- They help individuals channel their frustration, isolation and desperation
- They are a show of strength
- They typically lead to more political involvement
- They have already produced wins
- They must remain nonviolent to be effective
- They must be in small towns in the heartland, not just big coastal cities
Find one near you at nokings.org
This post uses a gift link, but some people do seem to be prompted to register. I can’t change SF Chronicle policy about that. They also have a history of sending lawyers after people who post archive.today links to their articles, so whatever you do, don’t plug the URL into that site.
I’d be happier if people were discussing how to get rid of the problem in ways other than just believing Dems are “our savior” or “the lesser of two evils”. That their hearts and minds could also be swayed by protests when the Biden administration showcased they care about them about as much as conservatives do since they used the police and guard to deal with Israel protestors.
then set an example, give us some ideas on how to get rid of the problem
This country has a love boner for guns. Put them to use and shoot every fascist in the face no matter who they are or what political alignment they have. Look at Malcolm X and the Black Panthers as perfect examples of what we should be doing at bare minimum and only go up from there.
Believe it or not, a lot of those protesters actually prefer pragmatic institutions, and will accept reform over radical change.