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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWow!! If my little town is any indication No Kings is a huge success.
Todays group is at least 4x the last ones size. It was sooo wonderful and uplifting to see. Ive got a knee that wont let me walk far. Drive my car and honked the whole length. Those people out there are wonderful!!

gab13by13
(30,161 posts)Biophilic
(6,184 posts)Sailingdiver
(309 posts)I'd say 3X - 4X the crowd size than the No Kings Day in June.
Very encouraging to see the large crowd.
Saw some signs "Republicans against Trump" (or similar). Encouraging to see some are tired of his BS.
murielm99
(32,442 posts)I have a borrowed wheelchair. Some of my older friends are bringing lawn chair.
Seinan Sensei
(1,202 posts)At least not for Fuckface von Clownstick
Luz
(874 posts)to the side with my sign, cheering the marchers on!
Callie1979
(976 posts)Take our flag BACK from the traitors.
Dave in VA
(2,237 posts)n/t
blm
(114,359 posts)Bettie
(18,984 posts)he said in my hands (older white lady), it's a flag, in the hands of him or one of my sons it is a "weapon".
Not sure if we're going to bring it or not.
Biophilic
(6,184 posts)Looked like a bunch of American patriots having their say and supporting the United States of America and what it stands for.
Yes, I know, there is lots we have to work on, but the basics still stand; equality, freedom and justice for all.
Callie1979
(976 posts)EYESORE 9001
(29,180 posts)That includes a micropolis of not even 50,000 people
Prairie_Seagull
(4,473 posts)in Portland. She lived in the area of the 'Hands off' march. She wanted to pay me. I think she was wealthy. She held my sign. She was probably sharper than most and funny as hell. Wish I had more time to spend with her. An absolute hoot and salty. Called herself and old battle ax. Who was I to disagree.
Sat with her for the pregame show and we hatched this plan. We were in the front part of the column and after a few blocks she wanted me to take her back. Of course I did not argue. Got back in plenty of time to do the march from the back of the pack.
We were text buddies for a time. I have not heard from her for quite a while. I fear the worst.
if so, she went out swinging.
I hope I have this same vigor and heart.
travelingthrulife
(3,552 posts)they refer to us derisively as boomers.
OMGWTF
(4,936 posts)Not realizing that we we've been protesting most of our lives. I have been fighting against fascism and the patriarchy for over 50 years!
AZ8theist
(6,936 posts)..they just need to STFU.
If you don't participate in our democracy, you've got NO STANDING to complain about how things are.
I heard some stories during last election that some younger voters (NC, I think, but could have been elsewhere) went to the voting booth and were asking "Joe Biden's not running??"
If you're THAT UNIFORMED about your own country, don't ever complain about anything. LEARN SOMETHING!!!!
Prof. Toru Tanaka
(2,841 posts)stillspkg
(134 posts)Honking is Great!!
txwhitedove
(4,245 posts)Ilsa
(63,486 posts)txwhitedove
(4,245 posts)on YouTube.
Ilsa
(63,486 posts)Siwsan
(27,755 posts)Noon to 2 and 2 to 4. I wonder if this is due to a big RSVP return.
There was a time I'd have been up for the whole 4 hours but I just don't have the stamina I did, pre weight loss. We're going to be there from 1 to 3, unless I feel up to more.
BittyJenkins
(599 posts)Cant wait
Farmer-Rick
(12,166 posts)take care. Wheelchairs aren't cheap.
AverageOldGuy
(3,081 posts)I can't get the video to post, so, here's a link to our Facebook page with videos. Twice the crowd of the first No Kings' Day.
https://www.facebook.com/mmpcdc/#
Maybe this will work:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1248059620412490
https://www.facebook.com/mmpcdc/videos/826344573192067
Quanta
(258 posts)It was very inspiring, and my first political rally outside of a gay pride march. I'm 58, and in a very red town in NE FL, so this was kind of a big day. I'd say we had around 200 people altogether. The response of the drivers was about 60% positive, lots of honking and waving and thumbs ups. There were of course some very stupid and angry MAGAS as well. We got flipped off and you could just tell they were hoping somebody would step out into the road. I did get "coal rolled" once, but just laughed and waved. They're soooo mad lol
patphil
(8,384 posts)Big crowd for a small town; maybe 800 people.
Very well behaved, mostly over 50 years of age. Lots of songs, signs, smiles and pleasant conversation.
My state senator, James Skoufis, was there.
I will also attend the Goshen protest later this afternoon.
spinbaby
(15,335 posts)Washington, Pennsylvaniaa small purple dot in a sea of red. We packed both sides of main Street and spilled out onto the next block. Someone said there was a counter demonstration somewhere, but I didnt see it.
bagimin
(1,630 posts)Last time hundreds, this time thousands!
AverageOldGuy
(3,081 posts)Trying to post videos and photos from my daughter in DC but cannot figure out how to post videos or photos from my phone or computer to DU.
Take my word for it -- the crowd is HUGE, HUGE, HUGE. And peaceful.
OMGWTF
(4,936 posts)due to the huge number of people expected.
hay rick
(9,124 posts)Estimate by their fire department. Our rally starts at 2:30. I'm on the de-escalation team - no sign for me.
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ariadne0614
(2,065 posts)Great signs, lots of flags.
Marthe48
(22,108 posts)On Cape Cod about 10 this a.m. and there were people gathering with signs. I hope everyone gets thru the day safely.
Aussie105
(7,310 posts)Trump, are you watching?
Trump, be a good boy and give up.
You are good at walking away from something when the going gets difficult.
TNNurse
(7,436 posts)was not much bigger, but the people driving by were way more supportive, very little ugly.
quaker bill
(8,258 posts)I would say 2 to 3x larger. A lot of positive response from the passersby. We had frogs and rainbow unicorns and more.
Buzz cook
(2,803 posts)It rain so not as many showed as in the summer, or maybe they decided to give the big city a try.
But plenty did show up in Everett, WA.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/18/washington-state-governor-vows-he-will-never-bend-the-knee-to-trump-at-no-kings-rally/