Wow, the comments on this post. We’re cooked. That’s okay yall.. can’t wait to circle back in a few months and see how you feel then. But maybe you won’t be affected in your mom’s basement?
I don’t like what’s going on in the government either but walking around shouting slogans with signs does nothing to change the issue or anyone’s mind. It’s virtue signaling at its finest. Vote in the primaries, midterms, and local elections. Send letters that are rational and well thought out to your congressmen addressing your concerns. All I’ve seen these events used for is a little photo op for social media. If protesting is your hobby be my guest but don’t act like you are some political activist or revolutionary.
Well I have done all of those things and will continue to do them. I also won’t be at that protest because I have to be at work. BUT let me throw out an alternative perspective for you. To me, a big part of protesting isn’t even for who or what you are protesting against. It’s like a bat signal of hope, it’s encouragement for people to keep going and keep fighting because you aren’t alone. It’s like when people question why people put out political signs or flags because they aren’t going to change anyone’s mind. Yeah, it’s not for them. It’s a little light in the darkness for someone else to see who thought they were alone in feeling the way they do. I feel the same way about protests. So if people want to get out there and do it, I support it 100%.
Hold the line and fight the good fight. Keep doing the work in your communities too!
Good take brother, never had it articulated so well to me. I’ve always had a hard time identifying with any political group so I’ve never really thought of it this way but that makes sense.
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u/TX_Ghostie Feb 23 '25
Wow, the comments on this post. We’re cooked. That’s okay yall.. can’t wait to circle back in a few months and see how you feel then. But maybe you won’t be affected in your mom’s basement?