I don’t think that’s fair. Were the civil rights sit ins of the 60s liberal slacktivism? The non aggression makes the violent retaliation all the more stark. Sitting down and dressing like a frog aren’t a million miles apart in that regard. They’re both proving they’re not a threat and trying to highlight the violent response they’re receiving. Being dragged out of libraries, being tear gassed through a vent.
At least they’re trying to do something.
I absolutely understand where you’re coming from, but one upside to it is it makes it harder for the right to frame these protests as “look at these ruthless, aggressive leftists!” when there’s a dude dressed like a frog frolicking about.
On the other hand it does undermine the seriousness of the protest too so it’s a double edged sword.
The last week of news has made me so angry. The UK going even more authoritarian on the right to protest, the treatment of the activists Israel illegally detained, the brownshirts of America waging war against civilians.
I wish I could do more but I am also really struggling to find a group in the UK with their shit together.
It has really been infuriating to witness and feel so powerless!
That feel is real. I thought 2020 would be a belter, I was pretty excited for the Olympics and the year just had a great sense of optimism. That was shattered pretty quickly.