protesting & Activism

[conch420]

am i tho only one here that thinks people should start protesting again, likke hardcore sixties style, i never see to much of anything in the news about protesters. other than in other countries, and you would, think more people would seeing how many peole bitch about they way shit is run in the world. im not trying to get flamed , so f-off flamers, anyone out there here me???

conch420 Reviewed by conch420 on 04-12-2007. protesting & Activism am i tho only one here that thinks people should start protesting again, likke hardcore sixties style, i never see to much of anything in the news about protesters. other than in other countries, and you would, think more people would seeing how many peole bitch about they way shit is run in the world. im not trying to get flamed , so f-off flamers, anyone out there here me??? Rating: 5

[JohnGalt]

You must not have been in DC (January '07). While you're right, it's not like the sixties, there were hundreds of thousands of people there. I managed to get about 12 feet up in a tree to get a better look, and the crowd stretched as far as I could see.

In Crawford, Texas (August '05), there were hundreds, possibly thousands (there was never a way to get a good look at the entire crowd) all packed on this little 12 foot wide country road that became known as Camp Casey. People spent the night in ditches to show their support and protest.

To Billionfold: Yes, corporations run more than the government in a lot of cases, (although the government is now backed by corporation anyway) but one must never underestimate the power of protest, the power of a dedicated people.

A prime example would be what is taking place in Iraq. Those insurgents are standing up against people that are infinitly stronger and more intelligent than they will ever be. And while their losses have been grievous, they're _winning_ (In no way am I advocating violent protest. The point of this is to simply show that protesting can work, or be effective, even against all odds)

[Nation_1ne]

Very true Billion, for example here in the UK Tesco is a big hungry animal at the moment. The Government are concerned over Tesco's wealth and size, but can't do too much about it. Quite scary really when your Government fears something is getting to big for it's own boots yet there is nothing they can do. To be honest I thought they would have done Tesco's on the grounds of unfair competition, and too much of a high domination within the market.

[MyMARYJANE]

i agree with you! i'd so be down to have a protest =)

[VaporDaddy]

REVOLUTION! I'm in!:thumbsup:

[conch420]

The reason I'm not an activist is because the world isn't like it was in the sixties. The corporations run shit now. The government only has so much power. I watched this documentary about corporations that totally blew my mind.

that whay we need to start man! fight the power!lol
:hippy:

[BizzleLuvin]

conch, you have run into the right person. I'm a hardcore activist, let me brag a little here: i go to a different club meeting four days a week-Students for a Democratic Society,Youth for Socialist Action, Environmental Students Association and The Green Party on Campus.
every sunday I stand on the corner of campus with about 5-10 other students and locals with the Eastern Shore Peace Alliance protesting for peace. every damn sunday. rain or shine for about an hour and a half.
in march i went to D.C. to protest against free trade to support FAIR trade.
i have been to about three pro-choice and NOW marches in DC and NYC. i once got arrested at once.
i did a class walk out for Darfur for Amnesty International.
i dumpster dive every thursday night to reclaim lost treasures and to fight capitalism.
i go to city council meetings.
i also fasted for five days for peace in 10th grade when the war in iraq had just begun. that was tough.
I lobby my representatives, write them letter and do just about anythign to assert the greater good.
i volunteer at a free medical/dental clinic in annapolis translating for spanish speaking patients. i love this the most.
my theory is: somebody has to do it. giving your spair change to that homeless dude or buying a peace sign bumber sticker IS NOT ENOUGH. the greatest tragedy is those who stand idly by. bitches please, i see so much apathy these days, i am overwhelmingly driven to make a difference. its my life. if you are complaining about the war or how much trash people throw out, get off your ass and do something about it. agreeing or disagreeing is one thing. acting out is another. and thats what democracy (supposedly the US is a democracy but really its a fascist merchantile autocracy in my opinion) is about: its about YOU and what YOU want to see changce. and if youre not seeing that change, so something about it. so peel off your bumper stickers and write a letter instead.
thanks for letting me brag.

guys, this CAN BE THE SIXTIES! the problem is that nowadays we are so busy with ourselves that we hardly have time for others and we have a severe case of apathy. if you can move enough people, you can protest. when I went to my first pro-choice march in DC, i was so inspired by how many people there were and the air of change and unity and power i felt. you CAN make a difference. of you think that you can't you have some real problems. you just need to get up and work hard at it. its not as easy as buying that bumper sticker you know. if you are truely driven, you can do anything. so quit bitching and start doing. seriously guys

[Pipe Dreams]

Real Americans dont protest.

[higher4hockey]

i protested the NHL lock-out.

[JohnGalt]

Real Americans dont protest.

Quite the opposite. Real Americans stand up for what they believe in and exercise their civil liberties, as well as criticizomg the government and dissent.

*note: Sorry if you were being sarcastic, I couldn't tell