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Protesters To Target Chicago Shopping Area On Black Friday [View all] Purveyor Nov 2015 OP

Another fine way to win over more supporters. 7962 Nov 2015 #1

What Is Your Better Idea? SoCalMusicLover Nov 2015 #2

No point in protesting where you will not be noticed. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2015 #4

As Long As It's Peaceful SoCalMusicLover Nov 2015 #5

Two dozen people will not shut down Michigan Ave even for a minute. former9thward Nov 2015 #8

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not that cold today. mopinko Nov 2015 #16

A few hundred people in the rain. former9thward Nov 2015 #23

we'll see how the rest of the day goes. mopinko Nov 2015 #24

pics from the street, posted by a former du'er show mopinko Nov 2015 #25

People don't go shopping in the cold rain. former9thward Nov 2015 #35

And things stayed PEACEFUL. 7962 Nov 2015 #29

Well, i wouldnt be shopping anyway, but pissing people off accomplishes nothing 7962 Nov 2015 #7

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If that was their intent, you'd have a point Tempest Nov 2015 #3

You're probably right. 7962 Nov 2015 #6

I think it is a very effective way to protest. murielm99 Nov 2015 #9

Do they want attention or do they want support? There's a difference. 7962 Nov 2015 #10

I wonder what your background is... murielm99 Nov 2015 #14

Thanks! I know plenty about it. And I know THIS type activity doesnt work. 7962 Nov 2015 #15

they want attention. mopinko Nov 2015 #17

Yeah, that action would just cause even more pushback. 7962 Nov 2015 #20

looks successful to me. mopinko Nov 2015 #27

Actually they marched peacefully and the stores did not close. 7962 Nov 2015 #28

dude, i am looking at pics from the scene. mopinko Nov 2015 #30

Well, tell it to CNN. thats where I saw it. 7962 Nov 2015 #31

well duh. mopinko Nov 2015 #32

Hey, if its attention & disruption they want, go shut down O'Hare! 7962 Nov 2015 #33

there are too many innocents there. mopinko Nov 2015 #34

I'm against violating peoples rights to go wherever they want to go. 7962 Nov 2015 #37

selfish mopinko Nov 2015 #38

Meh. 7962 Nov 2015 #39

I have no issue with this. Ace Rothstein Nov 2015 #13

Why don't BLM protesters protest that little 9 year old's murder? cwydro Nov 2015 #18

+1 7962 Nov 2015 #21

Its Friday--will have to see what the day brings. Stay safe riversedge Nov 2015 #19

Important note: Chicago Teachers Union is joining the protest in support of the communities' kids. ancianita Nov 2015 #22

pics i am seeing from friends on the street show mopinko Nov 2015 #26

Why not shut down city hall instead? romanic Nov 2015 #36