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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: sherryinutah on February 12, 2017, 10:33:13 am
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I understand that a National Protest is scheduled for February 17, 2017. I'm amazed at the percentage of people who are choosing to protest and I believe people have good reasons for what they're doing.
Will you take time to join the protest on that day?
If so, are you planning to hold a sign? If so, what does your sign say?
Is there a specific reason why you would protest?
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Protesting these days is ridiculous because 9 out of 10 people doing the darn protesting don't even KNOW what they're PROTESTING ABOUT!!
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I didn't know there was a protest. What is it for? Regardless of what it is for I won't be involved though.
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There have been protests going on for years. I think it just gives people a reason to vent. now when a person does harm to someone or damage a property, then it is not a protest. it is just plain stupidity. :peace:
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People protesting, most of them clueless as to what they're actually protesting... It's like we're living in the 1960s & 70s all over again... ::)
What's hilarious is when people make statements that contradict their "stance" on an issue. I once had a friend tell me he was "intolerant of intolerance". He didn't get it when I said that made him as "intolerant" as the "intolerant" people he couldn't stand. He said that HIS intolerance was "completely different"... ???
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This seems like those "don't buy gas" on this day protests.
I'll be at work.
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I have not heard of National Protest Day, and if there is one scheduled, I will not be protesting. I assume it's to protest against President Trump, and I think we should stop with the protests and give him a chance.
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I do not plan to attend any protest or participate. I wish it would all stop. Don't they all see its a waste of their time. I really hate the ones that get out of hand and do destruction. So sad. Where are we heading??
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It's ridiculous that people will get out and participate in a protest! They should be at work or if not employed they should be looking for a job. People are getting crazier and crazier! I haven't heard anything about a protest scheduled but I'm sure there probably is somewhere. Seems to be the fad lately. lol
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I will be working - will all the protesters be calling out sick?
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Sounds crazy to me, what is a National Protest Day?
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I just googled it (since it seems stupid to schedule a protest on a work day..), it's not just a protest they're calling for a national general strike. So the point IS to not show up for work. Seems like a protest not a lot of people can afford to participate in.
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??? What are they now going to protest about?
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??? What are they now going to protest about?
That the guy they don't like legitimately won the presidential election.
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I didn't know there was going to be a national protest day. I assume it's about Trump, which honestly I find totally ridiculous. Enough is enough, it doesn't matter if you voted for him or not, if you agree that he should be president or not, bottom line is he won., there is nothing you can do about it until next election. Stop embarrassing yourself and this country. You are making us the laughing stock of the world.
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years ago, there was a huge march for peace in Chicago.
Even religious groups were marching [ nuns and priests].
What I discovered later was that the march for peace was supporting the communist side.
People don't recognize the truth, no matter how plain and simple it is.
The disguise for the lies, on the other hand, is usually very clever.
You have to ask yourself "who is provoking this?"
there are layers and layers of people in authority above.
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No plan to do that yet. :)
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Protesting these days is ridiculous because 9 out of 10 people doing the darn protesting don't even KNOW what they're PROTESTING ABOUT!!
I'll second this .... Protesting to get in the paper or on the news.... I'll hold up a huge sign That reads "GO HOME"
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I will be working.
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I would in no way get out and protect. I do not want to look like a complete fool. I have a JOB to go to 5 days a week. If you have time to protect, you have time to help other people in need. Do something that will make someone life a bit better. I wonder if all the people that protect have jobs and if they do how do they swing it being out of work. I am a Christian and praying about things is my way of handling things. Hope everyone have a good day and may God bless each of you and keep you safe. :angel11:
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Like many other commenters, I will be working that day and cannot "go on strike". But if I were to offer my time and energy to a national protest, I think it would be to protest so many damn protestors about every single political and social issue under the sun.
To touch on the point of an earlier commenter, would protesting protests be along the same lines of being intolerant of intolerance?
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I'm not sure why everyone gets so upset when people want to protest. I agree, there is a difference between rioting and peacefully protesting. Protesting is a way of showing you're not happy. Yes, it might just be to vent but we're allowed to protest in this country. Protests can make a difference. And for those of you who say we're just not happy with Donald Trump and we need to get over it and give him a chance. No, I am not happy Donald Trump won. I have a different set of values than he does. I want the environment taken care of, I want an increase in the minimum wage. I don't want a wall built. I am not in favor of putting all billionaires in charge of departments.
I respect those who voted for him and have the same goals as he does, all I ask is the same respect in return. Everyone has a right to their opinion without calling other out who might not have the same concerns. I am retired, I am terrified about my Social Security and medicare. I have worked constantly for more than 40 years. I paid into Social Security my entire life. It is not an entitlement program, it is my money. The benefits that our politicians receive are more of an entitlement than my SS and medicare. How many of you get your salary for life? They do.
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I think these folks need a good day job. The constant protesting and screaming and threatening makes people want to turn away and change the channel.
So many folks don't know what they are protesting specifically when interviewed.
Massive temper tantrum when you lose.
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Absolutely not. Everyone should back our Pres Trump. The real question is why the other countries are letting their countrymen starve, travel very far away to earn money not for themselves but the whole family back home what is that. The world would be so cool if they would put their own spin on education, being healthy, and entertainment. Wouldn't you rather have the flying cars instead of wanting to blowup everything for some reason. I heard along the way wasn't we as humans, suppose to not mind being over crowded, people like each other when they're are a lot of people we would have more businesses and entertainment, and more understanding, not the lack of space, food or money or intelligence but everyone is grabby. :cat: WAKEUP :peace:
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I am going to protest the protesters lol :party:
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lol. What are the idiots protesting now? These people need to get jobs and they would not have time to protest.
NANCY5- You are correct, the idiots in this country are making our entire country look like a bunch of idiots.
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The people who voted for Trump are so busy working to support all of those who are not working, and those not working are the ones causing the most trouble. We didn't protest when Obama came into power, nope gave him a chance and now when Trump is trying to do the same thing with the banning of the other countries coming here people are kicking him in the teeth. Obama did it no problem, nothing said. Hate to say it, But Obama i partly behind this now.
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I respect those who voted for him and have the same goals as he does, all I ask is the same respect in return. Everyone has a right to their opinion without calling other out who might not have the same concerns. I am retired, I am terrified about my Social Security and medicare. I have worked constantly for more than 40 years. I paid into Social Security my entire life. It is not an entitlement program, it is my money. The benefits that our politicians receive are more of an entitlement than my SS and medicare. How many of you get your salary for life? They do.
SS/Medicare aren't going away. People working and paying into the system now are the ones that might not see anything when they retire. That's why there is push to reform the system so that it can be sustainable long-term.
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A lot of people like protesting, no matter what the issue may be. I am not one of those people.
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I never heard about the national protest day. I'd protest against Trump on his anti-net neutrality views.
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I ignore the protests. It is getting so ridiculous that decent people don't even take them seriously.
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I thought it was about immigration and how all immigrants should not go to work or shop to show how valuable they are to our society.
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can make a difference. And for those of you who say we're just not happy with Donald Trump and we need to get over it and give him a chance. No, I am not happy Donald Trump won. I have a different set of values than he does. I want the environment taken care of, I want an increase in the minimum wage. I don't want a wall built. I am not in favor of putting all billionaires in charge of departments.
I respect those who voted for him and have the same goals as he does, all I ask is the same respect in return. Everyone has a right to their opinion without calling other out who might not have the same concerns. I am retired, I am terrified about my Social Security and medicare. I have worked constantly for more than 40 years. I paid into Social Security my entire life. It is not an entitlement program, it is my money. The benefits that our politicians receive are more of an entitlement than my SS and medicare. How many of you get your salary for life? They do.
He cares about the environment. He does want to build the wall. Are you in favor of open borders? That's the progressive movement. Let anyone come into this country and live here. That destroys a country. Look at France, Germany, and all the other countries with open borders. Terrorism is rampant. We need the wall to try to keep the drug cartel and terrorists out of our country. We can't go to Mexico or most other countries without their approval. Why should we allow anyone to come here without any vetting.
Most people do respect other peoples opinions. Then there's that fraction of the public that won't allow freedom of speech. Look at the protests at the colleges when someone is invited to speak and it doesn't "conform" to the liberal groups. Look at Columbia U. the other day. A Jewish professor was scheduled to speak but the University only allowed 20 "positive" students in to hear him speak, while the rest of the audience was made up of those against this man. Why? Because he was Jewish. Conservatives are not allowed to speak at most colleges and if they are allowed, the protests are so loud, they can't speak. Yet, the funny part is these college students that protest are protesting because they have free speech, yet won't let someone with a different opinion have their free speak.
I hate to say this, tiim but evidently you have no idea what the Republican party is planning. Otherwise, you wouldn't be be scared. NO ONE is taking away your SS and Medicare. They are trying to fix it. Nothing will change for anyone over age 55 (or maybe even younger). You're listening to the progressive liberal lies that are terrorizing people. Don't fall into the trap! The best way to learn about what's going on is to watch C-Span live or videos of what goes on in Congress and/or the rest of the government.
Sorry, I get so upset when people listen to lies and scare tactics because they're mostly sore losers. I hate it that not only the Democrats but Obama and Hillary are behind some of this but the major players are those who get most of their donations from those who hate democracy, take the country backwards favoring nonwhites (which is racism), hate capitalism, think no one should be deported, etc. I'll end my rant not but please, learn the truth. Do your research. Don't rely on the news.
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Where does one sign up to protest all the protests??
It is so old. Insane anger. What are we teaching the kids?
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I think enough is enough
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??? I didn't even know that today was national protest day.
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sounds like a bunch of hooey to me, If they are taking off from work they don't get paid, if they are not working and drawing welfare they should lose it. I know a lot of people wanted Hillary to win, but come on Trump won and lets get started building our country not tearing it down. The longer they act like idiots, crybabbies, spoiled children, and are so stupid sounding over why they are protesting the more other countries laugh at them.
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I remember protesting the Vietnam war back in college. We were so fervent about our desire to the end the war. Students who lost their brothers or other loved ones, were heartbroken and angry at the government. No one was angry at the soldiers. I felt it was a worthy cause.
A National Protest Day? No I did not participate.
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I think the ones that organize the protests have a specific intention in mind, but then it gets so big that people attend to just protest without knowing what the protest is about. These days with Trump so disliked, it's usually about him. I never found protests to really do anything except make the news (especially if it turns violent) so I don't participate in them.
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I remember protesting the Vietnam war back in college. We were so fervent about our desire to the end the war. Students who lost their brothers or other loved ones, were heartbroken and angry at the government. No one was angry at the soldiers. I felt it was a worthy cause.
A National Protest Day? No I did not participate.
Yes, some people were angry at the soldiers, the ones who came back, at least.
But again to the subject at hand...
I'm so over supposed adults acting like spoiled infants... heck, I'm over teenagers acting like spoiled infants. Suck it up and move on, the world doesn't revolve around you... or me... or any one political party.
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Like many other commenters, I will be working that day and cannot "go on strike". But if I were to offer my time and energy to a national protest, I think it would be to protest so many damn protestors about every single political and social issue under the sun.
To touch on the point of an earlier commenter, would protesting protests be along the same lines of being intolerant of intolerance?
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Since it was my comment you're referring to, I'll chime in. Protesting protests, it's a vexed question. ;) Though, I lean toward thinking it's a bit different. ;)
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I wish it was just a "protest day", but a different faction will probably have another "protest day" tomorrow.