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8. The protests gave rise to backbones in formerly jellyfish politicians.

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 03:52 PM

Nov 25

Leaders follow when the people lead.

In that sense, a spectacular success.

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Our future protests need to be much more targeted [View all] Grim Chieftain Nov 25 OP

Trump bulldozed the East Wing after No Kings leftstreet Nov 25 #1

I agree Grim Chieftain Nov 25 #3

Agreed Blues Heron Nov 25 #7

But "No Kings" WAS about public outrage. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 25 #4

I didn't say it wasn't Grim Chieftain Nov 25 #5

Maybe we should start wearing facemasks and body armor Walleye Nov 25 #6

How about marches, sit-ins and occupations? Fichefinder Nov 25 #10