Do you not know his cabinet picks are something out of a warped totalitarian novel?
Protesting the Inauguration of Donald Trump
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Do you not know his cabinet picks are something out of a warped totalitarian novel?
Dubbedinenglish
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Everything he said he's going to do.
The racism and hatred that he ran on
The civil rights that are about to come under attack
The hopelessly unqualified cabinet picks
The stupidity and pettiness he exudes from office.
That's off the top of my head, he has already damaged this county and will do, maybe irreparably once in office.
minor effort
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Of course I do.
Firstly, I have to state that I reject the notion that this is a normal candidate, this was a normal election, and that this is a normal transition process. I'm not going to derail the thread by doing a complete retread of the 2016 Presidential Election, but I think calling the election highly abnormal and unprecedented isn't out of line.
Secondly, graciousness? This is Donald Trump we're talking about here. He has defamed and verbally (and at times physically) attacked women, people of color, muslims, Mexican citizens. He wants walls. He wants religious tests at borders. He wants to strip Americans of health care. He wants climate change denial to be our policy. His VP and cabinet posts oppose LGBTQ rights. And you want to talk graciousness?
Thirdly, this protest is not just about Trump. It's a reminder to many: women, people of color, muslims, LGBTQ, and all who feel vulnerable and threatened by the incoming administration that there are still Americans who love and support them. Not all of America has turned their backs on them to kiss the ring of Donald Trump.
Enlighten yourself.
The main protest, the Women's March, is the day after the inauguration.
Princess Viola
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Yeaaaahh as a Hispanic woman who is LGBT, I'm gonna say 'no' and not let Donald have his day.
minor effort
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Many of these protests ARE the day after the inauguration.
Dubbedinenglish
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He's entering office with the lowest approval ratings in history. He does not "deserve" a single day when he has made no effort in unification or addressing the opposing side even while losing the popular vote. Obama, with a record number of votes, full majorities in Congress still put in Republicans in his cabinet and still worked to address the other side. Trump has done the exact opposite.
50% of the voting public didn't vote for, or actively support, trump (let alone 50% of the united states)
"enough of" what, exactly? the truth? saying he won the election is fair; saying he won a democratic election is absolutely misleading
LegendofJoe
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You do know that is exactly what is happening right?
balladofwindfishes
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He's made cabinet appointments. The GOP have also started drafting the ACA repeal.
Fox Mulder
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Go look shit up yourself.
Protests are democracy in action.
Not many people are seriously considering anything akin to anti democratic actions like launching a coup.
rokkerkory
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Typical right mindset, so high and mighty.
Exactly. This is based on what they know Trump will get behind, because he has said as much. To think that Donald Trump is not making things happen right now is ludicrous. Things are already is motion, he is actively picking his people.
Protesting is a constitutionally protected act. The US was founded in protest. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand having a Klansman in the oval office is a really good reason to protest. He wasn't polite towards the people while campaigning, so neither should the people be while he still exists.
Angelus Errare
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The world was also watching when he was being racist/misogynistic/admitting to sexual assault/Islamphobic.
balladofwindfishes
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I want every single day of this man's pitiful existence for the next four years to be nothing but dealing with mass riots. Every single action, every law, every speech, everything. All of it interrupted by protests and riots.
Make him furious, frustrated and a failure.
Make him furious, frustrated and a failure.
minor effort
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Seriously. Like one day of polite deference to Donald Trump is going to make up for the international prestige we lost over the past year.
If anything the protests are an important reminder to the world that not every American has lost all capacity for reason and empathy.
Yeah I don't think the world will be watching and thinking "gee, glad to see they respect that man and the office. When can we get some of that American democracy?!" Especially when many countries actually give a damn about their citizens you know giving them healthcare for starters.
The free world, they'll be tuning in to see the protests. To know that not all Americans are happy with a pussy grabbing bigot as our president. I want them to know that too. To know that we can actually protest our government. We don't have to get in line behind a dictator like maybe they have to do.
He's going to have his day whether I smile for it or not. I wont though.
Raven117
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Yup. The Tea Party lead one of the most significant political "insurgencies" in United States history.
While I have not seen hard numbers, I would bet that those that identified with the "Tea Party" in 2010 and 2012 supported trump in 2016.
Incredible actually when you think about it.
I'm sincerely worried that some of you don't see the value of protest and living in our country right now. If you disagree with the way things are going, and you don't take some time to voice yourself or talk to a representative or some kind of engagement, you are doing it wrong and hurting the situation.
Are you kidding me? The world is literally reevaluating global alliances.
DangerStepp
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Thank you for an honest and intelligent answer to a sincere request.
This place has become rotten. It's a bummer.
First: you haven't stopped defending Trump at every single little fucking thing he does. Stop.
Second: DEMOCRACY INCLUDES THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
I guess you can just ignore every single thing he has done and said, his cabinet appointments, how he is going to repeal healthcare and all that.
You are not doing a "sincere request". You are either extremely dumb and never bothered to look any shit up about him ever despite being constatly on the news, or you are one of the typical trumpers shitting up threads with "just asking questions guiseeesssssss". Either fucking way you should be embarassed.
MORE REASON TO PROTEST. America should make clear to the whole fucking world that the majority of them do not want a fuckling fascist bigoted fucktard in power.
I know others have said it, but for me, it's not a Republican vs Democrat issue. I have voted for Republicans. I even admire somebody like McCain, well at least at times when he isn't putting his foot in his mouth. I voted for Bush, twice. I had no problem with Romney really.
If Romney was becoming president, I wouldn't be protesting. I wouldn't be angry. Not happy, but not angry.
So let's just get that out there right now and stop pretending it's just partisan crap. It's not.
It's this man, this horrible man. It's the things he has done, said, and promises to do. I will protest him. I will never respect him. I am scared for this country and for what this man can do to it.
If Romney was becoming president, I wouldn't be protesting. I wouldn't be angry. Not happy, but not angry.
So let's just get that out there right now and stop pretending it's just partisan crap. It's not.
It's this man, this horrible man. It's the things he has done, said, and promises to do. I will protest him. I will never respect him. I am scared for this country and for what this man can do to it.
Sincere request? Idontbelieveyou.gif
Pretending you are being sincere, it's mind blowing you aren't informed enough to understand why people may have issues with this administration. You don't have to agree, but for God sake's man, inform yourself.
You're just playing stupid. Europe and other close allies are re-evaluating it's relationship. Smaller NATO countries are anxious about their future. China has escalated their rhetoric before he's inaugurated. ACA is getting repealed, he has assembled the most inept cabinet possible, played favorites with certain companies, set precedent for tax brakes for companies that threaten to leave the country, has attacked private citizens like union leaders for speaking the truth, etc.
Don't you fucking start with: "what has Trump even done, yo?"
It's been repeated headline news since he was elected. I mean, this is literally an issue of whether you've paid attention to anything related to the subject of Trump's presidency.
Or ya know, do both because protesting is a vital component of a free democracy.
Or, you know, fucking do both?
Also, it's extremely ignorant saying "protesting isn't going to do anything". Protesting has worked a fuckload of times in history.
Stop fucking trying to make people not use their goddamn fucking democratic rights. Democracy isn't some sort of "show up every two years in this specific place and please do not do anything whatsoever besides that " thing.
minor effort
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Why not both?
What's with these "protests won't do anything" statements? Nobody protesting actually expects Trump to resign the next day following mass protest. Nobody expects it'll magically remove him from office. It serves as a reminder to the entire country that he doesn't have undivided support from Americans. It shines a light on why people oppose Trump's agenda for a myriad of reasons.
As much as I disagreed with the racist roots of the Tea Party protests, that eventually grew into a movement that fielded candidates. Those candidates ran and won offices. It snowballed into something that took back the house and senate, and arguably that same movement culminated in the 2016 presidential election. I won't deny the Tea Party protests against Obama had real-world impact. Protests do have results.
Princess Viola
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yup protesting has done NOTHING throughout history
certainly not like this country was founded upon protest or anything
Protesting leads to votes. Look at the Tea party. They had goons protesting for the past 8 years and look. Just look at how those protests became decisive electoral college votes
Remember the saying, "no taxation without representation"
That was the most powerful method of protests leading to change
Action is needed - regardless if your winning or not. Regardless of your senator being the most vocal in your own views. They need to know they are not alone.
Dude Abides
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All these snowflakes getting so triggered by people protesting. Sorry DC isn't a safe space.
Alcotholic
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This is a weird belief to hold. If protests aren't present on the days that matter, it would be a sign the discussion is waning. We need to be consistent as protesters to voice our concerns when it matters. Donald Trump hasn't gained our respect, so why do you think people would give him "this one day"? In order for discussion to be most impactful, timing is imperative.
If the protests for him winning election happened not the day of, but a week after, do you think it would have garnered as much media attention as it did?
Part of the democratic process in this nation is protesting against what you don't believe. It's how America came to be. It's the legacy of protesting that has got us to be the "Free" nation we are.
Protest on inauguration day
what's a "civil rights movement"????
Don't worry about that now! Just figure out what it is within two years, then vote, then forget about it again.
well i went to i think 10 protests, 1 occupation, 1 student strike in my life, 7 of the protests changed nothing, 3 protests worked, the occupation worked, and the strike kinda worked and kinda don't.
protests generaly doesn't work unless its something that's easier to obtain, but its good to show to the leader that he is not unanimous and can do everything, and also to politicize more the people,
balladofwindfishes
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You don't even have to go that far back, gay marriage is a good example within the last decade or so. Also the Tea Party is another good example.
No. Stop with this shit. Your post history tells everyone what you're fucking doing. You have been in this thread since the fucking beggining saying that protesting is not "American" or part of a "democracy". You literally haven't opened a goddamn history book in your entire life. You try to dissuade people from using their basic democratic goddamn rights.
Shit just let me get this over with
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=228484808&highlight=#post228484808
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=226694453&postcount=68
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224400396&postcount=90
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228089444&postcount=6765
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227398429&postcount=614
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227397883&postcount=32
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227830489&postcount=201
AND THE BEST ONE
Go the fuck away. You are not offering "different opinions". You are supporting a goddamn fascist. Own your goddamn shit.
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RPGCrazied
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I can choose to protest in any fashion I want to. Thank you for your concern.
I just assume these posters are trolls. It makes things much easier.
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