I was not going to go to the No Kings Rally tomorrow.. but have had a change of heart

[Peacetrain]

I am in my late 70's and not in the best physical shape because of knee issues and replacements.. But after what I read from that crazy sheriff in Florida about committing violence and even killing people who come to the rally.. I am going if I have to do it in a wheelchair.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/florida-sheriff-tells-protesters-ahead-200834099.html

No one I know ever commits violence at protests or rallys or support gatherings.. but when you have the authorities threating violence like that you just have to take a stand.

We are turn the cheek Christians and my whole church will be there. We will be watching.. the whole world will be watching after this..

[lapfog_1]

1. I won't spit on the cops

but I am thinking of making a sign that says "I fart in your general direction!"

[CrispyQ]

3. LOL. Promise us you'll get a pic if you do!

[choie]

15. BEAUTY!

[lapfog_1]

18. This what AI generated for me

https://jmp.sh/s/VqbRsjNHtXkERxxv9KeG

AI has a ways to go... or they built the castle around the french soldier!

AND, Gemini won't allow me to add the caption! Violates something or other.

Last... I tried 3 different file sharing sites... none will create a link with the suffix .jpg so that our website will automatically open the image. Sigh.

[kimbutgar]

33. I find this one in a similar vein of the orange taco Hitler as dictator

[ShazzieB]

41. That's hilarious!

[JoseBalow]

45. Here ya go

[Pinback]

24. "Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!"

[markodochartaigh]

35. I'm beginning to long for the days when

the system of government was based on strange women lying in ponds distributing swords.

[Evolve Dammit]

43. Watery tarts!

[Walleye]

32. "I shall taunt you a second time"

[soldierant]

46. Ben Franklin would probably approve.

He wrote an essay on farting which is probably about junior high level as content goes, but because it is in 18th century formal English is quite amusing.

[Mz Pip]

2. Me, too

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and there will be no shortage of people at those rallies. However, our vacation house in the mountains is in a very Red district. It’s an hour’s drive to the County Seat where the rally here will be held. I’m going. We have to make our voices heard, even if it’s inconvenient.

[usonian]

4. Ahead of time, I made a contribution to Indivisible of $86.47

https://indivisible.org/statements/indivisible-and-partners-announce-no-kings-nationwide-day-defiance-flag-day-during

And wrote a song.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220391634

Probably won’t hear it sung. Until it goes viral!

[Attilatheblond]

6. Great lyrics! I have pals who are folk musicians/retired teachers

Should I have them message you about your song?

[usonian]

11. Share. Creative Commons.

Does no good in my living room.

No attribution needed, nor wanted, especially if alterations get naughty.

I may delete the optional stanza for fit.

[calimary]

23. You got me at $86.47 !

[Attilatheblond]

5. Am old too, and lots of mobility/balance issues. I got myself a nifty 'rollerator' walker as I am a realist

and knew I would be needing it more and more. I feel more confident walking in the grocery story because I have a shopping cart to steady myself. Figured one of the new style walkers, where you can extend the frame to accommodate long legs and not be stooped over might be good. I also knew I would be going to many protests and the walker will help make that easier. It comes with a bit of storage space under the handy seat. Yeah, water bottles and bull horn!

Got a good one on sale. Best purchase in a long time. I can sit when I need to and offer a seat to a fellow protester when I need to stand. Even rigged up a strap system for my flagpole and over-sized US flag! Thinking of putting on the bike horn I had given my late sister for her walker a few years back. And I may make a strap for my trusty bodhrán so I can join in with neighbors who bring kazoos, harmonicas, and that guy with the tin whistle who always shows up here.

So, find a way to make participation easier, Peacetrain. You will likely feel better among like minded new friends than being alone at home doom-scrolling the news. Water, hat, sunscreen, pride in our people acting together peacefully, it will make you feel better, stronger, maybe a bit younger. We The People ARE the US, not that crew of fascists who think they have all the power.

[Peacetrain]

8. Mr Peacetrain was going.. so I would have heard all the goings on from him..

but I love love love the idea of the flag strapped to the chair... but you are right about one thing... I would have been flipping from one station to another on the tv to follow all the news.. I will take the hat, sunscreen and water bottle for sure.. Will be fun to catch up with everyone in DU Saturday night or Sunday and read about all the rallys in different places.. take care

[Attilatheblond]

10. There ya go! If you feel up to an outing, tomorrow is probably a fine day for such a venture.

Looking forward to reading about your day tomorrow!

[oasis]

7. Power to the people. We're rooting for all of you.

[Mossfern]

9. Good for you!

I registered to go to the rally in the next town over. But then I thought about the logistics.... questionable parking, severe spinal stenosis to a point where it's painful to stand for more than 10 minutes, a real phobia of crowds and noise .... something I'm in therapy for.

So I cancelled... and I feel enormous guilt.

Resolution: I have a fine arts background and in the future I will participate by making signs for people who are able to participate in person. This is a result of so much soul searching. Although I live in a different State, you will be my proxy! I'm 76 years old.

[Easterncedar]

14. No guilt! Please ! Spinal stenosis is more pain than you deserve

Making signs for another time is a good idea. Be kind to yourself.

[GiqueCee]

26. Been there...

... done that. I had stenosis in L4 and L5, and then surgery 13 years ago. I'm 78 and still pretty spry – that's what they call us, ain't it? – but sciatica can slow me down some when it hits. The thing that really limits my participation in outdoor events is one permanent side effect of getting my junk bombarded with radiation 5 days a week for 6 months: Incontinence. I didn't know I had prostate cancer, but I sure as hell knew when I got cured! So, the rule is, never get between me and a bathroom. Just this morning I had a blood draw for another PSA test. Gotta keep an eye on that shit.
Y'know, It's weird being the same age as old people.

[Mossfern]

29. I know what you mean!

In my mind's eye I'm still in my 30's and I wonder where all this pain is coming from and why I'm so friggin' slow!

I had laminectomies on L3, L4, and L5.
I have what is known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.

[Grammy23]

17. Like you, Mossfern,

I’m 76 years old with long standing back issues. Surgery in 1999 helped a lot but I think I’ve developed spinal stenosis …not diagnosed … just have the symptoms. Plus two knee replacements. The knees are good. The back? Not so much. So attending a rally could be risky for me. My spouse is much better off but I don’t want him worrying about me…and he would.

There are two rallies in our town, both going on simultaneously. If I can figure out how to safely attend the one closest to us (2-3 miles away), I may go. The location will be much safer. No need to get in the street. DeSantis has pretty much said drivers can run down pedestrians with impunity, so staying out of traffic is a high priority for this old gal. I am happy to protest, but not ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge ….yet.

Hear’s an idea for folks who support the cause but are infirm or unsteady on their feet, how about organizers offer things we can do? Send money. Make signs. Bake some snacks for the crowd. Send water. It is June. And in my town, it is hot. Even at 10 a.m. Give us a way to support the cause even if we cannot attend the rally.

[usonian]

19. I made an $86.47 donation to Indivisible

And wrote a song. Free to use and share. No attribution needed nor wanted.

Take karmic credit for part of these offerings.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220391634

76 and doing odds and ends. Some graphics.

[Charmin One]

12. I wasn't going either

Until the Padilla arrest. Now I’m going

[mcar]

13. I'll be there in my small, rural red Florida town

with 300-500 others. We are getting all kinds of threats on social media - to the point that the Sheriff is assigning deputies to protect us.

The vast majority of us are over 60.

[Easterncedar]

16. Hurray for you!

I am in a mostly blue area, so appreciate enormously what you folks in the red states are doing. You are brave. Be safe!

[Cha]

37. Wow, mcar.. Good on You and your Town!

It's so emotional What everyone is doing for our Lives & Democracy!

Mahalo!

[mcar]

40. Thanks Cha

[Magoo48]

20. I'm situated where I can ride my electric bike to our get together, I'm 77 and it beats walking.

We’ve had some good turnouts here in South Orange County; just up the road a piece, in Santa Ana, we’ve been invaded by the Nazi cosplay crowd. I’ll hang my sign and look for some friends, do a little hollering, and fart in the general direction of any MAGAts who go by.

[flamingdem]

21. Thank you!!

[Pacifist Patriot]

22. I'm in the Dipshit Sheriff's county and plan to attend.

I've been to most of the other demonstrations and honestly don't see any problems happening.

Ivey is a bloviated attention whore.

I think we'll be okay. My concern is for people with any health concerns and the ungodly heat.

My house is on the market. Begging the universe for an offer daily but the market is saturated with inventory. Very different from a few years ago.

Be safe and be well!!!

[a kennedy]

25. Gawd love ya Peacetrain........I've had both knees replaced .....and they're ok.....

and I’m 74 and damn it I AM GOING NOW AS WELL

[BBbats]

27. I was going to sit this out but...........................

I live in Philadelphia. We're supposed to have the biggest protest.
I'm infuriated enough to not sit this out. At this point I have to attend.

[DownriverDem]

28. I'm going (Michigan)

Wyandotte City Hall 1-3.

[murielm99]

30. I have decided not to go to this one.

I seldom miss a vigil or protest. However, my husband had cataract surgery yesterday. He usually helps me with the wheelchair I borrow for some of these events. I think I will have to stay away from this one. I am disappointed. He will be full healthy, driving, walking and lifting soon. And he will see better!

Stay safe, all who are going. And report back!

[madamesilverspurs]

31. Even though I can't go, my signs will be there,

along with my heart. Friends are stopping by this afternoon to pick up the signs.

Sounds like we're the same age, dealing with assorted debilities. I have one of the "rollerators", cracks me up that my walker has brakes; it's gotten me to many events, indoors and outside. Right now it's the side effects of my meds that keep me home and close to plumbing, most frustrating.

That said, I maintain a supply of poster board, foam board, corrugated cardboard, markers, paints and brushes. Over the next three years we will have ample need for protest, as this misadministration has no problem generating objectionables. Just because I'm stuck at home doesn't mean I'm muzzled!

Go for it!


.

[Cha]

34. Ohh... I'm so Proud of you, Peacetrain!

[angryxyouth]

36. I will be in my wheelchair.

Scooter actually on lots of drugs because every bump in the sidewalk is like a nail in my spine. Every body counts.

[Sailingdiver]

38. I'll be going to the Sarasota event

In the a.m.

No spitting, no fighting, just a noisy peaceful gathering to let the orange moron and his cult know they can go have intercourse with themselves.

Cheers

[BittyJenkins]

39. I live in CA and I am going in my

Wheelchair. This matters! Our state is experiencing a coup and after CA so goes the nation.
That is it and we need to take action now!

This is the first time in my life that I am afraid for California surviving as a functional state. There will be violence. They are ready for it with our military and Eric Prince’s Christian army.

We all need to stand up now….or sit and be there.

[bobandrileysmom]

42. Had to cancel my reservation

In El Paso. Had melanomas taken off the tops of both ears this morning. No sun for me, even with a hat, per my doctor for at least a week. It’s going to be 103 here tomorrow and, if you know El Paso, it will rain down UV like you wouldn’t believe. Gave my sign and paraphernalia to neighbor’s son, who will also be decked out in his best Pride outfit!

[Evolve Dammit]

44. We all do what we can. We support, encourage and assist to the best we can. Hugs

[Cha]

47. I wasn't going, either, and just decided To Go!

I just discovered that Kauai is having NO Kings at our Community College 9am to 11am .

I'll be taking the bus and I'm just going now to buy some USA Flags on a Stick!

[sprinkleeninow]

48. Unfortunately I can't make any gatherings.

Physically impaired plus having some needed work done on residence today.

Nonetheless, I have y'all in my heart of hearts. Lifting all up to Heaven, believing for number one: your SAFETY. Then, for an exceedingly strong impact in the visuals and messaging.

RIGHT ON! all you dear ones... 🫡 🇺🇲 🩵 🙏

[QED]

49. I went but had to leave after about 30 minutes.

It was getting hot, nearly 100°, and I started having trouble breathing. I've had recent cardiac issues and just didn't want to chance trouble.

It was a joyful crowd, lots of great signs. I think my favorite was a hand made sign asking for a gofundme to buy Congress a spine and SCOTUS some balls.