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lees1975

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19. Interesting responses thus far. The majority think the pressure needs to be ramped up a little bit.
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 07:47 PM
Jul 2025

Comments are fair, though it's not necessary to get whiny. There are those who think that the 3.5% rule is effective, and with some past history to support that thought, it's credible. On the other hand, the number of people out has been huge, compared to anything the other side ever motivated or mobilized, and they're so bent on the Project 2025 attack against democracy that they are ignoring opposition, some of them already to their detriment.

And the difference between Republicans, when they are the minority part, and Democrats, when they are the minority, is noticeable. They agitate, complain, use every legislative lever available to them and have a measure of success in getting Democrats to back away from some things. Democrats just sit there, make a few loud speeches, and can't seem to keep some of their own in line. Even when we had the majority, with the White House, as we did from 2020 to 2022, we wouldn't use the power we had that could have put a stop to all of this and prevented Trump from ever getting near the white house from his prison cell. But we backed down because that might appear political.

Hey, I'll go to the town halls and the marches as often as I physically can do so. But don't tell me my frustration isn't valid, or that the path being taken is "the right way." So far, we haven't achieved anything.

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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
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