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William769

(59,056 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:31 PM Friday

If you are disabled or an older person, don't fret about going

To no King's day.

I'm sure there will be plenty of people to cover you. I myself am in a rehab center & can't go.

We will be there with them in spirit (damn it, I cant think of the word I want to use here. Please fill in the blank & help a person out).

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If you are disabled or an older person, don't fret about going (Original Post) William769 Friday OP
We will be there in spirit, Bill SheltieLover Friday #1
That's the word I was looking for, thank you. William769 Friday #2
Yw! SheltieLover Friday #3
Me too. William769 Friday #4
Me too. murielm99 Friday #21
Be with them in spirit. William769 Friday #24
I will put this at the top so maybe more people will see it. markodochartaigh Friday #59
I am 71 JPK Friday #5
Good for you. Stay safe. William769 Friday #8
Age 74. Knee replaced 3 months ago. Squaredeal Friday #36
You will be there with me! sheshe2 Friday #6
Of course I will! William769 Friday #10
K&R UTUSN Friday #7
I feel we have to go. JPK Friday #9
I can't make it either. TexasTowelie Friday #11
I'm leaving my mobile at home JPK Friday #12
you too TexasTowelie William769 Friday #14
Please take care of yourself malaise Friday #40
There's one at 9 a.m. at the Brazos Co courthouse... Trueblue Texan Friday #50
❤️ To all our DU friends who have to sit this one out... Hekate Friday #13
Well said. William769 Friday #29
A lovely post malaise Friday #41
Mahalo Hekate! DFW Yesterday #71
🌺 I know what you mean. It is so unbelievably disheartening to have what turned out to be illusions... Hekate Yesterday #72
Not to mention JPK Friday #15
We can support the people who are going. Irish_Dem Friday #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Irish_Dem Friday #17
Even in Rehab you are more present malaise Friday #18
I'm 74 with arthritis Grumpy Old Guy Friday #19
I'm 74 with arthritis and moonscape Friday #20
We will carry you in our hearts! SARose Friday #23
Good to hear. William769 Friday #28
My husband is 81 SARose Friday #22
You two are great! William769 Friday #26
Thank you. Silver Swan Friday #25
That would make a great sign. William769 Friday #27
Good News! Silver Swan Friday #65
Gotcha covered! Permanut Friday #30
... William769 Friday #32
I'm 78 and going with my 86 year-old friend tavernier Friday #31
You two are great! William769 Friday #34
That would be three, tavernier Yesterday #74
Columbum Pride is 14 June 2025. Apricothellbeast & his clowns can step off irisblue Friday #33
Thanks. William769 Friday #35
74 FB47243 Friday #37
Good for you! Just stay safe. William769 Friday #43
I'll be following events from home, too, as my mobility issues haven't improved. greatauntoftriplets Friday #38
I'm feeling much more like myself. William769 Friday #45
That's a relief that you're feeling so much better. greatauntoftriplets Friday #49
I know the feeling. William769 Friday #52
I know you do. greatauntoftriplets Friday #53
I am homegirl Friday #39
Great to hear. William769 Friday #46
SUPER IDEA! GenThePerservering Yesterday #69
We are finishing up our move. OldBaldy1701E Friday #42
You do what you need to do for your health. William769 Friday #47
Mahalo Willam! I know you Cha Friday #44
I know you got my back. William769 Friday #51
Totally! Going out now to buy some Cha Friday #54
Thank you. William769 Friday #56
Kauai's Not Playing.. On their NO KINGS Page... Cha Friday #66
some are at medical risk, or physically unable, but ... DoBW Friday #48
... William769 Friday #60
I have seen quite a few people in wheelchairs at... S/V Loner Friday #55
We all do William769 Friday #61
Just had an eye operation, have to be careful, I wanted to go. Linda ladeewolf Friday #57
Agreed. God speed on your eye recovery, William769 Friday #62
Thank you, one more to go. Linda ladeewolf Friday #64
Sign made - NoMoreRepugs Friday #58
... William769 Friday #63
Good to see you mountain grammy Yesterday #67
Go if you can... GenThePerservering Yesterday #68
Indivisible will have a livestream of No Kings MassLiberal Yesterday #70
Will not be there for several reasons, but yes in spirit, watching on line and Sending White Light of protection to... electric_blue68 Yesterday #73
I didn't sleep at all last night berniesandersmittens Yesterday #75
My No Kings Day ended at 11 last night SARose Yesterday #76
I am disabled so can't be there but will leftyladyfrommo Yesterday #77
I was in the hospital for intractable back pain 3 days ago. lark Yesterday #78
I'll be there for you in spirit!! InAbLuEsTaTe Yesterday #79
That counts. William769 Yesterday #80

murielm99

(32,019 posts)
21. Me too.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:41 PM
Friday

I will see you here. I am disappointed that I can't go, but it is just not practical. I seldom miss these things, but tomorrow I will have to.

markodochartaigh

(3,030 posts)
59. I will put this at the top so maybe more people will see it.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:16 PM
Friday

Progressive Democrats of America are hosting an online protest tomorrow. The host is from Denver but anyone, anywhere is free to join.


Want to join me for this No Kings event? https://mobilize.us/s/6dKDup

Also on the No Kings website there is a virtual protest like this one hosted from Malone New York.

JPK

(800 posts)
5. I am 71
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:42 PM
Friday

My wife and I are going. I have had both knees replaced and two back surgeries. I also have neuropathy in my feet from my knee surgeries. If they want to arrest a 71 year old guy and his wife. So be it. She and I will just be there. No signs, just showing up to be part of it. When I was much younger, in 1972 I went to the repub convention in Miami Beach. Marched and marched. Stayed at Flamingo Park with the Yippies, the Zippies and the hippies. Little Jewish ladies brought us food and water. They were great and loved what we were doing. I have to return to my roots.

JPK

(800 posts)
9. I feel we have to go.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:44 PM
Friday

My wife and I are going. I have had both knees replaced and two back surgeries. I also have neuropathy in my feet from my knee surgeries. If they want to arrest a 71 year old guy with a limp and his wife. So be it. She and I will just be there. No signs, just showing up to be part of it. When I was much younger, in 1972 I went to the repub convention in Miami Beach. Marched and marched. Stayed at Flamingo Park with the Yippies, the Zippies and the hippies. Little Jewish ladies brought us food and water. They were great and loved what we were doing. I have to return to my roots.

TexasTowelie

(121,309 posts)
11. I can't make it either.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:47 PM
Friday

I just had my post-hospital follow up appointment with my primary care physician and picked up my prescriptions. The nearest rally is about 50 miles away or I could catch a bus to the rally in Houston, but 5:15 a.m. is way too early for a bus ride. I also think that I would be a sitting duck being in a wheelchair if the situation turned ugly.

Take care of yourself.

JPK

(800 posts)
12. I'm leaving my mobile at home
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:52 PM
Friday

I am however bringing a DSLR. It's old and doesn't record video. I really don't think there's going to be any violence or disruptions, unless the rubes in pick up trucks show up. We will be at the courthouse in JAX FL.

Trueblue Texan

(3,391 posts)
50. There's one at 9 a.m. at the Brazos Co courthouse...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:55 PM
Friday

I’m going to write some of the names of people I am marching for on my sign. Would you like me to write your name on the back of my sign with several others?

Hekate

(98,127 posts)
13. ❤️ To all our DU friends who have to sit this one out...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:53 PM
Friday

Over a lifetime you have all done your bit for truth, justice, and the American way. You stand (or sit) in witness now.
From all of us to all of you

DFW

(58,234 posts)
71. Mahalo Hekate!
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 03:22 AM
Yesterday

3500 miles to the nearest American city, and I don’t even have my own plane. No can do.

I was at the Pentagon in 1967 at age 15, and I don’t think what we were protesting then was anywhere nearly as dangerous to the country as what we’re facing now. In 1967, no one even considered the possibility that we would be shot at. Today, I harbor no such illusions.

Hekate

(98,127 posts)
72. 🌺 I know what you mean. It is so unbelievably disheartening to have what turned out to be illusions...
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 03:54 AM
Yesterday

…stripped away.

JPK

(800 posts)
15. Not to mention
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:02 PM
Friday

A very Happy Birthday to our US Army. To our veterans, all of them that sacrifice their personal lives for their country. I know my dad will be here in spirit when I gather with my fellow citizens. The military was a lot harder on families back then.

Irish_Dem

(70,916 posts)
16. We can support the people who are going.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:19 PM
Friday

Give them moral support.
Give them ideas for their signs.
Provide safety tips.

Response to William769 (Original post)

moonscape

(5,551 posts)
20. I'm 74 with arthritis and
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:28 PM
Friday

on a walker at home awaiting a hip replacement.

TY for your service representing us 74 yo arthritic peeps who can’t be out there!

SARose

(1,545 posts)
22. My husband is 81
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:43 PM
Friday

With numerous health issues and I am 74 with arthritic knees.

We plan to walk as far as we can and then move to the side and let the youn ‘uns have at it.

If we make it all the way - hooray! 🥳

No sign - just flags.



Silver Swan

(1,115 posts)
25. Thank you.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:48 PM
Friday

I am 79, and although I am fortunately still able to get around, I no longer have the stamina required.
I have a sign in mind, if I felt I could do it. I was a Federal employee for 35 years, so it would say:

First in small letters, " I took an oath to defend the Constitution." Then in larger letters, "Old woman standing against fascism and tyranny!"

Silver Swan

(1,115 posts)
65. Good News!
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:28 PM
Friday

My daughter and my niece will take me to the local protest. They are making the sign, but will leave out "standing" so I can sit in a camp chair!

tavernier

(13,749 posts)
31. I'm 78 and going with my 86 year-old friend
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:01 PM
Friday

and my 76 year-old friend. We figured since we’re perfectly fine to go out for drinks and dinner several nights of the week, take a daily 2 mile walk, and still hold down a job, we can’t play the senior card when it comes to participating in this March. But there are plenty of people, our age and much younger, who, for some reason are not able to join us and that’s perfectly fine. You can go for us next time.

tavernier

(13,749 posts)
74. That would be three,
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 08:55 AM
Yesterday

And this morning we added two more, my very handsome stepson and his husband of 25 years.

irisblue

(35,128 posts)
33. Columbum Pride is 14 June 2025. Apricothellbeast & his clowns can step off
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:16 PM
Friday

June 14
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & Resource Fair @ Goodale Park (11am – 8pm)June 14

Stonewall Columbus Pride March (Step-off at 10:30am)

FB47243

(63 posts)
37. 74
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:42 PM
Friday

Stage iv cancer, Nam vet, in treatment.

It’s too important for me not to go

Will probably sleep for three days after!!!

That’s what I’m really good at.



greatauntoftriplets

(177,753 posts)
38. I'll be following events from home, too, as my mobility issues haven't improved.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:43 PM
Friday

Wish I could be there, it's supposed to be lovely weather, and there's a protest five blocks away. But there's no way I can physically get there.

I'll also be celebrating Barack Obama Appreciation Day because he's the anti-drumpf.

You're sounding much more like yourself.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,753 posts)
49. That's a relief that you're feeling so much better.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:55 PM
Friday

It's especially hard knowing that something will be going on so close and that I can't be there. It might as well be 50 miles.

homegirl

(1,763 posts)
39. I am
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:44 PM
Friday

ninety and have some mobility problems, so. I do have to stay home. Just finished making a

NO KINGS

notice for my mailbox. That and a few small American flags outside the front door will be my message to all.



GenThePerservering

(2,889 posts)
69. SUPER IDEA!
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:57 AM
Yesterday

That's a great way to represent!

There's always something one can do if unable to attend the demonstration - if I couldn't I would be proudly flying the US flag and put a sign out - though it wouldn't be as...uh...scatalogical as the one I'll be waving lol.

OldBaldy1701E

(8,047 posts)
42. We are finishing up our move.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:49 PM
Friday

I was already barely able to sleep four hours a night because o the pain I am in. Today, I took a nap and when I woke up, I started feeling bad. I am currently fighting chills and my skin is very tender.

I want to go. I want to put my money where my (decidedly big) mouth is. But, this is my life these days.

I keep hearing this scene in my head over and over. It is from one of my all time favorite movies, 'Glory''. If you are not familiar with it, go check it out.



In that spirit... Give 'em hell!

Cha

(311,895 posts)
54. Totally! Going out now to buy some
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:04 PM
Friday

American Flags on a stick.. I'll take one For you!

Cha

(311,895 posts)
66. Kauai's Not Playing.. On their NO KINGS Page...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 11:45 PM
Friday
Freedom & Unity Lihue, Kauai
Rally · Volunteer organized




Location
Kauaʻi Community College
3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
Map

About this event
In Hawai’i the only kings we respect are the Hawaiian Kings. We say no to a wanna be dictator .

Join us for a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

🚨On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨

The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.

On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Accessibility
Mainly flat ground
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Map..
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/788005/

YVW, Bill

DoBW

(2,553 posts)
48. some are at medical risk, or physically unable, but ...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:55 PM
Friday

protest online -- flood the zone with Obama appreciation

S/V Loner

(9,346 posts)
55. I have seen quite a few people in wheelchairs at...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:10 PM
Friday

our local protest and admire them greatly.

Linda ladeewolf

(916 posts)
57. Just had an eye operation, have to be careful, I wanted to go.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:12 PM
Friday

Best of luck to all that do demonstrate, be careful out there.

mountain grammy

(27,882 posts)
67. Good to see you
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:29 AM
Yesterday

Hope you’re feeling better. I would have to take my walker and pretty sure that wouldn’t work.

I’ll be there in spirit.

GenThePerservering

(2,889 posts)
68. Go if you can...
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:47 AM
Yesterday

we're all Democrats and allies - we watch out for one another. At one march an older woman accidentally tripped on a trolley rail and went down on one knee - she was instantly surrounded by people assisting her back up and asking if she was OK, and that was a march that had over 120,000 people in it and was on the move.

I'm 72 and the DH is 73, but we're both strong and able, and ready to assist anyone who needs it!

electric_blue68

(21,794 posts)
73. Will not be there for several reasons, but yes in spirit, watching on line and Sending White Light of protection to...
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 08:50 AM
Yesterday

All honorable marchers!
✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

berniesandersmittens

(12,113 posts)
75. I didn't sleep at all last night
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:03 AM
Yesterday

Severe anxiety over being around so many people today. I almost think it would be easier to go to a larger protest than the one in my small county. More of a chance to be among like minded patriots and more of a chance to blend in.

After I vomit a few times, I should be alright. Standing up in maga land is scary. Especially for us loners who don't socialize much.

SARose

(1,545 posts)
76. My No Kings Day ended at 11 last night
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:04 AM
Yesterday

Headed to bed, I tripped and went head first into the linen closet door. Banged my elbow on the door hinge, landed on my bad knee, and fell on my hip.

Sooooo a trip to the emergency clinic, two X-rays later nothing broken. Yay! No concussion either-Mama always said I have a hard head! 🤣

They cleaned up my elbow scrapes, gave me some pain meds, and orders to stay off the leg as much as possible.

Sitting on the couch with knee iced and elevated, cup of morning coffee and the goodest boy snuggle bunny doxie by my side.

Sending good vibes throughout the universe to all marching today. Stay safe all and know you are doing something awesome today!

Light and love

Rose

lark

(25,133 posts)
78. I was in the hospital for intractable back pain 3 days ago.
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:20 AM
Yesterday

I am feeling better, but it's very iffy and I've been very medicated so not going to risk having another attack like I did the other day. I will be there in spirit and loving all the protestors that can make it out and take a stand for America.

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