Author Archena Posted on November 14, 2023November 15, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags , , , ,

Suspicious Protests

It would be nice if we could magically just know how sincere a person was when they say something. Of course, you’d find out that your mom really did have a favorite kid and your boss isn’t going to think about giving you a raise so there are some downsides. But with this magic power we could tell just how legit a given protest was. Well, my superpower ring still hasn’t come in the mail so I guess we’ll just … Continue reading “Suspicious Protests”

Author Archena Posted on November 8, 2023November 10, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags , , ,

Are Protests Effective?

Yes, no, maybe. Depends on the protest and what you’re trying to affect. Numbers matter but organization matters more. Ten thousand people milling around is not going to do much but a thousand folks on the right location with a definite message may get some action. Ideally, you want ten thousand folks with a definite massage in the right place at the right time. Protests are really noisy PR. It’s getting to the point where you need a degree in … Continue reading “Are Protests Effective?”