Hey all! Love what you guys are doing
I just think there is one major strategic win that the protests I've seen (both in person and online) have largely left off the table.
I'll just call it "patriotism overload". Now I know many of us might not be feeling particularly patriotic right now, but I still think it is a major optics win that
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Wins over more politically unengaged people not traditionally sympathetic to left leaning causes
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Makes it WAYYY more difficult for conservatives to drive the negatives up on what we're doing, which is their entire strategy
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Wins back patriotism for the left in a way that stands for the best ideas and parts of America that has led to the wins we have had. Being pro-America can mean you stand for the core ideas and values that will drive us into a good future rather than letting the bad parts of our past drive our identity as a nation
Like I'm imagining protests all over the US where people show up waving an overwhelming amount of American flags, waving signs about the constitution, quotes from the federalist papers, etc, and lots of people wearing powdered wigs.
I know it sounds ridiculous and over the top but that's the point. Nobody expects it from us, meaning the slightly ridiculous nature of it will get more media attention which is one of the main points of peaceful protests. I think all conservative attacks will fall flat, and a lot of "normie" unengaged people politically will think it's cool. It's hard for me to see a downside here that isn't "some people will feel icky about being patriotic". Which like, fair but do it to save democracy and protect the rights of the people you care about
Feel free to leave your thoughts and criticisms below.
Originally Posted By u/ariveklul At 2025-03-09 03:47:13 PM | Source