National Day of Protest - June 14

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Feeble, unproductive, self-congratulatory, and ineffective, like all protests other than those which are actually emphatically counterproductive, e.g., LA presently.

The co-opting and white washing of previously radical figures like MLK has literally made people in this country forget that protest is intended to actually provoke a response. They're so hyper focused on non-violence, they've forgotten that the primary goal is effectiveness. What's happening in LA is soooooo much closer to what actually needs to be happening, and the liberals on this board hate it. News flash: If the people you are protesting aren't threatened by your protest, your protest is meaningless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well. The Orange One has declared the parade to be a protest free zone. First amendment? What First Amendment?

"Trump Administration Live Updates: Protesters at Washington Military Parade Will Face ‘Heavy Force,’ President Says"

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/10/us/trump-news?unlocked_article_code=1.N08.Eby9.ioP01KxGUlIv&smid=url-share

I hope there are more protestors than supporters. His big boy birthday parade can be ruined.

Looks like a 60% chance of rain in DC on Saturday. It may quite literally "rain on his parade."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feeble, unproductive, self-congratulatory, and ineffective, like all protests other than those which are actually emphatically counterproductive, e.g., LA presently.

The co-opting and white washing of previously radical figures like MLK has literally made people in this country forget that protest is intended to actually provoke a response. They're so hyper focused on non-violence, they've forgotten that the primary goal is effectiveness. What's happening in LA is soooooo much closer to what actually needs to be happening, and the liberals on this board hate it. News flash: If the people you are protesting aren't threatened by your protest, your protest is meaningless.

They’re scared. It’s clear as daylight. Saturday is going to be beautiful, watch for angry tweeting Sunday morning.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can dress up like George Soros just to mess with the MAGAs. They apparently love that guy.

https://www.nokings.org/

Actually, it’s international, not sure how many folks from overseas are reading DCUM.

Where are the Northern VA protests???? Anyone?

There is a map if you click on the link.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Feeble, unproductive, self-congratulatory, and ineffective, like all protests other than those which are actually emphatically counterproductive, e.g., LA presently.

So all protests are ineffective or only ones conducted by people on the left?

They're all a waste of time and energy, and usually provoke nothing more than antipathy, if not outright derision. They achieve nothing but transient and useless press coverage for a day. Change happens at the ballot box, not through protests which these days inevitably are deliberately provocative, if not outright destructive. Infantile displays, really - "Look at me! I'm outraged, and me waving a sign around and acting belligerent will persuade everyone else of the righteousness of my views!". Not.

I'm not going to change your mind--you're obviously set in your opinions--but there have been successful peaceful (emphasis on this word) protests throughout history that have shifted public opinion and policy and brought about change. Here are a few examples:

*The Civil Rights Movement used peaceful protests like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, which pressured legislative changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

*India’s nonviolent independence movement, led by Gandhi, contributed to British withdrawal in 1947.

*The People Power Revolution in the Philippines in February 1986 is a prime example of a successful peaceful political protest that led to the ousting of President Ferdinand Marcos. From February 22-25, 1986, millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Manila, engaging in nonviolent demonstrations, including prayers, marches, and human blockades, supported by Catholic Church leaders, military defectors, and international media. The protests were highly effective, forcing Marcos to flee into exile in Hawaii on February 25, 1986, after losing key military and U.S. support. The peaceful nature of the protests was crucial, as it prevented large-scale violence and garnered widespread domestic and international legitimacy.

All of these movements have been white-washed and their original more radical messages softened so that the powers that be can point to them and guide you toward toothless demonstrations over more effective means of protest.

The Civil Rights Movement wasn't non-violent. It was one of the most violent periods in our country's history. There were many factions, of which Dr. King and his followers were only one. Dr. King's methods were not even non-violent. The idea was to take an optic-friendly but disruptive stance that would in fact provoke violence from the state.

These methods are often used today by climate activists blocking highways, etc. and white moderates seethe at the use of these tactics just as they did during the civil rights movement when Dr. King was considered a terrorist and his followers branded troublemakers and rioters.

Please read some actual history and stop parroting propaganda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feeble, unproductive, self-congratulatory, and ineffective, like all protests other than those which are actually emphatically counterproductive, e.g., LA presently.

The co-opting and white washing of previously radical figures like MLK has literally made people in this country forget that protest is intended to actually provoke a response. They're so hyper focused on non-violence, they've forgotten that the primary goal is effectiveness. What's happening in LA is soooooo much closer to what actually needs to be happening, and the liberals on this board hate it. News flash: If the people you are protesting aren't threatened by your protest, your protest is meaningless.

They’re scared. It’s clear as daylight. Saturday is going to be beautiful, watch for angry tweeting Sunday morning.

If they are truly scared, expect your protest to become less than peaceful. I wish you well though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feeble, unproductive, self-congratulatory, and ineffective, like all protests other than those which are actually emphatically counterproductive, e.g., LA presently.

The co-opting and white washing of previously radical figures like MLK has literally made people in this country forget that protest is intended to actually provoke a response. They're so hyper focused on non-violence, they've forgotten that the primary goal is effectiveness. What's happening in LA is soooooo much closer to what actually needs to be happening, and the liberals on this board hate it. News flash: If the people you are protesting aren't threatened by your protest, your protest is meaningless.

They’re scared. It’s clear as daylight. Saturday is going to be beautiful, watch for angry tweeting Sunday morning.

If they are truly scared, expect your protest to become less than peaceful. I wish you well though.

Please. It’s just going to be another temper tantrum. Nobody came to my birf-day because it was raining. I guess God will be protesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well. The Orange One has declared the parade to be a protest free zone. First amendment? What First Amendment?

"Trump Administration Live Updates: Protesters at Washington Military Parade Will Face ‘Heavy Force,’ President Says"

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/10/us/trump-news?unlocked_article_code=1.N08.Eby9.ioP01KxGUlIv&smid=url-share

How would this even work? Uncharted territory here.

[Anonymous]

The Civil Rights Movement wasn't non-violent. It was one of the most violent periods in our country's history. There were many factions, of which Dr. King and his followers were only one. Dr. King's methods were not even non-violent. The idea was to take an optic-friendly but disruptive stance that would in fact provoke violence from the state.

Not sure I agree with this. Non-violence was the norm in Birmingham until Bull Connor stepped in with the fire hoses. Very peaceful before that. The police chief was determined to keep it peaceful Bull Connor was actually not the police chief. He was the "public safety commissioner." I think that was his title. He was the police chief's boss. The police chief was keeping it peaceful.

16th St Church was the worst, though.

[Anonymous]

Has everyone purchased their gas masks and assembled the makings of Molotov cocktails?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The Civil Rights Movement wasn't non-violent. It was one of the most violent periods in our country's history. There were many factions, of which Dr. King and his followers were only one. Dr. King's methods were not even non-violent. The idea was to take an optic-friendly but disruptive stance that would in fact provoke violence from the state.

Not sure I agree with this. Non-violence was the norm in Birmingham until Bull Connor stepped in with the fire hoses. Very peaceful before that. The police chief was determined to keep it peaceful Bull Connor was actually not the police chief. He was the "public safety commissioner." I think that was his title. He was the police chief's boss. The police chief was keeping it peaceful.

16th St Church was the worst, though.

Yes, I'm sure the Black people of Birmingham felt oh so safe 🙄 What you mean to say is that things were peaceful for White people until Bull Connor reacted with a level of aggression against literal children that they could no longer ignore. That was entirely the point. Protest has to provoke a strong enough response from the state to shake your average white moderate out of their willful blissful ignorance. White people showing up to a glorified parade with picnic baskets strollers and pu$$y hats then going home to continue ignoring the kidnapping of their black and brown neighbors is not activism.

[Anonymous]

The National Day of Protest is an excellent opportunity for home schoolers to present an example to their children, “Don’t grow up to be stupid like these people who protest out of hatred for this great nation. For our next class: target practice at the gun range.”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Loonies dancing around dressed as chickens or tacos.

Can’t wait. Maybe the vaunted pu$$y hat will make an appearance.

Don't forget the timeless vagina costumes.

I may have to bring a pink cat ear hat along just because it triggers you so badly 🤣

OTC, it's extremely amusing. Please do bring your pussy hat! You people provide so much entertainment for the rest of us.

You have to have a soul and a sense of humor to really be entertained. You know, in a positive way? No, you don't know. MAGA don't know. Too much rot inside them.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, the women’s march was one of the best days of my life. DH agrees. The energy was palpable. We also went to Kamala’s final rally in DC and a few protests. Just happy, positive energy. I feel sad for MAGA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The National Day of Protest is an excellent opportunity for home schoolers to present an example to their children, “Don’t grow up to be stupid like these people who protest out of hatred for this great nation. For our next class: target practice at the gun range.”

I feel sorry for you.