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How to Spot a Paid Liberal Protester: The Daily Show (Original Post) Equinox Moon Apr 2017 OP
You know, I'm having a hard time staying out of an outrage spiral... sfwriter Apr 2017 #1
Nope, sorry.... BigOleDummy Apr 2017 #3
Political activism Equinox Moon Apr 2017 #4
Love how one supporter PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #2
Uh..... there aren't any? Initech Apr 2017 #5
Aren't any what? Equinox Moon Apr 2017 #6
 

sfwriter

(3,032 posts)
1. You know, I'm having a hard time staying out of an outrage spiral...
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 04:56 PM
Apr 2017

Those people accusing the protesters of being paid are tools of a machine they can't comprehend. Ten years ago, I felt sorry for them. Now I just want to say "Fuck 'em!" That's not a productive or sane position to hold. Anyone have tips on how to talk yourself down off the rage ledge?

BigOleDummy

(2,270 posts)
3. Nope, sorry....
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 06:11 PM
Apr 2017

.... cause I'm standing right there with you. Rage is the only rational way to feel about what's going on right now.

Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)
6. Aren't any what?
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 10:12 PM
Apr 2017

The trumpians are the ones in the 2nd half of the clip:
- woman from another district
- not committing to NOT being paid
- the buses were for the trumpians

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