Last week I joined an international Fast for Freedom in Gaza. Along with many others, I refrained from eating and drank only water for about forty hours. Our purpose was to show solidarity with the people of Gaza’s struggle for freedom from occupation, apartheid, and relentless slaughter, and call further attention to the Israeli-US blockade of basic necessities that clearly aims to eliminate them, including
According to some of my news sources, many of our soldiers, during Trump's birthday march, marched out of step in protest. Also, the oldest and least flashy of our tanks were sent to this event, reportedly also in protest.
Re the 3.5% figure, I heard a professor talk who was familiar with the studies that came up with that percentage. He emphasized that the intent and committment (follow through with action) of the protestors of that 3.5% needs to be at a high level in order for that prediction to be conclusive.
And we need massive amounts of media to reach 3.5%. One of the most infuriating things at the April "Hands Off" protest was the lack of media coverage. It was far better for "No Kings" so we'll have to take that as a sign of progress.
According to some of my news sources, many of our soldiers, during Trump's birthday march, marched out of step in protest. Also, the oldest and least flashy of our tanks were sent to this event, reportedly also in protest.
Re the 3.5% figure, I heard a professor talk who was familiar with the studies that came up with that percentage. He emphasized that the intent and committment (follow through with action) of the protestors of that 3.5% needs to be at a high level in order for that prediction to be conclusive.
Thanks for contributing to the discussion. I appreciate the call to action. I feel empowered 🙂
All true and fair points. We need to attack these atrocities in anyway we can. One interesting theory is the 3.5% concept - explained here: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world
And we need massive amounts of media to reach 3.5%. One of the most infuriating things at the April "Hands Off" protest was the lack of media coverage. It was far better for "No Kings" so we'll have to take that as a sign of progress.