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Statistical significance of 6 million "No Kings" protesters.
From Google AI:
Significance in terms of the "3.5% rule"
A common benchmark for mass movements is the "3.5% rule," first researched by Erica Chenoweth. This descriptive statistic suggests that no government has withstood a challenge from 3.5% of its population mobilized in peaceful protest.
Here is how the numbers from the "No Kings" protests compare to this benchmark:
• In the U.S., 3.5% of the population is equivalent to about 12 million people.
• The estimated turnout of 4 to 6 million participants in the June 2025 rallies represents 1.2% to 1.8% of the U.S. population.
• While a significant show of force, the protest falls short of the 12 million person threshold often cited as a benchmark for inevitable change. However, Chenoweth has noted that many movements have succeeded with even less participation.
• A larger protest does not guarantee political change, which depends on factors like momentum, organization, and leadership.
A common benchmark for mass movements is the "3.5% rule," first researched by Erica Chenoweth. This descriptive statistic suggests that no government has withstood a challenge from 3.5% of its population mobilized in peaceful protest.
Here is how the numbers from the "No Kings" protests compare to this benchmark:
• In the U.S., 3.5% of the population is equivalent to about 12 million people.
• The estimated turnout of 4 to 6 million participants in the June 2025 rallies represents 1.2% to 1.8% of the U.S. population.
• While a significant show of force, the protest falls short of the 12 million person threshold often cited as a benchmark for inevitable change. However, Chenoweth has noted that many movements have succeeded with even less participation.
• A larger protest does not guarantee political change, which depends on factors like momentum, organization, and leadership.
The 6 million may not be considered enough to "effect a political change" but I'll wager it's significant enough to piss off Trump...
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He's not a deep thinker, a copycat fascist.
The "Before" photo.
FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!
You've seen the "After" photo. I don't post it here.
He had his Epstein moment.
