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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1566765)	10/20/2025 5:01:24 PM
From: Eric	2 Recommendations Recommended By pocotrader Tenchusatsu Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1570317

I was part of the demonstrations in downtown Seattle along with a bunch of my Boeing engineering friends. Lots of young children in strollers being pushed by their parents. A good friend of mine from high school was in a very large demonstration in Tucson, Arizona. Also other friends in Tacoma and Everett. It was pretty busy here Saturday in Washington State.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1566765)	10/20/2025 5:06:24 PM
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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1566765)	10/20/2025 5:21:55 PM
From: combjelly	2 Recommendations Recommended By pocotrader Tenchusatsu Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570317

Assuming the numbers are correct, roughly 2 percent of the US population participated in the rallies. TIL about the 3.5 percent rule. AI Overview When 3.5% of a population engages in peaceful protest, it is highly likely to bring about political change, a phenomenon known as the " 3.5% rule". This threshold is based on research into historical movements and suggests that a sustained, nonviolent campaign involving at least this percentage of the population becomes nearly impossible for a government to withstand. Successful examples include the People Power Revolution in the Philippines and the Rose Revolution in Georgia. However, the rule is a guideline, and success also depends on other factors like the quality of the protest and its organization.