Government Coup

[bae]

The coolest flag I saw today was flown by a friend of mine who moved here from the Florida Keys about 40 years ago.

[bae]

there are many sources talking about “reclaiming the American flag” for the Trump protests.

There were lots of American flags at my village's event, large and small, new and old. Some small number flown upside down.

The format was "open mic", and many of the speakers spoke merely of our nation's history and founding documents. Several read from, and commented on, passages from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist papers. There was very little anti-Trump messaging from the large number of speakers, they mostly engaged higher-level concepts. I gave a short speech on the impact of changes to FEMA, NIH, CDC to our local fire/medical/rescue organizations on the island (which was somewhat motivated by the fact that I have to get the voters to approve a levy increase and a bond later this year.) I noted members of all political parties in the audience. We had one somewhat-deranged anti-Israel speaker, who was very upset that Israel was bullying the poor peaceloving people of Iran.

[iris lilies]

There were lots of American flags at my village's event, large and small, new and old. Some small number flown upside down.

The format was "open mic", and many of the speakers spoke merely of our nation's history and founding documents. Several read from, and commented on, passages from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist papers. There was very little anti-Trump messaging from the large number of speakers, they mostly engaged higher-level concepts. I gave a short speech on the impact of changes to FEMA, NIH, CDC to our local fire/medical/rescue organizations on the island (which was somewhat motivated by the fact that I have to get the voters to approve a levy increase and a bond later this year.) I noted members of all political parties in the audience. We had one somewhat-deranged anti-Israel speaker, who was very upset that Israel was bullying the poor peaceloving people of Iran.

This sounds like a good day for America in the Orcas.

[bae]

This sounds like a good day for America in the Orcas.

Well, it’s such a small community that we try not to let political differences divide us too much, as we all have to work together to make it possible to live on this rock. My house is right between the houses of the county head of our local Democratic Party and the head of the local GOP. Seems appropriate, since I’m a rabid moderate. We all come out to work together to clear the road after storms and such, and invite each other to our BBQs and dinners.

[frugal-one]

https://apnews.com/article/no-kings-...d01aef1e391dbf

AP article shows that police in LA tried clearing the streets on horseback of peaceful protesters, whacking people with clubs, (this is the picture portrayed). Check out what was written about Portland….

[Tybee]

https://apnews.com/article/no-kings-...d01aef1e391dbf

AP article shows that police in LA tried clearing the streets on horseback of peaceful protesters, whacking people with clubs, (this is the picture portrayed). Check out what was written about Portland….

That photo of the police on horseback charging the crowd. . .

[LDAHL]

https://apnews.com/article/no-kings-...d01aef1e391dbf

AP article shows that police in LA tried clearing the streets on horseback of peaceful protesters, whacking people with clubs, (this is the picture portrayed). Check out what was written about Portland….

So mostly peaceful then?

I saw some of the parade. The robot dogs were pretty cool.

[HappyHiker]

Our town of 6,500, which is heavily skewed Republican, had a peaceful demonstration, despite heavy rain. The numbers were larger than expected. Diverse crowd, all ages included. A WW II Vet spoke!

In my heart, I felt it was a great day for democracy.

[frugal-one]

I am TOTALLY freaked out! Just heard from my Canadian friend who just came back from visiting relatives in the US. She asked that I not send anything anti-trump to her. I recently sent pix of protest signs, etc. She said people from Canada “have been turned away for some minor issues and even banned after questions” from entering the US. She said the border officer that she dealt with was “very pleasant and friendly” but she has heard that is NOT always the case. They are actually checking people’s phones now for ANYTHING anti-trump. Sounds like the Gestapo! ��

[Tradd]

Well, she can just delete the texts or messages.