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lees1975

(6,715 posts)
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 02:39 PM Jul 14

Are the protest gatherings, marches and rallies actually helping the cause of protecting American Democracy? [View all]

Or is Trump and his MAGA cohort in Washington just ignoring all of this as noise, and pushing forward. Here's a poll for some reflection on this issue.


30 votes, 2 passes | Time left: Unlimited
The protests, marches and rallies will get the attention of "marginal" Republicans in Congress and they will eventually stop Trump
0 (0%)
Trump's lack of ability to tolerate his own unpopularity will, at some point, break, and he will stop his criminal attempts to overturn the government.
2 (7%)
Neither he nor the GOP members of Congress are paying attention. Project 2025 is their agenda and they are pushing it, no matter the force of any protest.
2 (7%)
The protests must stay within the law, but need to become more directed at places where Republicans and Supreme Court Justices and Trump feel their effect.
15 (50%)
They need to be aimed at helping Democrats win back the Latino and Black votes we've lost, and getting people to the polls.
1 (3%)
They're not doing a damn thing.
10 (33%)
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They aren't doing anything. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 14 #1
I can't decide whether to think the best or the worst FirstLight Jul 14 #2
I think they often force the conversation Torchlight Jul 14 #3
I hope so. Dulcinea Jul 14 #4
Look how protests ended the Iraq War leftstreet Jul 14 #5
Protests ended the Vietnam War, along with persistent failure, grief at our losses and the reality of the situation. CTyankee Jul 14 #13
The protests are for our own solidarity, uniting in opposition. LuvLoogie Jul 14 #6
Not only does the rhetoric need to be made more shrill, the protests need to be felt. lees1975 Jul 14 #7
This reads more like a push-poll for FUD. A question for all: Do you watch Rachel on Monday nights? Hekate Jul 14 #8
I kinda think you're right. Torchlight Jul 14 #12
ADDED: Where were all of you when it went down in Camarillo? Hekate Jul 14 #16
I think the responses suggested misses the point!!!! They are the only thing that works! cally Jul 14 #9
A journey of a thousand li begins with one step. Lao Tse Ping Tung Jul 14 #10
It lifts spirits... gives hope some_of_us_are_sane Jul 14 #11
Here's some more info for "reflection"... Think. Again. Jul 14 #14
The protests create community ibegurpard Jul 14 #15
See replies #9 and #14. Think. Again. Jul 14 #17
Yes, let's not do anything. tavernier Jul 14 #18
Interesting responses thus far. The majority think the pressure needs to be ramped up a little bit. lees1975 Jul 14 #19
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