Old Gimlet Eyes
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I have a 50 hour a week job bruh, ain't got time to protest.
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Did you go to a rally protesting Trump in the last few days or weeks? If not, why?
- Thread starter SilentRob
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No it shouldn't. Then no one would pay taxes.
VeryGooster
Banned
Because getting to and from New York City has been a pain in the ass as of late.
I think purity tests aren't any better.
As far as I've knew, there was nothing going on around me within the time frame. However, I'm planning on going down to Atlanta Saturday in the wake of those 11 or so planned Nazi protests. I know they were supposedly cancelled, but you can't trust a fucking Nazi as far as you can throw 'em.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Way to knock OP off the high horse just to climb up on it. LOL.
What? Well okay but (certain) Dems have been advancing such agendas. And how is Pakistan ahead of the US on BLM and LGBTQ rights?
Fenderputty
Banned
Are you implying everyone's place of employment is as relaxed about schedule flexibility as the next? Or are you suggesting that this doesn't matter?
John Rabbit
Banned
I don't intend to be at the front lines. I'm mostly going to lend my presence to the crowd. I'm not sticking around if people start shit.
If he pardons Arpaio it's going to be a clusterfuck.
Yeah man, you should only be allowed to protest if you pay for it.
Chezzymann
Member
Because its 100 degrees outside and since I live in the suburbs of houston I'd probably have to drive 20 minutes and pay for parking somewhere downtown
Fenderputty
Banned
lol ... man the OT is crazy sometimes.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Just found out who organized it, gonna keep an eye on their page. Looks like they are going to be doing one at the Olde Town Portsmouth monument. I just wish I knew about the one Downtown, I live not far at all from the area.
This is the most idiotic use of the overused term cringy-worthy that I have ever seen and that's a feat.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Yo Nepenthe didn't know you lived in GA, woah. A small world after after all... Good on you! Now I feel like I have to do my part.
Glass Shark
Banned
There havent been any near me. Supposedly theres an anti-Muslim rally coming next month under the guise of free speech and I will probably go and counter-protest that.
cr0w
Old Member
It's a lot easier to be reactive than proactive. I realize getting up from Witcher 3 to cast your vote is inconvenient, but it does a little bit more good than waiting until shit goes bad to worry about it.
John Rabbit
Banned
Also, to those saying "they don't do anything/aren't worth my time", it's not entirely about forcing an agenda or an outcome. Forming bonds with like-minded people and being part of a community is the best way to combat the shit going on right now.
Donate of course, support causes of course, vote for and promote elected officials who you agree with of course; but physically sharing a space (if you're able to) with people who think like and believe in the same things you do is both comforting and empowering.
Seriously what are you even talking about here. Protesters don't vote?
Donate of course, support causes of course, vote for and promote elected officials who you agree with of course; but physically sharing a space (if you're able to) with people who think like and believe in the same things you do is both comforting and empowering.
Seriously what are you even talking about here. Protesters don't vote?
Ahh, sorry mate. I hope you can make it though. I will probably post details about the fundraiser protest in the Dallas community OT when they become available.
Honestly, yes. Its the only thing I use my old fb account for anymore. It makes it really easy to invite people you know too, which is probably why organizers use it so heavily. In the description section of the event (https://www.facebook.com/events/306127879798238??ti=ia)they have a list of supporting organizations worth looking into, and check out the In Solidarity organization as well.
Jeronimo Jones
Member
The Hatch Act has gray areas and I would prefer to avoid any surprise disciplinary action that could include not having a career.
I'm not really active on social media anyway but I avoid joining anti-government/partisan groups to steer clear of violating the aforementioned law, so chances are low that I will be aware of grassroots protests/rallies before they happen.
Do I pass OPs purity test? Probably not.
I'm not really active on social media anyway but I avoid joining anti-government/partisan groups to steer clear of violating the aforementioned law, so chances are low that I will be aware of grassroots protests/rallies before they happen.
Do I pass OPs purity test? Probably not.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Seriously, what are you on about? The local Dem/BLM activists here were doing carpool for those who had to work and signing people up to vote. Are you just projecting?
I've been to 2 of them (Women's March and We are All Muslim) in Midtown Manhattan this year but haven't been able to attend any this summer because of work. Plus classes for my major are generally at night so unless something is on a weekend it's difficult for me.
There's a tremendous value to protesting in NYC though. It tells Trump that his home hates him and given his severely thin skin, you know he hears it and it gets to him.
Annoying the shit out of your congressperson or senator is also effective. Certainly more so than protesting.
Because that's only happening in the southern states.
The only reason politicians address half of our country's social issues is because we make a fuss in the streets about them and get the media's attention which in turn gets broader groups of people's attentions which in turn gets politicians attention. The protests are the start of conversations that we would not otherwise be having.
We would not even be having this confederate statue conversation without the protests, and look at how many cities are now suddenly moving forward with removals.
I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, and the next city is a 6 hour drive and even there it'd be kinda stupid. Realistically I'd have to fly and spend $500 to go to an organized one and that's be like in Washington. Even with advanced notice I'd be spending $800 on a plane trip if I wanted to go to the east coast. Best I can do is throw money behind groups supporting the protesting.
I feel like this is the underlying point OP is trying to make here.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
If I miss even half a day of work I literally may not be able to make rent. I'm also a contractor and they could just can me if I take off for reasons they don't approve of, or just for missing too many hours.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to due to really bad things happening in my family right now, but I help by donating to gofund me for ppl out there on the streets and whatever charity I can while I'm facing this challenge in my life as well. I also make phone calls to whoever I have to to do my part. If I could be on the streets right now, I would be
Switch Back 9
a lot of my threads involve me fucking up somehow. Perhaps I'm a moron?
I live in Canada, and can't be bothered. However, I will 100% be attending the counter-protest if those White Nationalist events end up taking place in Toronto.
Pretty unlikely but I'm always down to throw rocks at Nazis.
Pretty unlikely but I'm always down to throw rocks at Nazis.
Spring-Loaded
Member
Thank you.
This thread seems made in bad faith, and if it wasn't, then that's even worse. Someone isn't paying attention if they think there aren't a lot of protests going on.
Certain people aren't the establishment or party in general.
Here's also what I mean.
The dems really went in to the hole post ERA on the subject and it's pathetic considering my group shouldn't have to argue why we need rights when it comes to places we own or rent.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
I have to lift weights after work and become stronger for the apocalypse Trump will cause.
No, I am not living in America and still I already went to protests against Trump twice. Two reasons:
Your president's decisions have consequences for my country. America quitting the climate deal could have disastrous consequences and it is on me and other citizens to show our leaders that we will not accept "making a deal" with him.
Second reason: I come from a country that was utterly destroyed first because of explicit support of a dictatorial, power grabbing, extremist maniac and then because of silent compliance with his policies. I heard from grandmothers and great-grandfathers how they didn't protest Hitler because he promised great things economically (and seemed to deliver), presented a common enemy and then slowly eroded every single piece of government keeping him from gaining absolute control until it was too late and protesting would immediately get you killed.
I also come from a country that exists in the first place because common citizens protested and organized , playing a large part in reuniting not only two countries but countless families, too.
When the government threatened to weaken privacy laws for the sake of criminal investigations I protested among thousands in Berlin, bringing parts of the city to a halt, making the political leaders listen.
So yes. Given my history, the stories I have been told and the experiences I made - I don't feel like "coming off my high horse" while reading about people not really feeling like actually going out there because they'd have to drive for 20 minutes, because they have games to play, because they voted, because they dont think protests have any worth or because they haven't felt any negative consequences themselves. It makes me angry and frankly it should make you angry, too. The US right now is fucked in ways no western country has been for decades. And it has already started to fuck up the world at large. This is the fault of US citizens voting for an obvious maniac and supporting a racist, nationalist, dangerous party like the GOP for decades. It should be every sane's US citizens duty to do everything he can to remedy this situation.
"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.
History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people."
This is what MLK was talking about. This is that time.
Rabid Dwarf 76
Member
Well said.
Raitosaito
Member
This is a very limited view of how our government works.
Disagree. Nazis are killing people in the streets with ISIS tactics. This is no time for deliberation. Its time to stand up.
crowphoenix
Banned
I'm about 2 and a half hours out of D.C, and with the amount of work I do, it has been hard to find the time to get down there. I know it's not an excuse, but it is what it is. I am exhausted and busy. I need to do better. I need to help more.
I did go to the women's march, and I plan to go to D.C. this weekend since there could be an Alt-Right protest. I also do call my representatives in congress every week or so. But I could do more.
I did go to the women's march, and I plan to go to D.C. this weekend since there could be an Alt-Right protest. I also do call my representatives in congress every week or so. But I could do more.
Pandora012
Member
Dude there are protests everywhere. Just because the media doesn't highlight them for you does not mean they don't happen. Let's be honest here, unless the protest is happening in a big city, most people around the world will not hear of it, yet alone those living in the States.
Why should OP consider that instead of calling Americans lazy? Calling people lazy is much more productive. /S
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Great, thanks.
Krappadizzle
Member
Give Wedge the "better than me" award.
miss ya buddy
I work all day outside in 110° weather and just have no energy to do a damn thing when I'm done with work.
Thanks for engaging my arguments and experiences. Denying me an opinion when American's actions or lack thereof have actual consequences on my country and life, too, is one of the many reasons this has been so incredibly frustrating.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I don't care about your arguments or experiences, I think that was made obvious by my previous reply.