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Time to take it to the streets! (Original Post) UCmeNdc Jan 2020 OP
unfortunately evertonfc Jan 2020 #1
We did, three weeks ago. In dozens of cities! Wednesdays Jan 2020 #2
I agree. H2O Man Jan 2020 #6
It's three quarters past time! gibraltar72 Jan 2020 #3
Agree, especially if we couple protests to our own version of "sanctions." Mike 03 Jan 2020 #4
Again? Already?? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2020 #5

Wednesdays

(17,331 posts)
2. We did, three weeks ago. In dozens of cities!
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 02:09 PM
Jan 2020

But that was protesting the war with Iran.

Maybe it's too early to protest a sham trial until the votes are all tallied. But once that's done, why not have a protest?

H2O Man

(73,524 posts)
6. I agree.
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:13 PM
Jan 2020

There have been rallies and protests since Trump took office. While it is true the media does not cover them to the extent they should, that should not discourage us. Amendment 1 provides for such protests, and it is always good to exercise constitutional rights.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
4. Agree, especially if we couple protests to our own version of "sanctions."
Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:09 PM
Jan 2020

If every Democrat and most Independents simply shut off the TV during the Super Bowl, ratings-obsessed Trump would notice that. He would take it personally because he'll be interviewed live during the Super Bowl.

Other suggestions, strategic, rolling boycotts. Not spending our disposable income so casually. And of course not watching the State of the Union address.

Bottom line: since the politicians no longer fear the people, the only recourse we have is economic damage.

I'll bet there are some great ideas floating around out there. This weekend I'll look around and see if anyone is organizing anything.

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