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HuskyOffset

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36. I think i I had a suggestion for the protesters

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 06:36 PM

8 hrs ago

I would pose it to them in the form of a question. E.g. something like: “Say, I had an idea that might be interesting for these protests, can I run it by you and get your thoughts on it?”

That way it’s not even a suggestion, you’re just asking what the person thinks of an idea you had. Makes it very easy for them to dismiss it if they don’t like it.

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If you're not able or are unwilling to protest in the streets, please do the actual protestors a favor [View all] MineralMan 11 hrs ago OP

Thank you Keepthesoulalive 11 hrs ago #1

Hear, hear!! appmanga 10 hrs ago #2

I'll criticize ForgedCrank 10 hrs ago #3

OK, Then.. MineralMan 10 hrs ago #8

Please define "normal people" ZDU 9 hrs ago #16

It's just ForgedCrank 9 hrs ago #17

Are you normal? Is that what you're telling us? ZDU 9 hrs ago #24

It appears that ForgedCrank 8 hrs ago #27

I wish you the best. ZDU 7 hrs ago #41

My interpretation of crank's "normal" ReRe 3 hrs ago #62

David Huerta was going about his daily responsibilities when ICE agents injured and arrested him Quiet Em 9 hrs ago #22

Disruption can be very useful unweird 9 hrs ago #23

It can also be a distraction mzmolly 7 hrs ago #44

When facing violence unarmed and unprotected, people respond in a variety of ways. Magoo48 6 hrs ago #47

How would I respond? ForgedCrank 6 hrs ago #51

How do you know if these are protesters or Bev54 6 hrs ago #55

Ordinary people? Really? We disagree. eom. Magoo48 5 hrs ago #56

Which part ForgedCrank 5 hrs ago #58

If you think the lessons learned from MLK senseandsensibility 10 hrs ago #4

Good points. yellow dahlia 8 hrs ago #33

Exactly! mzmolly 7 hrs ago #40

I agree, I read the dos and do nots before I protest. I don't have tons of experience with protesting still-prayin4rain 7 hrs ago #42

I too have protested mzmolly 7 hrs ago #45

Thanks, yeah - I read everyone's advice/ideas, take the advice that resonates and feel a little still-prayin4rain 6 hrs ago #46

Couple things: 1. doing what he did still got him killed; Cuthbert Allgood 6 hrs ago #53

Great post - Just finished the Peniel Joseph book - walkingman 10 hrs ago #5

Agree, if it's 50501 type protests. If it hurts the cause -- meaning more migrants will be deported -- sorry, that's not Silent Type 10 hrs ago #6

I generally agree - the tone policing as to identification, dress, beliefs, words used is offensive. Ms. Toad 10 hrs ago #7

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️ yliza 9 hrs ago #14

If you're too old to protest, write a check to help those that do OutNow 10 hrs ago #9

I'd guess at least some of us are actually protesting in our communities, and for some of us that means in L.A. LauraInLA 10 hrs ago #10

Words of wisdom Hekate 9 hrs ago #11

I'm no longer able to be out there with them, dammit. madamesilverspurs 9 hrs ago #12

domo Arigatou Gozaimasu YoshidaYui 9 hrs ago #13

My post was about learning the lessons from the past SARose 9 hrs ago #15

Except Kent State Was a Turning Point. MineralMan 9 hrs ago #19

Most people are not pacifists Keepthesoulalive 8 hrs ago #30

Well said MM. NoMoreRepugs 9 hrs ago #18

Thank you! Prairie Gates 9 hrs ago #20

Loud&clear Amen. I just hope that singing is part of the peaceful protests, because singing visually separates the ancianita 9 hrs ago #21

Excellent post, MineralMan debm55 9 hrs ago #25

MineralMan - I have always found your comments to be thoughtful and well stated. You are right on today. flashman13 9 hrs ago #26

For now, we have the freedom of speech to comment on... mellow 8 hrs ago #28

+1. I'm suppose to stay silent (and supportive?) on thee subject of jackasses stopdiggin 8 hrs ago #32

Very much agree! Kaleva 8 hrs ago #29

But when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out! gulliver 8 hrs ago #31

Thanks! And the idea that I'm not allowed an OPINION or voice .. ! WOW ! -(nt)- stopdiggin 8 hrs ago #34

I think of Tiananmen square and how powerful a defiant, yet silent protest was most effective. 33taw 8 hrs ago #35

I think i I had a suggestion for the protesters HuskyOffset 8 hrs ago #36

I'm glad to see demonstrators Nululu 8 hrs ago #37

I will be joining a group in my town of Maryville TN TNNurse 8 hrs ago #38

Thank you! Chi67 8 hrs ago #39

BREAKING: SEIU California President David Huerta has just been released from ICE custody LetMyPeopleVote 7 hrs ago #43

Ooooooooooookay GaYellowDawg 6 hrs ago #48

kick! blogslug 6 hrs ago #49

Thanks MM, GOOD on ya. Magoo48 6 hrs ago #50

But you're OK with scolding allies to the cause relayerbob 6 hrs ago #52

generally agree - but would be interested hearing TBF 6 hrs ago #54

"leave those who can and do to comport themselves as they choose." Think I will pass on this kind of protest, thanks EX500rider 5 hrs ago #57

Good point, MineralMan. Buddyzbuddy 5 hrs ago #59

Donate? usonian 4 hrs ago #60

This line of thinking doesn't hold for me EdmondDantes_ 4 hrs ago #61

as an old guy, with older family, I ain't going anywhere near anything that looks like it might turn ugly... paulkienitz 3 hrs ago #63