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Protesting the Inauguration of Donald Trump
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IrishNinja
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Damn, some of y'all still don't understand how protests work at all
Which is fine for conservatives, as it's not a tool they use as often, but if GAF is assumed to largely lean left, it's always a little disheartening to replies like "nothing's happened yet, want are you protesting", 'it won't make a difference" etc
Grateful to not feel so hopeless, see some of you on Saturday
Which is fine for conservatives, as it's not a tool they use as often, but if GAF is assumed to largely lean left, it's always a little disheartening to replies like "nothing's happened yet, want are you protesting", 'it won't make a difference" etc
Grateful to not feel so hopeless, see some of you on Saturday
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Is Altamont this first thing I'm supposed to think of when I hear about this? Because it sure seems impossible not to.
Half of American's didn't even feel compelled to vote, the levels of political apathy is incredible right now.
That's because a lot of people have gotten a little too comfortable. A world of shit has to hit them before they get off their lazy asses.
IrishNinja
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You're not wrong there, but was the figure that far off of prior elections? I thought we usually saw somewhere like 40 something % not voting on average
crowphoenix
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Will be going with the wife and a friend to the Women's March in DC. Pretty nervous since it's my first protest.
The problem is that people couldn't even be arsed to go out and vote against a fascist, racist, and sexist pig.
Work and family obligations will keep me out of protests of Friday, but a group of local women are hosting a sign making party for the Women's March on Saturday (which I will be attending).
People say protests won't do shit, but I have already seen it mobilize groups of young people who were previously rather apathetic. They are now attending protests, meeting people who have been active and engaged, sharing ideas, calling their congressmen. If only a fraction stick with it, it will be a good thing.
People say protests won't do shit, but I have already seen it mobilize groups of young people who were previously rather apathetic. They are now attending protests, meeting people who have been active and engaged, sharing ideas, calling their congressmen. If only a fraction stick with it, it will be a good thing.
But, but Trump hasn't done anything yet!!!!
Didn't stop them from protesting saying Obama was going to take all the guns and send everyone to FEMA concentration camps.
Y'know, actual bullshit. Unlike the things Trump has already set into motion that are incredibly disagreeable.
Same here, going with my Mom! Not really sure what to expect but I'm glad I get to do something to show my disagreement with Trump.
radios shipping overview
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Yeah, if protests were ineffective, the right wouldn't be so dead-set on discrediting them as violet riots put instigated by pot-smoking hippies and racist black people paid by George Soros.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
I'm sure they had a convenient, definitely not bigoted at all reason
crowphoenix
Banned
Good luck. I am hoping the entire thing will be incident less. I also hope getting into the city won't be as bad as I fear.
Oh God Why
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I think many people in this thread are too caught up in protests being used as a means to make a direct change in a system that will happen immediately (Government, School, Corporation, etc.).
Mass protests such as the Trump Inauguration are done by a big population of people to voice their disapproval of a situation, and there are multiple protests that continue on after the first initial one.
I don't think the vast majority of the people protesting are expecting that this one protest will realistically change the outcome of the election results. Perhaps there are a few people that think that, and they honestly need a reality check.
But this protest will undoubtedly raise awareness for others, get people politically active outside of their comfort zone, send a message to those in power, and so on.
They might even change policies in our political system depending on how aggressive and constant certain protesting is. Mass protests such as these often have a domino effect in our society, and that's why they are important.
Mass protests such as the Trump Inauguration are done by a big population of people to voice their disapproval of a situation, and there are multiple protests that continue on after the first initial one.
I don't think the vast majority of the people protesting are expecting that this one protest will realistically change the outcome of the election results. Perhaps there are a few people that think that, and they honestly need a reality check.
But this protest will undoubtedly raise awareness for others, get people politically active outside of their comfort zone, send a message to those in power, and so on.
They might even change policies in our political system depending on how aggressive and constant certain protesting is. Mass protests such as these often have a domino effect in our society, and that's why they are important.
yep. great post.
there's far too many people who like to 'lol good luck' while contributing nothing of their own outside of such comments. these people are outside taking action and fighting for something they believe in
raising awareness alone is huge, regardless of any instantaneous impact
I've never created a thread before, didn't feel like just for this.
So yeah... there's over 70k people now registered for the Boston Women's March on Saturday. Definitely not going with that crowd. Going to throw a few bucks their way though to help pay for it. I definitely support it, but I know I'll have an anxiety attack with so many people packed in there if I go. It seems like most/all of my coworkers are going (social justice org) but I just know I'd be a disaster waiting to happen if I went. I don't think the T is running extra trains either, and will have the normal reduced weekend schedule. Cluster. Fuck.
Sister in law is on a train to DC as we speak. She's sitting across from a nitwit with a MAGA hat.
It's completely off-topic and inappropriate in this thread.
Sister in law is on a train to DC as we speak. She's sitting across from a nitwit with a MAGA hat.
It's completely off-topic and inappropriate in this thread.
smokeandmirrors
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citation needed because i know you're not joking
Just got in to D.C. to attend the Women's March.
I think I'm going to skip the inauguration though... I dunno just seems more likely to get heated. I'd also like it if like no one showed up at all
Supposed to rain tomorrow here in DC, too. Saturday ought to be a great weather day for protest.
So make a thread...da fuck
Anyways, people who don't understand protests are an interesting breed ya know?
Oh man, I hope there's a downpour during the inauguration
Loony Trump-supporting friend of mine thinks it's anti-american and anti-democratic. Some people.
Depends how the current rain system moves.
For Saturday they are saying a tiny chance of rain with temperatures in the high 50s.
AMERICA WAS BUILT ON PROTESTING JESUS CHRIST
Fancyarcher
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That link and tweet doesn't seem to work anymore. Any idea what she said, I'm just curious.
Fancyarcher
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I can't join any of the protestors right now, since I don't live close enough to Washington D.C., but I gladly support them.
jack_package_200
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perfectchaos007
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It was fake news don't worry about it. Thank goodness snopes is still alive and kicking. Gonna be an important asset from here on out
I'm not watching either. I'm just gonna go hang out with my family, got to the beach, and then go to the protest. I'm not rewarding this man with the viewership.
I am pleased to hear that his entire inauguration is going to be an unmitigated disaster, though.
www.rawstory.com/2017/01/here-are-8...ump-has-already-endured/#.WIGqERBFZ1k.twitter
But I swear to God, if I hear that he does the 'you're fired' gesture to Obama, I'm going to flip out.
I am pleased to hear that his entire inauguration is going to be an unmitigated disaster, though.
www.rawstory.com/2017/01/here-are-8...ump-has-already-endured/#.WIGqERBFZ1k.twitter
But I swear to God, if I hear that he does the 'you're fired' gesture to Obama, I'm going to flip out.
Didn't even think of that. That is awful enough to totally happen.
Rentahamster
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If you honestly believe he'd do that to President Obama, you're imagining things.
Fire me if I'm wrong.
RPGCrazied
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I love seeing all those trending on twitter. Makes the morning a little better today.
Donald the Unready
#DisruptJ20
Mourning in America
Even saw #BlackOutTrump
Donald the Unready
#DisruptJ20
Mourning in America
Even saw #BlackOutTrump
RPGCrazied
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Uh, you're the teacher. You aren't required to show it.
Gotta show the kids the exact moment the country is being destroyed live though. It'll be historical.
America? Have the pricks completely forgotten about their own Tea Party movement?
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