Mark it down. October 18th is National Insurrection Day.
Sure, the left is claiming that “No Kings” protest brands itself as a defense of democracy, its rhetoric and timing raise serious questions about its true aims and consequences.
1. Weaponizing Symbolism, Not Solving Problems
The protest’s name evokes the American Revolution, but its targets are elected officials, not monarchs. If the concern is executive overreach, where is the call for congressional accountability or judicial restraint? Selective outrage isn’t principled—it’s partisan.
2. Undermining Institutions While Claiming to Defend Them
You can’t claim to “defend democracy” while simultaneously:
Calling for mass firings of federal employees based on political affiliation
Disrupting public services during a government shutdown
Labeling dissenters as fascists or enemies of the people
That’s not civic engagement—it’s ideological coercion.
3. The Real Threat to Democracy: Mob Rule Masquerading as Morality
When protests become litmus tests for patriotism, we’ve crossed into dangerous territory. The First Amendment protects protest, but it doesn’t sanctify it. A movement that tolerates “F‑‑‑ Trump” signs while decrying “hate speech” elsewhere isn’t defending free speech—it’s monopolizing it.
4. Americans Deserve Substance, Not Spectacle
People care about:
Rising healthcare costs
Local job security
Energy affordability
Border stability
How does a protest in D.C. chanting “No Kings” help a single working family? It doesn’t. It distracts.
5. A Better Way Forward
Instead of performative outrage, let’s demand:
Transparent budgets, not shutdown brinkmanship
Real debate on executive powers, not slogans
Local solutions over national theatrics
