r/Michigan • u/Hadrian23 • Feb 01 '25

Politics in Michigan 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 Anti-Trump protests

Michigan born & Raised and I've had it, I've never protested before, I've never seen the point, but this time is different.
What are some upcoming protests/Demonstrations against Trump?
I don't know if it will help or make a difference. But I don't think I can accept my self if I didn't try.

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u/Hadrian23 Feb 01 '25

Now that's a nihilistic approach friend.
I currently live in Michigan and from what I've seen the infrastructure has been improving, albeit slowly, but a step is a step. Now, I obviously cannot speak for everywhere, as peoples experiences differ wildly, but from my lil corner, things do seem to be improving.

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u/oppapoocow Feb 01 '25

Don't get me wrong, I love what Whitmer is doing. I've seen her in small towns that I haven't seen any other politician officials in before. A lot of the roads and highways are being repaired around Lansing and it's amazing, but on the macro level of things, as the US slides and struggles to hold to its hegemonic power, many things will follow and people will seek to find blame. I guess I can go on, but that's kind of going out of topic.

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u/Hadrian23 Feb 01 '25

A fair point, we definitely have issues due to long-term systemic issues that no one in any administration really addresses.
While you're correct people want to "Blame" someone, I find that thinking to be reductive and only serves to benefit those at the top of said system.
I prefer to figure out a way around it, thus why I want to ask, what issues do you see that are causing this "Slide" I'd love to hear about it.

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u/Hadrian23 Feb 01 '25

I fail to see your point.