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A coalition of community activists, civil rights groups, and churches have been leading weekly marches on the General Assembly. I'm proud to say I've been able to be a part of a couple of these.
Dozens have been arrested, thousands have gathered, against the repressive proposals coming out of the General Assembly. These are proposals to restrict minority and college student voting, increase taxes on everyone except the rich, and deny children Medicare to name a few.
Here's an awesome video documenting the most recent gathering.
It'll be interesting to see whether they can keep the momentum going into next year. The state Dems claim to have a three-cycle plan for taking the state back, but donors aren't interested in waiting that long for results. Absent that money, they'll need grassroots organization.
The protests themselves are starting to pick up national attention; they're at the tipping point where they can either further leverage the momentum or peter out. The question remains if they build on the increased profile, where do they go from just protests?
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Perhaps if those protesting had jobs and had to work on Monday, they would feel differently.
Uh yeah, I think that's part of the point. If the legislature would focus more on the economy and less on screwing over the little guy, the protesters might be able to find jobs.
It'll be interesting to see whether they can keep the momentum going into next year. The state Dems claim to have a three-cycle plan for taking the state back, but donors aren't interested in waiting that long for results. Absent that money, they'll need grassroots organization.
The protests themselves are starting to pick up national attention; they're at the tipping point where they can either further leverage the momentum or peter out. The question remains if they build on the increased profile, where do they go from just protests?
Agreed. But does that mean the idea is to keep the base motivated more than getting the laws changed? Because I don't see the laws changing and Pat keeps saying no one will meet with him when the cameras aren't rolling.
What is clear about this assembly is they aren't even listening to local governments much. They've got their list and they are going through it. Doesn't seem stoppable once it's in the chamber.
All I have to say is that I applaud their efforts! To me it shows that somebody actually gives a damn, whether you agree with their politics or not! I work on Mondays so I can't participate, but I'm all for what the protestors are doing! 2014 can't get here fast enough, we need to vote these idiots out of office! That said, make sure you use that same energy at the voting booth as well!
Last edited by prwfromnc; 06-07-2013 at 10:07 AM..
All I have to say is that I applaud their efforts! To me it shows that somebody actually gives a damn, whether you agree with their politics or not! I work on Mondays so I can't participate, but I'm all for what the protestors are doing! 2014 can't get here quick enough, we need to vote these idiots out of office! That said, make sure you use that same energy at the voting booth as well!
That begs the question how much is too much? Would they be choosing illegal protest methods if they could get media attention without breaking the law? If so, why break it? If not, will they escalate when coverage dies down?
Perhaps if those protesting had jobs and had to work on Monday, they would feel differently.
I am glad to see changes taking place. The personal tax rates are too high when you compare the rest of the region. We need to do something to drive job growth and taxes is a good place to start.
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