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ibegurpard

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15. The protests create community

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 04:03 PM

Jul 14

Give people a collective voice, draw attention to issues, and give previously demoralized or apathetic people energy and a sense of purpose.
They are extremely valuable but they were never going to make the fascist regime stand down on their own.

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Are the protest gatherings, marches and rallies actually helping the cause of protecting American Democracy? [View all] lees1975 Jul 14 OP

They aren't doing anything. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 14 #1

I can't decide whether to think the best or the worst FirstLight Jul 14 #2

I think they often force the conversation Torchlight Jul 14 #3

I hope so. Dulcinea Jul 14 #4

Look how protests ended the Iraq War leftstreet Jul 14 #5

Protests ended the Vietnam War, along with persistent failure, grief at our losses and the reality of the situation. CTyankee Jul 14 #13

The protests are for our own solidarity, uniting in opposition. LuvLoogie Jul 14 #6

Not only does the rhetoric need to be made more shrill, the protests need to be felt. lees1975 Jul 14 #7

This reads more like a push-poll for FUD. A question for all: Do you watch Rachel on Monday nights? Hekate Jul 14 #8

I kinda think you're right. Torchlight Jul 14 #12

ADDED: Where were all of you when it went down in Camarillo? Hekate Jul 14 #16

I think the responses suggested misses the point!!!! They are the only thing that works! cally Jul 14 #9

A journey of a thousand li begins with one step. Lao Tse Ping Tung Jul 14 #10

It lifts spirits... gives hope some_of_us_are_sane Jul 14 #11

Here's some more info for "reflection"... Think. Again. Jul 14 #14

The protests create community ibegurpard Jul 14 #15

See replies #9 and #14. Think. Again. Jul 14 #17

Yes, let's not do anything. tavernier Jul 14 #18

Interesting responses thus far. The majority think the pressure needs to be ramped up a little bit. lees1975 Jul 14 #19