Trump is now bragging about taking bribes. What a disgusting POS...
NO KINGS PROTEST
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No need, I agree.
This is just the beginning and he won't be the last. Remember, Obama extended Bush's Patriot Act. Both sides play for the same team.
He should run for office.
I suspect Trump's admin will and is already investigating Mehdi in hopes of being able to go after him for anything they can "trump" up.
Kind of festive, you know. All those colors.Well, lots of Palestinian flags at the protests, they weren't wrong on that. Lots of Mexican flags too.
I wonder if he remembers Obama extending Bush's Patriot Act?
I'm sure he does and would be critical of it.
Oh Butler, you're always cheering on the demise of the United States.
As I have said, the U.S. has a history of protests. It also has a fairly continuous history of political violence. The latter is an unfortunate part of our Nation's DNA. At the end of the violence that you are hoping for are fringe actors often from groups with disparate ideals. It is not a cohesive movement that rallies public sentiment.
Trump would not have regurgitated posts all night on his own social media account if yesterday`s rally did not piss him off.
It`s already established that there are about 50 million Americans who would prefer a right-wing dictator to get rid of the Democrats. The worst is that the majority are poor and will become slave peasants in such a scenario. For fuck sake the US is not even capable of providing healthcare to its citizens.
I have heard estimates of 7 million people participating. That is certainly a big number even if we allow room for some fudging of the estimate. However, that's still only about 4.4% of the total voters in last year's election.
Yes, I do agree that forging connections, helping morale, displaying some political power and organization is useful. When it comes to sheer numbers though, the internet makes it much easier to bring people together in this manner. I'm guessing that the 7 million gathered mostly in blue cities. I also presume these people follow certain liberal/progressive social media and websites. (I actually have no idea where the No Kings rally was where I live. I'm sure there was a lot of people in attendance.)
Ever wonder why they turn violent? Could it be because the government doesn't actually listen and pay attention to the needs of the people?
I'm not cheering on the demise of the nation. Just it's present oligarchy.
It just depends on what people are protesting. Progressive members like to go on and on about universal Canadian healthcare. Do you think people were protesting healthcare at yesterday's rally? Probably a few, but most likely significantly outnumbered by other fractional protests.
Canadian society has always been tranquil. I'm not as well-versed in Canadian history. I do know you didn't have a revolution and you were generally fine with the monarchy for several decades after our revolution. That is not a criticism. That's just a comment on the gradualist nature of Canadian politics.
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Biggest protest in american history, I hear.
The Boston Tea Party was a rebellion based on tariffs, wasn't it?
Aha The Jewish conspiracy theory, you're in good company on the Terb political forum, most hate Jews, Christians, Whites and love Islamic terrorists.
They are protesting the US forming and funding the largest police force in the nation, who's members have, on a regular basis, been dening 1st, 4th amendment rights even to citizens. Taking children and zip tying them, held a 5 year old autistic girl hosage to try to force a father out, and the regular police coming in to return the child.
They have peppersprayed a frog, pepper ball shot a priest, assaulted various family members, defied lawful orders from judges, had to be told not to run over orotesters by Portland Police, tear gassed Chicago police.
That's the short list. I suppose you can add on National Guard use.
Seriously, don't dismiss this. It's very real, growing, and once the economic climate really drops there is very real danger of escalation.
