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hlthe2b

(111,701 posts)
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 08:52 PM Tuesday

I'm so proud of my state: Major crowds already out protesting "No Kings" this pm in Colorado!

I drove through the college town of Ft. Collins (CSU) this PM and scores of people were out at a major intersection with signs for the "NO KINGS" rally on Saturday--getting quite the head start. There had to be close to 30 people at the intersection where a car lot closed and a pumpkin stand now advertises. Most of them looked like retirees, and I was driving, so I had no ability to take photos, but their signs were great! Even some in Portland-style costumes.

I love it!

Four days early and already out there, so I AM expecting major crowds in Ft. Collins, Boulder, Denver, and dispersed elsewhere! Makes me SO happy to see!

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I'm so proud of my state: Major crowds already out protesting "No Kings" this pm in Colorado! (Original Post) hlthe2b Tuesday OP
I think Saturday is going to be really interesting. Scrivener7 Tuesday #1
That is great news, and so far ahead of the actual date! Thanks for letting us know, my dear hlthe2b! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #2
Everyone needs to wave large American flags during these protests. Callie1979 Tuesday #3
I AGREE Skittles Tuesday #5
Exactly. Its time we show it. Proudly. Callie1979 Wednesday #7
I think we're going to see a lot of inflatable animal costumes! They have become an icon already. Amaryllis Tuesday #4
Well, they're cute, they're fun, and they take an edge off the protest. calimary Wednesday #6

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,377 posts)
2. That is great news, and so far ahead of the actual date! Thanks for letting us know, my dear hlthe2b!
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 08:58 PM
Tuesday

Amaryllis

(10,747 posts)
4. I think we're going to see a lot of inflatable animal costumes! They have become an icon already.
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 10:41 PM
Tuesday

calimary

(88,107 posts)
6. Well, they're cute, they're fun, and they take an edge off the protest.
Wed Oct 15, 2025, 03:47 AM
Wednesday

Helps ease a stressful situation with humor. Hey, how many comedians started out discovering how they could use humor to diffuse a potential problem encounter with some neighborhood ruffian?

Seems pretty clever to me.

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