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WorseBeforeBetter

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12. Exactly. So many talk a good game,

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 09:22 PM

Jun 2014

but here we have these weekly protests -- in the freakin' South -- for workers, women, the poor, the environment, public education, equality, etc. and DU yawns. Perhaps if the Koch brothers take over more states, there will be more interest.

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19 arrested last week, 15 today, protesting the republican "wrecking ball" [View all] G_j Jun 2014 OP

I'm interested... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #1

thank you! G_j Jun 2014 #3

"DU is definitely not the vital place it once was." WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #6

it's sad G_j Jun 2014 #9

Exactly. So many talk a good game, WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #12

in the grand tradition of MLK Jr., G_j Jun 2014 #14

love that guy Skittles Jun 2014 #18

I love that guy. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #19

You just need snappier titles Armstead Jun 2014 #56

Post the link malaise Jun 2014 #2

-- G_j Jun 2014 #4

Thanks I listen to the Rockyj Jun 2014 #52

You see malaise Jun 2014 #57

that is gratifying G_j Jun 2014 #59

Excellent pics from last week's march. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #5

I don't think much of DU cares for activism at all G_j Jun 2014 #7

One! LOL WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #8

and look at those pictures! G_j Jun 2014 #10

There are too many here who like to sow division (old whites dying off!)... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #15

beautiful! G_j Jun 2014 #16

Evil man. eom littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #38

He's pretty smarmy. But it's Berger who really gets under my skin. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #43

Art Pope and Pat McCrory. littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #47

Yeah, they're nasty ones. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #53

I care...and so does many others here. zeemike Jun 2014 #25

I know G_j Jun 2014 #41

For what it's worth madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #11

Thank You G_j Jun 2014 #13

We all, in every state, have to be aware of what in happening in the various No Vested Interest Jun 2014 #26

I often find on DU these days that things/events that should be a top priority are often sidelined RKP5637 Jun 2014 #17

Liberal activists at Netroots Nation are paying attention. octoberlib Jun 2014 #20

That's encouraging. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #21

William Barber is an excellent choice! G_j Jun 2014 #22

Thank you for the updates theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #23

Also found this article... theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #24

Thank you G_j Jun 2014 #45

Hubby went to the Moral Monday protest today. He did not get arrested. mnhtnbb Jun 2014 #27

that is so great! G_j Jun 2014 #48

KnR sheshe2 Jun 2014 #28

i posted a live stream when the arrests began this evening barbtries Jun 2014 #29

I also did that G_j Jun 2014 #50

K&R, because it does really matter. nt Mnemosyne Jun 2014 #30

K&R'd! snot Jun 2014 #31

Is there a legal defense fund that needs donations? theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #32

Yes. littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #36

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #33

kick. nt littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #34

I care. I wish I could drive down and join you from Richmond. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #35

It is an experience like no other. littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #37

Yeah, they really do make you feel "alive." WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #44

I used to live in Tucson. I am not allowed to complain about the heat anymore. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #58

Heh heh. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #60

KICK!! and rec. johnnyreb Jun 2014 #39

It's easier to trash the South than appreciate those... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #46

ok G_j Jun 2014 #49

Ok, I've been shopping the Moyers and other videos... johnnyreb Jun 2014 #54

Pics from the 6/23/14 march -- 1,300 protesters and 15 arrests WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #40

I follow the Monday's and the Rev. across sites & cable but you helped lexington filly Jun 2014 #42

exactly G_j Jun 2014 #51

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #55