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Maga Sees Violence at Peaceful Protests - They're Wrong | Judith Levine
The US House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has been painting Saturday's protests as violent treason, calling them a 'Hate America' rally led by the pro-Hamas wing and anti-fa groups. He claims that Democrats want to keep the government shut down to allow these 'paid protesters' to express their hatred towards the country.
However, it is essential to prove Johnson wrong. The peaceful protests are not just about expressing dissent; they represent a movement of millions who will peacefully exercise their democratic rights in the face of an authoritarian regime attempting to eliminate them.
Johnson's narrative aims to silence dissent by scaring would-be marchers into staying home. But this attempt at intimidation is half-hearted. The real intent behind Johnson's rhetoric is to justify increased policing crackdowns and potentially invoke the Insurrection Act.
There is no guarantee that federal troops, the National Guard, or law enforcement will restrain themselves in cities occupied by federal troops. In some cases, they have already used force, such as gassing and pepper-spraying demonstrators who did nothing more aggressive than standing around and yelling.
Enter freelance enforcers who would use violence to intimidate peaceful protesters. The odds of aggression are highest in red states where gun laws are lax and progressives constitute a small minority.
However, it is crucial to resist this narrative by demonstrating nonviolence, which is not the same as passivity; it's the antithesis of surrender. Steadfast nonviolent resistance against a violent state is the most righteous expression of rage.
This movement has been committed to nonviolence since its founding in 2016. The organization behind NoKings events, Indivisible, rejects all forms of political violence and intimidation, no matter the source or target.
The good news is that nonviolence is not just a moral stance but also a strategic one for creating lasting change. Movements like the one behind No Kings events build trust, forge solidarity, and demonstrate discipline in the face of threats or attacks.
On October 18th, tens of millions of people will show America who the real haters are - not those who demand violence, but those who stand up for nonviolence, justice, and equality.
The US House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has been painting Saturday's protests as violent treason, calling them a 'Hate America' rally led by the pro-Hamas wing and anti-fa groups. He claims that Democrats want to keep the government shut down to allow these 'paid protesters' to express their hatred towards the country.
However, it is essential to prove Johnson wrong. The peaceful protests are not just about expressing dissent; they represent a movement of millions who will peacefully exercise their democratic rights in the face of an authoritarian regime attempting to eliminate them.
Johnson's narrative aims to silence dissent by scaring would-be marchers into staying home. But this attempt at intimidation is half-hearted. The real intent behind Johnson's rhetoric is to justify increased policing crackdowns and potentially invoke the Insurrection Act.
There is no guarantee that federal troops, the National Guard, or law enforcement will restrain themselves in cities occupied by federal troops. In some cases, they have already used force, such as gassing and pepper-spraying demonstrators who did nothing more aggressive than standing around and yelling.
Enter freelance enforcers who would use violence to intimidate peaceful protesters. The odds of aggression are highest in red states where gun laws are lax and progressives constitute a small minority.
However, it is crucial to resist this narrative by demonstrating nonviolence, which is not the same as passivity; it's the antithesis of surrender. Steadfast nonviolent resistance against a violent state is the most righteous expression of rage.
This movement has been committed to nonviolence since its founding in 2016. The organization behind NoKings events, Indivisible, rejects all forms of political violence and intimidation, no matter the source or target.
The good news is that nonviolence is not just a moral stance but also a strategic one for creating lasting change. Movements like the one behind No Kings events build trust, forge solidarity, and demonstrate discipline in the face of threats or attacks.
On October 18th, tens of millions of people will show America who the real haters are - not those who demand violence, but those who stand up for nonviolence, justice, and equality.
He's trying to stir up drama where none exists, like a master magician pulling rabbits out of hats... or in this case, out of violent protesters' imaginations 
. But seriously, I get why he's worried – no one likes protests that might threaten their authoritarian vibe 
. Still, nonviolence isn't just about not being aggressive; it's like a superpower that can actually bring about real change 
. These No Kings events are the real MVPs (Most Valuable Protesters) in my book 
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can't believe what's happening in the US right now 
maga supporters saying protests are violent when it's actually pro-peace folks being silenced by reps like Mike Johnson 
newsflash: peaceful protests = nonviolence 
and btw, who exactly is funding these "paid protesters" 
? seems to me they're just trying to scare ppl away from exercising their 1st amendment rights 
let's stand up for what we believe in without resorting to hate or violence 
#NonViolentResistance #StandUpForPeace #SilenceIsNotAnOption 
. The fact that federal troops have already used force against peaceful protesters is alarming, and Johnson's rhetoric is more about intimidating people into staying home than addressing the real issues 
. It's like, no, not all protesters are anti-American or pro-Hamas, you know? Some of us just want our voices heard without getting pepper-sprayed for standing still 
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I mean, come on Mike Johnson's trying to frame peaceful protests as "Hate America" rallies? That's just ridiculous 
. It's like he thinks people are just gonna sit back and let him silence their dissent with threats of violence 
Not on my watch! The thing is, nonviolence isn't just about not being violent; it's about standing up for what you believe in without giving in to fear or aggression 
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like the Insurrection Act. newsflash: peaceful protesters aren't gonna stop showing up cuz some dude in a suit is talking trash about them 
. and btw have u seen those vids of ppl getting gassed & pepper-sprayed for just standing there? 
that's not protest, that's police brutality plain & simple 
. Like, isn't democracy all about standing up for your rights? 
We need to resist this narrative by showing nonviolence is not weakness, but strength 
. Can't wait to see tens of millions taking a stand for justice and equality on October 18th 
This is getting outta hand 
. Those peaceful protesters ain't doin' nothin' but exercisin' their 1st Amendment rights 
. Newsflash, dude: nonviolence doesn't equal passivity 
! It's the exact opposite of surrender 
. Can't wait to see a sea of peaceful faces on the streets 
. It's gonna be a beautiful day 
. As a parent, it's hard to see our kids being silenced or intimidated into staying quiet 
I think that's the best way to create lasting change 
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mike johnson is literally spreading misinformation & using violent language to scare ppl from exercising their democratic rights 
I mean, if the government can't handle some angry protesters peacefully marching around, that's not the problem - the problem is that they're not being heard! 