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New data shows No Kings was one of the largest days of protest in US history
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This take makes no sense. One of the largest days of protests in US history is a joke to you? It's a fundamental right of the citizens to protest and exercise this right.
Sure. And it accomplished nothing- if anything, it emboldened the far right who now know that they can accelerate their plans and AT BEST only be met with a “peaceful protest” on a Saturday (if the weather’s nice).
Meanwhile, while No Kings was happening, 4 members of democratic leadership were shot in their homes. They were racking up a body count while “the resistance” was congratulating itself for going outside and holding a sign on a weekend.
Even if a movement went all "blood and violence" it wouldn't be done in a day. What makes you so certain that something is useless just because it doesn't immediately solve everything?
It's the lack of follow up protests, the lack of figure heads setpping up to champion the cause.
It happened and then nothing. Sure there's small things here and there.
But functionally it was a good start and brought a lot of momentum. Which has promptly been squandered.
Who is our gandi, or MLK Jr, who's speaking out rallying more protests. Who's willing to actually turn those masses into something actually impactful instead of a history book factoid.
I disagree with the idea that some "great leader" would be helpful and not a liability. Or the idea that there aren't already leaders in the movement.
Are you implying that what happened at No Kings was, if not escalating, even ONGOING?
Yes. It's natural that participation will ebb and flow, that's why it's important for folks not to give up and say it was all useless after just one day. Having regular weekly events and a monthly "big" protest seems to be the strategy for maintaining momentum.
Escalation could also be useful - though of course that doesn't necessarily mean jumping to blood-and-violence, there are many other tactics that can be used (like the targeted boycotts, for example, or a general strike). Even more "passive" things like voter education (where polls are, how to register, etc.) can add up over time.
Lemmy Canadians have a real problem when it comes to being completely self centered assholes.
You aren't that far removed from U.S. citizens and your shit stinks too.
Yes, getting defensive online is the best possible use of your energy right now.
Merely stating facts.
We've been friends with the US for years.
Then they hired a felon, pedophile, rapist to shit in our poutine.
I'm perfectly fine being called a self centred asshole for being mad about this and laughing as the USA eats it's own head.
Have a nice day.
There are many emotions to be had about this, schadenfreude has to be the most intellectually devoid one. My, still very much a child, nephew could understand that.