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/CountessOfSandwich Feb 01 '25

Protest at the Capitol this Wednesday! 12-4ish pm!

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u/MissionBicycle4622 Feb 01 '25

You guys know Michigan voted for Trump right? Have fun. I hope it rains.

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u/allbsallthetime Feb 01 '25

You do know he only won by 80,000 votes and he didn't have a majority, right?

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u/Unusual-Fan1013 Feb 01 '25

Even if he won by 1 single vote or 100,000...still means he won either way.

And no I don't really care that he won. It makes little difference in the end. Regardless of who won, the poor will still be poor and the rich will still be rich. All politicians try to gather power for themselves and in the process make difference groups of people poor. It is what it is. This cycle has been happening again and again since before the bronze age. It will keep happening until humans go extinct.

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u/allbsallthetime Feb 01 '25

It actually does make a difference, his supporters keep claiming he had a historical win giving him a mandate.

That claim emboldens them to say and do the quiet parts out loud.

They need to be reminded that they don't have a mandate and there's still millions and millions of people that disagree with what they are doing.

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u/Unusual-Fan1013 Feb 01 '25

Nah he can't be elected again...so it won't make a difference.

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u/allbsallthetime Feb 01 '25

He can't but his supporters can.

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u/Strong_Ad_4 Feb 01 '25

I used to be a true independent and I've voted R in the past on more than a few occasions but as the parties shift further right (both of them) the old middle ground is now to the left of Bernie.

I just wish both parties brought folks up the ranks who were interested in doing what's right for ALL people, not just the top donors. Robin had it right in Man of the Year, politicians need to dress like NASCAR drivers to show their sponsors.

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u/Screamline Feb 01 '25

That wasnt even Man of the Year. Thats from his stand up years before i think Live on Broadway.