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Grins

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19. And for everyone of those 21-million, 1-2 more who could not attend.

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 10:58 AM

Nov 1

For whatever reason. So 42-million PLUS!

I’m skeptical of numbers like this but it was so EVERYWHERE! that the 7-million number sounded so off.

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8% of Americans say they participated in a No Kings protest on October 18 - about 21 Million [View all] BlueWavePsych Nov 1 OP

Hooray for the 65 + NJCher Nov 1 #1

The over 65ers were well represented in our Vermont rally. democrank Nov 1 #13

Absolutely, Cher. Excellent ideas! I'm sick of the boomers continuing to be the focus of critiques by everyone else. littlemissmartypants Nov 1 #16

I was there! With my vets hat.. Playingmantis Nov 1 #2

That's a hell of a lot more than the 7 million they said. Bravo! Biophilic Nov 1 #3

At my local protest, people were coming and going all afternoon William Seger Nov 1 #15

This is exactly right. pandr32 Nov 1 #21

Many of the over 65s know what is going on and can do a comparative analysis Norbert Nov 1 #4

I knew it! They always do this. BigmanPigman Nov 1 #5

The 7 million number was the number reported by the ORGANIZERS Wiz Imp Nov 1 #9

A lot of people don't sign up Tree Lady Nov 1 #25

Right. Which is why it's disappointing that the organizers of the protests apparently use sign-ups to report attendance Wiz Imp Nov 1 #26

That seems like the opposite of what they should do BigmanPigman Nov 1 #30

I agree Wiz Imp Nov 1 #32

That's over the 3.5 percent margin to "be effective" Blues Heron Nov 1 #6

Yes. Know that the margin applies to "sustained" protests. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 1 #11

I wonder how many people didn't respond to the poll Marthe48 Nov 1 #7

My mom (94 years young) participated! intheflow Nov 1 #8

there was 1 at a senior bldg near me. mopinko Nov 1 #10

OK, well that makes sense Farmer-Rick Nov 1 #12

They're withholding from us to be cruel. We should be cruel righ back and withhold from them. Hotler Nov 1 #14

I think the shutdown is accomplishing exactly that. MichMan Nov 1 #23

Kicking for data. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 1 #17

More more more. Drums, food pantries, clinics, shelter, jobs. Tetrachloride Nov 1 #18

And for everyone of those 21-million, 1-2 more who could not attend. Grins Nov 1 #19

Saw that 85+% of Republicans approve the SlobFathers performance thus far - NoMoreRepugs Nov 1 #20

Our little town's gathering was packed. byronius Nov 1 #22

Fan-freaking-tastic numbers. Plus the shout-out to us Boomers! Hekate Nov 1 #24

Deleted Raven123 Nov 1 #27

Bookmarking for data... yellow dahlia Nov 1 #28

Great to Know !💙 We had 2000 on Kauai... Cha Nov 1 #29

Yup. SheltieLover Nov 1 #31

And many, like my husband and I, wanted to be there, but Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 1 #33