In the lib's mind, protesting is not a tool, it's the goal on itself. Just show up, wave a little flag and the bad guys will magically change their mind like it's a fucking movie.

It's all performative actions.

I don't entirely disapprove your position, but i feel like this is a really bad argument. First, because it's only a boycott of one parade, when people get abducted and deported. Second because they only 'plan' or 'say they'll' do it.

This does not feel like a victory at all, this feels like satisfying yourself on crumbs

Edit : making it gender neutral

The need for immediate gratification works to the favor of the authoritarian.

It's also the same urge which draws people to authoritarianism.

Yes. The entire point of direct action is to have an immediate and noticeable effect.

A protest is meant to disrupt the status quo in such a way that the establishment is forced to meet demands or else we continue to bring things to a standstill.

If your protest is not disruptive of the status quo, it is being ignored.