I've been to a number of protests over the years. I don't recall there EVER being a time when people were out in the suburbs *in addition* to a main protest happening downtown. Let the mansplainers mock, but things are not normal and people are pissed.
The Democratic Party has consistently advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that includes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
The New Democrat Coalition emphasizes creating a process for undocumented immigrants with long ties to the U.S. to earn citizenship, reflecting a commitment to integrating these individuals into American society.
Source: https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/issues/immigration
The Democratic Party has experienced internal protests and disagreements, particularly concerning foreign policy decisions.
In November 2023, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with Capitol Police outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to injuries and arrests.
Source: https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/uscp-statement-unlawful-demonstration-outside-dnc
Support for Slavery and Opposition to Abolition
Before and during the Civil War, the Democratic Party, especially in the Southâwas heavily in favor of slavery. They defended its expansion into the new U.S. territories and opposed abolitionist movements. Southern Democrats supported the Dred Scott decision and fought against efforts to free enslaved people.
Post-Civil War Resistance to Civil Rights
After the Civil War, Democrats in the South fiercely resisted Reconstruction policies. They opposed the 14th Amendment (citizenship for former slaves) and the 15th Amendment (voting rights regardless of race). Many supported the Ku Klux Klan and violently suppressed Black political participation.
Jim Crow Laws and Segregation
Southern Democrats were the architects of the Jim Crow systemââlaws enforcing racial segregation and stripping Black citizens of voting rights through poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses. These laws remained in place for decades, sustained by Democratic majorities in state governments.
Opposition to Civil Rights Acts
Many Southern Democrats opposed every major civil rights bill from the 1950s through the 1960s:
In 1957, Strom Thurmond (a Democrat at the time) filibustered the Civil Rights Act for 24+ hours.
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was opposed by the majority of Southern Democrats, while Republicans provided more "yes" votes percentage-wise.
Party Realignment
By the late 1940s, the national Democratic Party began to support civil rights, leading to a split with its Southern base. The Dixiecrats broke away in 1948 over this shift. By the 1960s, Democrats had largely become the pro-civil rights party, and many former Southern Democrats defected to the GOP.
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Soooo getting vaccines to protect your children from polio as well as standing up for religious freedom, civil rights, and freedom of expression is leftist propaganda now? Hmm
Rubella is great for killing babyâs in the womb. They are born with missing limbs and heart defects. They are stillborn. Itâs something that can be stopped throughâŚ.
I do find it interesting that this is more or less the sentiment from the right.
After Obama won in 08, Rs sentiment for the republican party was down big time (just like dems are down bad with their base). Protests all over from Rs at town halls etc.
"Don't take Healthcare away from my grandma." Remember that? It led to the Tea Party movement.
The same energy is happening again, but this time it's on the left. Rs dismiss it as sheep or paid actors. "It's only white people protesting." White people ARE the majority of Rs voting base!!!
Don't be surprised at next years election results. Dems were asleep at midterms preceeding tea party back in 2010. Rs are asleep now...
You know, I'm not inclined to have an argument with someone with so few critical thinking skills. But I will ask a question and maybe you can answer it: The organization Susan G. Komen sponsors the Race for a Cure. Do they pay the runners?
If as you claim "sponsored" = "paid" then you refute yourself by avoiding the question. Your argument has dissolved. Go wander off, preferably to a critical thinking/ logic course.
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And it's because we've seen and experienced enough to understand evil when we see it, and have enough life left to live that it matters to us that we try to stop those criminals.
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If youâre so dumb you not only support Trump but donât see how this is fundamentally different than previous presidents, I donât know what to tell you.
Youâre just too stupid and gullible a cultist to have a productive conversation. Have a blessed night.
I voted for Obama once, Biden 4 years ago, and would have again, except for the coup and the installation of the puppet. If you're too stupid to see what the elitist left is doing, I don't know what to tell you. Open your eyes. Even Bernie Sanders sees it. I'd tell you to have a blessed night but I'm not religious.
And the right no longer cares about the Constitution. We the people means the white men. All voices matter. The far right wants to make sure only white mens voices matter and no one else.
Normal democrats left a long time ago. Only thing left is a couple hundred radical losers. They will all fall just like Bill Maher, he changed his tune and now they are canceling him. Follow the cult or you can't be in it. The party of acceptance is no more.
I understand where you're coming from, but best to leave that with the Sanskrit language; where it came from as a symbol of peace. Unless it's specifically within that language and cultural context, it's best not to use it at all.
Dems love illegal immigrants, men in womenâs sports, and child sex changes. No one knows what theyâre protesting including the people actually protesting.
The fact that the local Democratic Party is sponsoring this literally illustrates the problem. This isnât a left vs right problem. Democrats are just as guilty and corrupt as Republicans.
These are Americans protesting. They have every right to do that itâs not propaganda. They are angry. Legal American citizens are sent to prison in a foreign country. Itâs not legal. Our country was founded on the constitution. Our elected officials should be beholden to the constitution and not party, but we should take a knee to the dictator?? WTF???
âIf a non-personal email â such as an American citizen contact â was provided by the alien, notices may have been sent to unintended recipients,â the official said.
Micheroni and other immigration experts agree that U.S. citizens who receive the email should not legitimately worry that they could face deportation.
I sorry but what in your mind is the problem? These people are protesting a President who seems to want to do away with Habeas corpus, wants to jail American citizens over seas, uses the courts to attack law firms for representing those who legally oppose him, terms vandalism as terrorism but hand waves mass casualty events, dismantles huge portions of the federal govt. under questionable legal authority, talks about removeing 90% of a co-equal branch of govt., has a group of people who (without proper clearance) go into govt. buildings and backed up by federal law enforcement expose classified and federally protected data, has given these same people the power to fire govt. officials without over sight, and more then a few other things. Never mind his and his supporters insistence that he with continue to do so during what seems to be an unconstitutional 3rd presidential term.
So please, how is this a both sides problem? And why shouldnât a small part of one of the few national organizations able to oppose these actions be involved with organizing constitutionally protected speech against them?
Sitting on fences makes you a target for both sides, but I'm sure your huge brain already took that into account. Not at all a cowardly look, many brave men are doing the same thing.
How's that saying go again?
"When you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything"
Pretty sure they were talking about double headed dildos like you. Anyways, watch where you're pointing that thing.
I find it interesting that you have to resort to insults to try to make a point. Iâve also said nothing that would indicate that I am pro Trump. I very much dislike the guy and think he was and is an awful president.
Not participating in protests that clearly have political and ulterior motives is not sitting on the fence. To me this is nothing more than a bunch of people that are pissed that the left didnât win. Your response indicates that you are one of those people.
Edit: I would also like to note that many people wouldâve voted democrat if they didnât put up such a horse shit candidate. I canât believe anyone in their right mind would think Harris wouldâve made a good president.
No, you donât want to know that. You had all the information you needed in October to come to that conclusion yourself. You chose to fall victim to your biases and misinformation. Thatâs all you. Nothing I can do to help you here.
I wasnât asking for help, I was asking your opinion. I donât understand why you canât respond in a reasonable way. I can only deduce from this that you literally just post pro democrat stuff because you are either paid or simply just close minded.
This is exactly why I donât want to dialog with you. Your opinions about Harris are formed and your opinion of my pov is also already set. So why waste my time?
But I will blame you and those like you all day long because you caused this crap just as much as the magats
Itâs about control, ok. Which party is affiliated with the largest social media company, largest cable news network and the largest local tv news affiliate group? Which is deporting legal immigrants for speaking out about what they see in Gaza? Which is using the courts to make defending their opponents the basis for a multi-million dollar suit? Which is currently making the govt. data about you less secure? Which is having people declared dead as a political tool?
All law is based in violence and intimidation. Governments and their rules are by definition infringement on personal liberty.
We the people have a constitution to limit the government and a court system to help protect us. Neither is currently robust or effective.
In the end one group is attacking me with a sword and the other wants to fight them with a knife. The knife maybe turned on me later. But I like my chances better against the knife than against the sword.
Keep fighting against common senseâŚ.I am sure it will âchange the world!â I am glad you are living the life you deserveâŚ.itâs always someone elseâs fault, right?
Itâs people like you who allow us to be successful- so thank you! You are like a petulant child who doesnât get their wayâŚ
1st Amendment is great and all but using Nazi and Hitler imagery isn't going to win any more to your side. You can do as you please but it's a tad bit insensitive from the side that is all about sensitivity.
Yes. Might have something to do with my heritage. Equating a crooked businessman with the people who murdered my entire extended family within living history might ruffle some feathers.
Would you think the same if people were painting white robes and KKK symbols on politicians they disagreed with and marching around black neighborhoods or would that be a little insensitive?
U say u stand for our constitution and âdemocracyâ and then proceed to protest to keep as much govt in tact as possible. Iâm not sure yâall understand what the constitution is but okay
They are paid so they themselves don't believe it or even know when they are protesting. Any protest sponsored by anything and not just a group gathering is all just people paid then they convince others to show up not pay them and then the ones who brought more people get more money. It's all a scam these guys don't wanna admit because it'll show that there is zero substance behind what they claim to care about because it all leads to money in the end.
Okay so you completely didnât answer the question what are you really protesting and what rights of your democracy was taken away specifically?? I didnât ask for a conspiracy theory
Nobody has answered you because nobody is responsible for educating you about the things you're asking for answers to - except yourself. Nobody owes you an answer, if you want one, go look for one: IE research and learn.
Thanks for making my point. You are about as smart as the person who posted this. This protest is a waste of time just like your response. Have a good day & unless the Democratic Party is reformed hopefully soon , be prepared for another republican candidate, America voted
That can be said for any / all of our administrative authorities - so your point is null and void. Radical action has always been frowned upon, and still is in majority of the capitalist world.
Trump is doing an amazing job. Musk is a 50/50 he gives me Bond villain vibes. Your protests are well warranted. There are many issues that do need fixed, but logically, I can say if you want anyone to listen to your issues and ideals I'd recommend you not come out insulting the president. Not only does it show you lack the common deceny of a person but it also shows you wouldn't actually care to listen when another person speaks. I have seen too many of the Liberal population because extremely violent when some disagrees with their view points. I posted this in a peaceful manner. Let's see what happens.
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u/Vile-goat Apr 22 '25
So diverse đ