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In reply to the discussion: Shut the country down for one hour [View all]rrneck
(17,671 posts)71. It's not a bad idea but
if we could organize that we could just vote in politicians that would make it unnecessary.
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Emergencies that require access can easily be dealt with. Occupiers already have somewhat
Zorra
Apr 2013
#61
Here's the basic idea: pick something specific to protest about, and aim your protest at it
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2013
#78
I'd start small, like just a few neighborhoods with a large activist-like population
octothorpe
Apr 2013
#39
One thing that pops to mind that might be an issue is that there is a high likelihood of it
octothorpe
Apr 2013
#46
Yeah, so many people don't have any idea what a real protest is supposed to do......
socialist_n_TN
Apr 2013
#57
I think most people have enough common sense to move their vehicles to the right of the road
Cleita
Apr 2013
#37
Point to any historical event in the US that engaged enough people to have this kind of impact
brooklynite
Apr 2013
#45
Call me "old fashioned", but I'm spending my time working in the political system...
brooklynite
Apr 2013
#60
Make it coincide with the next stock market tripke witching hour for maximum effect?
on point
Apr 2013
#47