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Anne Armstrong's avatar

Great day of solidarity today!! It felt awesome!!💙💙💙💙

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Bruce J.'s avatar

the orange Oompa Loompa must be arrested… as should all his traitor (rich-assed )buddies…‼️‼️

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Kuguneenie's avatar

YESSSSSS

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Betsy Brill's avatar

It WAS awesome! Thanks for being there!

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Judi VanDeveer's avatar

Where is it?

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Margaret's avatar

I'm so proud I was there! It felt like Woodstock! Can't wait to do it again!

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Jeanette Kimball's avatar

Also like the Vietnam protests I went to in high school!

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Margaret's avatar

YES! And here it is so many years later (50? 60?) and we're still protesting these a-holes!

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Steve Doll's avatar

They will always be among us. That's why we good folks have to stick around to suppress them.

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Jay Lattaro's avatar

THANK you. Steve !!

Very important reminder !!

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Jeanette Kimball's avatar

I spoke with another woman who said exactly that and also that we didn’t think we’d need to do it again

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

I think it’s going to have to be done untill

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

The fascists are overrun.

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Kuguneenie's avatar

Me as well

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

The Fascists need constant resistance or they will never back down.

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

Unfortunately many of these MAGAturds are from this generation and voted for the felon traitor

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

You would think that after the insurrection he encouraged, no body would ever vote for him again. It’s mind boggling.

Love from Australia.

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

There are millions of us who never ever voted for him and if we persist we will get others to reverse things soon. He is an international criminal using the law to hide behind and inflict his terror upon the world and all of us here in the USA

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

It’s so good to read your post James,

you will prevail.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

We had huge protests in Australia to that were against fighting in Vietnam.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Too, not to 😩

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

True, who knows what he, his deputy and the other one who should be deported back to The RSA, have up their sleeves to enrich themselves and destroy the wellbeing of US citizens.

I know their names, but sometimes I don’t want to write them.

Love from Australia.

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Kendeth Sissy Young's avatar

Thank you so much for attending! I am 68 and stuck at home. My heart is with y’all.

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Margaret's avatar

I'm 72 and unable to march. Luckily I had a helper, so I was able to go, and I just sat while others marched. I was not alone! Lots of us white-hairs were there. We all helped each other. It was so inspiring!

In part, I showed up for you. And anyone who can't be there. We're all doing what we can.

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Kendeth Sissy Young's avatar

God Bless you Margaret🙏🏼❤️✌🏼That warms my heart knowing you stood up for even me. I once was able to attendI but not in Gods plan for me. thank God I am here to witness this coming together for the greater good our Country… it is the people in the streets, grandstands and in the recliners in living rooms, in nursing homes and hospitals make up “WE THE PEOPLE”we love Americans who have empathy, compassion,respect for our fellow human beings. We should live by The rule of law , The US Constitution, this way we can live freely and with compassion on those less fortunate. With these ideas everyone prospers with love and compassion for others.This is what Jesus Christ can do through us. Each one to reach one. Share the many blessings we have as a Free Nation🙏🏼❤️✌🏼

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

I’m so happy for you that you were able to attend with assistance! I’m a 67 year old white hair from Australia and am following what’s happening in your beautiful country by your ugly government and the unelected Musk who seems to be puppeteering the monstrous Trump. I hope all of the protesting is successful and can bring this government down. Cancelling Social Security is an abhorrent action that will affect millions of elderly, unemployed, homeless people and children. How can billionaires inflict this in the nation they say they love?

My heart goes out to all of you.

Love and solidarity from Australia.

🇦🇺 🇺🇸🇨🇦

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MaryTR's avatar

Thank you so much, Dianne. It is such a comfort to those of us who never voted for traitor trump to see that you know we are here!

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

My husband and I had the pleasure of living in NYC for two wonderful years. My husband had a job training up math teachers through a USA, New Zealand and Australian co-operative The local Americans were so friendly to us and welcomed us into their community. We were there in the Obama era, so had nothing to fear. We lived two blocks from Central Park and when people heard our Aussie accents, they would stop and chat. This is why I’m so focused on what’s going on in your country now.

Stay strong!

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Candace Lucas's avatar

NYC strong! The march down 5th avenue was awesome...slow but awesome!

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MaryTR's avatar

Oh, Americans love your accent!

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Thank you! I don’t think British do lol, but they’re still our friends.

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Cindy Cull's avatar

Well said, my feelings exactly xx

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Margaret's avatar

We love you right back, Dianne!

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Australia and America have been allies since the 2nd World War and The Vietnam War and The Iraq war. We will always stand together as a community.

I won’t stand with Trump, Vance or Musk.

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Margaret's avatar

I won't stand with those Destroyers either! But I will stand with you.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Thank you Margaret.

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Elle's avatar

I really think us Olds are going to have to drive this, we can't stay home. The Gen Zs, bless 'em, have 3 jobs and children and roommates so they just don't have time for this. We do, we can be loud and wrinkled and ugly and smart and those of us who are able need to show tf up every time. Let's make their future better.

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Margaret's avatar

Elle, You have completely changed my mind! Yes, let's do it for the parents of toddlers, and the people working 2.5 jobs. Here's to being loud and wrinkled! Yippee!

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Catherine's avatar

Bless you!

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Margaret's avatar

You too!

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Diane Calkins's avatar

Thank you for your support 💙

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Mango Spirit's avatar

Yes, my heart is happy

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Nancy Brewster's avatar

And like the Women’s march in 2020

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Kuguneenie's avatar

I was there as well

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Margaret's avatar

Me too!

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Diane Calkins's avatar

That was awesome

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Nancy Brewster's avatar

2020! Sorry

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Ellen CW's avatar

I know, was great!! I will do it again absolutely 👍

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Dianeladd 's avatar

In Janesville WI and was so happy to be in the demonstration for Hands Off rally. DUMP TRUMP!

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Margaret's avatar

How about April 19?

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Cheryl Thurber's avatar

April 20!

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bill kerensky's avatar

Right on!

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Terri's avatar

Yes it did!! I was so happy to be with people who shared my values and resistance to Trump’s values. It was awesome!!!

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Krhodes's avatar

I went to a protest in Portugal. The dismay and disgust is worldwide.

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Elle's avatar

Thank you. It's good to know that you guys don't think we support this nonsense, and we do appreciate the solidarity. This cannot stand!

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Burke's avatar

The American Spirit is alive. Threatened by Bad Men who want to spread suffering for their own gain. But we will not accept the Iron Heel to crush Democracy! Down with tyrants!

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

It’s wonderful to know the population is resisting the Fascist overlords. Stay strong America!

Love from Australia.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺 Standing together to fight tariffs and in particular to fight and bring down fascism.

Love from Australia.

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Kuguneenie's avatar

I Also protested the Iraq war

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Diane Calkins's avatar

So did we

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Maureen Hatfield's avatar

It surely did! We are strengthened, and uplifted by joining hands. We come from all walks, all values, all cultures, all levels of society, BUT in fighting for ALL and our rights we are UNITED. We stand together, we work for the right to be who we are as we are, who and what we will be in FREEDOM! This is only the beginning!

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Shirley Scott's avatar

Keep goin’

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Cheryl Bittner's avatar

Hands off; elbows up 🇺🇸; 🇨🇦 ‼️

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Nurse_Power's avatar

You missed a flag 🇺🇦‼️

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Cheryl Bittner's avatar

I did, and I apologize! 🇺🇦‼️

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Thomas Martin's avatar

Right on my Brother 👊

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Here’s another solidarity flag love from Australia

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Thank you Jane Martin

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Michele Von Herbulis's avatar

Don’t get too excited - read what I wrote about. That is just the beginning I am sure.

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Cheryl Bittner's avatar

Where did you write it?

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James Cousineau's avatar

Our elbows are up here in Canada! So relieved to see this taking place. Hope this helps more Republican lawmakers grow a pair and represent America and the constitution. It may also help save their jobs - or some of them because a huge blue wave is forming and it is a tsunami.

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Henry Morgan's avatar

Cowards to the left of me cowards to the right of me! But the brave of heart showed up today! Blue wave is going to come again! 500+ more days to rid the evil empire and his billionaire cronies!

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Janice Darling's avatar

Loved it today. But we can’t wait 500 more days because this man is distorting democracy beyond recognition more and more each day, and so much can happen in the blink of an eye to snatch the vote from us. So we should concentrate on reaching disaffected people each day, on blocking as much as we can through the courts, on developing a coherent and engaging message and actions with which to rebuild.

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Deborah  Kent's avatar

I agree 1000%! We have to keep protesting, contacting our representatives and everything we can. Our country cannot take much longer. Impeachment proceedings need to begin, but we need to scare the bejesus out of our representatives in the house for that to happen. They have to know the majority in the country are vigorously against trump and Leon’s actions. We can’t afford to wait.

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Claudia Luthi's avatar

I feel exactly the same. We need leadership from both parties to unite behind the people who are true Americans before more damage is done. What I really don’t understand is how so many people are willing to carry out his orders that dismantle other peoples lives without due process throughout the USA. They must have the same morals and lack of empathy as their leader. So what does that sound like? We need those people to be Hands Off.

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Mari's avatar

Janice

Wonderfully said

Well done

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Mimi Iannillo's avatar

Stuck in the middle with scum!

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Rachel Kamm's avatar

Thank you, Canada! I am in Michigan! We are family! Stay strong!

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Karen  O’Quinn's avatar

I was at the Boston protest. HUGE turnout. So glad I participated! Let’s keep it going!

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Richard Waddell's avatar

I moved from Boston almost 7 years ago and know the Commons well.

The pictures I saw were never so crowded in the 39 years I was there.

I miss the Jamaica Pond!

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Darrell Bellaart's avatar

The question is, what happens next? You have to FIGHT LIKE HELL!

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Janice Darling's avatar

We also have to strategize like hell. And reach out like hell. And build bridges like hell. And make coalitions like hell. And communicate like hell. And get some sleep!

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Mari's avatar

Darrell

Continue to contact your state & Federal House and Senators-

If they don't understand, they're gonna pack their bags

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Darrell Bellaart's avatar

Hey I'm a Canadian citizen. My interest is in preserving democracy and restoring the rule of law.

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Pam Abernathy's avatar

Respect & love for our Canadian family.

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Maureen Brodie's avatar

Thank you, Canada!! Don’t give up on us!

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Judith Liphardt's avatar

Thank You Canada. Stay Strong!!!

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Fraser's avatar

Amen!! Here in Toronto we're so proud of you folks!!

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Kathy H's avatar

It sickened me that local Maga here in Michigan were screaming jackals after the election, posting red waves & saying it was a bloodbath. Well, it sure wasn't the tsunami they claimed & they've shown they can't even have any decency in winning or find any direction other than continuing to try to dominate & hurt others. They don't even care about any of the things they claimed, cruelty is the point. After all we tried to get through for all of us, they did not even care. I hope this blue wave is a million times stronger than one that would have won the election, I hope it drowns those that have been destroying our country & offending the entire world.

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David A Pitock's avatar

Ours are up in solidarity James. Elbows up and hands off.

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Derecha Disidente's avatar

Like last year, right.

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

In Walnut Creek, CA, we were 5000 strong today!

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Beth Witrogen's avatar

OMG that is AWESOME!!! I was in Pleasant Hill and we had 1000 at least, and tons of cars honking for a couple of hours.

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Susan Reynolds's avatar

More than 1,000 in Napa!

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Jeanette Kimball's avatar

1,000+ in San Luis Obispo! So proud of my community 💛

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Breizhfan's avatar

Well done, Pleasant Hill!

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

That’s amazing that P Hill had such a great turnout! Was that on Crescent Drive or Contra Costa blvd?

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Beth Witrogen's avatar

Right? It was stunning, uplifting, powerful. Gathered at City Hall and then a march down Gregory to CC Blvd. & over on Crescent Drive And back. 2 hours + hundreds and hundreds of cars passing by honking & fist pumping etc. So at least double the numbers with signs. Even Tesla drivers honking and supporting lol. I guess the next one is April 19 but not sure if in PH again.

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

HA! Absolutely fabulous!! I mean who knew P Hill would get into the groove like that?! I love it!

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Breizhfan's avatar

Well done, Walnut Creek!

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Sandra Mapson's avatar

Wow!! I remembered Walnut Creek!! My kids were born in W. C. !

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ginny mellen's avatar

wow!!!!!!!!

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Mia S.'s avatar

II used to live in Danville, go Walnut Creek!!! In Sacramento now, don’t know the headcount for our protest at the capitol, but looked to be a great turnout!

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Fraser's avatar

Yeayyyy!! So great Marlene!!

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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Fraser, it’s my 6th consecutive time being in Walnut Creek protesting. The cops even blocked part of Main Street so that people could expand all of the way down into the street. It was fabulous!

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

It’s so good to read that the police are helping resisters.

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

Stay strong and keep resisting.

Love from Australia.

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Fraser's avatar

Fabulous is right!!

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Shawna Pickinpaugh's avatar

Our little town of 7,000 people had 370 people show up and speak out. Lander Wy.

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Linda's avatar

WY?! That’s amazing!

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Shawna Pickinpaugh's avatar

Especially for a red state, we’re over Dump!

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ginny mellen's avatar

YAY!!!!

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Annette Walen's avatar

We drove through WY today from Glenwood Springs CO to Billings MT and kept looking for protests. Didn’t see a thing. Stopped in Rawlings to gas up—saw 6 Tesla charging stations but no protesters. 😔 So glad people came out in Lander!

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nacreplus2's avatar

Thank you for the report and your dedication. Please email/call your local, state and national representatives regularly. Any kind of pressure is helping. The Republicans are starting to crack. They seem only to care about maintaining their power. So if we are stronger that the Trump/MAGA crew, they'll fold.

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Renee's avatar

There was a protest in Billings.

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Mari's avatar

Messsage to Trump

"Try that in a small town"

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Janelle Franco's avatar

TEXAS showed UP!!

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Lois's avatar

I know. Huge, huge surprise. So happy to see there is actually a resistance there.

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Laura Dewey's avatar

There are a lot of people with good values in the midst of this red State. I wonder what their rallies were like.

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Darrell Bellaart's avatar

As a Canadian (and former Albertan) my experience is not to paint everyone with the same brush. Alberta has some liberal thinkers, and so does Texas. And most all of us still value freedom and democracy.

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Breizhfan's avatar

Wow! That's surprising and encouraging!

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The Paranormal Geek's avatar

We the People have spoken and our voices will only grow louder.

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Barbara's avatar

Walworth County, Wisconsin hosted 400+ protestors. Just getting started!

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elizabeth Johnson's avatar

Proud of you Walworth County!! My grandma and grandpa were born there and raised my mom to be a proud progressive. On Wisconsin !!!

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Barbara's avatar

My family has been in the area for over 125 years - migrants from Germany.

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Breizhfan's avatar

Well done, Walworth County!

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Valerie's avatar

The Truth Will Come Out! Dictator LYING Conspiracy Theorist Nutjob Donnie and his Co President Drugged Out Musk Along with Creep VANCE Are Extremely Hated zNy The Majority! Only His MAGA BOWERS ARE BOWING LOWER.

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Julia McCloskey's avatar

And WE RISE.

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Kat Shotz's avatar

Love it Ben🥰

Hands Off

Elbows up

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Rowena's avatar

I’m so proud of the American people I’m sure some of that 77m are protesting too and that count dwindling every day

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Sharon Podolsky's avatar

Thank you for being in this for us! You’re so appreciated!!

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Dru Zuretti's avatar

Absolutely right.

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MaryAnn Jones's avatar

Proud of the participants!

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Cool Person 🇨🇦's avatar

This message is crucial, and I sincerely hope that MAGA supporters take it to heart. It's essential for them to recognize who they've put in power. In my view, the choice they've made represents their worst nightmare rather than a path toward the country's improvement.

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JENNIFER's avatar

Based on some of the pushback I've seen on our community FB page ... they're not taking heart. Some of their comments are truly baffling tho. Someone equated the protestors to Stalin, Lenin and Pol Pot ... Pol Pot??? I'd say tRump is closer to Pol Pot than any democrat out there... I didn't engage him because no one wins a war with a moron. But WTAF?

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Linda Fulcher's avatar

Those people are ignorant, stupid, and consumed by their hatred. They will never learn and are hopeless - there's no saving them from themselves so I don't even try.

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Fraser's avatar

A lot of bots on FB! I put Bot 1, Bot 2 etc. up to 20 and 1 real person actually responded to that. Bots don't respond, I guess!

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JENNIFER's avatar

I do notice a lot of bots... I don't respond but I do look at profiles. Bots are particularly stupid I guess

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David A Pitock's avatar

I find on YouTube if the grammar is to perfect 9 times out of 10 it's a bot.

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Fraser's avatar

Yup!

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ramona j's avatar

Typos are a human thing., that's why I don't correct people for doing it.

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David A Pitock's avatar

Fox News zombies 🧟‍♂️

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Linda's avatar

I can’t resist telling it like it is and they hate it with insulting childish remarks…I would have asked why Trump is not charging tariffs to Russia? They just handle the truth…

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Dianne Pymble-Ward's avatar

MAGAs have fallen into the Cult syndrome where you don’t think, you listen to the cult leader and go yes, yes, yes. Trump knows they’re not strong thinkers and takes advantage of their diminished ability to question everything first. They just cheer. 😳

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Cool Person 🇨🇦's avatar

Its unfortunately our society to live with, but after all, it's democracy it would be a boring world without idiots like Trump or Musk

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Angie's avatar

I miss boring. Sleepy Joe, indeed.

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Cool Person 🇨🇦's avatar

We all know that Joe Biden was better than Trump by far

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David A Pitock's avatar

My bro and I are so tired of winning and its been less then 100 days 😪.

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Linda's avatar

Yes under Biden he kept Democracy going and inflation wasn’t getting worse…Unfortunately Trump was still around spreading his usual lies and here we are…

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