The whole point of protesting is to make a statement directly. Your rhetoric isn't working.
Protests against Trump in NYC and other cities
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The whole point of protesting is to make a statement directly. Your rhetoric isn't working.
DangerMouse
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Yup.
How can I give a man who doesn't care about me or my people a chance?
Yeah, people are all over downtown Portland. The interstate has been pretty well screwed all evening.
Well, more screwed than usual.
That is probably true. I guess I mean, he legitimized them to other voters who felt alienated by their antics.
chillybright
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meh. so are these protests. The statement was directly made much more directly yesterday. Vote at midterm if they really don't want to take Trump wholesale.
Bruce Springsteen
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Liberals showing up to midterms elections? shit, after this year we can't even count on the usual BS of "liberals at least show up to general elections"
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
It was a legally-binding election that has operated largely the same way for hundreds of years.
The protests have already worked as a declaration. They can protest and vote at midterms too.
J
Jpop
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The statement yesterday is that the American People prefer Clinton.
Unfriendly TimeTraveler
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They are right to protest people are scared and rightfully so. People this time will not sit idle while somebody that will put many people in harm of racist act and fear of deportation.
The majority voted and because of a system that doesn't fully care about majority vote people are angry. As long as they stay peaceful and stand against racism, closed minds and bigotry.
That man has no right to be president and should of been stopped from the start. The majority voted out of hate and it's showing.
The majority voted and because of a system that doesn't fully care about majority vote people are angry. As long as they stay peaceful and stand against racism, closed minds and bigotry.
That man has no right to be president and should of been stopped from the start. The majority voted out of hate and it's showing.
Don't see why people have to accept something in the name of democracy. As long as we as the people have the right to protest something we don't like there should be no reason not to, even if "it won't change anything". Especially in these big cities where it's likely a majority of them did vote and probably didn't vote for Trump.
Lord_Byron28
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Whether justified or not, Hillary Clinton is really unlikeable. So that discouraged turnout and diverted a lot to 3rd parties. There was also a massive 3rd party spoiler effect in some battleground states.
We'll see what 2 years of change brings under Trump but I imagine it will have a lot of people running to the voting booth to try and reverse this asap.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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They can do both. As a matter of fact, these protests might be the preface Dems need to actually participate in midterms for once
Well people are tired of the same ways. The same same ways that enacted voter suppression laws to rig the election for Trump. The same same ways that ensures that the majority of the voters DON'T get who they voted for.
But to think this is ONLY about the results of the election is short sighted. The seeds that were sowed during the Occupy movement are still very much alive in today's protests.
Cosmo Clock 21
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Meanwhile the republican majority shrugs their shoulders, laughs, and keeps doing whatever they want. Remember the nothingburger that Occupy Wall Street ended up being because they could not figure out what they wanted?
Don't wait until 2018 for the chance to enact change. You can make your declaration today, but absolutely nothing will happen without tomorrow if you don't follow up.
Imagine if people like you had said "MEH. THESE PROTESTS WONT WORK" during the civil rights movement. Short sightedness.
God Dayumm
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Protesting is a constitutional right. Only a regressive would object to that. Godspeed to these people and hopefully after this they march onto the DNC headquarters to dismantle the crooks and scammers that gifted the election to Trump.
Unfriendly TimeTraveler
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Yeah irony of this is that people want change from many things and when the system allows a dude a hateful as him to be president people want to make that change apparent
Quit trying to say they have no right to protest. Anyone can protest about anything. If fucking westboro baptist church can protest most of the time than let their voices be heard for being against the new leader.
Quit trying to say they have no right to protest. Anyone can protest about anything. If fucking westboro baptist church can protest most of the time than let their voices be heard for being against the new leader.
Abinash117
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It will be fucking hysterical if protests get even more crazy and the Trump supporters say we should move forward( it appears it is already happening).
Trump will likely be the most unfavorable candidate going in history. This will most likely will not be the end of it.
Trump will likely be the most unfavorable candidate going in history. This will most likely will not be the end of it.
Bear Force One
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And that can all change,
Unfriendly TimeTraveler
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In the upside down world this is possible but wouldn't be surprised if these protest get out of hand because trump supporters attack them.
Right now everybody is on thin Ice and if one person gets killed because of trump or Hillary things will become worse than we could ever imagine.
KuwabaraTheMan
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It's great to see people executing their first amendment rights. It'd be nice if this went nationwide.
The protesting is more a unifying rally call to not give up than anything aimed at republicans. I agree though, nothing comes of this if people pack it in after tonight.
EatinOlives
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On the one hand this won't change anything.
On the other hand, it doesn't have to. Free speech, bitches.
Fuck Trump
On the other hand, it doesn't have to. Free speech, bitches.
Fuck Trump
Littlefang
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I don't understand why people assume that the people who are out protesting didn't vote. Doesn't it make more sense that the people who didn't vote probably can't be bothered to go out and protest.
Keep fighting the good fight guys. As a Canadian I fully support you. Don't let anyone tell you that you should just accept it.
Keep fighting the good fight guys. As a Canadian I fully support you. Don't let anyone tell you that you should just accept it.
Abinash117
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Stuff like that might happen. If anything Trump is on thin ice. Anything that is unpopular that is related to his will see people look at him unfavorable, him trying to build the wall( if he even tries) will draw thousands of protest in including some GOP people who will silently protest him.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/show/live-video-2/
DOwntown Los Angeles Protests. It was more exciting when it was initially a motorcucle chase. Now it's just people stopping traffic. The helicoptor pilot is annoyed at these protesters and making it known though.
Probably because Obama wasn't a racist, xenophobic, islamophobic, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, climate change denying sociopath. Stop.
Evening Musuko
Black Korea
Trump voters are making fun of these protests.
Yeah. Let's remember back in 2008 when people said the GOP was dead and people laughed at the Tea Party protesters.
Lots of legal things are wrong.
Quote
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Aw, poor guy having to get paid to do his job.
Legato.Reborn-
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Glad this is happening. Everyone can vent their frustration and we can then begin to unify.
They did vote, activists are much much more likely to have already voted. They're also in blue states.
You mean fall in line and be obedient? lol
Because white people are telling you to.
Legato.Reborn-
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Hopefully disassemble the DNC and create anew!
Nope. No unity. There's no unity possible with the likes of Trump supporters. I hope there's protests perpetually at every fucking step.
i am unagi
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To show we support and still stand with the communities whose rights will likely be trodden upon. Just to show them they are not alone and will continue to fight for their rights, even if our elected leaders will not.
Massive Duck. C.M.
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Support the "fuck everyone who doesn't look like you" candidate and call for unity
nickel what
There will certainly be big changes coming to that party.
There has to be some sort of online equivalent way to vote. This protest, this spark of movement whatever it is needs a guiding force. It needs organization and leadership.
Puck Beaverton
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Thank you. This is showing many that they are not alone
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