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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 am old enough to remember protests against Vietnam brought down a president and got us out of Viet Nam war. A fool wasting one billion dollars on his Ego parade and even bigger fools in Congress allow this debauchery.

Nam protests were not riots like we see in LA today.

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??? I am left-leaning and entirely pro-establishment, because usually the establishment is not controlled by wannabe fascists. (But I don't go around protesting like an idiot.)

Protesting in 2025 = Burning stuff and stealing stuff per sentiment of 95% of people aren't taking part in the protests. Protests are like religions in 2025, they just linger around to generate hate and division.

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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.

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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 am old enough to remember protests against Vietnam brought down a president and got us out of Viet Nam war. A fool wasting one billion dollars on his Ego parade and even bigger fools in Congress allow this debauchery.

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

Jealous, aren't you?

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to laugh if the protestors somehow create a blockade for Yam Tits' parade.

He'll shake his tiny hands in fury!

Hoping for hail and a tornado.

Anonymous wrote:I’m almost 61 and, while I’m politically active, I’ve never participated in a protest. Rather, I work on getting out the vote. But I’m making an exception in this case. My college-age DD and I are traveling to our state capital to participate in the No Kings protest there. Just can’t sit this one out.

Getting out the vote is really important. Thank you for that. I think you will enjoy the protest. Last one I attended was full of mature adults and their college-aged kids and plenty of parents with younger kids as well.

It's critical to get together and see how many people are trying to resist this insanity. And teach their children how to resist the insanity.

I’m almost 61 and, while I’m politically active, I’ve never participated in a protest. Rather, I work on getting out the vote. But I’m making an exception in this case. My college-age DD and I are traveling to our state capital to participate in the No Kings protest there. Just can’t sit this one out.

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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.

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Anonymous wrote:I anticipate even bigger crowds than the April 5 protests.

There were protests on April 5?

I think PP is being sarcastic

I'm going to laugh if the protestors somehow create a blockade for Yam Tits' parade.

He'll shake his tiny hands in fury!

Anonymous wrote:Is it DC? Because I feel like Trump will turn the military on us. LA is his beta test.

It’s only on the DC line. Tons in the DMV you can attend.

Is it DC? Because I feel like Trump will turn the military on us. LA is his beta test.

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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.

You sound sad. Should we take up a collection so that you can afford to go?

Not needed, but you are correct that mostly those with money will participate. They don't have to be at work.

On a Saturday? Thanks to unions most people don’t work on Saturdays.

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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.

You sound sad. Should we take up a collection so that you can afford to go?

Not needed, but you are correct that mostly those with money will participate. They don't have to be at work.