"I'm always waiting for a Democratic Jesus to pop up and lead us like Mandela to the promised land. And typically, real movement doesn't happen from political parties. It happens from people or citizens. Protest is really powerful, it's very symbolic. But in this instance, I think it's...I don't want to say it's not effective, but I don't think the administration cares. I don't think that's going to move the needle in the short run. It may in the medium and the long run."
"I think what Governor Walz and some politicians have said is more powerful, and that is, "Start making a list." And very publicly saying "The statute of limitations on murder is never. And in exactly two years and 11 months, we're coming for you." I think we have to create new incentives here. Something I'm spending a lot of time thinking about and trying to get some politicians and public figures onboard with is the following:"
Federal agents swarmed Minneapolis and killed two residents, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, prompting meticulous community documentation of law-enforcement activity and demonstrations, including a one-day general strike that closed thousands of businesses in protest of a federal takeover. Some argue that mass movements usually originate with citizens rather than political parties, and that symbolic protest alone may not immediately change administration behavior. Calls for alternative strategies include publicly naming alleged offenders, promising future accountability, and creating new political and economic incentives. The 2020 economic shutdown is cited as an example of rapid economic impact driving political change.
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