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Now these are proper numbers
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Then you'll really like knowing that some groups are estimating that over 5 million protested across the US in around 1400 locations
The >100,000 in DC was just one of 1400 hundred protests
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Yes, i really really like that. I know we can't assume that all 5mil will be up for a general strike, but i bet a lot of them will.
It is estimated that 10mil is needed for a general strike to have effect, so this is clearly well on its way.
It's so encouraging to see the momentum growing
See, now THAT'S enough people to topple the government!
And amazingly they were able to hold back the urge to smear shit on a congressperson’s office.
The violent left is out to get you, though!! Oooh! Spooky noises OoooOOOooohh!
Oh, surely some of them came with friends?
It's always more fun to come with friends!
Giggity
This needs to last until Trump is impeached and in prison for all the illegal activities and corruption. He need to be arrested for his attempt to repeat history using trade war to start a World War.
This was the fourth nationwide 50501 protest day and it won't be the last. There's already another nationwide 50501 protest being planned for April 19th!
This is great but next time they need to flock to crap o lago and ruin his party
Or bring spicy cocktails and politely request a White House renovation
Awesome.
Let's hope this is more effective at creating change than the Women's March.
Wow. Those are not rookie numbers.
Relative to what?
Relative to rookie numbers obviously.
Finally. Upvote and comment on this shit. Rise.
So fucking mad my partner and I ate something that messed us up and we couldnt make it...
There's another next month
And every month for the next four years
great start, proud of you.
Note that this wasn't even the only protest. This was one of 1400+ protests across the country. Depending on the estimate you look at, there were around 5.2 million people protesting yesterday
Amazing! Is there a source for this number?
In photos: "Hands Off!" protesters rally against Trump across the U.S (Axios)
"DC and NYC are well over 100,000 attendees, each."
The total attendance estimate far surpasses the 500,000 RSVPs organizers counted as of Friday night.
By the numbers: More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday.
And also keep in mind most media is undercounting protests counts here
Was this coordinated with the palestine protests? I'm seeing zero news coverage on that one, which is not surprising I guess, but I also don't know the relation between the two