Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities

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Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities
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Those poor schmucks also have a voice and have political power. And you can't deny the optics of the Golden Gate Bridge being closed, it's an iconic throughway. I'm not sure if there are any instantly recognizable parking garages.

So, some single mother in the Midwest is now going to do something about Gaza now? That's what we needed? Optics? Fuck. We should put up some billboards along the interstate next, that'll bring all this kids back from the dead

You all are missing then ENTIRE FUCKING POINT of a protest. It isn't to block traffic, it's to force action to be taken where none is, and no one capable of taking that action gives two squirts of chipotle if some people stood on a bridge yesterday. Fuck with the establishment, make some cunt in his comfortable office sweat.

If you knew anything about the SF Bay area, you would understand who this protest is targeting. Those people absolutely have power to influence change.

I actually wrote a very long reply to this, but then I checked your comment history, and I thought I'd be more supportive.

Look, one day, everything is going to change. Maybe not all in one day but it'll be quick. Something will happen, and you'll have to re-evaluate the way you look at the world. When that happens, take three deep breaths. Hold them. Eventually you'll pass out, and you'll be doing everyone around you a favor by not talking for however long you are unconscious for. Hopefully you'll drop your phone and it'll break, and you can take a break from social media, too.

maybe someday you'll learn that genocide is wrong and protesting it is always morally good!!

Ahh yes, I believe the old saying goes something like, "Always take the moral high ground, no matter how many people you have to step on to get there."

Pretty much yes? If you were in Nazi Germany you'd have to step on a lot of complacent liberals to stay morally conscious. Same thing going on here, with you.

"this guy disagreed with me, better liken him to a nazi"

The comparison is apt due to the ongoing genocide. He is the one saying that a stance against genocide is some sort of unwanted moral high ground. Not sure how being committed to morality is a bad thing.

Wow! You should have just not replied at all! This is worthless condescending garbage!

Do you know where the Golden Gate bridge is?

I've been looking into it, and as far as I can tell, it's about as far away from Gaza as it can be, both geographically and sociologically.

Oh now they have to go protest in front of the Army committing a genocide? That's a hot take.