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[–]RepresentativeBit3 328 points329 points  (14 children)

Some one missed a HUGE opportunity for an ad placement

[–]Velius3[S] 64 points65 points  (4 children)

İ guess we can still put something there lol

[–]Transient_Anus_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Submit it to photoshop battle, pronto!

[–]Pastaforbreakfast72 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Lets start a go fund me for this ad space. /R/pics is with you

[–]Velius3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The value of that spot is probably rised drmaticly over few days lol

[–]DanishWonder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A giant photo of Tank Man.

[–]Sam-Gunn 7 points8 points  (2 children)

"Hello? Yes? Is that ad space still available? Great! Can you get someone there to put the ad up today? What, all the protests won't allow you? Jeez, some ad agency you turned out to be."

[–]dohzer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry China, but you can't buy this ad-space.

[–]Pastaforbreakfast72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet that wouldn't happen if Hong Kong was run by the Chinese gouvernement

[–]CloudiusWhite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no they didn't. See those shirts? See the blood stains that have washed out? It's a Tide ad.

[–]sizyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that really how you want to be remembered?

[–]kstevens58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly that would be perfect. One big fuck you to communism by employing capitalism at its most depraved

[–]d3vrandom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

an ad for condoms would be most appropriate

[–]PurpEL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the ad is an ad

[–]cheguara 63 points64 points  (4 children)

Hats off to the people of Hong Kong. I am Iranian and i wish 1 out of 100 of Iranians would come out to protest for freedom, but alas.

[–]Freethecrafts 19 points20 points  (1 child)

Those happened. The Iranian government fired on the protestors, it was on FB live of all places.

[–]cheguara 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup, it was around 12 years ago though. It happened 40 years ago during the revolution in full force.

[–]dieyabeetus -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey, as an American, I can sympathize.

[–]Spartan2470 36 points37 points  (4 children)

Here are MUCH higher quality versions of these images. Here and here are the sources. Per there:

Image 1


Image 2

Hong Kongers Protest Over China Extradition Law


[–]dohzer 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Very good quality! You can even identify the individual faces. Nice.

[–]theomeny 24 points25 points  (0 children)

China liked that.

[–]Velius3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks pal nice work

[–]Pennwisedom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I couldn't read 城 in the originally picture but really wanted to know what kind of Japanese store that was.

[–]Bunselpower 53 points54 points  (21 children)

For reference, the American revolution happened with around 3% participation. 3% is all it takes. This is roughly 5 times that.

[–]GreyGreenBrownOakova 48 points49 points  (15 children)

3%, plus the French, Spanish and Dutch. It also helps when your opponent is an ocean's voyage away, rather than a short drive.

[–]stonecoldjelly 18 points19 points  (4 children)

And if you enemy is kinda broke

[–]Freethecrafts 12 points13 points  (3 children)

And your enemy sees you as a resource drain...

[–]DucksInaManSuit 1 point2 points  (2 children)

And if it’s 30% and not 3%

[–]dieyabeetus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that the odds at Lexington and Concord were well below 30% but yeah I can see both perspectives.

[–]Freethecrafts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if the proposed figures are based on full military participation and not clearly stated as such.

[–]Bunselpower 3 points4 points  (9 children)

And nobody will come to the aid of Hong Kong?

[–]Xytak 13 points14 points  (5 children)

Probably not. Britain and the US are paralyzed by political crisis, and China has nuclear weapons along with economic leverage.

[–]reven80 -1 points0 points  (4 children)

There are plenty of countries that could come to their aid. Canada, France, Germany, Australia to name a few.

[–]chejrw 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Yeah... Canada isn’t going to war with China.

[–]reven80 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Why not economic sanctions?

[–]chejrw 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Canada is an insignificant market compared to China. Sanctions would be totally irrelevant. Reciprocal sanctions would be crippling to Canada’s economy however.

[–]reven80 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess the EU as a whole could do it.

[–]LordSnow1119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one is going to fight a war with China over 1 city, no

[–]Ace-O-Matic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ha, nope.

[–]Heliolord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, I'd think the major difference between the American Revolution and this is how willing the oppressors are to just kill everyone and start over. China is not exactly as opposed to mass slaughter as Britain was.

[–]Cmogolowfoyo 87 points88 points  (18 children)

Think about how many were too young/old/sick/disabled to go but wanted to. Probably would have been close to half.

[–]SixesMTG 44 points45 points  (3 children)

Or just unwilling to take the risk given the Chinese government's threats.

[–]jcv999 8 points9 points  (2 children)

Are you saying that more people would go out and protest if there was less to protest?

[–]SixesMTG 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Nah, just saying that people with more to lose (kids? jobs?) aren't counted.

[–]Kohinootoko 15 points16 points  (1 child)

Or held against their will to not partcipate.

[–]iseebrucewillis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just making facts now are we?

[–]MattMakesPhotosVerified Photographer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or those that had protested but not every single day for whatever reason.

[–]VanGoFuckYourself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also the fact that as long as they have gone on many more have participated than are on the street at any one time.

Unless I am mistaken and the 1 million number is an estimate that takes that into account.

[–]rkhbusa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about how many people couldn’t make it out the lobby of their building to join in.

[–]Kush_SW7 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When China forgets the world outside of their borders isn’t as censored as they are

[–]ZWF0cHVzc3k 10 points11 points  (0 children)

2 million on June 16 and 1.7 million on August 18.

[–]trolledyabruh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they took a day off for 9/11. The respect!

[–]daddylonglegs20 5 points6 points  (12 children)

This might sound ignorant but what's happening over there at Hong Kong , can someone enlighten me ?

[–]skaliton 17 points18 points  (9 children)

...so tldr version:

without getting political (because it is 'touchy') hong kong is 'kind of' part of china (there phrased to annoy both sides) the 'president' introduced a bill which would essentially let mainland china abduct people from HK (this is actually far closer than it sounds like it should be) under the guise of criminal extradition (like how in the US the police in ohio can grab someone and hold them until the PA sheriff gets there)

this law is of course SUPER unpopular in HK (whose view collectively is that HK is not part of china/is as much 'not china' as you can be while still being china. . .it would take quite a while to explain this whole thing)

China on the other hand is basically like 'wtf Ohio you are part of the nation, not even a particularly good part quit acting out'

the protests have been going on for a while, China is intentionally not playing fair (as in violating A TON of human rights laws. . .like even more than usual- and it is constantly being recorded. Like a medic literally pleading with police to let him make sure people are alright and offering to be arrested afterwards and them denying it despite people being unconscious on the ground) the 'president' who is quite literally a puppet to the chinese government more or less flip/flops on what is happening. Eventually she got rid of the bill but it was WAY to late for the protesters who have demanded her resignation and a bunch of freedoms (which is fair, even ignoring the violence and such other things there are completely 'not ok' like streetlights are filled with cameras to constantly track everyone at all times)

[–]Synticullous 3 points4 points  (7 children)

Whoa, hol up.

This was sparked cuz some dude strangled his GF in taiwan to death, and ran back to HK.There be no taiwan HK extradition legal framework, (pikachu.jpg) China demands HK ship the dude to China not Taiwan for court processing.

HK wanted it done legally, (extradition laws did not reflect this) and then protesting kinda simmered then exploded as mentioned above.

I mean all that is fairly understandable as mentioned above. On both sides initially too.

But the dude is still very much enjoying his freedoms. confusednickyoung.jpg

Edit: I don't mind getting downvoted, let me know why though. Did I get some of the facts wrong, or was it more of a disapproval thing? I'll come back to read new comments tomorrow morning as some of the best discussion comes from disagreement.

[–]skaliton 7 points8 points  (1 child)

you are focusing on the exact thing rather than what it means long term.

Here to give you a completely unrelated explanation: in us law there is a case that virtually every lawyer is at least somewhat aware of 'the cow case' is enough to explain it. Without rambling about the details it was about a contract for a single cow. . . it wasn't even a unique cow or anything (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherwood_v._Walker) . . .in modern times literally no one cares about the cow, or even the people in the case.

But it is still super relevant in law today, much like most people do not care about 'some dude' being extradited so much as they are concerned that it lacks all due process and basically lets china (which we all know is known for being entirely fair and the laws/social credit are in no way arbitrary) make up charges to arrest political dissidents in the future

[–]Synticullous -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This is an excellent point, and drives at the initial core of the protests. I agree that the dude isn't the focal point of the movement, and that the crappy response to the first waves of protest couldn't possibly instill confidence that it wasn't a sword of damocles. Still there will need to be compromise from all parties to deal with the legal framework issue.

Offtopic, I will however argue that the social credit system is a tragic ironic necessity within China's mainland population. Prone to abuse, ethically blind, but the utilitarian benefit it provided is a clutch for a generation of people that basically didn't have many of the moral building blocks we take for granted. Something I hope to never see outside china, but is key to fixing some of the social terrors that resulted from the ridiculous growth that happened in the last few decades there.

[–]JMGurgeh 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Yes, that case was the excuse used by China to introduce an extradition bill in HK. And literally everyone agrees that the guy should be brought to justice, but because of the political situation it isn't so simple as handing him over to Taiwan. Because China considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province, they bar HK from having any kind of formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan - so extradition between the two isn't possible. China tried to "solve" this by stepping in as a third party and having their pet Chief Executive/LegCo introduce an extradition treaty between China and HK ostensibly so that he could be extradited to China and then potentially onward (HK is part of China, but under the handover agreement they maintain a separate criminal justice system - one that for the time being is independent, unlike the criminal justice system in China which is intimately linked to the CCP and so political persecution is rampant). But that extradition bill would allow China to extradite people for any crime recognized in China, and China has zero protections for free speech - so it was expected that they would use an extradition treaty to start disappearing anyone who voices a critical opinion of China or their puppets (which they already have a tendency to do without legal authority - see the case of the missing booksellers).

Added to that there was already great apprehension about extradition because of the way HK and China set up jurisdiction around the new bridge crossing and, more critically, the high-speed rail connection into Hong Kong where China was given the authority within HK itself to arrest and bring people to the mainland for prosecution. It also follows changes to the HK election laws in ~2014 that require Beijing's approval of any candidate for Chief Executive (so even with HK's limited democracy they are only choosing from a pre-approved selection of candidates).

Basically China used the pretense of the awful situation with the guy who murdered his girlfriend in Taiwan to try to ram through an extradition treaty that would allow them to arrest political dissidents in Hong Kong, and it was such a transparent attempt following a long string of actions to undermine Hong Kong democracy that people wouldn't stand for it.

[–]Synticullous 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Thanks, lots of the context behind the protests never made it past our sensationalized news portals, and it makes much more sense now, in how the current geopolitical situation came about. The other comments will hopefully provide a more holistic perspective to the other blind spots I can't see.

It's hard to get a feel for who's spinning what narrative and why without context. I'll take the time to look into the significance of the chain of effects the CCP have put into motion over the timeline you mentioned.

[–]dieyabeetus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to what's happening in HK, I think there is a good amount of apprehension over what's happening to the Weighur people, as well as a fear that people could start to "disappear" like the Falun Gong. A good many people are also freaking out about the Chinese organ harvesting program (those who are aware of it, at least).

Edit: link to wikipedia article regarding organ harvesting of political prisoners

[–]feeltheslipstream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As unbiased as this tries to be, that's still filled with lots of speculation.

For example, those streetlights have cameras used to track traffic on the roads. It's on the company product website and not a secret. Some people smashed up a lamp post and noticed a camera, then came to the conclusion they must be secret spy cameras.

Also, the demands are clearly unfair. Investigation into police is always good, but why the simultaneous demand to grant amnesty to all protestors(some of whom have been very violent). That's the definition of unfair. Investigate everyone, not just the side you hate.

[–]ld2gj 1 point2 points  (0 children)


May not cover everything, and might be one sided; but will point you in the starting direction.

[–]TheBlazingFire123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been away from the news for a few months have you?

[–]redShado1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and then we have the Democratic party which is now the Socialist Communist American Democrats that want to turn into communist Chinese and take my freedoms away

[–]Motocamperman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mao is somewhere thinking, "A million? I killed WAY more than that?"

[–]whip_worm 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Funny how no one is showing pictures of the protesters holding Donald trump signs, and raising British colonial flags :/

[–]mightyman21 3 points4 points  (9 children)

It's not amazing to me. This may be a unpopular opinion to some, but I must say that this demonstration is saddening. I am probably seeing things differently since I am american, but sad that they are having to fight for their rights on that level. I'm proud that they are standing up for themselves, but their government should be made up of people that represents them. Ultimately, freedom isn't free. I wish the HK citizens the best. The Chinese military shouldn't be doing the things that they are.

Sorry for the rant, and the splattering of words.

[–]Colandore 2 points3 points  (7 children)

The Chinese military shouldn't be doing the things that they are.

I know probably haven't put much thought into this statement but what is the PLA doing in Hong Kong that they shouldn't?

[–]mightyman21 -2 points-1 points  (6 children)

Launching tear gas off the top of buildings

[–]Colandore -1 points0 points  (5 children)

Again I know that you haven't put much thought into these posts but can you cite any official sources that suggests it is the PLA launching tear gas off of buildings as opposed to the Hong Kong police? Accuracy in reporting is more important than ever in this political climate, ass-pulling events that never happened is something that should be avoided and called-out.

[–]mightyman21 0 points1 point  (4 children)

[–]SHdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except nowhere in that article does it mention the PLA.

[–]Colandore 1 point2 points  (2 children)

This is getting absurd. I've already read the article in question and at no point does it point the finger at the PLA. The article is about the conduct of the Hong Kong police. You still have not been able to address the question above.

[–]mightyman21 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I was going to respond in detail now that I am off work, but your just not worth the time.

[–]Colandore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, that's an easy cop-out. Here we have the Low information poster on Reddit spreading low-information memes unable to defend position on pressed on the matter. News at 11.

[–]Octosphere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone is getting chewed out for not putting an ad up on that billboard.

[–]Darkhex78 2 points3 points  (1 child)

People were worried when they got rid of the bill they were pushing it would cause the protest to die down, to me it seems it just added fuel to the fire when they realised they actually made China give in to one of their demands.

[–]barton100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They aren't stopping and it's amazing

[–]SHdude 1 point2 points  (4 children)

[–]Velius3[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

That's july 1

[–]SHdude 0 points1 point  (2 children)

One of the photos in the OP is from July 1st.

There's a good article about why crowd size estimates vary so much. Needless to say, the estimates given by the march organisers are most likely not accurate. The real number is probably somewhere between the more conservative estimates from the HKPF and the inflated ones given by the march organisers.

[–]Velius3[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I even saw numbers like 1.7 million thats why i said 1 million as an approximate number

[–]iseebrucewillis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump’s inauguration literally had 5 trillion ppl though!!!! Fox News said so!

[–]botbegood 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Make Hong Kong great again!!

[–]GForce1104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you really want to help, stop americanize the movement.

[–]Velius3[S] -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

Hope they'll succeed

[–]Galaxey -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They did, Hong Kong redacted that law. However, there is still a long way to go before they can really be rid of Mainland China’s oppression.

[–]ProgrammersAreSexy 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Forgive my ignorance, but what are the current goals of the protests? Didn't the government already say they aren't going to change the extradition laws?

[–]good4y0u 3 points4 points  (2 children)

" What do the protesters want?

The extradition bill was suspended by the territory’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, in mid June, but protesters want it officially withdrawn. In addition to demanding Lam’s resignation, the protesters are calling for:

  • The complete withdrawal of the proposed extradition bill {done}
  • The government to withdraw the use of the word “riot” in relation to protests
  • The unconditional release of arrested protesters and charges against them dropped
  • An independent inquiry into police behaviour
  • Implementation of genuine universal suffrage"

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/13/what-do-the-hong-kong-protesters-want

decent general explanation https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/asia/hong-kong-protests-explained.html

[–]ProgrammersAreSexy 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Awesome that was really helpful, thank you!

[–]good4y0u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime, I concur programmers are sexy.

[–]GeraltOR3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's this compared to the number of pro-china rallies there?

[–]Blundersnuffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone wants to protest, but there isn't enough room on the streets!

[–]twcochran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wonder if we would even see a tenth of this in the United States under a similar circumstance.

[–]ghostwhat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would never happen in the US

[–]Kroto86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep going, we support you HK

[–]August_Revolution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to me, 6 out of 7 just want to be told how to live and follow orders.

[–]Octolops098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear it's getting pretty rough, did they ask Kylie to offer a cop a Pepsi to help cool down tensions?

[–]ld2gj 1 point2 points  (23 children)

Now, of those 6 Million that did not join; how many could not join for various reasons? Work, family, disability, financial situation, etc?

[–]nzur1 2 points3 points  (1 child)

How are we supposed to know this ? What kind of a question is this

[–]juo_megis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a rhetorical question.

[–]Velius3[S] -2 points-1 points  (19 children)

That 6 million includes the ones that are too young, old, disabled or sick people. But im sure they want to join too

[–]Tootlies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you realize what percentage of Hong Kong's voting age adults are out protesting, you have an even more amazing number.

[–]Gettingworst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the rest of the world still care? Stuff like this happens in every country everyday. The only difference is the protestors don't resort to violence at every opportunity and then play the victim card.

I'm so tired of these victim narrative. Just bore off already.

[–]Codeman007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found him....wait i didn’t read it it’s where’s Waldo right?

[–]d3vrandom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

china should send some of their hundreds of millions over and then we'll see how impressive this is.

[–]morebeansplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A proud moment for Hong Kong. There is a long list of other nations citizens who need to follow this example.

[–]Mr_emmetrop 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Same thing happens in catalonia every year since 2012 and nobody cares

[–]Velius3[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Would be glad if You send me a link about that one

[–]Mr_emmetrop 2 points3 points  (2 children)


Here is one just of today's demonstration, I'll try to find one about the hole process in a more general view if you are interest!


Wow 600.000 people...So sad that nobody knows this because Media doesnt covers it

[–]Mr_emmetrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One year we were 1.8 milion so its pretty impressive. The way the people of Honk Kong is fighting is really impressive I wish we were as brave as they are

[–]SadCritters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile in the US: People are trying to vote in Kamala Harris who wants a police state, applauding tech companies censoring people, and we currently have Trump.

Hong Kong understands freedom. The US takes this shit for granted now that we don't even realizing we're slowly losing it.

[–]Holyfireforge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is hong kong getting anywhere with all of these protests?

I hate to say it, but at what point is violence needed? With 1/7 million people I'm sure they could accomplish everything they want with right leadership and organization.

[–]rushmc1 -3 points-2 points  (2 children)

*Americans nod, turn back to the games on their phones*

[–]JohnnyBagodonuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And you’re doing what to help?

[–]Velius3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont forget to only create a hashtag nothing more

[–]Ocelitus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Too bad you didn't think of doing this in 1984 when it would have mattered.

[–]vino8855 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a lot of Ferrari fans.

[–]ManThatYouVR -1 points0 points  (1 child)

And yet nothing like this happens about Trump or Brexit.

West is arm chair warriors.

[–]Stark53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People voted for brexit and Trump. Just because you disagree doesn't make it undemocratic.

[–]LiquidNuke -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Too bad America can't pull it's shit like this together unless there's the looming threat of a world war to spur us towards togetherness and getting shit done.

[–]1_UpvoteGiver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How dare you. No thoughts and prayers for you!

[–]redShado1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

America will never be a socialist or communist country as much as Democrats want to America socialist country

[–]rippednbuff -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

Soooo still the unpopular vote?

[–]Super_SATA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see the other 6 million out there counterprotesting.

[–]TheGirlInYourCloset -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's a weird way of saying over 85% of HK are cool with the Beijing administration.

[–]Savetherainforest_ -5 points-4 points  (5 children)

1/7 is not majority :)

[–]Velius3[S] 5 points6 points  (4 children)

Who said mAjOrItY :):):):)

[–]undefined_one -1 points0 points  (1 child)

So what you're saying is that "ad here" sign is a great value?


Ssh...dont tell them i am the owner of that spot

[–]AssassinTable -1 points0 points  (8 children)

How is this amazing

[–]Velius3[S] 1 point2 points  (7 children)

What ?

[–]AssassinTable -1 points0 points  (6 children)

They shouldn't have to fight in the first place, they are an oppressed people who is forced to rise just to have basic civil rights, that's not amazing

[–]BillHicksScream 3 points4 points  (3 children)

That's not how reality works.

That's the rhetoric we used to change reality.

It's not how we describe reality.

Humans will always oppress other humans. It's up to us to minimize it as much as possible.

[–]tromromram -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That would be the equivalent of about 50 million people in the US.

[–]Gallerist812 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Where are they shitting?

[–]ColonelBelmont 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are they getting the signs? They look mass produced. Are there sign distribution places? Will the police find where they're coming from and storm the place? The logistics are baffling to me on such a large scale!

[–]YoBitchCheese -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So its the vast minority.

[–]Ugh-Bot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tactical Nuke inbound

[–]brainotomy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wish Canadians would get near as passionate. 90% of the people I know are not going to vote but will definitely be complaining about the results.

[–]did_you_read_it -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This has been going on a while now. long enough I'm beginning to wonder the day to day logistics here. Like are whole offices taking off? are people using paid leave? protest one day and not the next (or just on weekends)? can you be fired for protesting and not showing up for work? What about civil servants, are normal city operations being impacted because the water treatment guys are protesting not working?

I'm also curious if there's light at the end of the tunnel for success. Lots of protesting, lots of solidarity. but has it been effective? are they even considering not going forward with the laws as they were before?

[–]Abhw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And yet it will accomplish jack.

[–]mmherzog -1 points0 points  (0 children)

the rest have jobs

[–]Aristocrafied -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kwik maffs

[–]lewman0233 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is what Trump thinks he sees every time he looks at a crowd at one of his gatherings.

[–]namelesshonor -5 points-4 points  (8 children)

It also means that 6 out of 7 people are either too scared or too indifferent to fight for their rights.

[–]denaljo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you counting in small children, the elderly, the sick and or hospitalized etc. etc.?

[–]gbs5009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or maybe they had to do stuff today, and are going to the next one?

[–]JohnnyBagodonuts -1 points0 points  (4 children)


[–]namelesshonor 0 points1 point  (3 children)

You can infer as much directly from the post......

If 1 out of every 7 people are participating in the protest, that means 6 out of 7 people are not.

[–]Colandore 0 points1 point  (2 children)

You can infer "6 out of 7 people" are not.

But you also inferred "either too scared or too indifferent to fight for their rights."

[–]cthulu0 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Which is a reasonable inference. The non-reasonable inferrences would be:

people were too busy playing Xbox to know protests were happening

people happened to be taking a mass vacation from Hong Kong

Aliens kidnapped these people

People got lost on the way to the protests.

[–]Colandore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A reasonable inference would be that more than 1 out of 7 people in Hong Kong support the protests but not everyone can be out in the streets.

Inferring that 100% of the population is onboard is not a reasonable inference. It is about as reasonable as inferring that aliens kidnapped these people.

[–]namelesshonor -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Seems like some people struggle with simple statistics.

My point is that 1 out of every 7 people (based on the information above) is not enough people. Need more people protesting.

[–]CorporateGangster -3 points-2 points  (4 children)

Does that mean that 6/7 people in Hong Kong think they are overreacting?

[–]BillHicksScream 4 points5 points  (0 children)


But your bad binary attempt at thinking is duly noted.

[–]ColonelBelmont 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there anything about your government that you really disagree with? Most people do.

Do you hit the streets and put yourself at risk in order to protest for what you believe in? Most people don't.

[–]Velius3[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I believe not getting out to the streets does not mean not agreeing with the act at all.

[–]BillHicksScream -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Most Americans are pathetic in comparison.