By Christian Marx
Right-wing media is failing in its attempt to manufacture consent. Jeremy Corbyn proved that even with the entire mainstream media against him (even the BBC) it is possible to smash through the lies and spin of Murdoch and his other 5 billionaire friends who control more than 80% of the U.K media.
People are finally starting to wake up to the fact that the 1% absolutely have a vested interest in pushing an extreme economic agenda that only benefits themselves.
While the media is weakening its grip, this ultimately will not be enough to topple their power. If people really want a fundamental change in the system, they must work twice as hard as their opposition. Turning up to rallies is not enough.
Here are a few tips if we are going to not only win, but fundamentally turn the tables of power:
- Get active. Share articles, letterbox drop information, put huge pressure on those in parliament (get a group of friends together and relentlessly target your local M.P, particularly on economic issues, such as attacking healthcare and education, pensions, unemployment benefits etc).
- Network. Go to meet ups and network with other activists. There are meetings every week in the city, particularly here in Melbourne. Even if you are not in a major city, get in contact with some of these organizations: Socialist Alternative, Socialist Alliance, Lock The Gate etc.
- Put up posters around your local neighbourhood. Create your own artwork even. If you are a little self conscious about doing this on your own, go with a friend.
- Unity is strength. Once others see how committed and passionate you are, they will want to get involved.
- Never let the system crush you. We all have our bad days, even me. But when I get upset or frustrated, I turn that anger into an energy and double my efforts.
- The overwhelming majority now know that this current capitalist system is broken. It can`t go on much longer the way it is. Jeremy Corbyn has proved this. He had no media support at all (besides alternative, non-corporate media) yet he was able to turn a predicted “massive defeat for Labour” into a record turnaround. The biggest reversal of fortune in political history, apparently (in the U.K.).
- WE CAN WIN THE FINAL BATTLE! But only if the majority of those who want a better future get active! Truth is the mightiest hammer. Lets spread it and mobilize! VIVA!
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Christian Marx is a political and social activist interested in making the world a fairer place. He has a Bachelor of Social Science and has a keen interest in sociology, politics and history. He was one of the organizers of the March in March rallies in Melbourne and is the founder of the progressive news and information page, “Don`t Look At This Page”, and is also a co-founder of “The Global Revolution” website.
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