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BlueTsunami2018

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1. They aren't doing anything.

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 01:41 PM

Jul 2025

It’s all preaching to the choir.

What needs to be done is never going to be done until people have no other choice. We shouldn’t let it get to that point but I fear we’re going to.

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Are the protest gatherings, marches and rallies actually helping the cause of protecting American Democracy? [View all] lees1975 Jul 2025 OP

They aren't doing anything. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2025 #1

I can't decide whether to think the best or the worst FirstLight Jul 2025 #2

I think they often force the conversation Torchlight Jul 2025 #3

I hope so. Dulcinea Jul 2025 #4

Look how protests ended the Iraq War leftstreet Jul 2025 #5

Protests ended the Vietnam War, along with persistent failure, grief at our losses and the reality of the situation. CTyankee Jul 2025 #13

The protests are for our own solidarity, uniting in opposition. LuvLoogie Jul 2025 #6

Not only does the rhetoric need to be made more shrill, the protests need to be felt. lees1975 Jul 2025 #7

This reads more like a push-poll for FUD. A question for all: Do you watch Rachel on Monday nights? Hekate Jul 2025 #8

I kinda think you're right. Torchlight Jul 2025 #12

ADDED: Where were all of you when it went down in Camarillo? Hekate Jul 2025 #16

I think the responses suggested misses the point!!!! They are the only thing that works! cally Jul 2025 #9

A journey of a thousand li begins with one step. Lao Tse Ping Tung Jul 2025 #10

It lifts spirits... gives hope some_of_us_are_sane Jul 2025 #11

Here's some more info for "reflection"... Think. Again. Jul 2025 #14

The protests create community ibegurpard Jul 2025 #15

See replies #9 and #14. Think. Again. Jul 2025 #17

Yes, let's not do anything. tavernier Jul 2025 #18

Interesting responses thus far. The majority think the pressure needs to be ramped up a little bit. lees1975 Jul 2025 #19