A protest by its very definition is 'lame ass'. When you protest you're accepting the status quo, that's why they're allowed even in places like Turkey and China. They're a steam valve for people to feel they're doing something then they go back to their television and Big Macs.

For a protest to achieve something it has to have a goal, and the goal is always 'protesting', that doesn't change anything.

If you want to overthrow the Government then go shoot your local senator[0], taking the kids and waving hand made protest signs at the local park isn't going to do sh*t.

[0] It's an example. I'm in no way advocating anyone actually do this!