Such as they even have a policy position, Just Stop Oil is advocating that governments ban all oil and gas contracts without a referendum or popular vote or even any elected officials.
Ostensibly the organization is about political mobilization. But they haven't actually endorsed a candidate or secured a referendum or achieved anything vaguely democratic. Which I am not saying they have to do. But claiming they are on democracy's side seems a bit premature.
they're clearly organized and acting to influence public opinion and provide policy suggestions to elected representatives. public advocacy and communication to elected representatives are part of the democratic process.
they have already achieved their first policy goal: the UK no longer issues new oil and gas drilling permits.
legitster|1 year ago
Ostensibly the organization is about political mobilization. But they haven't actually endorsed a candidate or secured a referendum or achieved anything vaguely democratic. Which I am not saying they have to do. But claiming they are on democracy's side seems a bit premature.
ruined|1 year ago
they have already achieved their first policy goal: the UK no longer issues new oil and gas drilling permits.
https://juststopoil.org/2024/07/10/paint-the-town-orange-jus...
they have set another policy goal, and i expect they won't change a winning formula.