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FAITH-IN-HIM · 2025-10-23T07:56:41-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
Name something the protest accomplished?

Dismissing a protest involving 7 million citizens reflects a lack of understanding of history and democracy, as such demonstrations are central to democratic processes.

The arrogant reaction from Republicans to the No King protest appears immature and suggests a lack of understanding of democracy or history. Hilary Clinton’s “deplorable” comment deeply affected millions of Americans, who responded at the ballot box. Similarly, it is likely that Speaker of the House’s description of protesters as the “Hate America crowd” will also see a response from voters.

FAITH-IN-HIM · 2025-10-23T08:01:15-0500

Vambram said:
The only people who participated in those protests Saturday were people who were never ever going to vote for a GOP person. IMO, those protests accomplished nothing except reveal to some Americans how hateful and radical some of those protesters really are.

You are right , the citizen who participated in last weekend's street protests are unlikely to vote for the GOP. However, I do not understand why you believe that exercising democratic rights through public demonstrations is un-American or hateful?

Oompa Loompa · 2025-10-23T08:37:02-0500

Yarddog said:
It showed that over 7 million Americans could peacefully exercise their Constitutional right to protest a corrupt administration. It showed the ignorance of Republicans who called these protests "hate America" protests.

In other words, the protest proved that Trump isn't a fascist dictator, nor a king.

durangodawood · 2025-10-23T08:53:12-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
In other words, the protest proved that Trump isn't a fascist dictator, nor a king.

Hes working on it.

7thKeeper · 2025-10-23T09:03:38-0500

Hazelelponi said:
Yet they

And I'm going to stop right there. The communists? Yeah, this is going straight into conspiracy paranoia land as an arguement. The nebulous communists, out to get ya.

FAITH-IN-HIM · 2025-10-23T09:36:26-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
In other words, the protest proved that Trump isn't a fascist dictator, nor a king.

You are right.

Contrary to claims by some Democrats of an impending end to democracy in America, current events suggest otherwise. The turnout of seven million people protesting against the commander-in-chief demonstrates that democratic principles remain active. Assertions to the contrary tend to be alarmist rather than reflective of the actual situation.

However, Republicans should not dismiss the movement lightly; instead, they ought to take them seriously. If historical trends are any indication, there is potential for a blue wave during the mid-term elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress—potentially affecting one or both chambers. As a result, President Trump may become a lame-duck president for the remainder of his term after January 2027.

rambot · 2025-10-23T12:54:27-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
And Trump knows dumb people don't like him either

Just like how educated people can't recognize the signs of fascism.

I think I understand your point. Your point being, "Anyone who supports Trump are dumb, and everyone who agrees with me is smart."

I'm sorry.

My statements were both DIRECT quotes from Trump.

If you don't like the implications of the two statements, talk to him about that perspective. I'm not going to argue.

Hazelelponi · 2025-10-23T13:31:13-0500

7thKeeper said:
And I'm going to stop right there. The communists? Yeah, this is going straight into conspiracy paranoia land as an arguement. The nebulous communists, out to get ya.

Since I named the US government as the culprit and not "the communist's" I'm unclear what your issue is.

I mentioned that communist groups funded the protest. That was my sole mention of communists.

Someone else mentioned communism and I told them they could call the things the protestors have a history of supporting whatever they wanted. I didn't mention what I did call it other than a deprivation of rights and a violation of law and the reason some Jan 6 protestors might have wanted to protest in the first place.

As opposed to the no kings protestors who supported all that but oppose a democratically elected president and call him a king for enacting the policies he was voted into office to enact.

You may end conversation with me whenever you like - perfectly free no hard feelings but I believe you might have misunderstood.

You should admit though that supporting the government depriving US citizens of their constitutional rights on the one hand and then going to a rally paid for by communist groups among other funding sources on the other hand to protest the government does make people question someone's commitment to constitutional principles as a general rule. It seems hypocritical.

Yarddog · 2025-10-23T15:49:38-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
In other words, the protest proved that Trump isn't a fascist dictator, nor a king.

Nope, at least not yet. He's a fascist and wanta be king.

Vambram · 2025-10-23T16:37:56-0500

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
You are right , the citizen who participated in last weekend's street protests are unlikely to vote for the GOP. However, I do not understand why you believe that exercising democratic rights through public demonstrations is un-American or hateful?

I said that..... some...... of the protesters showed how hateful and radical they are.

Vambram · 2025-10-23T16:38:36-0500

Yarddog said:
He's a fascist and wanta be king.

That is 100% false.

Vambram · 2025-10-23T16:41:13-0500

7thKeeper said:
And I'm going to stop right there. The communists? Yeah, this is going straight into conspiracy paranoia land as an arguement. The nebulous communists, out to get ya.

There's more than enough evidence to support the point of view as whom funded those protests. If you choose to ignore it, that is your choice to make.

Hazelelponi · 2025-10-23T17:37:04-0500

Vambram said:
There's more than enough evidence to support the point of view as whom funded those protests. If you choose to ignore it, that is your choice to make.

Twin Cities 'No Kings' event is sponsored by...the Communist Party

If the "No Kings" protesters want to be taken seriously, they should not be hanging out with people who would choose dictators instead.

www.americanexperiment.org

BCP1928 · 2025-10-23T17:40:36-0500

Vambram said:
There's more than enough evidence to support the point of view as whom funded those protests. If you choose to ignore it, that is your choice to make.

When am I going to get my share of the money?

Pommer · 2025-10-23T17:53:14-0500

Vambram said:
President Trump won a strong majority of votes in 31 states. He did win a mandate.

49.8%=”mandate” now?

Oompa Loompa · 2025-10-23T17:54:22-0500

Yarddog said:
Nope, at least not yet. He's a fascist and wanta be king.

What does the word "fascist" mean to you?

GoldenBoy89 · 2025-10-23T17:58:36-0500

Oompa Loompa said:
What does the word "fascist" mean to you?

A right wing authoritarian government with an obsession with maintaining cultural purity and a disregard for individual rights.

From Wikipedia:

Fascism is characterized by a dictatorialleader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived interest of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.

Opposed to communism, democracy, liberalism, pluralism, and socialism,[5][6]fascism is at the far right of the traditional left–right spectrum.

That’s pretty much what we are living in.

Hazelelponi · 2025-10-23T18:40:05-0500

Pommer said:
49.8%=”mandate” now?

All the counties Trump won are in red
.:

Desk trauma · 2025-10-23T18:55:11-0500

Hazelelponi said:
All the counties Trump won are in red
.:
View attachment 371999

Oh look, it’s that map with all the major population centers highlighted in blue again.

GoldenBoy89 · 2025-10-23T19:01:05-0500

Hazelelponi said:
All the counties Trump won are in red
.:
View attachment 371999

Land does not vote, people do.

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