Protesting the Inauguration of Donald Trump

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QuicheFontaine said:
Don't protests have to be distinguishable from non-protests?
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Why do you care what random gafer does to protest? Are you bugged that Trump is being protested or that what they are doing isn't good enough? I mean who cares. Not everybody is capable of going out and marching in a public place. Let them protest in their own way.

I agree that the more productive the better.
 
A number of my fellow Zen Buddhist friends will be marching in the Women's March in DC and New York.

Unfortunately I am back in PA, so all I can do is cheerlead my compassionate friends, and those with like minded goals and values.
 
ChemicalCutthroat said:
To anyone who ends up on the wrong side of a baton...

"I am going to remain silent. I would like to see a lawyer."

"I am going to remain silent. I would like to see a lawyer."

I really can't stress that enough. Anything you say WILL be used against you. You don't have to be a dick about it, but for the love of everything just be quiet.

If you are given the option to Post and Forfeit, you pay a fine, the charges are dropped, you do not admit guilt, but an arrest DOES show up on your record. Please keep this in mind and be safe.
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I really hope it does not come down to this, but I know to hope for the best and expect good ol' fascism.
 
Since I have to work, I'll commemorate this historical day by donating to the NAACP or another similar organization.
 
Apharmd said:
I really hope it does not come down to this, but I know to hope for the best and expect good ol' fascism.
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That's all we can do. I'm not condoning doing anything to get you to that situation, but if the people around you suddenly start something and you're caught in the crossfire, there isn't a lot you can do once people start getting cuffed. Best to be prepared and to know your rights.
 
Rtbeoh said:
You think that because the president elected isn't your first choices that he shouldn't be treated equally to the other presidents elected? That's childish.
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So you support him even after all of the info of what he has done before?, or is that the reason you stand behind him?, i just can't fathom how someone with a fully working brain can support such a buffoon.
 
Truth be told: i'd protest too if I weren't so jaded. I'm a hypocrite.

Darryl M R said:
Can we stop it with not reading someone's post but making an argument that implies that the poster is arguing an absolute? It's like you didn't even take the time to read my post that you quoted. Since you are saying that I argued that someone is either a troll or a conservative, when I clearly also mentioned that there are non-US posters that do not have context.

But feel free to continue with the "GAF needs to stop doing x thing"
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I'm not. Why is it OT has become so hostile towards any sort of dissenting opinions lately? Last I checked there was no rule stating you had to be a democrat to post here. OT used to be fairly sane and civil whilst gaming side was the explosive side. What changed?

Fercho-Kyzer said:
Also, please be aware that a gang of biker thugs will be providing security for the inauguration; they are officially sponsored by Trump. So try to be safe.

I would like to see Trump supporters defending this shit.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/01/19/bikers-for-trump-inauguration-show/
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Trump is so poor he has to hire Bikers as guards. How sad.
 
AlimNassor said:
Truth be told: i'd protest too if I weren't so jaded. I'm a hypocrite.



I'm not. Why is it OT has become so hostile towards any sort of dissenting opinions lately? Last I checked there was no rule stating you had to be a democrat to post here. OT used to be fairly sane and civil whilst gaming side was the explosive side. What changed?
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Trump won the election. That shouldn't be hard to figure out. This isn't just some conservative GOP president. This is a very dangerous man. Of course people are on edge.
 
AlimNassor said:
I'm not. Why is it OT has become so hostile towards any sort of dissenting opinions lately? Last I checked there was no rule stating you had to be a democrat to post here. OT used to be fairly sane and civil whilst gaming side was the explosive side. What changed?
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Because one of the political parties in the US decided it wanted to ruin millions of people's lives as their primary purpose to exist. The entire party decided its mission statement was going to be one of bigotry, and it's basically indefensible.

Imagine this conversation

"I'm a Republican, GAF, I just want lower taxes"

"You view your money as more important than my rights to marry the love of my life?"

"Uhh... well no, you see, I mean uhhh"
 
AlimNassor said:
Truth be told: i'd protest too if I weren't so jaded. I'm a hypocrite.



I'm not. Why is it OT has become so hostile towards any sort of dissenting opinions lately? Last I checked there was no rule stating you had to be a democrat to post here. OT used to be fairly sane and civil whilst gaming side was the explosive side. What changed?



Trump is so poor he has to hire Bikers as guards. How sad.
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Just want to again point out that for any of us, this is not a partisan issue, it is a Trump issue.

There are certainly a few admitted Republicans that post and are equally disgusted by Trump. I take more issue with people being disingenuine about their support of Trump than I do with their support of Trump though.

I welcome honest discussion.
 
balladofwindfishes said:
Because one of the political parties in the US decided it wanted to ruin millions of people's lives as their primary purpose to exist. The entire party decided its mission statement was going to be one of bigotry, and it's basically indefensible.

Imagine this conversation

"I'm a Republican, GAF, I just want lower taxes"

"You view your money as more important than my rights to marry the love of my life?"

"Uhh... well no, you see, I mean uhhh"
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Still doesn't fly because Trump will cut tax to the top 20% so they still look like idiots supporting him expecting cuts.

They got completely conned, I have no sympathy but they'll support him anyway
 
LosDaddie said:
Protests are great. Do them if you have the time/means. It is your right.

Just don't resort to violence. Don't let instigators get to you. And make sure to vote at every opportunity. Local, midterms, and general elections.
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The real risk with protests within the United States is that there will be right-wing radicals attempting to destabilize them with violence that they can then blame on the left and effectively tarnish anyone that is peacefully demonstrating for just reasons.
 
pixelation said:
So you support him even after all of the info of what he has done before?, or is that the reason you stand behind him?, i just can't fathom how someone with a fully working brain can support such a buffoon.
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Maybe he has a working brain but his biggest issues are high healthcare deductibles or has been subjected to too many regulations in his small business.

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I was just reading the election night thread last night. It's pretty surreal to see the slow turnaround from "Hilary will win." to "Fuck."
 
NOLA_Gaffer said:
I was just reading the election night thread last night. It's pretty surreal to see the slow turnaround from "Hilary will win." to "Fuck."
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One of the most depressing nights of my life. I had to face both my Step father and Brother who just the day before I got into an argument with about how illegals were going to steal the election for Hillary and that it's all a sham anyway because "who really is checking for fraud, the government lol". The irony of Trump winning despite their claims was lost on them. All they wanted to do was rub it in my face that Crooked Clinton lost.

Good times.
 
I can't be the only one drinking for this thing can I? I miss the debates where many on gaf would get together and drink and just make fun of it all.

Well I'll be here. I know it's early but maybe others will join me tomorrow.
 
UberTag said:
Please share your impressions of the Washington march first-hand later this weekend. Hope to see pictures in this thread as well.
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fantomena said:
You folks better upload some pics here.
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I'm personally not one to take pictures, but I will make an exception for this march and step out of my comfort zone. I'll try my best to take some pics as well as share first-hand impressions post march later this weekend. My heart is heavy and I'm very anxious currently. I hope shit doesn't hit the fan with instigators and protestors taking the bait. Just so damn anxious right now leading up to Saturday.
 
AlimNassor said:
Truth be told: i'd protest too if I weren't so jaded. I'm a hypocrite.



I'm not. Why is it OT has become so hostile towards any sort of dissenting opinions lately? Last I checked there was no rule stating you had to be a democrat to post here. OT used to be fairly sane and civil whilst gaming side was the explosive side. What changed?



Trump is so poor he has to hire Bikers as guards. How sad.
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Because people are finally waking up to the fact that Republican policies are a sham and are sick of getting their rights trampled on. There is no defending the modern Republican party at the federal level.
 
lawnchair said:
lets all stop paying our taxes this year!
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To be honest, I am curious as to see what the government would do if, say, at least 40% of the country refused to pay their taxes in protests of the removal of the ACA. We may have a lot of prisons, but... who's going to pay for them to keep open without taxpayers?
 
Nafai1123 said:
Guys, can we not protest shame other users? People can express their feelings however the fuck they want.
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"protest shaming"? oh lord.

I'd like to express my feelings by rolling my eyes and shaking my head.

And i'd also like to apologise to Obama for protesting his inauguration AND his reinauguration. I totally didn't mean to is my only defense :-/
 
Ms.Galaxy said:
To be honest, I am curious as to see what the government would do if, say, at least 40% of the country refused to pay their taxes in protests of the removal of the ACA. We may have a lot of prisons, but... who's going to pay for them to keep open without taxpayers?
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They can't jail all of you if there's an open revolt. Would be something to see.
 
jorma said:
"protest shaming"? oh lord.

I'd like to express my feelings by rolling my eyes and shaking my head.

And i'd also like to apologise to Obama for protesting his inauguration AND his reinauguration. I totally didn't mean to is my only defense :-/
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What are you even talking about?

Jumping on people for not protesting well enough IS stupid. I don't know what you're trying to say.
 
kayzai said:
Hahaha, you actually spent energy trawling my posts, like a pathetic stalker... You forgot to mention that I am a Russian paid troll too.

The thread is open to everyone, understand?
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How is providing context and proof a waste of time in a discussion?
 
zethren said:
Intent.

He is choosing not to watch the broadcasts. Probably encouraging others to do the same.

It's the same as choosing not to eat meat to protest against the meat industry.

It's not hard to grasp.
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So this is what it's come to eh? Intent? So thinking about protesting is now equivalent to actually protesting?

It's actually more like not eating meat because there's none in the house and you can't be arsed going to the shops, but posting on the Internet that you're doing it to protest the meat industry.

It's a sad state of affairs. No one would have even known about Rpgcazied's "protest" if they hadn't posted on GAF about it. There's a word for that: slacktivism.
 
I got an interview tomorrow at 11. To be honest, even if I didn't have that interview I wouldn't go protest.

Don't do well in crowds.
 
SwolBro said:
protesting isn't going to do anything. vote in 2 years. that will do something.
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Getting people together to protest gets them involved and organized to vote. If people care enough to protest, most likely they will care enough to vote. It creates a feeling of togetherness, a feeling of unity for a cause. Much like Trump's rallies did.

Protesting is as much about the protesters as much as it is for the cause. Either way, not sure why people want to crap on people who are making a stand and not just tweeting or posting about being mad. So many people I know will hit that RT button, but not put any real effort into supporting stances they agree with. I am not protesting this weekend due to some obligations, but I made sure to donate to a fund that paid for buses transporting people protesting in Austin this weekend.
 
TACPhilly said:
not when it has the ootential to make a difference. trump is the new president, period. i 100% expected protests though. I'm not a Trump fan by any means, and i am all for freedom of speech and every other right. but you guys need to shift your efforts in other directions, hes our new president wether you like it or not.
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This schtick is getting old.
 
I usually have the news on playing in the background. I didn't know inaugural events would start today. Guess I'll just have some movies playing in the background instead. I don't even want to dignify this.
 
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