How do we respond to the silence of the government on the climate and ecological emergency, in the face of the attempt to silence people?

Of the top 5 proposals, YES: in order: Actions that keep the public onboard; inclusivity; target the powerful; ignore sect 14. NO: MP/media lobbying (hasn't worked in the past)

of the other lead proposals, YES to Outreach; talking to family / friends; and local peaceful artistic direct action

Thank you, I agree with the broad thrust.
Idea for targeting the powerful.
Let’s find their homes and disrupt their morning journeys. Just that short 30-mins periods as they try to get from home to office.
Periodically, randomly at first, then every day, as an escalation.
I’m thinking politicians, fossil fuel execs, financiers.

And in terms of the single file peoples March, I have always thought it would be really effective to do a peoples chain between local groups across country side through the land we love across regions, nations, making a big hug all around the world 🌎

Hi! I do agree with the top 5, especially teach out for ethnic minorities, lower income groups and the working class and organise disruptions without impact the public - we want the public on our side ❤️
A die in in Trafalgare square (ideally after a march) would be very effective for a “come back”, and I believe many people will be involved.
Also we need to focus on the media, they have
a big responsability in telling the truth.

Yes to actions that don't target general public/ Adopting US fourth demand/ rather than the powerful target the corporations they own, whistle blowing, carefully designed national and international coordinated actions to expose targeted companies/ peaceful artistic and theatrical direct action, especially locally to engage wider communities

I think outreach to friends family AND people commenting negatovely on social posts is key at the moment. Especially whilst XR is in minds and tge media . Making sure you're informed and can calmly counter any any comments no matter how ridiculous. As an example im trying to better understand the transition to zero emmisions so i can help people understand it is possible.
The may already exist on the XR site but information about the climate emergency that dispells the untruths reguarly banded about and ways to best counter claims

INCLUSIVITY: I agree with being accessible to all people and having creative ways to cross divides and obstacles. Can there be a fund set up to enable those financially stretched for train fares, compromised earning or childcare?
Where people with darker skin tones feel vulnerable & a target, ask them how to help, to shield and protect. To create mixed skin group formations with shared awareness of fears and agreed protection strategy. Are there creative ways to bring the presence of those who support but have to overwork to support their circumstances. To use story boarding or some access point to be present thro expression if not in person but in spirit. Give room for a revelation of hidden support for those who wish to attend but are unable for any reason.
EDUCATION :Teachers & education support is huge. Action coinciding with School holidays will include teachers and students.
OTHER GROUPS: Clear links with Green Peace. WWF, FriendsotEarth etc and acknowledgement / promotion of those actions that have done much leg work.
POWER CONSTRUCTS: I agree that institutions and corporate businesses of power must continue to be exposed and made to feel uncomfortable for their actions.
DISRUPTION: I agree this must be with a clear focus which 99% of the time is the case.
MPs : Yes to simultaneous lobbying
YES to BIGGER, LOUDER, IGNORE THE GUARD DOGS PROTECTING THE VALUABLES.
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ACTION: The Nature of Street Silence.
To Counteract the silencing with our silence & give voice to natures language/voice. Being humanly silent but hugely present. Sudden swarm gatherings in cities, depicting images, shapes and simultaneously playing the sound of natrue while being silent humans. A varied slow sequence played on every rebels phone /mini speakers in unison. Themes of sea, land, creatures etc with a silent damage report sketched out on dotted flip charts and finalised with human life. All life is LOUD & WILL NOT BEE SILENT.

The concerns and issues raised by Wretched of The Earth must be urgently addressed, we need to bring everyone in to this, we are currently making huge numbers feel they cannot join us on principle even though they agree with the cause. Govts can remain silent when we leave ourselves open to such serious criticism and while we still set ourselves against the public. We've used public disruption to our advantage in getting this issue way up the agenda. We must now dissist and show joe public that we are exclusively targeting government and corporations, the power holders, the corrupt, the greedy and the wilfully inactive.

All good ideas, but I believe we need to hit the carbon economy for them to listen.
So why not go on a massive shopping strike, avoid everything but the essential, avoid retailers at all costs, just local food, target black friday as a test, and make it real for Xmas.
In the worst case, it would be a good exercise for the coming extinction....

I love this idea but many of us in XR may already be very low consumers, how to bring on board those with a bigger presence in the material / consumer world is the key.