Peaceful protest in Austin. Anything going on here?

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created by Positive_Rub_1826 on 02/02/2025 at 18:09 UTC

513 upvotes, 59 top-level comments (showing 25)

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Comment by Unusual-Delivery-266 at 02/02/2025 at 18:17 UTC

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Idk but they gotta do these when working people can attend. Middle of the work week middle of the work day is going to choke attendance from anyone not college aged.

Comment by Gulf-Zack at 02/02/2025 at 22:20 UTC

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If you come to Austin, be very careful. There’s a federal building about three blocks from the Capitol currently being used as an ice/federal holding facility. Greg Abbott has had DPS and other state LEO’s in Austin patrolling and filling in for APD staffing issues. Please be careful.

Comment by sa_masters at 02/02/2025 at 18:54 UTC

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I think there is probably nothing happening here bc the nationwide protest is happening at the state capitols where these politicians work. Then that makes it real when you show up to their worksite on a weekday

Comment by 0msoc at 02/02/2025 at 19:07 UTC

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there was one yesterday at the alamo

Comment by [deleted] at 02/02/2025 at 19:56 UTC

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Comment by Remarkable_Attorney3 at 02/02/2025 at 22:52 UTC

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Please for everyone’s safety, do not attempt to block traffic. You will get destroyed.

Comment by Impressive-Talk5477 at 02/02/2025 at 19:07 UTC

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Thanks OP! People that gave you hate are the problem. I’m not a Democrat but I sure hate seeing what’s going on and I especially hate Nazi minded individuals.

Comment by prices767 at 02/02/2025 at 23:46 UTC

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Whoever posted about the Peaceful protest here in San Antonio on Saturday, THANK YOU! I really wanted to go to the one in Austin but it’s middle of a weekday. So glad we have an opportunity to show our support here in SA. We will see you there. Stay strong, and keep spreading as much love as possible when safe. 🩷 United We Stand.

Comment by Unshavenhelga at 03/02/2025 at 01:03 UTC

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They protested at the river walk today

Comment by LostOne514 at 02/02/2025 at 18:18 UTC

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As much as I think people need to protest, nothing is going to happen. This is very poorly organized and it's on a Wednesday...most people are working!

Comment by woefulshrine at 03/02/2025 at 01:13 UTC

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Please be careful. Unfortunately, strongly believe the police will unfortunately be getting more aggressive towards protestors under the current presidency.

Comment by Limp-Goose7452 at 03/02/2025 at 01:45 UTC

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I know high school students are planning a walkout that day. They are welcoming community support.

Comment by ComfortablePuzzled23 at 03/02/2025 at 02:10 UTC

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Only way to do it, is peaceful and non violent.

Comment by yeehawjinkies at 02/02/2025 at 18:37 UTC

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Looks like only college kids and the unemployed will be going.

Comment by user20999089 at 02/02/2025 at 19:46 UTC

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Just sharing what has been posted on social media.

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Comment by TheSwerveDoctor89 at 03/02/2025 at 00:01 UTC

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Why is every protest in the history of time on a weekday during business hours?

Comment by ReferenceTypical975 at 03/02/2025 at 01:18 UTC*

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What SHOULD be happening is these celebrities and ‘influencers’ whom claim that they are against trump to actually do something that will make a difference. Our society has become one where so many base their beliefs on their “idols” and whomever has the most money.

Imagine if Taylor Swift organized a protest and actively participated in it… or if the entertainment industry as a whole decided to protest in the way it did for the Sag-Aftra strike.

The US has taken capitalism way too far. We are not a democracy anymore. The only thing that makes changes is money and corruption

Comment by TexasCatDad at 03/02/2025 at 03:25 UTC

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Wife and I will be there.

Comment by DTTorres at 02/02/2025 at 20:33 UTC

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Just a question, but who has read project 2025? Because from what I've read, it explains all government funded organizations and tells you which ones are draining taxpayers' money.

Comment by ReflectionProof4092 at 02/02/2025 at 21:03 UTC

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