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stillcool

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10. yeah..I think the military parade

Reply to Blues Heron (Reply #9)

Sun May 25, 2025, 01:30 PM

May 25

and the deportations, the rule of law, federal agencies, tariffs, social security, basic needs...and on and on with no branch of government to hit a pause button. I really like the fact that it isn't centrally located, so many more people can get to a protest without having to plan a long trip. They don't create the buzz of the legacy media but that wouldn't be happening no matter where the geographic location. I know protests are about promoting your cause, but I think in these times, people getting together where they are, sharing their concerns and seeing so many other people with the same concerns is worth way more than media attention. The plethora of signs, the artwork, the individual expressions are stunning. The comradery, and conversation. And, it's safer.

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Indivisible And Partners Announce 'NO KINGS' Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day, During Trump's Birthday Parade [View all] Amaryllis May 25 OP

That name "no kings" doesn't really capture what we are up against. It should be "no fascism" Blues Heron May 25 #1

I think that came from Trump saying he wanted to be a king. Kings can also be facists.King George in 1776 was a facist. Amaryllis May 25 #2

It doesn't really fit with what's going on. It makes it about one villain instead of the whole evil movement Blues Heron May 25 #4

Indivisible and partners are 100% committed to non-violent protests for this to be effective. That is why they are askin Amaryllis May 25 #5

All that does is undermine the protesters that will be in DC - they need people! Blues Heron May 25 #6

Don't put down the military EndlessWire May 25 #16

wear a mitten? wut Blues Heron May 25 #18

A mitten as opposed to a glove EndlessWire Monday #20

I think most soldiers know he's a POS and would correctly interpret a 1 finger salute as intended for TSF! Blues Heron Monday #21

I see EndlessWire Monday #22

your sign can say "No Fascism" stillcool May 25 #8

I'm talking about the name "no kings" it doesn't seem effective to me Blues Heron May 25 #9

yeah..I think the military parade stillcool May 25 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author stillcool May 25 #11

and I'm gonna do it......gonna fly my American flag UPSIDE DOWN. a kennedy May 25 #3

Girlfriend invited me to the local rally of this Tree Lady May 25 #7

"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use Ping Tung May 25 #12

thank you... i will be there Demovictory9 May 25 #13

So Grateful ForTHE INDIVISIBLE PROJECT! Cha May 25 #14

I like this EndlessWire May 25 #15

Seems like what would be more effective lees1975 May 25 #17

kick! blogslug May 25 #19