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pat_k

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12. Violence and property damage sets us BACK.

Reply to Jirel (Reply #11)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 12:23 AM

Jun 9

It is self-defeating and empowers the 47 regime by feeding their propaganda machine.

If a "fellow protestor" decides to break windows or damage a car, they are no "fellow" of mine.

And sitting down is NOT "narcing." What fucking nonsense!! It is simply refusing to participate in violent acts. The person committing those acts is more likely a pro-47 instigator than any "fellow" of mine.

And here is some more advice I highly recommend:

Freedom Over Fascism Toolkit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0JbXhND7-1iqABNcUNL031NQLxkLfr-USkCKGZTidI/edit?tab=t.0

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Protestors, please heed and promote this guidance [View all] pat_k Jun 8 OP

This is terrible advice. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 8 #1

There are other resources for more detailed guidance. pat_k Jun 8 #4

Pointing out people for cops to bash is not deescalation. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 8 #6

??? You don't appear to have reviewed the resources. pat_k Jun 8 #9

I think you're getting police brutality events mixed up with national politics. RoeVWade Jun 9 #15

"This is Trumpian." What is Trumpian? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 9 #17

Sure, and you can fight criminals and ignore their crime boss also. RoeVWade Jun 9 #19

Both ICE and the cops were bullies and thugs before Trump ever came along WhiskeyGrinder Jun 9 #21

Sometimes, you just have to throw chests of tea into the water. Tarzanrock Jun 8 #2

sitting down for fascism Skittles Jun 8 #3

What do you recommend? Joining in self-defeating acts of violence? pat_k Jun 9 #13

I don't agree with violence at all Skittles Jun 9 #14

Well, we can't all agree on everything. pat_k Jun 9 #16

I think it's a good strategy Mossfern Jun 9 #23

Ones who will get hurt if situation worsens in LA, are the people we supposedly support. 50501 type protests Silent Type Jun 8 #5

Non-Violent protest is more effective in effecting change pat_k Jun 8 #7

The nonviolent visibility approach is the Right Way for Now... Bread and Circuses Jun 8 #8

Non-Violence is also MORE EFFECTIVE pat_k Jun 8 #10

Spoiler alert: throwing rocks, damaging property and putting up roadblocks are counted as "nonviolent" in that study. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 9 #18

Hell no. Stay home if you agree with this. Jirel Jun 8 #11

Violence and property damage sets us BACK. pat_k Jun 9 #12

Upright significant physical separation from thugery while marching Prairie_Seagull Jun 9 #20

Sitting down will make one vunerable. Bad idea. yellow dahlia Jun 9 #22