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Inaction Breeds Political Isolation
The horizontal structure of modern social movements creates challenges in forming credible partnerships with politicians. This complexity arises when politicians require movements to mobilize their supporters as a condition for cooperation. Without the ability to demonstrate support, movements may become politically disadvantaged, deterring officials from engaging with them. Although the ideal would be for politicians to act based on morality rather than political strategy, the reality is that social movements experience pressure primarily through virality and discourse rather than through traditional political systems.