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dameatball

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10. The optics of these protests are stunning when you consider what we have been seeing.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Wed Mar 14, 2018, 01:31 PM

Mar 2018

Thousands of young Americans marching in peaceful protest to demand sensible reforms.

As opposed to:

Dozens of burly, middle aged white guys, armed to the teeth, marching...okay waddling.......in support of being able to wander around with guns while scowling.

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Do you actually realize how fundamental this change is? [View all] bucolic_frolic Mar 2018 OP

the rights of the "many" ignored for the rights of the "few" hlthe2b Mar 2018 #1

That's been my complaint for a LONG time. What about MY rights? calimary Mar 2018 #11

We demand a civil society. Voltaire2 Mar 2018 #2

Perfect. And of course, from Voltaire. right on! nt Hamlette Mar 2018 #12

I Demand A Better Future! Zoonart Mar 2018 #3

I've been thinking of his lyrics: "And those children that you spit on, AllyCat Mar 2018 #8

That's brilliant, Ally! I would bet the estate of Mr. Bowie would gladly lend the rights flibbitygiblets Mar 2018 #9

Excellent commentary RandomAccess Mar 2018 #4

This is an excellent statement. Perfect captures the moment. Justice Mar 2018 #5

Brilliant! bronxiteforever Mar 2018 #6

Recommending. ffr Mar 2018 #7

The optics of these protests are stunning when you consider what we have been seeing. dameatball Mar 2018 #10

You Forgot To Mention. . . ProfessorGAC Mar 2018 #13

I do BannonsLiver Mar 2018 #14

CORRECT Skittles Mar 2018 #15