Protesting the Inauguration of Donald Trump

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Kthulhu said:
What is the best way for me to help if I can't physically protest?
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Women's March on Washinton is tomorrow. Donate to it or make it news on your timeline if you want to help the boots on the ground in particular.

Organizations like the ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, the Lambda Legal, Center for Reproductive Rights, Southern Poverty Law Center, NAACP, NDRC always need support as well.

There's also the Indivisible Guide which is a step by step guide of how to discuss what's important to you to your congressmen & women + other representatives and beyond that into actually organizing groups for activism.
 
TumblingHippo said:
Still seems like a more worthwhile effort than your post.
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Yeah, that word is very rapidly becoming mainstream. I can't recall seeing it a few months back, and now it is every other post.

People need to understand that if enough people do it, things add up. If enough people boycotted even watching the inauguration, that is recorded statistically. Being able to say, "This was the least viewed inauguration in recent history" is something that could only be accomplished by so called 'Slacktivism'. Same with things like 'Voting with your Wallet'. Choosing who to give money to and what to buy from whom. Does it involve carrying a sign and chanting? No. Does it make a dramatic immediate impact? Usually not. But if enough people do it, it can cause something.

Labeling things Slacktivism is just another way to de-legitimize people's actions and opinions. And you will start seeing it pop up in feeds along with 'Fake News', 'Rigged', and 'Whiners'.

So maybe think about it a bit before throwing it around.

Or don't. I'm a post on the internet, not your mom.


EDIT - was meant for a different comment, not towards Hippo.
 
Bob Marley said 'One one cocoa fill a basket'

The idea being that one cocoa bean doesn't fill a basket

But one and one and one and one etc.... suddenly it's filled.

If enough individuals get together for a cause - anything can be achieved.

The people who say 'Oh I'm just one man I can't make a difference' are wrong if enough people follow the same idea
 
EdibleKnife said:
Women's March on Washinton is tomorrow. Donate to it or make it news on your timeline if you want to help the boots on the ground in particular.

Organizations like the ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, the Lambda Legal, Center for Reproductive Rights, Southern Poverty Law Center, NAACP, NDRC always need support as well.

There's also the Indivisible Guide which is a step by step guide of how to discuss what's important to you to your congressmen & women + other representatives.
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Thanks. I recommend everyone who uses Amazon to use Amazon Smile to donate to one of these organizations.
 
AnotherDayAnotherDollar said:
Please enlighten me, since you seem to know it all, what is it going to accomplish?
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Throwing out untrue, and frankly, ignorant bullshit, and expecting others to 'enlighten you', is not how it works. Back up your claim, or go and read a few books.

It's such a dishonest way to argue.

The lack of critical thinking results in absolute logic, like "protest = trump out".

Protesting can set the stage for change. It tells others they are not alone. It can foster an environment that embolden others to speak their mind. It can shape the national conversation and it can help shape policy.

It is a much more nuanced idea than "hammer hit nail, nail go in wood".
 
Disagree Guy said:
Bob Marley said 'One one cocoa fill a basket'

The idea being that one cocoa bean doesn't fill a basket

But one and one and one and one etc.... suddenly it's filled.

If enough individuals get together for a cause - anything can be achieved.

The people who say 'Oh I'm just one man I can't make a difference' are wrong if enough people follow the same idea
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Aka the spirit bomb mentality.
 
pelicansurf said:
ESPN is really on Trump's nuts for his love for sports. Feels bad, man.
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Really though, I wouldn't expect most people from the 'World of Sports' are exactly going to be the most progressive people.

Oh yeah, they exist. But I don't mean fans, I mean the structure of the sports organizations. Typically old rich white dudes.
 
Watching the BBC and they're showing the violent protesters knocking bins over and then smashing in windows *sigh*. If they're not agitators then they're doing no one any favours. The BBC immediately labelled it as violent protests and it detracts from the message.

ARGH!!1
 
WTF at people who think we're protesting because we think this one march will magically stop Trump from becoming president.

That's not the point. No one thinks that. It just makes you look stupid for thinking it and having no understanding how protesting works in America, both now and historically.
 
DavidDesu said:
Watching the BBC and they're showing the violent protesters knocking bins over and then smashing in windows *sigh*. If they're not agitators then they're doing no one any favours. The BBC immediately labelled it as violent protests and it detracts from the message.

ARGH!!1
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https://twitter.com/ByronTau/status/822468185316360192

Byron Tau ‏@ByronTau 2m2 minutes ago
Pretty large group of anarchists in downtown Washington. Smashed windows. Police using gas.
 
DavidDesu said:
Watching the BBC and they're showing the violent protesters knocking bins over and then smashing in windows *sigh*. If they're not agitators then they're doing no one any favours. The BBC immediately labelled it as violent protests and it detracts from the message.

ARGH!!1
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The guardian said 'dressed mostly in black, some with umbrellas'

Like.... why point out the umbrellas?
 
RPGCrazied said:
No way around it guys, its going to get violent. I really hope it doesn't, but Trump really is to blame for it honestly.
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No violent people are to blame for it. Protests should be peaceful.

Violence just gets everything shut down and the message is clouded.
 
E92 M3 said:
No violent people are to blame for it. Protests should be peaceful.

Violence just gets everything shut down and the message is clouded.
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Guessing you missed his rallies calling for violence? He himself once said he wish he could punch people in the face and wish they would leave out on stretchers like the good old days.
 
If you can't afford a gas mask, keep a bandanna soaked with apple cider vinegar in a ziploc bag. Tightly covering your mouth and nose with it can cut down on the effects of things like tear gas.

...don't ask my why I know these things.

I get to be stuck at work with GAF and a few unblocked websites being my only connection to the outside world, so this is going to be a long day.
 
ChemicalCutthroat said:
If you can't afford a gas mask, keep a bandanna soaked with apple cider vinegar in a ziploc bag. Tightly covering your mouth and nose with it can cut down on the effects of things like tear gas.

...don't ask my why I know these things.

I get to be stuck at work with GAF and a few unblocked websites being my only connection to the outside world, so this is going to be a long day.
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Bro, I read the anarchists cookbook when I was 12 too. *highfive*
 
Is it wrong to ask who the most virulent trump supporters on GAF are? Don't want a witch hunt but I'd like to know who to watch out for and who to put on ignore if the needs arises.
 
Pizza con salsiccia said:
This.

He has been democratically elected, Americans have to respect that and try to win back in four years if they're not happy with him.


I wonder what the reaction would have been, had Ms. Clinton won the election and republicans decided to protest.
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I agree. Democracy is a double edged sword. You run the risk of electing someone that represents your interests or someone that doesn't. When you let everyone choose, sometimes they make a choice that hurts them. A huge protest won't make him and his cabinet just say "okay, you guys don't like us so let's just call this a mulligan and do another election" that's not how this works. Are the people marching going to be pooling their money together to form a new political party or fundraise for a party they want to win? What are they doing on the municipal and state level? A protest is great, you get to go out, walk with people and let everyone know how angry you are, but anger that isn't attached to a detailed plan is just pointless. People who were angry with Obama didn't go out and organize huge marches and protests, they went out and knocked on doors and got people to vote republican in local elections. I'm not a fan of trump, but it's childish to think that "resisting" begins and ends with going out for a march. Donations to local human service agencies that fight poverty, provide free legal services, and otherwise take substantial ACTION to address inequality in a community is how you resist. A march/protest just makes you a giant target. Take them by surprise, don't announce what you're doing so you can get put on some sort of watch list.
 
alternade said:
Is it wrong to ask who the most virulent trump supporters on GAF are? Don't want a witch hunt but I'd like to know who to watch out for and who to put on ignore if the needs arises.
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Don't do this. People are allowed their thoughts and opinions even if we disagree. Putting yourself in a echo chamber does no one any good.

Now if you're getting harassed or something, different story. Let the mods worry about the crazies. They're on both sides after all.
 
I don't quite remember past elections, but has the political and social climate ever been as feverish and turbulent as the one surrounding this whole election and campaign?

I have never seen so many people immersed in politics lately as I see now, or maybe my memory fails me and this is par for the course.
 
MrOogieBoogie said:
I don't quite remember past elections, but has the political and social climate ever been as feverish and turbulent as the one surrounding this whole election and campaign?

I have never seen so many people immersed in politics lately as I see now, or maybe my memory fails me and this is par for the course.
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1968.
 
MrOogieBoogie said:
I don't quite remember past elections, but has the political and social climate ever been as feverish and turbulent as the one surrounding this whole election and campaign?

I have never seen so many people immersed in politics lately as I see now, or maybe my memory fails me and this is par for the course.
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Bush getting re-elected was a doozy, but nothing comes close to this.
 
GeordieMark said:
How about hoping nobody at all gets injured?

I know what you are implying (again) and it doesn't reflect well on you as a person.
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how about i stick with what i posted?

not going to advocate for harm to befall trump or his supporters but i'm not going to lose any sleep if it does
 
to anyone going or that knows the area: we're staying tonight at the ramada by the bwi airport, right? and the to get to the march, google maps says 40 something minutes by rental car, or 2 hours by transit - there's obviously not gonna be any parking & prolly some roads closed closer to the event, was wondering if anyone knew a good transit jump-on to drive to that'd have parking available? figured we could at least go halfway & save some time - appreciate any help offered here!
 
Pizza con salsiccia said:
This.

He has been democratically elected, Americans have to respect that and try to win back in four years if they're not happy with him.


I wonder what the reaction would have been, had Ms. Clinton won the election and republicans decided to protest.
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Ehhh. While I won't be protesting at this juncture, you have to make it known that the public will respond to negative decisions. I think more than protesting Trump, people should be protesting his picks for cabinet and the inevitable decision for Supreme Court.

Trump is now president. That can't be stopped. And honestly I don't want to see him impeached because I prefer him to Pence. This isn't black vs. white. There is an entire rainbow of shades of gray. Support Trump when you agree with him. Oppose him when you do not. And if it's a net negative (which I suspect it will be) then fucking VOTE when midterms come up. Protesting is meaningless if you're not going to vote and use the power you've been given.

Nearly 50% of the country didn't vote. Are you kidding me?
 
MrOogieBoogie said:
I don't quite remember past elections, but has the political and social climate ever been as feverish and turbulent as the one surrounding this whole election and campaign?

I have never seen so many people immersed in politics lately as I see now, or maybe my memory fails me and this is par for the course.
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Nixon probably. People threw rocks at his car during the parade.
 
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RPGCrazied said:
No way around it guys, its going to get violent. I really hope it doesn't, but Trump really is to blame for it honestly.
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Pretty sure the violent people are to blame for violence. I understand what you mean, but Trump didn't make these people destroy property. Free will, personal responsibility and laws still exist.
 
IrishNinja said:
to anyone going or that knows the area: we're staying tonight at the ramada by the bwi airport, right? and the to get to the march, google maps says 40 something minutes by rental car, or 2 hours by transit - there's obviously not gonna be any parking & prolly some roads closed closer to the event, was wondering if anyone knew a good transit jump-on to drive to that'd have parking available? figured we could at least go halfway & save some time - appreciate any help offered here!
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If you get a metro card, you can drive to one of the stops (either Greenbelt or New Carlton is probably closest) and ride until L' Enfant Plaza. That is about a block south of the Mall and I think about 5 blocks from the start of the March. That is my plan. The trains start running at 5AM and they are standing up 12 extra trains tomorrow.

In addition, though pricier, you could catch a MARC train from BWI to New Carlton and then hop on the Metro there.
 
IrishNinja said:
to anyone going or that knows the area: we're staying tonight at the ramada by the bwi airport, right? and the to get to the march, google maps says 40 something minutes by rental car, or 2 hours by transit - there's obviously not gonna be any parking & prolly some roads closed closer to the event, was wondering if anyone knew a good transit jump-on to drive to that'd have parking available? figured we could at least go halfway & save some time - appreciate any help offered here!
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You're staying by BWI? Perfect! Drive to the BWI Rail Station. They have a large parking garage there. The MARC train is the one you want to take. Tickets are $7. The trains leave BWI at 7:50am, 8:45, 11:20,etc. The ride will take less than a half hour and will put you out right at Union Station here in DC. The last three trains to take you back up will be 7:50pm, 9:30, and 10:35pm. The tickets are available for purchase inside the train station from machines or from the Amtrak ticket agents.

You could also drive to Metro's Greenbelt station. The drive to and ride from is definitely longer. But you will be able to get out right at L'Enfant Plaza which is convenient. Metro cards can be bought right at the stations using cash or credit cards. The Metro station managers are also super helpful in buying cards and giving directions.
 
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