• olivecrest@lemm.ee
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    18 days ago

    I went to the one in Portland. It was such good energy- it invigorates everyone present. It gives us energy to do other things as well.

    The fact that Trump doesn’t care about Oregon doesn’t mean that “doing nothing” is a better option. Don’t discourage people from taking action. If we are gathering and talking to each other we’re more likely to find and join in other efforts.

    Speaking of which - what is it that you would suggest the good people of Oregon be doing to make a difference?

    • jordanlund@lemmy.worldOPM
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      18 days ago

      #1 thing to make a difference is to take the protests to D.C. Shut that shit down.

      I’ve seen estimates that, globally, around 5 million people protested, but because it was distributed, they are being safely ignored.

      Get even HALF that to D.C. and cripple the city? That’s something that can’t be ignored.

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        17 days ago

        I did this more when I lived on the east coast and could hop on a bus - but it’s wicked expensive to fly and get a hotel. 😛 I have done it, and would be willing to again - I just can’t afford it regularly.