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In reply to the discussion: Why are people not marching in the streets? [View all]Lesmoderesstupides
(156 posts)3. Becasue Honey Boo Boo and Football are more important
taking to the streets is effort and most would rather sit and protest online on whine on the internet.
Face it people are not willing to sacrifice for change anymore nor are they willing to do what it will really take to implement change.
People have to suffer more on a larger scale before they will be willing to actually stand up and fight.
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So splain why the 100,000 did not take over the State Capitol and shut the place down?
Lesmoderesstupides
Jan 2013
#4
Caving on REAL Filibuster Reform is a good start at demotivating voters for the midterms
Lesmoderesstupides
Jan 2013
#9
Well Dems can actually start acting like Democrats instead of Republicans, that would be a really
Lesmoderesstupides
Jan 2013
#20
As always, I will point out that the last midterms, 2010, had record setting turn out in Oregon
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#13
Lady GAGA, The Super Bowl, American idol, Dancing with the Stars, The Kardashians
Bennyboy
Jan 2013
#5
Nobody is listening. They've already told us that banksters won't be prosecuted. Without that...nt
Romulox
Jan 2013
#10
That's my take on it as well. No one in power gives one shit about a protest, no matter how
Nay
Jan 2013
#54
I care, it is the States that allow cheating that don't care enough to prevent it.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#28
Bonefish, Carrabbas, Outback, are all filled to capacity almost every night.
NCTraveler
Jan 2013
#19
This thing right here is the reason why no one is marching in the streets...
liberal N proud
Jan 2013
#51