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In response to "In the last two weeks, support for Black Lives Matter has increased as much as it has in the last two years. -- (link)" by Tim

A part of me wonders if it wasn't for COVID and people being out of work and stuck at home, if it would have taken off as much this time.

Posted by sycor Jun 10 '20, 12:50

That combined with people being tired of Trump's shit. Or would it have been like last time when the movement was happening, and had support, but no where close to the levels it's achieved this time.

It really seems like perfect timing for the resurgence, as horrible as that sounds.

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I think a large part of it was the simple plaintive plead, "I can't breathe" - Loyola Jun 10, 12:56 3
- him calling out for his mom makes me tear up every time I think about it. -- nm - Epiphany-star chaser Jun 10, 13:02 2
  - Best protest sign, All Moms were called -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 10, 13:09 1
    - That's fantastic. -- nm - loosilu Jun 10, 13:21

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A part of me wonders if it wasn't for COVID and people being out of work and stuck at home, if it would have taken off as much this time.

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