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obamanut2012

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6. I say one of two things, depending on audience

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 05:38 PM

Jun 2025

"Because it's the right thing to do, and if you don't have the empathy to realize that, you need to do better."

"Both my grandfathers fought the fascists in WW2, so I guess it runs in our family."

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When asked why you are protesting, what do you say? [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2025 OP

ANTIFA Skittles Jun 2025 #1

I was actually asked that question. I was at a demonstration on Saturday Ocelot II Jun 2025 #2

Because it's my right: rsdsharp Jun 2025 #3

another couple..... essaynnc Jun 2025 #4

Thanks. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2025 #9

Haven't been asked. My prepared response: I am a strict Constituionalist. Raven123 Jun 2025 #5

I say one of two things, depending on audience obamanut2012 Jun 2025 #6

Because Trump derangement syndrome. Emile Jun 2025 #7

I protest for the same reason I plant trees... EarthFirst Jun 2025 #8

I'm from the WWII era and hate fascism. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #10

My response: MineralMan Jun 2025 #11

My answer: TomSlick Jun 2025 #12

Took that same oath myself in 1969. Emile Jun 2025 #13

And neither your oath nor mine had an expiration date. TomSlick Jun 2025 #14