At this point, the ongoing “No Kings” protests just prove to the fascists in charge that they have nothing to fear from peaceful opposition showing up in large numbers.
The protests aren’t just ineffective, they actively embolden the administration by demonstrating that no real opposition exists.
The French are better at protest and revolution—we need their help.
In case you’re poorly informed and not just outright opposition:
These protests are working towards that critical 3% - 4% of the NATIONAL population goal, basically a critical mass of resistance. We have to work with reality. The USA is not France. The people of this country are deeply divided. What works in France works because that is France. There have been 2 national No Kings protests, and there was exponential growth between them.
To call these protests ineffective is, frankly ignorant. It demonstrates that you do not understand the purpose (i.e. working towards a singular, large, nationwide protest involving 3% - 4% of the country), or the additional benefits of these types of protests in terms of building solidarity. Do you even attempt to inform yourself on the matter? It’s okay if you don’t, just kind of sad to see someone so adamantly against people trying to make a difference and I’m close to being of the opinion that with “friends” like this, who needs enemies.
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