Bozeman protest

[Knight.54]

I heard a report saying that when the people arrives they were given signs and sheets with the answers to talking points unit saying that they were paid to be there. I wouldn't be surprised if some were paid, but that's not my point. Someone paid to have those signs and printed material ready in advance, and on sight.

Probably laid off federal employees!

 

[shrapnel]

I remember when I was a kid, how they were protesting the war in Viet Nam, and how far that was away from me.

So Saturday they were protesting something else in Bozeman.

I believe I was doing the same thing as a kid and this past Saturday, shooting gophers…

 

[406dn]

Easily offended much? Well, since we're making assumptions, I'll try it out.

(Deleted)

Reread my post and try not to be so easily offended. It was a legit question. I get it. You're getting older and your eyes and ability to understand are dwindling, but come on.

I'm not offended, and I think my post hits the nail on the head, pretty well.

 

[Hot tent]

If musk trump are stopped and can't shrink the federal government then selling public is the only option. The days of printing must end or the dollar will become worthless. I fail to see what solutions to the debt the protesters are suggesting. If public lands are sold its only a temporarily postponement of addressing the spending problem. At least trump is trying to do something.

 

[Forkyfinder]

If selling public land wasnt a really good deal for rich people, rich people wouldnt be scheming it.

Fify

 

[Forkyfinder]

If musk trump are stopped and can't shrink the federal government then selling public is the only option. The days of printing must end or the dollar will become worthless. I fail to see what solutions to the debt the protesters are suggesting. If public lands are sold its only a temporarily postponement of addressing the spending problem. At least trump is trying to do something.

Selling your grandpas prized pump 22 for 200 dollars when you just had lobster for dinner. But go off.

 

[Carnage2011]

If musk trump are stopped and can't shrink the federal government then selling public is the only option. The days of printing must end or the dollar will become worthless. I fail to see what solutions to the debt the protesters are suggesting. If public lands are sold it’s only a temporarily postponement of addressing the spending problem. At least trump is trying to do something.

Good lord….

 

[Straight Arrow]

how they were protesting the war in Viet Nam, and how far that was away from me.

Not far from me as a young Montanan returning from Vietnam, proudly walking through SEATAC Airport in TW uniform with shiny badges, only to get spit on by a sign carrying protester. I developed a disdain for protests.
But this Bozeman one was different. It was positive, polite, thoughtful and strongly felt in a patriotic way by those attending.

 

[Treeshark]

I have been out of the loop for a week- what was the protest actually about?

I have seen Ukraine, Doge, circumcision, LGBTQ, AK47s and several other subjects on this thread.

Was it just a protest for protesting sake?

 

[Straight Arrow]

At least trump is trying to do something.

Yes he is. However, a great many of this world consider DOGE as a drastic and harmful wrong way to address the fiscal problems. The money cuts are relatively small and will be later restored exponentially in order to put back into place many critical professionals, organizations, programs, and services which were there as developed and structured by Congress to fulfill real life critical needs at the federal governmental level.
As a Veteran who realizes the need for national security and for a strong viable military, always evolving, it is clear that's a place with huge fiscal saving potential ... but that's a risk most of us don't want to take.
There is already enough money generated by many entities in this nation who spend it on lavish, self aggrandizing fraud, waste, and abuse. The US tax system imposes heavy taxes on the WRONG citizens and organizations.

 

[Straight Arrow]

I have been out of the loop for a week- what was the protest actually about?

I have seen Ukraine, Doge, circumcision, LGBTQ, AK47s and several other subjects on this thread.

Was it just a protest for protesting sake?

Read the thread from the beginning. I attempted to sum it up in post #52.
There really was little to nil LGBTQ related stuff. There was nothing about firearms or 2A or about circumcision (other than the isolated dubious reference in one post).

 

[shoots-straight]

Just an FYI on who supplied the signs for some of the people and who was a big organizer.

Ezra Levin

indivisible.org

I saw fellow Rooters that are very concerned there, not paid hacks.

 

[jimh406]

I have been out of the loop for a week- what was the protest actually about?

I have seen Ukraine, Doge, circumcision, LGBTQ, AK47s and several other subjects on this thread.

Was it just a protest for protesting sake?

Look at the Hands Off website to see the goals. Note: some weren’t paying attention to the goals of the organizers. In that case, the participants did whatever because they wanted to protest. I think they thought they were doing something positive, but probably just against the party in power.

However, not much will be changed because of their protest. November 2026 is the next time to make a change. Just my opinion.

We’ll see.

 

[Gerald Martin]

If musk trump are stopped and can't shrink the federal government then selling public is the only option. The days of printing must end or the dollar will become worthless. I fail to see what solutions to the debt the protesters are suggesting. If public lands are sold its only a temporarily postponement of addressing the spending problem. At least trump is trying to do something.

How much of the 31 trillion national debt will be paid off by selling 2 trillion worth of public land?

Decrease government spending. Check
Stop deficit spending and printing money. Check
Stop allowing multinational corporations from evading taxes on profits made in America by overseas banking. Check

Lots of other options for paying down debt. Selling the national inheritance of those still in in the womb of time. No way.