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Macrophage87•

I'm always perplexed about these protests with countries that we aren't on good terms with. For instance, there's a whole bunch against Iran in DC. I remember one in Dupont, and an ongoing one on the mall. The thing is, I'm unaware of a single pro-Iran elected official in the US.

The same for China, while we want to trade with them, no US politicians really agree with their politics.

Also, there's plenty to protest at a Washington whatever game about the team itself.

These protests seem just like yelling at clouds.

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ExpertComfortable761•

To me it seems these groups want the US to step in and take action on these matters. Which isn't going to happen. I saw the Iran protest on the mall. Some were shouting for a revolution. The US isn't going to get involved in that. They would be better off organizing people in Iran.

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Macrophage87•

Any US involvement in trying to overthrow these regimes will more likely be used as fodder to have larger crackdowns. Unless we plan to actually invade these countries, which in the case of China will certainly not happen, these protests don't seem to have a clear goal.

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IcyWillow1193DC / Warshington•

Both Iran and China are trying to suppress talk of their unrest, and both countries are also notorious for targeting expat dissidents overseas. Protests serve the purpose of countering the silencing efforts while telling dissidents they're not alone.

Also, while there aren't any pro-China politicians, there are plenty willing to look the other way in the name of trade and stability.

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celj1234•

Define a bunch?

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bwood07•

Lol white RNC related staffer claims protest for Chinese liberty? Please tell me about your favorite actual Chinese food? Favorite Chinese movie? Favorite c-pop artist?

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Macrophage87•

General Tzo's Chicken rules, and it counts because it was invented by a Chinese refugee in Taiwan.

Everyone knows about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It's a masterpiece.

I've asked a lot of my colleagues who are Chinese expats what music they listen to, and very few of them typically mention any Chinese musicians, more K-pop. Obviously a small sample size, but Chinese music doesn't have a lot of name recognition anywhere else.

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