I really couldn't care less about protesting.
It doesn't work, psychologically. It's like having an ideal forced down your throat, even if it's for a good cause.
It is essentially fascism.
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Bourbon Fox Bourbon is a moron, Wed 19 Oct 2011, 21:54,
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Whether it or not you think it works
protesting is about raising awareness of an issue. The only thing its forcing you to do is to listen to an opinion. In a democracy politicians are slaves to public opinion, so if a protest gets enough support it can actually (deep breath ... dramatic pause) ... make a difference.
Also, saying "you're a fascist" is somewhat like the "yeah, well you know who else did that... THE NAZIS" argument.
(, Thu 20 Oct 2011, 2:48, Reply)
Cynicism isn't enough for sure...
but neithers pious protests... a BM/RAF approach is far more effective I think, and if against senior bankers would be as popular as the original German group.
(, Thu 20 Oct 2011, 14:05, Reply)