No Kings protests Sat. 6/14

In New Orleans, there's an afternoon protest downtown but it's also Pride so the organizers threw together a morning parade called NO KINGS — YAAAS QUEENS, which will probably be attended by many of the same people.

Down with King Charles! Down with William!

As long as I can go down on Harry.

Nevermind - I'll see myself out.

What do they have against LA's hockey team and Sacramento's basketball team?

If it's about banning 'drag kings'- sign us up!

This sounds like it could turn crazy in the blink of an eye.

I would, but I will be traveling that day

My partner wanted to go to one, but it's going to be pouring rain all day here in NC. His parade is going to be rained out and it's hilarious.

Even the gods hate him, r7

What will be different on Monday as a result of these protests? Please state something concrete and nothing in terms of how it made people feel.

What a dumb question R10. The point is to make a statement. This country was built on the citizens right to protest government overreach or unfair laws.

Who's asking?

[quote] This country was built on the citizens right to protest government overreach or unfair laws.

The citizens didn’t do it to make a statement. They did to accomplish an actual change in government. That’s the problem with protests now, they’re just to make a statement.

No one who remembers the protests against the Viet Nam War & the mandatory draft (plus the Civil Rights movement) can doubt the power of mass public protests to change society and the government. We need that energy & outrage today. It’s really all we have at the moment.

It's also good to show the rest of the world that we didn't all don "I'm With Stupid" t shirts when Trump was elected.

If not going, why not?

If maybe, what will make up your mind?

Definitely going here in SF! Fuck tump!

r10, 1. To win the story of the day over the Dictator themed costume party in DC.. 2. To show to the world our commitment to democratic ideals. 3. It may be our last chance for legal protest before ALL our 1st amendment rights are gone. Many people who voted for him see now that the emperor has no clothes and he's a demented rapist. He can't hide from his multiple failures of the past 100 days. DOGE/Musk/Selling pardons to anyone who gives him a million dollars, indiscriminate arrests and deportations, Hegseth, etc.

[quote] What will be different on Monday as a result of these protests? Please state something concrete and nothing in terms of how it made people feel.

Isn't the point to help change how the country feels, as with most political protests?

But you of course knew that. You're pretending to be disingenuous.

RE: Winning the media, have you noticed no one is talking about the Epstein files and Musk anymore.

Go! Get out of the house and do it! It’ll be good for you.

Just try not to set any cars on fire. Riots!!! Send in the Marines!

Being a schoolmarmish scold as an anonymous poster is unlikely to get people out of the house, r21.

The libruls are controllin the weathur!

Wear something cute, make a clever sign, maybe you'll meet someone.

Yes, absolutely. It's my duty as someone who cares about this country and its Constitution. It's not hyperbole to say that our Constitution is under attack... and those that are leading the attack include making marriage equality illegal again, and some even want to make same sex relations illegal. We ignore this at great peril.

The Wall St Journal is reporting that the Proud Boys and other far-right groups are circulating information about the protests and could very well try to disrupt them, so be on the lookout for that.

Overcome my elderly shut in lifestyle? Well, yeah, I might. I think I will.

I have to work. I'm there is spirit. What you're doing is good for our spirits and the world's. Let them know we're not all cousin fucking mouth breeders

Yes, my first protest!

r10-In laid-back Fort Lauderdale, there's a protest planned for two hours at the intersection of Federal Highway and Sunrise. It's also near the Gateway Theater for those who know the area.

It's important to know others share your viewpoint; people are very isolated right now. There are many good eateries at this location.

Congrats r30!!

[quote]There are many good eateries at this location.

Soooo important in FTL!

I really don't like the "No Kings" slogan; I am calling it "No Dictators."

Let me know if you think there is a problem with that before I make my sign.

Wave to me at Embarcadero and El Camino, across the street from Stanford University.

r34 I like "no kings" because it harkens back to the ethos on which this country was founded.

It’s going to be rained out in Philly.

No Tyrants is good too, but r35, good point. Yes, it’s to remind people what this nation was founded upon, because these mouth breathers have forgotten. Or never knew, or never cared.

No, I committed to watching a kid’s dance competition months ago.

r38 I could make some ... arrangements.

wasn't going to until Mangolinni threatened everyone with retribution if they protest. Now you couldn't stop me from going.

Have to do my part to get rid of the old orange feces encrusted windbag

It's raining cats and dogs in New York! Of course I'm not going.

Wow, DLers out in force today at the No Kings protests.

Just got back from the SF march. It was GREAT! No trouble, just pissed off citizens letting their voices be heard!

Santa Cruz central coast CA: 8,000 were present in the Hands Off day protests. Perhaps DOUBLE that today. The average age today was much younger. MAGA may well "win" in this struggle... but the mass of people are ready to resist... loudly, strongly. It feels so American.

What time is it over?

If nothing happens the narrative will be that Trump warned people and kept them in line.

R46 That's won't be the narrative. There are little millions in protests in over 2,000 locations around the country. The news media may not cover this much. But the narrative is that a huge national protest happened...