Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Editorials & Other Articles

MyOwnPeace

(17,394 posts)

1. Sadly, I think these 'protests'.............

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 04:11 PM

Oct 18

are like signing PETITIONS - they make us feel good about being ‘active’ - but I don’t think they change a single mind of anyone with the power to address the issue stated in either the rally or the petition.
HATE to be ‘negative Nelly’ - but go ahead, prove me wrong…………

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Are protests, marches, "No Kings Day", making any progress? [View all] lees1975 Oct 18 OP

Sadly, I think these 'protests'............. MyOwnPeace Oct 18 #1

I had one car that swerved closer to the edge of the street, close to where I was standing on the walk. slightlv Oct 18 #2

My expectations probably don't match what is more realistic when thinking about the outcome. lees1975 Oct 18 #3

"We didn't do what we could have when we had a majority." What do you mean exactly? betsuni Oct 20 #4

Between 2021 and 2023, when we had a majority in both houses and the White House lees1975 Oct 20 #6

Then Bernie Sanders was the old guard because he was against packing the courts: betsuni Oct 20 #7

Wonder when he said that? lees1975 Oct 20 #8

What are we supposed to do? Machine-gun a schoolyard full of children? Aristus Oct 20 #5