We’ve had riots, insurrection and mass civil disobedience on countless issues in the last few years. When is the last time there was even a local protest against wealth inequality? It’s not really a hot button issue outside of online communities like Reddit and Lemmy.

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 4 points 1 year ago

BLM?

Jan 6?

Occupy?

Antifa?

There are constantly protests for various issues, and an armed attempted coup happened... however misguided and fascistic that event was, it was, like all others, a manifestation of the class cobflict that is going on every day.

It doesn't have to be a literal communist uprising to count as conflict. Though I admit that is by far my favourite option.

My point, there is palpable class conflict ongoing at this very moment, as people struggle more and more, and the rich get richer and more powerful.

The problem is that most people are sadly not given the knowledge of how class works, and are fed misinformation about the causes of their problems. At best, this leads to a hyperfocus on individual issues (which do need to be addressed, don't mistake me) and at worst, leads to fascism.