The self-immolation, the most non-violent form of protest, no longer works. After Aaron Bushnell that I have heard about, there ware two more attempts that I didn’t. (Matt Nelson and Samuel Mena Jr)

Recent events have shown us that violent protest still works, but it got me thinking; When was the last time someone resigned from position of power due to social pressure?

I have this hunch that shame worked in the past, but now PR departments and relentless pursuit of money has removed social acceptance from an equation.

  • Pyrin@kbin.melroy.org
    96·
    16 days ago

    Richard Nixon.

    He could’ve been stubborn and fought with everyone about how much of a crook he claims of not being for years. But, he knew he was in the wrong and took the advice to resign.

    • Kairos@lemmy.today
      18·
      16 days ago

      he knew he was in the wrong.

      Which isn’t why he resigned. He did that to avoid being convicted.

      • Pyrin@kbin.melroy.org
        3·
        16 days ago

        Which is why I said he was advised to resign. If nobody got into his ear to tell him, he’d probably be figuring other ways to avoid or make it so he can’t be convicted.

    • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
      9·
      16 days ago

      Only to avoid the humiliation of being impeached. He waited until they informed him they had the votes, so I don’t think this is the best example.