In the United States, from the time of the newly formed13colonies to the social societies of the Old West to present-day groups, had Protest marches. People have marched in the streets for too many causes and too many reasons to even name them all. But a few that come to mind are the suffrage marches for the equal rights of women.
The freedom marches of the civil rights movement and numerous anti-war marches. There have been anti-war marches and KKK marches. More recent Gay marches and anti-abortion rights and right-to-life marches.
There are also political marches to advance a political party's goals, which would influence voters through peer pressure. Likely the costumed clowns, accompanied by hundreds of mini-minded followers of the ICE protests, who may regret it in time.
There are also the parades that many people have come to look for. Peaceful, colorful, enjoyable, and happily American, and other celebrations. I am thinking of the Christmas parade, the New Year's Day Parade. The Easter Parades of my childhood. Today's Saint Patrick's Day Parade. There are dozens more parades, including the classic car parade that I once watched and enjoyed.
There are a hundred other little ideas to go protesting. My personal opinion is that most people have better luck forming lobbying groups formed by the same people they march with. This directly contacts those who can actually change the laws to their way of thought.
It still takes a majority to influence the change. The difference is that you don't get arrested. You don't look like a jackass in the newscasts that will be all over the screens for years. when they drag you out, teargassed, maced, and labeled like a criminal. That may give you street creds, but if you came to me for employment, I would pass you over. I don't need that in my company. No Human resource manager worth having would either.
Then, more interesting marches like the time backed up to a store's dock to unload. The loading guys all walked out to the dock at once. I looked at them and asked what was up, guys? They formed a pointed finger to the street, and several dozen topless women were marching with their, um, err, signs, yeah, that's it, signs, held up high and proud to get your attention in the cold air, marching down the street. What a sight to see, though some of those particular marchers should have had second thoughts before this action.
The past Year has been The antifa trying to usurp our country by riots and violent insurrection takeovers in our city streets of the blue states. Even to blocking citizens' streets to interrogate them without the authority to do so.A violation of the citizens' rights. Not unlike terrorists in their own countries.
Only recently has Washington done anything to even acknowledge that it is a threat to our country. Finally, hunting the members down and prosecuting them. Our places of worship are now being invaded for profitable terrorism by agitators to gain the spotlight in delusions of grandeur. Terrorizing the worshipers while attempting to destroy the faithful in the religion on which the American country was based. Then, visiting a mosque and respectfully videoing the interior, the same individual remarks how peaceful and beautiful it is. The message is obvious. The source has proven itself.
There is no difference in weapons, whether bullying by video or more deadly methods; it is a non-removable injury, mentally or physically, to those being victimized by terrorists. The action is pure terrorism. It stays in the minds of those involved. Being brought to legal action can prevent any more victims in the future. That's if the legal system's agents are not sympathetic to the terrorists, as it appears many are these days. Those preventing the running of our country's functions in the legal system might need a bit of counseling from those who DO have the authority.
Even Judges can be disciplined or removed from their ivory tower by only 3 verified complaints to the chief judge in many states by a mere state citizen writing them with a description and something to back that complaint up. If they have actually been misusing their office and power. Look it up if you don't believe it. I know people who have done it. You are not without power if you use the system. The average citizen has been told by their parents and the system that they are not qualified to rise above situations.
There is a never-ending following of those who believe they should become frustrated and just give up control of things they believe in. I would suggest that if it truly is your belief in whatever. Do your research on that opinion/belief. Find facts on what's written from both sides of your idea. spend the time to educate and arm yourself with the tools you aren't even aware that you will need till its to late, Youtube and other sites may indeed hold information on, but much of it is to profit from clicks. Your life is worth more than clicks for possible Bullsh*t that may complicate your life. Take the time to learn
So many people have been brought up to think less of themselves than they should. You need to believe that you have more value than you has formerly been beaten into your brain box. If you have time and energy to protest and possibly be killed, don't you think that energy will also carry you into a place to make actual progress for your cause?
Use that same energy you're wasting on time to learn how to move inside the same system you are protesting. Learn who and how to put your words and ideas into actions that actually work. Even the mega giant Goofle is not dominant over you if you find how to work under, over, around, or through a block to your progress. There's an old saying that may sound silly, but think about it. When the world hands you lemons, make lemonade. The DOJ has done that with a certain personality who saw street protests and used video bullying as a tool to control people. Learn by example, folks.
This is a simple way of when the world tells you it can't be done, find a way to do it. Bring out that more realistic McGyver in yourself. If you hit a negative/block in your path, see that block and why it's negative. Use the negative to find alternatives. There's always a way. If you don't see that way right at the moment, step back, do some actual research, and move forward in whatever direction works to your advantage. Napoleon Hill,
That's the only way to navigate this ever-growing world of Hostility and chaos that is developing worldwide. The days of chaotic freedom disguised as rights we knew only a decade ago are slipping into history more rapidly than anyone could have foreseen.
I don't believe in doomsday predictions as such. It won't do anyone any good to look forward to that anyway. Live in the moment, just in case you don't pass this way again. But have a backup plan for the future in case you need it. Adopt, adapt, and adjust to compensate. It's the way to change things without sitting on a limb you're cutting off. That's what protesting in the street is today. People see you marching and dancing, raising hell, and see you much differently than in the past.
I will leave you, dear reader, with this thought: If you don't like something, change it. If you don't think you have that power, study where and how it comes from. If it's legit, use it; it worked for others. You're no different, except you haven't taken the time to find resources to learn how to travel that path.
In the words of one of my mentors, which I understood far too late in life, Napoleon Hill, Within you lies the power to seize the hour and live your life you dream of.
I leave you to decide, Dear reader. My blogs are rising in readers, and again, if there's something you'd like to hear, please comment. I haven't been paid or compensated for my 20years of articles written on different platforms. I do this because I love to write. I have been told that if I were to write at an 8th-grade level shovel repetitive articles that flood the media as news. and echo that on every platform, I could make a fortune. I read every day about the rich and famous. I see them gain the world and lose their souls. Many of those protesters are paid by an ex-patriot turned communist. something to ponder.
Till next time Dear readers
RJ Pickering
