All previously successful protest movements have been obstructive to commerce.
Stop picking up garbage and supporting businesses on the way to and away from these “rallies.”
Pay Attention to History.
CockBrother on
If you want a shot at elections in a year then escalation isn’t the path to go down.
I know it’s courageous, heartwarming, and fulfilling to stand up to the bottom of the barrel ICE clowns but that provides the excuse for full on escalation.
If the 2026 elections are not free and fair – then it’s time. If Trump is on any 2028 ballot (he should have never been on the 2024 ballot) – then it’s time. Etc.
What I see going on in New York feels great but I can envision what the escalation is going to be.
Character-Boot-2149 on
It must evolve to voting. Maybe the current administration is not as unpopular as we think.
Serious_Hour9074 on
100%
You aren’t taking out Trump with rallies and voting. America is going to have to get it’s hands dirty.
dbag3o1 on
Vote with your dollars everyone. Boycott the companies that support Trump!
wrightofway on
Holiday season is upon us, cut way back, or don’t participate in the same ways. Save your money and go super small. We have plenty of power by not spending on non-essentials.
Merrcury2 on
Just remember to counter fire with water, not fire.
11minspider on
No huge protests are in fact really good, since it shows to everyone in the country that they are not alone in their opposition to the Fascists, it gives heart to our friends and allies overseas, and disproves Trump’s claims that he represents a plurality of America. Plus, these were some of the biggest protests in US history, lets keep things classy and force the enemy to overreach
nerphurp on
I disagree at this point.
The numbers are growing based on the discontent of people experiencing or witnessing the damage of Trump’s policies.
The ideological based participants were the first to join; what’s left of that group is waiting for the administration’s facade of legitimacy to collapse.
It hasn’t, even if the train is storming right towards it.
For now, the more that join, the more that’ll have a stake and understanding of an actual institutional collapse.
Let it build organically — pull the trigger too soon or too late and it fails. Connections, community, and confidence will better prepare us *if* that moment comes.
Cheddar-Goblin-1312 on
Americans are way too docile and obedient.
BeowulfShaeffer on
Are we even allowed to talk about this on this sub?
LordSiravant on
This is what I’ve been saying this whole time and getting downvoted for it.
TrinkieTrinkie522cat on
It already is in the works. Been attending Zoom meetings. Join No Kings and Indivisible. Sat was a act of disobedience, no permits were issued to close streets. We shut them down anyway with cops watching.
cfalnevermore on
The Jan. 6 crew smeared poop in the capital, smashed windows, Trump called them patriots and pardoned them all. No kings offered up a seven million strong peaceful protest, and trump pretended to poop on them and called them terrorists.
Take note of the differences people. I don’t want to be divided anymore. But we will never follow that man. I will never understand why racism and poop, is preferable to actually building a better country.
Thanks no kings. You guys are real patriots.
Turok7777 on
It must evolve to people actually showing up for midterms and voting to take Congressional power away from Republicans.
GreenTrees797 on
My favorite is how everyone going to this “protest” was really encouraging everyone else to minimize themselves as much as possible and not be a nuisance to anyone. That’s not a protest.
Modern Americans have a looong way to go. Generations have foregoed civil disobedience in exchange for comfort and now they don’t even know how to be disobedient.
BootyOptions on
Want to make a difference? Skip buying shit for christmas.
notedeghost on
What does civil disobedience today look like exactly? Not as straight forward as sitting in the front of the bus.
heterodox-iconoclast on
A nationwide strike would work but the fact that 50%+ of people live paycheck to paycheck makes that next to impossible
dover_oxide on
It also needs to really start organizing on getting people registered to vote and help making plans for voting.
FlyingSteel on
We can’t vote our way out of this – they’ve gamed the system already.
We can’t boycott our way out of this – they’ve gamed that system too; they own the things we can’t go without – housing, healthcare, food.
We can’t strike our way out of this – they’ve gamed that system too – we’ll go hungry and lose our homes.
We can’t reason our way out of this – their supporters are too far gone; incapable of reason; it’s a death cult.
WeakMindedHuman on
We’ll know it’s discontentment has reached a peak when the farmers start dumping loads of manure around the White House, or what’s left of it by that time.
Such_Possibility9362 on
I don’t think the protests are directed at Trump and his cronies. I view the protests as targeting other leaders, the ones with conscience, to give them strength in fighting against this fascist administration. I want them to know 7 million of us have their backs, and I hope that number grows.
tkdowning on
Do it on a weekday so businesses lose money. Keep doing it and they’ll pay attention.
Sidiotck on
or just a general strike?
mvallas1073 on
The civil disobedience I’m planning for is when a Nationwide Strike is called. Got plenty saved up to last me a couple years if needed, and if a strike is called I plan on helping feed others who strike, but can’t really afford to like I can. They will be more brave than I am.
lucifv84 on
You go ahead and let us know how it goes. I dont think violence will solve whats going on. In fact it plays into what they (the ones in power) want. Gives them a reason to crack down before next years election. VOTE. Get out and help the community. Volunteer your time. Good luck.
mjb85858 on
Time for some good trouble. 😈
Saul-Funyun on
I fully agree. Democrats do not. They are in the way. Demand better from them. If we wait for MAGA to get upset enough to depose him, then MAGA will replace him. Pick up the damn ball already, we’re begging you.
g2g079 on
I’m ready for some good trouble.
nwmisseb on
That was a performative self congratulatory pay in the back. It meant nothing and changed nothing.
Just as long as you leave Black people out if it
ich_bin_alkoholiker on
If you see government property, deface it cause there’s something in the air, I know you taste it.
Xeroxenfree on
Or full open rebellion.
imadesomecoffee4u on
Think you missed my point; a lot of military personnel support Trump and his administration, I don’t see large scale or even significant military insubordination in the coming weeks and months due to their want to blame democrats more than Trump/his administration
ThatsItImOverThis on
The AH’s in control only care when something impacts them. They don’t care about the protests.
tizz86 on
But how do we dissent without being shot by the pedos private army?
CrOS2012 on
No, it must simply evolve to “get out the vote.” It won’t even be difficult.
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We need Obstruction To Commerce.
All previously successful protest movements have been obstructive to commerce.
Stop picking up garbage and supporting businesses on the way to and away from these “rallies.”
Pay Attention to History.
If you want a shot at elections in a year then escalation isn’t the path to go down.
I know it’s courageous, heartwarming, and fulfilling to stand up to the bottom of the barrel ICE clowns but that provides the excuse for full on escalation.
If the 2026 elections are not free and fair – then it’s time. If Trump is on any 2028 ballot (he should have never been on the 2024 ballot) – then it’s time. Etc.
What I see going on in New York feels great but I can envision what the escalation is going to be.
It must evolve to voting. Maybe the current administration is not as unpopular as we think.
100%
You aren’t taking out Trump with rallies and voting. America is going to have to get it’s hands dirty.
Vote with your dollars everyone. Boycott the companies that support Trump!
Holiday season is upon us, cut way back, or don’t participate in the same ways. Save your money and go super small. We have plenty of power by not spending on non-essentials.
Just remember to counter fire with water, not fire.
No huge protests are in fact really good, since it shows to everyone in the country that they are not alone in their opposition to the Fascists, it gives heart to our friends and allies overseas, and disproves Trump’s claims that he represents a plurality of America. Plus, these were some of the biggest protests in US history, lets keep things classy and force the enemy to overreach
I disagree at this point.
The numbers are growing based on the discontent of people experiencing or witnessing the damage of Trump’s policies.
The ideological based participants were the first to join; what’s left of that group is waiting for the administration’s facade of legitimacy to collapse.
It hasn’t, even if the train is storming right towards it.
For now, the more that join, the more that’ll have a stake and understanding of an actual institutional collapse.
Let it build organically — pull the trigger too soon or too late and it fails. Connections, community, and confidence will better prepare us *if* that moment comes.
Americans are way too docile and obedient.
Are we even allowed to talk about this on this sub?
This is what I’ve been saying this whole time and getting downvoted for it.
It already is in the works. Been attending Zoom meetings. Join No Kings and Indivisible. Sat was a act of disobedience, no permits were issued to close streets. We shut them down anyway with cops watching.
The Jan. 6 crew smeared poop in the capital, smashed windows, Trump called them patriots and pardoned them all. No kings offered up a seven million strong peaceful protest, and trump pretended to poop on them and called them terrorists.
Take note of the differences people. I don’t want to be divided anymore. But we will never follow that man. I will never understand why racism and poop, is preferable to actually building a better country.
Thanks no kings. You guys are real patriots.
It must evolve to people actually showing up for midterms and voting to take Congressional power away from Republicans.
My favorite is how everyone going to this “protest” was really encouraging everyone else to minimize themselves as much as possible and not be a nuisance to anyone. That’s not a protest.
Modern Americans have a looong way to go. Generations have foregoed civil disobedience in exchange for comfort and now they don’t even know how to be disobedient.
Want to make a difference? Skip buying shit for christmas.
What does civil disobedience today look like exactly? Not as straight forward as sitting in the front of the bus.
A nationwide strike would work but the fact that 50%+ of people live paycheck to paycheck makes that next to impossible
It also needs to really start organizing on getting people registered to vote and help making plans for voting.
We can’t vote our way out of this – they’ve gamed the system already.
We can’t boycott our way out of this – they’ve gamed that system too; they own the things we can’t go without – housing, healthcare, food.
We can’t strike our way out of this – they’ve gamed that system too – we’ll go hungry and lose our homes.
We can’t reason our way out of this – their supporters are too far gone; incapable of reason; it’s a death cult.
We’ll know it’s discontentment has reached a peak when the farmers start dumping loads of manure around the White House, or what’s left of it by that time.
I don’t think the protests are directed at Trump and his cronies. I view the protests as targeting other leaders, the ones with conscience, to give them strength in fighting against this fascist administration. I want them to know 7 million of us have their backs, and I hope that number grows.
Do it on a weekday so businesses lose money. Keep doing it and they’ll pay attention.
or just a general strike?
The civil disobedience I’m planning for is when a Nationwide Strike is called. Got plenty saved up to last me a couple years if needed, and if a strike is called I plan on helping feed others who strike, but can’t really afford to like I can. They will be more brave than I am.
You go ahead and let us know how it goes. I dont think violence will solve whats going on. In fact it plays into what they (the ones in power) want. Gives them a reason to crack down before next years election. VOTE. Get out and help the community. Volunteer your time. Good luck.
Time for some good trouble. 😈
I fully agree. Democrats do not. They are in the way. Demand better from them. If we wait for MAGA to get upset enough to depose him, then MAGA will replace him. Pick up the damn ball already, we’re begging you.
I’m ready for some good trouble.
That was a performative self congratulatory pay in the back. It meant nothing and changed nothing.
Just as long as you leave Black people out if it
If you see government property, deface it cause there’s something in the air, I know you taste it.
Or full open rebellion.
Think you missed my point; a lot of military personnel support Trump and his administration, I don’t see large scale or even significant military insubordination in the coming weeks and months due to their want to blame democrats more than Trump/his administration
The AH’s in control only care when something impacts them. They don’t care about the protests.
But how do we dissent without being shot by the pedos private army?
No, it must simply evolve to “get out the vote.” It won’t even be difficult.