Why are there anti-Trump protesters at the RNC when they can just protest by not voting for him at the ballot box?

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:10:45 -0400

What is the expected outcome of people coming together to protest one candidate? Isn't it more productive to rally around your candidate of choice instead?
I doubt that the majority of those protesters are from Cleveland and could use their financial resources and time providing support to HRC, Gary Johnson, Mickey Mouse, or whomever else they want to support.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 18 at 2016 3:13 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:13:13 -0400

What a great question. I wish I could give you my full day's allotment of "Likes"

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 18 at 2016 3:13 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:13:40 -0400

Because they are narcissistic and want attention....

Response by SPC(P) Patrick Westbrook made Jul 18 at 2016 3:29 PM

SPC(P) Patrick Westbrook — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:29:31 -0400

I would venture a guess and say they are there to instigate people to a potential violence and cause those that are swing voters to go to a non violent side. Politics is a dangerous game with some rewards and some penalties.

Good question though Chief

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made Jul 18 at 2016 3:34 PM

MSgt Michael Bischoff — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:34:48 -0400

One reason is only 21 states have open primaries. So the people in states that have closed primaries have every right to complain. Voice not heard especially by independents!!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 18 at 2016 4:20 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:20:08 -0400

More Personal, More Visceral to be there in Person. A more Overt Expression of the 1st Amendment.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jul 18 at 2016 4:22 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:22:37 -0400

Code pink not good enough for you? So says the old Judy Collins song, "Where are the clowns?"

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jul 18 at 2016 4:23 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:23:33 -0400

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member Most are simply idiots who want attention and many are paid to be there by Democrat supporters, like George Soros, to create trouble. A great many have no clue what they are protesting.

Their right to protest/demonstrate -- in accordance with the law -- should be supported, however, those who step outside the law should be immediately arrested, using whatever force reasonably necessary.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jul 18 at 2016 4:37 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:37:41 -0400

Ahh once again the facts are clouded by logic.

Response by LCpl Hilton Hoskins made Jul 18 at 2016 4:51 PM

LCpl Hilton Hoskins — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:51:35 -0400

Easy. They are there to let him know we refuse to put up with his bullshit.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2016 4:55 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:55:44 -0400

If you're protesting for a week + then I'm inclined to believe you don't have a job or anything important to do...

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Jul 18 at 2016 4:59 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:59:09 -0400

Because they are pushing for a coup, problem is that Cruz is waiting in the wings to be selected.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 18 at 2016 5:33 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:33:55 -0400

Same reason people protest anything. Get others to see them and maybe come to agree with them.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jul 18 at 2016 6:36 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:36:19 -0400

Because they want to cause a RUKUS...and show their ASS and make fools of themselves...but MOSTLY they want to STIR up TROUBLE...and cause fights...and try and RUIN it for everyone at the RNC...because they are TRUMP haters...isn't it funny that it's the DEMOCRATS that are always stirring up the trouble...whether it's through BLM group or others like it...with Obama and Hilary helping stir the pot with the comments thru twitter or whether it's starting trouble at all of the Trump events...You don't see many republicans acting like FOOLS.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jul 18 at 2016 7:06 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:06:52 -0400

Fact is that they would like nothing more than to totally shut down the Republican Convention. I have had the conversation in chat rooms with liberals, they are all in favor of the freedom of speech as long as it is their speech or agreeing with their thoughts. As soon as you go against that you should be shut down by any means possible....

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jul 18 at 2016 7:08 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:08:48 -0400

Inside they want to stop him, but it appears that got quashed. Outside they want the liberal media to do their dirty work for them. Cheap negative advertising.

Response by MSgt Art Busch made Jul 19 at 2016 9:17 AM

MSgt Art Busch — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:17:18 -0400

There's all sorts of rumors and propaganda out there. Some are directly sent by the DNC to gain media attention and further the party's narrative. Some are there as representatives of organizations with philosophies counter to Republican/Trump ideals that need attention to spread the word. Some are there just to be part of the controlled chaos and say they were there.

Response by SSG Juan Serrano made Jul 19 at 2016 11:38 PM

SSG Juan Serrano — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:38:49 -0400

Because as Americans it is their right to be there, remember, we fought for that right.

Response by MSgt Jeff Reid made Jul 21 at 2016 5:36 PM

MSgt Jeff Reid — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:36:25 -0400

My guess is to provoke chaos so BHO can impose martial law. He'll start with one city, and when the masses see that, they'll protest enough to impose martial law all over America and then he'll solidify his third term. He's already fueled the fire and what so you do when you want to keep the fire burning? ADD MORE FUEL!

Response by TSgt Mario Guajardo made Jul 28 at 2016 6:44 PM

TSgt Mario Guajardo — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:44:34 -0400

Because it's supposed to be a free country so people can do things you don't agree with or believe. We let neo-nazis have a public parade, ain't freedom a bitch?