3) Roger Hallam, 'The paradox of political identity' | European Arguments 3/4 | Extinction Rebellion

"It's all about going to the people", remarks Roger at the start of this the 3rd installment in his "European Arguments" series. What is the best way for XR to continue to scale up and be the social movement that this climate emergency so desperately needs?

Filmed by Jamie Lowe, London [August 2019] ‎‎

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[philtrumcorp]

Holy crow, how do we get more people to watch this. This is so perfect and spot on.

[robertpoen]

Straight out of Alinsky, Reveille for Radicals, right on brother. My working class neighborhood used this organizing approach in the '90s. It works.

[NITESKYLIGHT]

this is my field, and you human children whom i love, of which i am one, roger is correct

[-LightningRod-]

Mother Nature makes no divisions,
Thunder Bay

[andregregoire]

We have to support our children for their future. Vote green for starters.

[fermentedtruths]

I was literally talking about this with my friend in Trafalgar Square yesterday. This video is absolutely brilliant.

[symon]

The paradox of political identity, in a cause that transcends political and religious ideology, probably requires a political solution, that transcends political affiliation... I champion a futuristic online meritocratic matrix: social enterprise in a democratic context. But the vision is one that can incorporate sovereign nations with their varying ways and laws. Change does not occur over night. As for the rebellion and attracting an entire populous regardless of class political affiliation or wealth... I feel you've over looked many incredibly simple things xr could be doing. Language is so very important.
~disgruntled pleb

[thebionicwoman]

I send him AR links but have not been acknowledged...

[FreedInPieces]

Want to take the different classes/religions/races out of the equation? Make them all the same. That's what uniforms and hats are for.

[okie]

I think we should chip in and buy Roger a new shirt

[noraexplora]

As someone who lives in a rural-suburban community, what do I do?

[EdSurridge]

Playing the critic. 7.55 minutes in: Is their not research on the numbers of non radical white middle class "don't care" verses those who don't know enough to this catastrophe? I looked briefly and didn't find any.
He rest is brilliant.