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I am not one to normally discuss crowd sizes but the contrast here is pretty funny.
Article 1:
www.thetimes.com
It looks like this “subdued” event did not attract close to the estimated number of people while …
www.theguardian.com
The No Kings protest was held at over 2,000 locations and attracted millions.
My take away is that the people are getting bored with the spectacle and would prefer to have their regular old democracy back. Per research, if just 3.5% of people showed up for protests, fascist regimes fail and I suspect we are already around half way to that threshold. This is good news for America as we push back against extremism.
Article 1:

Trump military parade met with empty seats amid nationwide protests
Crowd size of the $46 million Washington parade was smaller than expected and unfolded against a backdrop of protests and political violence

It looks like this “subdued” event did not attract close to the estimated number of people while …

Trump holds military parade in Washington as millions protest
Thousands of soldiers, along with tanks and helicopters, march through National Mall on day president turned 79
The No Kings protest was held at over 2,000 locations and attracted millions.
My take away is that the people are getting bored with the spectacle and would prefer to have their regular old democracy back. Per research, if just 3.5% of people showed up for protests, fascist regimes fail and I suspect we are already around half way to that threshold. This is good news for America as we push back against extremism.