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summer_in_TX

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74. One more important point he made:

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 12:43 AM

Jun 13

Here in Texas at least, we expect a lot of first-time protesters. Those who have had their college education and future yanked out from under them with the abrupt end of in-state tuition for undocumented students are undoubtedly scared and angry.

With that volatile mix of emotions, they are vulnerable to provocation in ways more experienced protesters are likely not to be.

He urged us to befriend and help those new to it. Help them understand the importance and value of PEACEFUL protests. The research is clear that 1) Numbers matter, and 2) Peaceful protests are the most effective.

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Theme song for this Saturday ... I'll be there. Botany Jun 11 #1

Athens llmart Jun 11 #7

I went to O. U. and I will drive there from Columbus on the 14th Botany Jun 11 #20

Wake up America. oasis Jun 11 #2

Someone more savvy than me should post that song. llmart Jun 11 #8

God, I so wish D. Spaulding Jun 11 #26

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I have an original copy of "Steal This Book" and brought it to a small bar in Cleveland in 1988 OMGWTF Jun 11 #52

What a (pardon pun) steal OMGWTF! Big time prized possession! Thanks for the post! George McGovern Jun 11 #64

Inspires a slight twist to a famous Crystal Gayle song. JMCKUSICK Jun 11 #3

SUPERB homegirl Jun 11 #46

Absolutely love it. Paladin Jun 11 #4

I'll be dead serious about my intentions this Saturday. democrank Jun 11 #5

I'm going to a local protest Marthe48 Jun 11 #6

I'm keeping it short duhneece Jun 11 #18

"Save Democracy--Impeach the Crime Minister!" lastlib Jun 11 #21

We had a make your own protest sign get-together yesterday. calimary Jun 12 #73

There was a sign making session Marthe48 Jun 13 #75

He's looking for an excuse to institute martial law dwayneb Jun 11 #9

Trump may homegirl Jun 11 #48

Anyone who says "civil war is coming" (ooh!! Soooo scary!!!) is suppressing dissent ... lostnfound Jun 11 #55

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Civil war is one part of the US Farmer-Rick Jun 11 #65

Wow Demovictory9 Jun 11 #10

What are the red stars on the map? jmbar2 Jun 11 #11

Here's the link so you can click on the stars... littlemissmartypants Jun 11 #17

They show demos in major cities - still not sure why red stars jmbar2 Jun 11 #24

If you look in the lower right hand corner they have a place for questions. ... littlemissmartypants Jun 11 #33

I'm guessing they represent either intheflow Jun 11 #53

I will be working. But my heart will be there. mwmisses4289 Jun 11 #12

They can't kill all of us IronLionZion Jun 11 #13

Rock Island, Illinois WmChris Jun 11 #14

I'd like to see that. n/t lastlib Jun 11 #22

I wanna see! jmbar2 Jun 11 #25

If I Can WmChris Jun 11 #28

K&R UTUSN Jun 11 #15

Take that, Governor Hot Wheels! SARose Jun 11 #16

True Dough............. Upthevibe Jun 11 #19

Be safe, Upthevibe! True Dough Jun 11 #47

I feel like Oldvet Jun 11 #23

Would it be better to roll over and play dead? Not going to happen, wouldn't be prudent. Blues Heron Jun 11 #27

Those days are over. travelingthrulife Jun 11 #29

Don't let the MAGAts brainwash you bucolic_frolic Jun 11 #30

Are you kidding? We'll lose it all if we *don't* do "stuff like this"! Ocelot II Jun 11 #32

say what? Dyedinthewoolliberal Jun 11 #36

Will there be an election in 2026? SARose Jun 11 #39

We had 2016 and 2024 in the bag too. mdbl Jun 11 #50

No. Ignoring stuff like this is how we lose. intheflow Jun 11 #54

it is the very least I can do stillcool Jun 13 #76

Also bdamomma Jun 11 #31

Can the US military and Nat Guards stop all the protests? Irish_Dem Jun 11 #34

Not without rounding up or shooting everybody. Ocelot II Jun 11 #37

I agree, they are going to have to start shooting and kidnapping protestors. Irish_Dem Jun 11 #38

FINALLY! Christopher O'Leary on MSNBC just now brought up the 2nd Amendment... AntiFascist Jun 11 #59

And all SHitler is doing with his LA stunts and ICE stunts elsewhere is FIRING PEOPLE UP. CousinIT Jun 11 #35

Here's a map of resistance events sponsored by Democrats Abroad GoneOffShore Jun 11 #40

Thank you! I found an event in Helsinki. thought crime Jun 12 #71

Thanks for this. róisín_dubh Jun 12 #72

This is just what Trump wants to declare insurrection** NGeorgian Jun 11 #41

The most likely outcome Littlered Jun 11 #42

And why do you think so? GoneOffShore Jun 11 #44

I believe it's the optics. Littlered Jun 11 #57

Hopefully they stay out of the roads madville Jun 13 #78

Please, please, please be peaceful. a kennedy Jun 11 #43

National Guard Just say No! Capperdan Jun 11 #49

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Attending the Houston No Kings protest... CapnSteve Jun 11 #58

Let's go for Zero incidents ANYWHERE: Non-Violent protest is EFFECTIVE protest pat_k Jun 11 #60

very much hoping it trumps his stupid fucking parade Skittles Jun 11 #61

One tank BidenRocks Jun 11 #62

The map shows scheduled protests. Is there an estimation as to how many will attend. IcyPeas Jun 11 #63

👍 seta1950 Jun 11 #66

A young former marine briefed us in my county's indivisible-adjacent training for No King's Day. summer_in_TX Jun 12 #67

Some sound advice True Dough Jun 12 #69

One more important point he made: summer_in_TX Jun 13 #74

Note to those in CHARLESTON, SC: Rally will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 15, Totally Tunsie Jun 12 #68

Where in Alabama will No King events be held? (Montgomery Advertiser/Gannett) xpost eppur_se_muova Jun 12 #70

Kick SheltieLover Jun 13 #77

Hopefully they don't block the roads madville Jun 13 #79