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Solly Mack

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12. I feel the same way. I was surprised we didn't have to travel 50 miles to begin with and then to see

Reply to brer cat (Reply #11)

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 12:51 AM

Monday

that many people? Just wow.

Deeply red here - but Saturday gave me hope.

The retired military attendees were angry.

So were the federal workers - nervous about getting into trouble on Monday but determined to voice their dissent.

I know for a fact that supervisors drive by to see who is there.

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From very red Leesville, Louisiana - No Kings [View all] Solly Mack Saturday OP

Small town protests mean A LOT. usonian Saturday #1

I think so too. When small rural red towns can draw people to protest the Trump Regime and its enablers Solly Mack Saturday #2

Bernie and AOC led the way with their tour through blue and red districts. usonian Saturday #3

Every protest in every town counts. United oasis Saturday #4

I love that the protests are growing and spreading. Solly Mack Sunday #5

Thanks for your great thread, my dear Solly Mack! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #6

I do have a photo of the truck and sign, but I didn't post it. Solly Mack Sunday #7

Well, that makes sense! At least I haven't lost my mind yet. CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #8

That was the only jerk at the event. Well, obvious jerk anyway. Solly Mack Sunday #9

I certainly appreciate your validation! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #10

As impressive as the big city protests are, it is the small brer cat Sunday #11

I feel the same way. I was surprised we didn't have to travel 50 miles to begin with and then to see Solly Mack Monday #12