people I know are for all Americans, first.

[@wintersonnet]

100%

[@readyforclarity]

Thank you. Just got done with therapy, and my counselor reminded me that the overwhelm, confusion, and panic is the goal. We must remain calm, connected, and informed.

[@Aster-v8j]

If we all treat it like The Prohibition and decide as a community the policies are _too much of a pain_ to enforce. Most of the country won't bother.

[@akshayde]

Naah, you need to get out your pitchforks and spears.

[@dr.vanhellsing]

Why are you overwhelmed? Kamala Harris was pure cancer to the US. The idiot wanted to nationalize the grocery stores. How stupid do you have to be to agree with nationalization? Raising taxes and taxing unrealized gains. Pure insanity and not to mention making drilling for oil next to impossible. If Kamala had won gas prices would be $10 a gallon, basic sandwich $25, and your retirement plan would likely be 45% less due to excessive taxation. Pull your head out of your ass!

[@haileyt857]

Damn, mine is urging me to act like everything is normal 🤦‍♀️

[@readyforclarity]

@haileyt857 might not be a great fit for you? Don't give up, but make sure you're getting support that's actually supporting your mental health. In my experience, there are very few times when pretending everything is normal is the right call.

[@jedikv]

I cannot overstate how important participating in LOCAL politics matters in the US. There is so much you can change at the local much faster than the federal: - Housing & rent - Minimum wages - School funding & education. - Policing (funding and policy) - Judges and Sheriffs (underrated) - Addressing the unhoused/homeless etc - District Attorney - Environmental - Healthcare Changes locally, bubble up to the federal. This is by design, so use it. Do not wait for your perfect presidential candidate. The far right have leveraged this for years. The left and progressives need to catch up and take the levers of power back. These are far easier to win than the presidential, and longer lasting.

[@ariwl1]

This. People often discount local politics while not realizing that your local representatives are much more within your reach then D.C. is.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I liken it to a person's job resumé. You usually get better jobs the more you've worked and proven yourself at prior jobs. Politicians are (generally) elected to higher offices after proving themselves at lower ones. We ARE the hiring manager, we have the power to decide if we like a candidate for a particular job or not. Now, the scary part that I've seen is when positions run uncontested. And this is also why getting interested in local politics is important, because then you start to notice those gaps. People might want things to change but if no one steps up to contend the person in office, nothing will change.

[@johnnyblaze3952]

Until people stop voting for career politicians it doesn't matter. Everyone votes only "their color" down the ballot in local and federal elections snd this is what you get.

[@heretolearnCA]

Hold local government - city and state government - accountable!! Look into idle funds in your area. It is BANANAS. (Los Angeles is sitting on BILLIONS not millions, billions!!! in unused funds that are allocated for everything from housing to public works)

[@dib327]

A lot of this would be solved with removing these illegal migrants.

[@suebear119]

“You can’t reason someone out who didn’t reason themselves in” was an amazing way to sum up the need to stop fitting with the far-right

[@Window4503]

I don’t think it stops there though.That means the solution isn’t in facts either. If you look at the reasons people in the right wanted this, it’s because they were sold a vision. Did anyone on the left paint one for them? NO. Most of the energy was put toward trying to change their values which are HARDER to change. No one started superficially, they jumped right to the”screw your life values and listen to me” as if that magically works. Everyone’s out here “oh we tried so hard to get them on board” yeah by saying the same things with the same methods.

[@akirashiori6265]

@@Window4503 You're so right. The far-right are so strong because they have and built community. The left tends to be very preachy and "holier than though" which isn't the way. We need to start putting in the work, making community, making events and become more welcoming to people. At our core we're more similar than not, but the right has a way of branding themselves that has everyone in a chokehold

[@damonedwards1544]

It's like playing chess with somebody that kicks the table over when you start winning.

[@ModusVivendiMedia]

The far right loves Trump BECAUSE OF his racism, sexism, etc., and because of how he can display it without embarrassment (or consequences), while simultaneously gaslight people by claiming not to be and accusing them of the same. These people ALSO delight in participating in the gaslighting, and are willing to sacrifice in order to see their foes (us) suffer.

[@TB-rx1ue]

⁠@@ModusVivendiMediaformer democrat and Biden voter who voted for Trump. This is very erroneous. I voted for him because of 1) he promised to reduce federal government. The current level of spending is unsustainable at over $105,000 per person in debt. That’s over half a million of federal debt that my family is shouldering alone! About time someone mentioned the elephant in the room 2) as a mom, I love that improving food quality is even talked about. This is sorely needed! And for the record, I hate the guy… but he has a team that I think is effective towards those goals… Elon, RFK etc. Truthfully I didn’t vote for him, but those that he will be using. Elon has a very impressive track record. RFK has less of a track record but speaks convincingly. Anyway, if you think people voted for Trump bc of BS reasons… you’re wrong.

[@160p2GHz]

Holy hell... this is a call. I'm so impressed by the power in this Chelsea. Good on you for not mincing words and providing direction.

[@zelbelreader]

My heart is sad. My husband is Dutch and they also just elected a far-right, racist leader. I've been trying to communicate to my friends who think Europe is the place to run to that many European countries are walking down the same path. We have to stay and fight for our home.

[@Jurmyhyle12]

You’re not fighting the Islamic invaders. So many holes in progressive logic it’s laughable. If you think about it there’s no evidence that communism even works well. In China it killed over 100 million people.

[@tigerlilly9038]

I also see Canada has had an interesting behavior trend lately as well..

[@ietefiet]

I'm Dutch as well and my heart hurts ever since this cabinet was elected. It's awful and I'm praying for a light at the tunnel, although it's nowhere to be found right now.

[@jenmar9428]

I am also Dutch. I had panic attacks when people elected Geert Wilders.

[@zelbelreader]

I am so sorry. My husband is from Hengelo. He still thinks the Netherlands is better off in the long run (I agree, we just moved to the states to take care of my parents). But it's so hard to watch our home go through these events.

[@LittleMissTotoro]

Three Americans now have as much money as the bottom half of Americans. 3 families versus 170 Million people.

[@Backinblackbunny009]

60 million Americans have negative assets. The 170 million is the former middle class

[@localgoodscompany]

And yet people keep giving them money….

[@Backinblackbunny009]

@@localgoodscompany no they are hooked up to the govt tit. Amazon is only profitable bc they got massive contracts for cloud computing with the military and alphabet agencies and musk owes 90% of his wealth to govt subsides. Its welfare for the .001%

[@Natta44]

We are literally giving it to them. All we have to do is boycott them and they lose money.

[@jinxtacy]

​@@localgoodscompanyI would say part of that is just new technologies and business models emerging that are crushing the old models. I personally don't think there's anything wrong with being rich. I'm part of the problem is is the way our system is set up since the '80s to where rich people and corporations have no boundaries because they were removed and if you don't push the boundaries then some other corporation or capital manager will buy influence of your competitors and push the boundaries hurting you. People think the economy is just some amorphous thing. Not realizing that the government has the ability to define the rules. That would help check some of the worst behavior. Reagan removed regulation, Milton Friedman promoted monetarism and transformed company responsibility to generating profits. Companies prove to be very good at generating profits, starting to buy up competition, haven't we watched various sectors begin to consolidate with the victors at the helm. You began to see more jobs get offshored, entire industries shift labor models to high dependence on undocumented immigrants through intermediaries which assume the liability. I remember back in the '90s watching some of these people that would manage the undocumented workers which often were legal immigrants exploit those workers further enhancing profits in the race to the bottom. Increasingly they got hostile towards labor and we watched the middle class fall behind and increasingly begin to take on more and more debt to maintain the lifestyle. Now the country Increasingly feels hostile towards consumers. At this point the American populace is just any other resource waiting to be extracted. There are a lot more toys and gadgets for the middle class to be more tolerant, but at the same time they're losing security and autonomy. Data acquisition and scraping seems to be almost as much as what the market will tolerate rather than what it will support. If you have an influx of higher paid workers then it seems like these companies working off I think that they're entitled to a percentage and because they shared the database, the private landlords can elevate an area in sync and as a renter you have little recourse. There was that program by Amazon that would begin to bump prices to test brick and mortar's monitoring and see how their system would match and find the thresholds which would effectively raise the prices that we see in brick and mortar. The amount of data and connectivity that strangely we were so optimistic about is also showing itself to be unsurprisingly behaving the way that the legacy corporations did. I think there is an issue with the middle class with each passing generation not realizing how much they're getting slow boiled because they just don't have a previous point of reference. It's kind of like how a lot of us took out student loans for college and because we were all doing it, we thought we were doing the right thing because there's no way the adults would allow us to take out a loan without making sure that we had an objective that would make the loan the least risky. We've watched tires go from $250 a set till now. I'm seeing people rolling around on $1,300 worth of tires. $15 oil changes have transformed into $100 oil changes. I mean some of it is progress and safety. Tail lights have gone from maybe 75 bucks to now hundreds of dollars if not a thousand. I see more of the middle class utilizing cleaning services when all those services have increased along with landscaping. It's fine if you have the disposable income, but sometimes it just seems so normalized and people partake these things because the people they know partake in them. Watching middle class people doordash a Starbucks and are "struggling" is absolutely stupid.

[@Sallylovesgood]

thank you for making this. I'm a federal employee, so a LOT of attack is on our labor rights right now and a lot of it is completely illegal. My mental health has not been good as I am new and likely will be laid off.

[@Ash-m7l]

In the same boat. I couldn't sleep last night thinking about losing my job, my health insurance, etc.

[@thefinancialdiet]

I'm so, so sorry -- thank you for what you do and stay strong

[@Sallylovesgood]

@@thefinancialdiet it means a lot coming directly from you, chelsea. thank you for everything you do

[@Sallylovesgood]

@ im so sorry. we are stronger together. hold the line and dont resign. Im already applying for jobs as a backup. stay strong.

[@rachelmaddowswife8713]

I'm so sorry. Know that we're grateful for people like you doing their government jobs with integrity as long as it's possible for you to continue.

[@aurus6483]

REMEMBER DARLINGS: DESPAIR IS NOT A PLAN. Incomprehension, despair, and apathy are weapons used to divide us and crush our spirit. We will hold on and we will survive, because our plans are better than despair. We have the best of resources - we have each other. And in the ways we stick up for ourselves, we must stick up for each other too.

[@almaguadalupe]

🙏

[@GeorgianaMicu-c6x]

Unionise

[@aurus6483]

@@GeorgianaMicu-c6x unionisation, community action, mutual aid, and protecting one another from danger is the ONLY way we will survive Trump, facism, and the looming collapse of our climate

[@jemiller226]

Despair is not a plan. Hope is not a course of action. But I am not going to fault people who cannot yet dig themselves out of their emotional wells. There are enough of us who already have and we need to act.

[@aurus6483]

@@jemiller226 emotions are fuel and are essential to the human experience, but yes, fuel is only good enough when put to work

[@myrsal924]

So refreshing hearing this from a personal finance channel. Thank you for speaking out and for standing up for your values.

[@jr89dp]

"You're not going to reason them out of this, because they didn't reason themselves into it" is going to be a new mantra of mine, that was fire.

[@nillanadia]

I appreciate you saying its a "war on poor" because that is how it feels as low income earner with high interest consumer debt trying to finish my bachelors degree. I don't qualify for welfare, don't have insurance, pay too much rent for a studio, jobs are hard to come by even with people with bachelor's in high demand interest, and it seems that nobody cares to acknowledge this reality, let alone change it.

[@sherryemiller]

It’s a war on the working class.

[@bottomofastairwell]

It's almost like the system is designed to keep us struggling. To keep us so poor that we're basically indentured servants in the corporate machine. There's another word for that. Slavery. You know, the thing that the entire economic model of our country was founded on? Yeah, that. Almost like it was designed that way or something

[@dr.vanhellsing]

We are in a War with Regulation currently. Trump will be eliminating 10 old regulations for every new regulation. Jobs will become more available and we will likely experience a strong bull run in the market within a year or so.

[@cdivermattcrunchtime1366]

Just a heads up adding 15 Trillion to the national debt in 3 years devalues the dollar which is expressed via inflation. Demand they balance the budget and pay down the debt anything short of that is just more of the same from the kleptocracy.

[@kimrespess6580]

@@cdivermattcrunchtime1366 I hope that DOGE can be effective with some of that.

[@terrasilvershade5678]

Politics seem to be less of "Red vs Blue" and more "Poor people vs rich people" nowadays. The idea is to make yourself rich so you don't have the problems of the Poors. They don't want to make things better, they just want to make the problems not affect them anymore

[@tealkerberus748]

And in a country where the poors have access to guns, it's not even going to work for them anyway. A group of very rich people tried this stunt in France a few hundred years back. Maybe that's why the rich are so against education .. they don't want the poors to know that there is a way to fix the problem.

[@joondaluparts]

I'm using this entire comment now as a quote due to it's one-hundred percent-ness ;) Thanks!

[@annemarson4144]

The dirty secret is that it's always been this way.

[@TheForever206]

You JUST now realized this?

[@septanine5936]

it has always been the working class (the poor) against the owning class (the rich). only difference is here lately in the US, the rich have been joined by the aspirationally rich

[@sophieb1829]

I'm a French citizen living in the US for the past 16+ years. Thank you for mentioning the situation in France, too. The West is going towards a scary direction.

[@LittleKikuyu]

Germany too. It’s a terrible thing to see and the „centre“ parties are actually right-wing wolves, presenting themselves as social 🤢

[@sherryemiller]

France, Canada, Germany. Yes it’s not just a US problem.

[@dr.vanhellsing]

The problem is that the west has opened its doors to the world and has been taken advantage of. I don’t have a problem with legal immigration, and I support legal immigrants who contribute to western society by labor and tax dollars. I saw a video recently of Paris, and I thought I clicked on Africa.

[@a1ntcry1noveru]

@@dr.vanhellsing wow , what an openly racist comment and a peak into smug degenerates like yourself. Thanks, highly illuminating. I would say ask yourself why Africa “looks like Africa” , but surely you’ll just come up with some other racist justification and not arrive at the truth. You are who she meant not to waste our energy on

[@JohnClarkW]

@@dr.vanhellsing immigration is not not hurting anyone in the US or France. The government subsidizing the insanely rich by taking away the social safety net is the problem. We need labor at every level of the job market, and if we chase every immigrant away, groceries won't get delivered, crops won't get harvested, and homes won't get built. You concern over the color of those immigrants is far more telling about your motives, than your ignorance about who is supporting whom. Immigrants pay into the system and get no benefits, since they don't have legal status.

[@elijahjones4428]

THANK YOU Chelsea! for bravely not mincing words. This is a class war against the poor and vulnerable; and we've been losing that war for generations in America! We cannot let the oligarchs continue doing it without a fight! This is OUR country and all Americans deserve better! I'm switching gears in 2025 to help friends and family more and consolidate my finances for community projects and growing my network of support.

[@Tangocita444]

I'm 55 years old - I'm tired. Nothing has changed since I've been of legal voting age and been trying to make things better as a leftist. I am done. Moving to Europe in a few months.

[@HAMZAPINE]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@socialworkgroupa5256]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@carly102982]

Yes Jefshroomies , I have a similar experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction, and mushrooms have significantly contributed to my recovery and being clean today.

[@chrisbenoit5044]

I wish those were more easily accessible where I live. Microdosing was my next step for my husband. He's 59 & dealing with lots of mental health challenges, possible CTE & a TBI that put him in a coma for 8 days. Unfortunately, I had to get a TPO since he's 6'6, over 300 pounds, and showing violent behavior, constantly talking about harming others. He's aggressive. To anyone reading this, if you're familiar with BPD, is it common to have an obsession with violence?

[@socialworkgroupa5256]

Is he on the internet?

[@carly102982]

Jefshroomies is the man

[@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926]

Capitalism resulted in Oligarchy. Who could have predicted that?

[@louisoost121]

Wow you are so smart and nuanced.

[@Zhohan-]

@@louisoost121 Do you have anything you would like to add besides being snide?

[@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926]

@@Zhohan- It's a freaking comment section not Reddit why are people so aggressive?

[@shmlanda]

You’re not wrong but tbf Oligarchy rule can come from communism as well, there is no perfect system in humanity

[@dr.eldontyrell-rosen926]

@ Yeah I'm not for communism, just the economic possibilities we had before 1980 when GDP and wages diverged (the beginning of kleptocracy)

[@maria44688]

Haven't finished the video yet, but I'm already so glad that you're using your platform to talk about this. Thank you!

[@lilymulligan8180]

Can I also just say... IT'S TIME FOR LEFT-LEANING MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z TO START RUNNING FOR OFFICE!!! I think we all feel like our voting options suck... But anyone can run for office. Why not LITERALLY be the change you want to see in the world?

[@Janehaver]

We also have old cronies in our politics for too long, but in our elections last year 2 newer (younger) parties are really shining for me. Goodluck and support younger politicians!

[@LittleKikuyu]

And please, don’t let it corrupt you. That’s what happens so so often. Keep your ideals ❤️

[@KingOFuh]

Listen Pollyanna. Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, Sanders. ALL totally evil wastes of oxygen, and all ELECTED by typical American voters, not serious about who runs their cuntry, and who are in love with wealth and power. LEFT is pro-worker. LEFT is pro-children. LEFT is pro-common sense. NONE of that is represented in the DEMOCRATIC branch of the ruling UNIPARTY.

[@KingOFuh]

@@LittleKikuyu LOL!

[@KingOFuh]

@@Janehaver LMAO!!!! And YOUNG PEOPLE don't value money over everything else in life? Only OLD people? When young people go to D.C., they become as criminally immoral and spineless and gutless as AOC is. SHE is young and already 100% corrupted. Grow up, young one.

[@AutumnMoonlight95]

I'm on disability and below the poverty line. I am extremely stressed out right now. I don't know if I can get my prescriptions next month, or the surgery I desperately need. And I have to hope that Trump and The Heritage Group of all people will decide not to destroy people like me completely.. sure. I'm so glad you said something about how this all goes back several administrations. Both sides caring less about the citizens and more about themselves and their cronies.

[@Li_Tobler]

I'm so incredibly sorry that you have to experience this... My country's (Ukraine) biggest and most famous animal protection NGO has a motto "Protecting the weak is the prerogative of the strong". I took it to heart, and I love it so much ever since I've heard it. I don't imply that you're literally weak - not at all - just want to reiterate how actually pathetic and measly are those people in power who want to disadvantage the disadvantaged even more. When people like you are suffering, it's a sign of a deeply wrong, weak and pathetic governing structure. For what it's worth, I keep all the good Americans in my prayers since the election and I hope that things will start looking out for you sooner than later. The darkest night before the dawn and all that. Hang in there y'all please ❤

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

You'll be getting your prescription etc. You should watch the news a little less. I don't blame you for being worried, but whipping yourself into a frenzy is worthless

[@loliviaify]

One thing to add: socially responsible investing!!! Investing in general is an awesome move, but it’s even more awesome to exclude investments in fossil fuels, military, and otherwise unethical/icky businesses. Look into socially responsible investing!

[@fullmooneve1651]

Deffo dump tesla stock

[@TaylarThibaud]

A very brave video. From Europe it does appear you are currently falling deep into fascism, corruption and oligarchy. Something we know well. Videos of resistance and education like this can only help. Hoping you can all get through the next few years after already surviving the decade of instability.

[@dr.vanhellsing]

England is a fascist state! If you make a joke you go to jail. If you complain about migrants you also go to jail. Europe is so far gone that they no longer have access to cheap Russian energy. Healthcare system is being drained by iliegal immigrants. There are cameras everywhere in Europe ticketing people non-stop. Don’t worry about us in the US we will be doing just fine! I am very happy with my freedom of speech and cheap gas that will eventually come.

[@MsCarotty]

sorry but aren't we in Europe as well descending into fascism pretty much everywhere? It's not healthy being in denial lol

[@feralfae3391]

Yeah because Europe is clearly doing better, with unchecked immigration, endless taxes, bureaucracy, no innovation or tech sector. Such a high horse Europeans are on.

[@Finkeldinken]

Yes, we are on shaky ground over here too for sure ​@@MsCarotty US is just doing the bigger, better, stronger, faster thing, but with fascism. We'll know in 5-10 years if Europe drags itself down with them. Let's not go gentle! ❤

[@wonderer2344]

And occasional terrorist attacks and sexual assaults or is that also "far right"? I'm a female our only hope are people like Trump. BTW I'm from Europe too and Trump is considered central Left here.

[@CriticalThinker911]

Bernie was right ALL ALONG. Class issue is - IT. The larger the wealth gap - the larger our divisions and problems. Energetically we are all connected and if majority of people are suffering - no one, including the billionaires are truly “well”. We have to reduce the suffering - the have and have nots. Thank you for all you do Chelsea and TFD!

[@molpbr1604]

The Bernie who takes Pharma money?

[@macaroni_jones]

The past week I've spent far too much time spiraling and feeling hopeless, as well as incredibly let down by my elected officials. This video is the first time I've felt like someone feels the same anger and frustration that I do, and I so appreciate the practical and real advice on moving forward right now. I'm sorry you ended up doomscrolling for hours, but I'm grateful it led to this video.

[@Labbfreak]

For a hope inoculation, I highly recommend reading Democracy in Retrograde (millennial civil engagement) & The Small and the Mighty (historically focused)

[@brightsalot]

@@Labbfreak that’s exactly what I need, thank you for sharing

[@CarrieV9]

It baffles me that most people are unwilling to take basic steps to fight back, for example dump FB, IG, Amazon, X.

[@CarrieLovesLife.]

I agree. People wring their hands in despair, but don’t want to be inconvenienced. I’ve dumped Amazon and Meta. (I do, unfortunately still have What’sApp, which is Meta, because my son lives on a tiny island not in America and that’s how we communicate.). Not on Twitter or TikTok. Cutting WAY back on unnecessary spending. As much as possible I am disintangling myself from supporting out-of-control capitalism, which exploits people and the earth. Spending my dollars as much as possible at individually owned business. Thrifting. Growing much of my own food. I can’t do it perfectly, this is the system we live in, but collectively WE could do a lot. We could choose to make some sacrifices now, or we WILL have more extreme circumstances to deal with in the, not that distant, future. The only way to change a system ruled by the rich, is to not participate by supporting them willingly with or hard earned dollars. I’m opting out,

[@nicolejohnson5225]

8:35 OMG CHELSEA PLEASE GET THE LOUD SPEAKER!!! This is what I've been telling people! Stop being shocked at MAGA. They LOVVVVE anything that sticks it to anyone they don't like. Doesn't matter if it's against their best interest as well.

[@gracenagel]

And they are really starting to say the quiet part out loud. I watched a video today of a Maga woman saying that she was thrilled to see families torn about by deportation and that she considers them "subhuman". You can't argue with that. Just have to build community to fight for working people.

[@thefinancialdiet]

Yeah like time to move on from them babe, nothing to be gained here! -C

[@ariwl1]

This. It may not feel like it now, but we have to remember most of the country is not maga. Ignore the people who clearly are and focus on the people you can actually talk to.

[@ItWasSaucerShaped]

@@ariwl1 the current administration won the popular vote it's time to stop pretending that fascism isn't exactly what most of america wants

[@ltiya75islearning82]

@@gracenagel We truly need to bring back shame. Those people who are non-MAGA must stop tolerating them people.

[@lemon苺]

Not only in the US or western counties; it is also happening in Japan😢 far right is huge now, and maybe worse as in our country most of people do not speak up. I admire you speaking up. From Japan, a big fun of your financial tips❤

[@weirdforces]

I'm moving to Japan soon and was hoping it would be better, but it seems to be the case everywhere :(

[@haileyt857]

... What about China?

[@CO-vt1jb]

@@weirdforces why would you colonize Japan with your whiteness??? That's not okay.

[@woopi8003]

@@CO-vt1jb what???

[@S-R-H]

Thank God because I don't understand how nobody is just screaming at the top of their lungs every single moment of every single day. During the last Trump admin, I ended up going to law school to cope. Now, I have no idea what to do, and it is so much worse, AND I understand so much more given I am now a licensed attorney. Like, he just froze all government spending. Since when does he get to decide what laws to follow and which ones he doesn't If that's the case, then why do we have elected representative at all? How much money could we save if we didn't have to pay for all those senators? This entire thing is insane. Then, the democratic party is either silent or completely behind the eight ball. There is a floodgate of corruption and illegality, and the "leadership" of the democratic party CANNOT or WILL NOT keep up. Then, just now, I see that Facebook (Zuckerberg) is paying Trump $25M to "settle" banning and restricting his access to Facebook after he started an insurrection? I'm sorry, I call that a bribe not a settlement.

[@MissProvision]

Don't forget that CNN and Disney "settled" with big bribes, I mean checks, as well for laughable lawsuits Trump brought against them.

[@LittleKikuyu]

When I saw all those former presidents at the inauguration, that’s when it hit me. Why did they not stand up against this?

[@Backinblackbunny009]

_Right, as the world goes, is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must._ Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War If you truly want to understand what's going on you're gonna have to abandon your bourgeoisie shibboleths and read Marx.

[@cheef825]

​@@LittleKikuyu DNC has always preferred trump over bernie

[@rebeccabuller1510]

Because “we, the people” voted & thankfully, the former presidents respect the decision of the American people. This is a republic, & this is how elections work.

[@katrpatter]

Nonprofit worker here - the last two weeks have been exhausting. At least one person openly crying in the office, frantic calls with funders to see if projects need to be halted or events cancelled, tense conversations about how to reorganize our workforce to try and avoid layoffs... I left voicemails for my members of Congress the other night, begging them to do something. We can't function in an environment like this.

[@vinocorner1707]

I’m Canadian and even I feel like the last 10 days have been nightmarish, and not just because of the tarifs he plans on imposing on our exports. Can’t imagine how it must feel to live it from within! Thanks for speaking up!

[@cameronh171]

“You’re not going to reason them out of this because they didn’t reason themselves into it” IVE BEEN SAYINNGG (thank you for this Chelsea, we need more people talking in this way)

[@laurel1018]

You always continue to inspire me, but this is just taking my regard of you to higher levels. You are such a wonderful person Chelsea, and thank you for speaking out. It truly makes me feel less alone in this fight.

[@Chocolateack]

Agreed!!!

[@thefinancialdiet]

:') Thank you, that's very kind. -C

[@Wahlflower]

LOOOOOONNNGGGGGGGG time listener, first time commenter. THANK you for your courage to speak up when so many in media are remaining silent. Been looking up to for for years and years.. now even more

[@thefinancialdiet]

[@erinm9913]

Everyone should be demanding: term limits, lowering inflation, and making life more manageable (not easier) for citizens. I am a full-time working mother and cancer survivor with a bachelor's degree and student debt, living paycheck to paycheck at 36k/yr, and I don't qualify for any social services. I don't come from money. No one will help me and I don't expect it anymore. I want my dollar to mean something. Show me a candidate that cares about our dollar (jobs, industry) and I'll vote for them regardless of party. I hope whatever happens helps us all in the near future.

[@Dogmom963]

First thing I did this year as a childfree by choice woman is get my tubes taken out. Thank you for posting this. I'm glad I'm not thinking I'm crazy.

[@MoncheriRous]

Thank you for the video Chelsea! I’m Mexican, that have the USA citizenship now too, but I’m hurting right now with all the mass deportation and the hate that is building up. My boyfriend was walking toward the Dollar when an older lady was murmuring “they are stealing our jobs”. Children at schools are being held until they ask their parents if they have a legal status. In theory this doesn’t affect me, but it affects my community. I’m scared, disappointed, overwhelmed and I don’t know what to do. We work really hard to be treated as criminals. I don’t know what to do or feel. I’m just deflated!! 😫😫😫

[@jennifermaddock4382]

That's awful. I'm sorry you're experiencing that. I'm Canadian but most of us are dumbfounded as to what is happening.

[@Scribbles222]

It sucks people are going through this! I stand with you and your community and will do whatever I can to help.

[@MoncheriRous]

@@Scribbles222 Thank you!! We will need a lot of help! The worst part in all of these is that the Hispanic community actually voted for him (I didn’t)! Ha! So sad!! 😞

[@readyforclarity]

"We have to focus on building a better alternative. That has to be what we do."

[@jbliqemp]

Europeans would describe the Democratic Party as Center Right - not all of the Democrats, but a lot of them. I wouldn't call them Left.

[@amy0775]

100%

[@Jose04537]

Democrats are very left on social issues related to culture wars, in positions, that nor even Europeans have gone that far: Enabling, encouraging and protecting illegal immigration (sanctuary cities); allowing children to transition genders; abortion up to the second trimester (the standard in Europe is up to the first trimester); Gender/Race wars (affirmative action and critical theories been the most controversial). Some European politicians has warned that Europe shouldn't let itself be infected by toxic online American political discourse, and actually concentrate in the biggest source of inequality and injustice, economic inequality. And let's not pretend European are perfect, their soft foreign policy, specially towards Russia and China, has been a total disaster. They empowered their enemies and competitors. And immigration is used as a non conventional way to wage war. India and China have effectively used it to kill and silent their critics refugeed in Canada and the USA.

[@LittleKikuyu]

All the parties have shifted right for decades. The super far right is just a way to make the right more palatable to people. It’s all a ripoff where people are slowly but surely stripped of their rights, imo.

[@hengrencloudy]

The Republicans are far right by their standards

[@obiwanobiwan13]

We need to move beyond this stupid Left/Right algorithm-driven echo chamber false binary anyway. While, yes, MAGA and its Euro counterparts ARE fascists and MUST be 100% opposed full stop, we need to stop thinking of Left/Right, Red/Blue as a binary but as a SPECTRUM. And that spectrum looks different in different states...simply shouting for the Leftiest of Left progressives (even if some would like that) WILL NOT win elections, that's just not how some states are demographically or culturally. I'm sorry, to win a coalition, we need BOTH Centre-Left and Progressive Dems. You can say, like Chelsea, that you want more Progressives and a more Progressive voice (that itself is, again, a spectrum, there are certain things I as a lifelong Dem like about Progressives and certain things I cannot stand) BUT the fact remains that, unless you're just gonna cause 20-30 million new Progressives to pop up out of the ground like carrots to beat BOTH the Dems and MAGA GOP, mathematically in different states we will need BOTH. Coalition, not conflict, between the two halves of the party. And that itself means moving past fighting over who is Leftier Than Thou...the ONLY group that benefits from that kind of infighting is, ya know, Trump/MAGA fascists.

[@niapri]

Ok, I’m pausing five minutes in to just say thank you for posting this. I was just reading the news yesterday and have been struggling to not panic. Just hearing it confirmed that I am not insane for feeling like this is crazy and being anxious just released so much tension that I didn’t know I had been holding.

[@genreartwithjb5095]

Most elected democrats would prefer Trump fascism over Bernie Sanders European style social democracy

[@WilkinsMichael]

Unfortunately, most Americans have that preference. That is why we are here.

[@nancyferrier8609]

Because they have bought into neo-feudalism where that believe all social problems can be resolved by noblesse oblige. Never worked never will. The underbelly to that is that deep down inside they believe in a class system. And they have no problem with the unequal distribution of wealth.

[@cristalleslie6311]

I have really struggled with people feeling like none of this affects them and they just wanted more money in their paycheck. What is more money in your paycheck going to do if the economy is horrible and we are paying so much more for everything else.

[@Oh_my_starz]

Say this again for the people in the back! I watched so many people vote for money and forget about their ACTUAL well-being.

[@dr.vanhellsing]

Don’t worry buttercup! More money means you will have more purchasing power. Yes drilling for more oil will lower the cost of food and just about everything else. Yes everything you touch and wear comes from petroleum. The next time you are feeling down remember you aren’t starving, you ride inside of a car, roof over your head, and food in a refrigerator.

[@Fixtheproblemwithgoodpolicy]

Volunteer/take action 1-3 hours a month, make it a habit for the rest of your life. If you want this to change, it means everyday people need to consistently invest in fixing our country. Right now we rely on retirees to make calls/door knock/vet candidates and we need every day people. Volunteer with your local Dem party, primary non progressive candidates (this is the key moment when you get better politicians in) and then volunteer/vote blue up and down the ballot in the general. Make it politically viable to not get elected by corporate money. March, boycott, strike. Anything that comes up push.

[@BlueTuesday-d1g]

Thank you for taking the time to talk about this, Chelsea. This is so critical right now, and you are exactly right about what we need to do. There is hope, but change will take work from all of us.

[@DrunkenUFOPilot]

Thanks!

[@RJhayWoods]

Thank you for giving tangible directions for what to do right now. Like you, I’ve been spiraling as I’ve gone through numerous rabbit holes of information pertaining to these scary initiatives.

[@talentless2714]

Ngl as a non-american it was simple as "its their problem" but after he's pulled funding for health/research in African countries its become clear its now a global problem and I foresee things getting worse and it hasn't even been a full month since he's been inaugurated.

[@necordektox879]

A handful of Americans concentrated in the most rural parts of the Midwest and South hold the world hostage and they have the audacity to say they fear "tyranny of the majority".

[@YaksHearNoises]

It hasn't even been two weeks!

[@susanturchi8334]

The entire world is being up heaved. Look at Germany, Italy. I believe there is an awareness going on, and to quote a 1976 film “Network”, “ I’m mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take it anymore!” We are not the ones who are out numbered. Our strength is through unity. Just remember. “We the People”.

[@Eleerm]

I DO hope that more and more people realize this. We the people have power.

[@LittleKikuyu]

We need to unite. No matter the differences, we as the ordinary people have so much more in common than we are made to believe by those few in power.

[@crocodilesmiles8095]

I'm aussie, and hear all the US news everyday. idk if this is the right video to comment on, but this channel has helped me start getting my shit together.... by getting me to enrol in an excel course at a local community college program, which is free, so I can learn to track my money through spreadsheets (and to also get better work opportunities so I can finally start investing). thanks Chelsea and team! but also I'm scared for y'all in the US.

[@Krispea]

i’m scared too and i live in the US :( hope things are better where you are

[@johannatheander84]

Oh I really really needed to see this today. Im not even American or someone who has money to invest, but am still horrified and feeling hopeless about the development in western politics. This felt like a small sliver of hope in all the darkness. Sending ❤ from Sweden where we struggle with the same issues but on a slightly less dramatic scale.

[@natashatrilokekar2435]

You consistently impress me with your passionate and educated discourse around this. Bleak times.

[@WastedBananas]

Go back to 🇮🇳 your people have flooded this country and smell awful

[@natalihoeg227]

Thank you for just talking about this - I feel like I'm going crazy not talking about it at work, with family, not seeing anything online I feel like I can trust

[@rbrindle1]

Google Heather Cox Richardson. Stat!

[@zoemcleod5998]

"We have to focus on a better alternative". YES. This is a great video, Chelsea. We're facing a federal election soon in Australia, and the leader of the opposition party has literally be nicknamed 'Temu Trump' but I'm worried a lot of Australians are going to vote for him simply because Albo (the centre left leader) has done exactly what you spoke about - pushed a very similar agenda, but just more slowly and with a more progressive sticker. You're right - the only way we're going to build something better from all this is to put our heads down, ignore the noise and push forward. Thank you

[@Backinblackbunny009]

The fact that 99% of your media is owned or complicit with Rupert Murdoch doesn't help. And albo isn't a legend like Kevin Rudd.

[@zoemcleod5998]

@@Backinblackbunny009 Yeppp, it really doesn't. Unfortunately it's what most of Australia consumes though :(

[@Backinblackbunny009]

@zoemcleod5998 I remind myself that most people couldn't read above a 3rd grade level back in the 30s and 40s when the robber Barons were fighting wars against the working class. I guess we're fated to live in "interesting times" forever. ✌️

[@NerfHerder909]

Starmer's not much different in the UK. A bland man in a suit with seemingly zero actual principles of his own.

[@Anarchasuccubus]

Canada also has a "Temu Trump" in Pierre Poiliviere, who blames American "wokeness" from bringing racism to Canada while seeking to emulate all of Trump's social and economic policies. And it has a lot to do with the Liberal Party claiming to be leftwing but cracking down on labour and union-busting as hardcore as any conservative, but everyone thinks the Liberals are "leftist" because they say nice things about trans people. And as a trans person, I'd rather good economic policies in place that help everyone rather than a government that affirms my gender while allowing corporations to continue destroying our country and stealing our resources.

[@TheAleksander22]

Outrage loops are rarely productive. Reflect, adapt, adjust

[@GeorgianaMicu-c6x]

Unionise

[@Robjr382]

That's like literally what far- right & far- left DO. Villifying either side is the problem, it's literally the cause of polarization. Trump sucks BUT you can't just say he's ALL bad. You have to acknowledge reality and be critical. I just hate the Left & Right pointing fingers nonsense.

[@SlumdogHundredaire]

Just want to say how much this was a very much needed snapback to reality for me, because I've been spiraling for 2 weeks now after burying my head in the sand since November. Appreciate it - genuinely.

[@Lahiwe]

As a poor 29-yr-old who’s watched your videos for years for ethical commentary on economics and finances, you’re spot on about building community connections being a top priority for the poor. I’ve had several years where I would have gotten evicted, gone hungry, etc if not for my community not only raising funds for me, but also letting me stay with them, bringing me meals, and even job opportunities that were created for me. I’m part of multiple organizing communities and folks know who I am and that I’ve got big ideas, I’m compassionate, and I stand up for more marginalized members ferociously, and that has earned me material support that I couldn’t do without. Something I would add to that that has been an important part of my survival and will be especially important if federal programs are cut is to find community organizations that provide similar services from private philanthropy. For example, two major grocers donate $125 gift cards to multiple organizations in my city, and I have a social worker with one of those organizations that’s catered to the LGBTQ+ community. This organization prioritizes private philanthropic support and programs, so my social worker lines me up with a grocery gift card, helps me find local churches that provide rent aid, etc. I know these organizations will be hit by cuts in federal spending, but there remains a strong philanthropic donor base for services for the poor, and knowing which organizations are supported by them and can get you no-strings-attached food aid, rent aid, etc if your public benefits are taken away is a lifesaver.

[@LaurenSchraderMusic]

I don’t think anyone knew it was going to move this fast regardless of how much we all knew this was coming. It’s very jarring. Doomscrolling feels like a responsibility.

[@B-goblins]

Oof I feel that

[@shans1986]

light speed. and tgat AI is coming up fast

[@lilymulligan8180]

It feels like a responsibility, but it's NOT. Remember that the overwhelm you're feeling is by design. They want you feeling powerless, so that you roll over and take it. We need to take our rest seriously if we're gonna do this. It's gonna be a LONG marathon. Not a sprint.

[@CarrotConsumer]

Doomscrolling solves nothing.

[@TheRealKSmith]

LOL, no. This was seen by everyone who paid attention.

[@mentonerodominicano]

16:19 PREACH!!! A lot of people need to stop acting clueless about the power of their purse, start getting themselves out there and fund projects that directly help their communities. Especially projects of resilience that hold your community together. It can be as simple as subscribing to a politcal magazine or funding their meetings. Pay someone's rent, etc. Do something with that money!

[@syddlinden8966]

I started my day calling my reps at 5am and leaving messages basically in tears. Cause the reporting I was seeing sounded like the dems weren't saying shit apart from tweeting. It disgusts me the gop is so horrid but it's equally disgusting that dems didn't throw hands immediately upon leak of the memo. I want parliamentary level screaming from the people who are supposed to be directly fighting for us. All well said. We need an actual Left party with actually progressive goals and the nads to counter fascists.

[@verygoodfreelancer]

the dems threw the election so that trump would have to play bad cop. the dems are fine with these policies, they’re not affected lol

[@nancyferrier8609]

There's a new head at the DNC, but there's still a lot of internal fighting to preserve the old guard, which has been giving us losing strategies since Hillary. The old guard is up to their necks in Dark Money, as bad as any Republican.

[@sarawarren-hill5992]

Thank you so much for giving me hope today. Feeling fired up and motivated. Thank you, thank you for saying it all so well and sharing this information so freely.

[@thethriftinglibrarian2041]

I appreciate this video. I look around us and for the life of me can’t see how we can blow up our entire governmental structure and still have a functioning economy. Times seem very bleak and I appreciate the call to gather close to the people you care about and to take care of each other.

[@kymbrown1614]

Same thing has happened and is continuing to happen in Australia. We have a duopoly of far right and not as far right major parties in our country "two cheeks of the same arsehole". We cannot vote ourselves out of this system, the whole economic and political system must be changed and only when we ordinary people join together can we make that happen.

[@ilovepavlovanomnom]

To be fair, our preferential voting system in Australia works well. I helped kick out a long time Liberal and get an Independent in my electorate. We need people to realise there are other candidates and that non-majority govts can work here.

[@benhuguenard8147]

People didn't believe him when he said he would do this. The backlash will be monumental.

[@DeathStarLuke]

That's one of the few things we have going for us in all of this... he's swinging so broadly and wildly that he's hurting his own people. This will be a wake up call for a lot of them.

[@thefinancialdiet]

Your lips to God's ears! -C

[@strayiggytv]

​@@DeathStarLukeI highly doubt it. They got took out by c0vid and they swore it wasn't real with their last gasps.

[@pirlie]

Yes, i can recommend looking at the LeopardsAteMyFace subreddit, full of people who voted for him and are now appaled or regreting it.

[@scottbuck1572]

@@benhuguenard8147 And he will use it as an excuse to institute martial law. I'm begging you to read any history

[@Veggiesandvodka]

The system isn’t broken, it was created and then carefully honed and maintained throughout administrations from both sides of the aisle. It doesn’t mean both sides are equally bad, but we can say that this is unacceptable and we can demand more from a government that we should never fear, they should fear us when they do less than everything they can for us.

[@shadowfaxcrx5141]

This needs to be said a lot more often. The system is working exactly as designed. It just wasn't designed for *us.*

[@bottomofastairwell]

Our entire economic model was built on the exploitation of free labor. Slavery. So it should come as a surprise to no one that we are all STILL being exploited by that system. It's not a flaw. The system is functioning exactly as intended.

[@raeorion]

I started finding orgs as soon as the protests started dying out after Biden was elected. I knew that wasn't it and this was coming. Years into building that community, can't believe how much better off my life is despite all the scary things happening because we knew they were coming. We train, we recruit, we learn, we organize. We won't vote our way out of fascism. It's going to take a new system.

[@jamielynn-bb8rh]

What’s the organization name 😊

[@eveklinger4134]

This is so good, that you got involved with volunteering just when many people thought they could catch a calm breath. Honestly we need more people to follow your example. And I should really get back into volunteering, too.

[@raeorion]

@@jamielynn-bb8rh I found a local group called Neighborhood and Housing Defence. They came out of people's experiences with Stop the Sweeps and the evictions in 2020. Since then a lot of orgs have been popping up as people focus on what drives them personally, which is great because all aspects of the system need to be replaced and that takes everyone leaning into their personal interests

[@o-psophia5305]

As a french person thanks for mentioning the situation we are facing in your video ! Yes it is all interconnected and we should unite in solidarity!

[@christinakcover]

Listening and I think you’re absolutely 100% spot on. Chelsea I greatly appreciate your political analysis and all of your work at TFD. I’m a Democratic Socialists of America member as well as a Working Families Party member and have been seriously reflecting on where we are and what we have to do to find our way out of a failed political duopoly. Thank you. Lord there is a lot of work to do and it’s intimidating. If you ever ran for office I’d be donating and signing up to volunteer without a doubt.

[@tairabyte]

Thank you for using your voice and platform. Using our voices to push back and gather like-minded people is needed for us to move forward.

[@amybrown9539]

Let's be honest, our government has never really worked for anyone other than the extremely wealthy. We nailed the coffin of this country when we decided to embrace unrestrained capitalism over the well-being of other humans. Unfortunately, most American voters are politically and financially uneducated and will be distracted by side "issues" while the politicians allow the extremely wealthy to pick our pockets .

[@lchen2522]

“Low information voters” are many. How do we talk people out of voting against their own interests? I love the idea of planning and taking action but recent events have me questioning if half the country can be reasoned with at all. Can all the social media platforms with their mis/disinformation be countered?

[@epsajd485]

Thank you so much for this. It's so good to see some sanity when it feels like the world is going insane.

[@Engeaneous]

I wish I could vote for you. And I wish there were more people running for office like you.

[@matildamatilda1836w]

Please put together a list of actions, small to big, so that people can start acting and protesting. Public opinion still matters, how we vote with our wallets still matters! 💪❤️

[@cometasporelcielo]

not buying off amazon, closing fb accounts are both easy starts.

[@nedwardblack]

LEAVING NO CRUMBS with this one. Been a subscriber for a while (I used to have a diff acct but got locked out lol) and always value your advice and opinions and you put everything I'm thinking into such precise words. THANK YOU!

[@laurilu1364]

As a European I was shocked, what’s happening in my country (Austria) but honestly we are small… have nothing to say in a global context. But the elections in the US might initiate a global shift, that partially already started. Democracy is dying and we got to fight for it. I really had to cry, when I read the comments. It’s heartbreaking that a government chooses its own wealth and interests over the people they’re meant to care for and keep taking from the poor and the middle class and take away even basic human rights especially for women.

[@pendlera2959]

The government isn't doing this. People who got into government are doing this. It will take good people in government to fix it.

[@Backinblackbunny009]

A large wealthy middle class is a huge unnatural anomaly under capitalism. Things are reverting back to the norm. Unfortunately, the norm was ass for 90% of the population. But if you work hard for your lord, your reward will be eternal life in heaven💀

[@scottbuck1572]

@@laurilu1364 Yes, that is the function of any, and all governments, and has been for all of human history. Thinking governments EVER cared about you outside of its ability to control you is delusion

[@laurilu1364]

@ Wow, sounds stupid

[@Backinblackbunny009]

@@laurilu1364 ehh, it kept the serfs in line for a good 15 centuries or so.

[@jasminl8742]

Thank you Chelsea ❤ You outlined so many important points that I can focus on instead of just feeling useless. I REFUSE TO CHECKOUT.

[@KevinFeeley_KHF]

As an individual you have to decide. Either humans have intrinsic value, or making a profit is a right. There's really no middle ground. So...give it some thought. Profits or people?

[@CafeLu]

Thanks for this, Chelsea! Now is the time for action not despair!

[@GeorgianaMicu-c6x]

Unionise

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

Regarding LA wildfires: Fossil fuel companies have convinced the LA mayor to loosen construction laws pertaining to reducing gas hookups for new construction, because rebuilding with gas appliances will be "cheaper" than rebuilding the DESTROYED houses completely electric. Fossil fuel companies are literally gazillionaires and they can afford to lower their prices to just below the electric/renewable energy appliances on buildings. They see this as an opportunity. They literally don't care about anyone. The justification that the Mayor is using to loosen these restrictions on gas hookups for new builds? "they've gotten more efficient!" Fact check: How much more efficient? 1-2%. These gas appliances have gotten 1-2% more efficient. We need to reduce our emissions down to ZERO, not reduce by 2%.

[@SpilledRooibos]

That Mayor has always struck me as more of an actor than anything

[@Backinblackbunny009]

Line must go up. Also American hegemony relies on the Petro dollar sooooo .....

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

@@Backinblackbunny009 it’s all about dollars huh?

[@Backinblackbunny009]

@@chelseashurmantine8153 it is to the ghouls in charge

[@Toll_Mountain33]

I was just home for six weeks this winter. Set my 23 yo sibling up with a Vanguard Roth IRA and individual brokerage account and had a 2-hour conversation with my other sibling on this exact topic. Thanks so much for posting this. I shared it with them. Building personal wealth is not failing a leftist purity test, it is creating a buffer between yourself and the jaws of the world, and creating the freedom to take bigger risks for bigger rewards whether it's running for office or direct action.

[@Crystal-jx1qj]

Sadly the same thing is happening in Canada and our elections are coming up. Scary times. I really appreciate your sentiment here. You are absolutely right. This is so far the best and most honest advice I've heard.

[@BeccaDoss]

“I’m sorry for the iPhone quality,” she says, while providing content with a message and value that’s not even bad, quality-wise. If anything, the more raw quality (which is still good!) makes the message resonate even more.

[@cptmuffy]

Thank you for making this video. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one worried. Particularly worrying is that he's stacked the department of Justice with his own personal criminal lawyers. Think about that.

[@lai6551]

And its evil Saul Goodman style CRIMINAL lawyer vs a criminal lawyer

[@LittleKikuyu]

He said people would never have to vote again. I am convinced they are trying to establish a dictatorship.

[@yuliyaminina8367]

thank you for posting this. The majority of channels try to do business as usual and it feels very isolating.

[@vvnhnjs]

I know too many people who didn’t vote & are NOW upset at the results & whats happening. This is why you vote! Get involved in your community. It’s starts with the home. Be aware & part of everything. Know your neighbors & community. We must stick together.

[@Backinblackbunny009]

I thought it was pretty funny. Harris wanted to let the Dem's billionaire donors keep pissing on us while also calling this the last election to prevent fascism but politely stood by and clapped while the fascist took power. Almost like the campaign was all Kabuki theater. When are you gonna see that it's all just a racket?

[@basiafaustina3586]

Thank you, Lady. I needed the storm in my brain to be organized by your practical words.

[@shristib]

I appreciate you posting this video so much!! In the last few weeks, the amount of time I felt like the doom and gloom was upon us is insane. I also deal with anxiety which I have been able to curve but with recent news cycle I can feel it creeping up. I appreciate your insight, resilience and plan to handle the next four years! I am taking so much out of this video. I too do not want to hide in the shadow and fear the unknown anymore. I want to take care of me, my friends and my community. I will make sure my mental and financial health is in check. That I am fully capable of fighting this good fight for me, for my family and for everyone. I look forward to more videos like this from you. ❤

[@cspd1151]

Thank you for this. I’ve been trying ensure that my critiques and criticisms do not just focus cult of personality that is Trump and MAGA. Hyper focussing on him prevents addressing the actual issues.

[@xyloxyrus-z1x]

INCREDIBLY thoughtful and well said. Not many are discussing actionable things that citizens can do to make their communities better. Wonderful video and thank you for posting this!

[@serenityofself]

Seeing my favorite platforms helping, not only validating the anxiety, but by offering clarity and using their platforms to open this conversation has helped. It's so hard to not feel so demoralized here.

[@cremebrulee4759]

I can't handle what is going on. It triggers my depression and anxiety very badly. I am terrified for my fellow citizens, my country, and myself.

[@d.i.d12]

Couldn’t have said it better myself!! 🙏🏼💯🙏🏼💯

[@catstate]

Thank you so much for speaking on this and not being afraid to stand your ground against this dictatorship

[@daisy_elle_]

I've moved from a really bad country to the USA for a better life. I've studied and worked here for 5 years now, paid taxes throughout the whole time. it scary to see what's going on. I'm not safe back home. USA feels like my home now. it's terrifying

[@SpilledRooibos]

You deserve better. I was born here in USA, I'm a bit worried for myself. I can only imagine...

[@daisy_elle_]

@SpilledRooibos after 5 years of living her and getting married to a citizen, I still don't have my green card & residency. I'm still a "non resident alien" on my paperwork. I'm terrified he will do something that will mean I have to leave and I've built a life here now... it's scary. thank you for being understanding

[@dib327]

@@daisy_elle_ Stop fear mongering, nothing is happening to you, grow up.,

[@rakisk8r]

BRAVO!! Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! And for clarifying at the beginning that you don’t want to engage in pointless panicking and that you spoke to “our part” in this AND some of the things that individuals can do! I’m really looking forward to your February video! Thank you! ~kari, a Noam Chomsky fan in Canada ☮️

[@Ephelia1]

You are the most sensible American I have heard in a long time. Reassuring to know you exist. The Democrats are not centre left. They’re centre right and the Republicans are far right. A party run by Bernie Saunders would be closer to centre left and how I wish more people would accept his views but it seems so many Americans think of any step towards socialism being tantamount to becoming communists! Bizarre considering how many US citizens claim to be religious yet in the UK much of Socialism came out of Christian Socialism, so you’d think they’d support it! Apologies for my rant and good luck to you in fighting Trump 💪🏻🎉

[@tcwaxwing]

As always and I'm not the first to say, scrolling and posting isn't action. Action is action (and there's a lot of resources to step into and get going on and none of it requires a big march). It's a difficult time not to overweight "intake," but for ourselves and our broader work, it's necessary. Yes stay informed, no don't let it crush you or steal all your energy. It's as important to be aware of what's going on and willing to act as it is to share laughter and food and empowerment through community. So very much thank you for taking your own over-intake anxieties and turning that into knowledge shared, and for being outspoken on your platform -- not always the easiest in darkening times like these. Be kind to yourselves and your fellow anxious doomscrollers out there.

[@parsonj39]

Wise words--but what "action" do you suggest?

[@jillsarah7356]

@@parsonj39 Getting involved in local elections

[@shekwaga]

Thanks for the historical context. I'm so tired of people believing that this is not a constructed bipartisan screwing over of poor/working/middle class ppl. And the complicity of the ppl.

[@SpilledRooibos]

Yeah, much of the left talks with the undertones of the right.