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it is by nature a menacing threat reminiscent of the lynchings and public executions of historical upheavals
that would also include your average Islamist revolutionary, KKK Clansman, fascist and socialist dictator
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
it is by nature a menacing threat reminiscent of the lynchings and public executions of historical upheavals
So activism is the same thing as public executions and lynchings? Cool story.
that would also include your average Islamist revolutionary, KKK Clansman, fascist and socialist dictator
So all activism is on par with being racist and un-American? Amazing.
So in other words, what you're saying is...
Gotcha. Activism is literally Hitler.
I understood you perfectly fine, what I read says that activism is akin to the Nazi's publicly executing Jews. The motivations behind Hitler killing Jews and people peacefully demonstrating about things they believe to be issues are the same.
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
it is by nature a menacing threat reminiscent of the lynchings and public executions of historical upheavals
So activism is the same thing as public executions and lynchings? Cool story.
that would also include your average Islamist revolutionary, KKK Clansman, fascist and socialist dictator
So all activism is on par with being racist and un-American? Amazing.
So in other words, what you're saying is...
Gotcha. Activism is literally Hitler.
mind-numbingly childish and dangerous all this behaviour is
The Nazi reign is a staunch reminder of how far down the despotic road an activist is willing to kick the can for “social improvement”.
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
The Nazi reign is a staunch reminder of how far down the despotic road an activist is willing to kick the can for “social improvement”.
Your words not mine.
originally posted by: underwerks
I believe activism is very effective. Problem is, most people these days don’t know how to effectively protest.
The simple rule that should always be followed: You aren’t ready to protest until you can love the person you’re protesting against as much as yourself.
All these things that are protested against, racism, hate, classism, aren’t really who anyone is. Those are things we attach to ourselves throughout our lives because of fear. Until you can see the human being behind all those walls we attach to ourselves, your protest won’t be effective.
Love is the solution to fighting hate and ignorance, not more hate and ignorance.
"School shootings and murders are a staunch reminder of how far down the despotic road a gun owner is willing to kick the can for "gun ownership." Try refuting it. Same logic as your ridiculous thread premise.
Activism is becoming the status quo, the orthodoxy
In short, activism is the bread and theatre of extremists and mobs. We might do well to remember this. But how could we forget? The romantic portrayal of activism continues in song and media. Activism itself is now a thriving industry. It is applauded and encouraged by celebrity and corporate marketing. It is taught in universities. Activism is becoming the status quo, the orthodoxy. Activists carry their activist badges with honor and pride, and we let them get away with it.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
The right to protest is enshrined in our 1st Amendment, so you can not like it all you want but protesting and activism is as American as apple pie. Anyone going on about using the 2nd to defend their freedoms is ignoring the fact that if things have gotten to that point then they've already given up their right to protest.
originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
A.k.a. "activism".
ac·tiv·ism
ˈaktəˌvizəm/Submit
noun
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.