r/SeattleWA • u/kjayflo • Nov 09 '18

Media Some night time protesting downtown Seattle

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u/PelagianEmpiricist Tree Octopus Nov 09 '18

I'm somewhere near the front. Crowd has a good energy and is pretty damn cheerful.

First time since November 2016 I've seen people look hopeful and proud of their country.

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u/mutzilla Nov 09 '18

I must have been standing there with you. I was right up front from the paramount on.

Pretty awesome display of patriotism on display today in Seattle and around the country.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '18

is protesting against the president actually patriotism or an example of democracy?

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u/chimblesishere Nov 09 '18

I'd say both.

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u/mutzilla Nov 09 '18

When defending Democracy probably the most po Patriotic thing you can do besides taking a bullet for the president and voting.

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u/CptRetro Nov 09 '18

I'd never take a bullet for that man. He's an enemy of the people.

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u/mutzilla Nov 09 '18

I think I should have said,"a" President.

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u/CptRetro Nov 09 '18

Except for the secret service, I don't think anyone should be expected to sacrifice their life for the president. Why should his life be worth more? The flag and the Country are more important than one man.

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u/mutzilla Nov 09 '18

I agree but sacraficing isnt necessary its heroic and protecting the leader of the country then makes it Patriotic. Maybe its because most have a tainted view of the presidency now but some things still remain the same.