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"Oath Keepers" racist Planning a 1:00 Protest at Maxine Waters L.A. Office. (Original Post) oasis Jul 2018 OP
Why are they protesting Maxine? Wwcd Jul 2018 #1
Their reasoning wasn't clear. They're wacko nutcases. Maxine asked oasis Jul 2018 #3
Do they wear white hoods or jesus crosses for armor! Wwcd Jul 2018 #8
Densely Latino and black populated area. "Oath Keepers"will have oasis Jul 2018 #15
Uh Oh! Did they think this through at all? 🤤 Wwcd Jul 2018 #16
It will probably get local tv coverage. "Oath Keepers" will not oasis Jul 2018 #18
Plus their pictures will be available on the internet and television. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #31
This ain't cool for the "oath keepers" because, well, the Iliyah Jul 2018 #2
I wonder if there'll be coverage. I want to see these slimy bastards. nolabear Jul 2018 #4
There's at least half dozen LAPD Officers on scene now. oasis Jul 2018 #6
Rep. Waters has always been at the forefront of adversity, she is fearless, yet RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2018 #29
christofascist thugs... Thomas Hurt Jul 2018 #5
There are a few counter protesters in front of her office now. oasis Jul 2018 #10
Yeah..it's Cali. DownFromTheMountain Jul 2018 #7
Protesting immigrants. Figures 😒 Wwcd Jul 2018 #9
No these assholes can get the fuck out! They are not welcome here! Initech Jul 2018 #17
Any links? n/t malaise Jul 2018 #11
Protest scheduled for 1:00 pacific time. oasis Jul 2018 #12
Thanks malaise Jul 2018 #13
Maxine's probably okay with them showing up and making oasis Jul 2018 #14
They say 'this (the protest) may go on for weeks" Wwcd Jul 2018 #19
Location, location, location. oasis Jul 2018 #20
Open carry of firearms is not legal in California so.... Caliman73 Jul 2018 #21
Well, That is good news. Without their big display of guns, they'll look just like everyone else. Wwcd Jul 2018 #22
Called off. The Oath Keepers got cold feet. oasis Jul 2018 #24
HAAAHA. Found out they couldn't arm themselves against Maxine. Wwcd Jul 2018 #25
No. They won't look like very many people in South Central Los Angeles. Sophia4 Jul 2018 #32
True. Wasn't referring to race. I was referring to every other protest held where no one carrys guns Wwcd Jul 2018 #36
NO SHOW as of 1:30 pm oasis Jul 2018 #23
Are there any counter protesters? nolabear Jul 2018 #34
Yes. 60 -80 I estimate. Some stuck around to talk to local news. nt oasis Jul 2018 #37
Oh Wow.. great! Cha Jul 2018 #42
Update at 2:44 pacific. Local news is reporting some activity but oasis Jul 2018 #43
Thank You, oasis! Cha Jul 2018 #45
They didn't keep their oath! kwassa Jul 2018 #26
Lol sheshe2 Jul 2018 #30
Haahaaa..Oaf Liars.. Wwcd Jul 2018 #38
Her constituents aren't afraid of those morons nini Jul 2018 #27
Where in the 'hood could they park their MAGA sticker covered oasis Jul 2018 #33
Haaahaaa..that's a hillarious scenario. LMAO! Wwcd Jul 2018 #39
Exactly nini Jul 2018 #40
Guess they are... revmclaren Jul 2018 #28
couldn't get outta the district fast enough. nt oasis Jul 2018 #35
Maxine's statement, oasis.. Cha Jul 2018 #41
At 2:44 Pacific, local news is reporting some activity. I'll let you know. oasis Jul 2018 #44

oasis

(49,326 posts)
3. Their reasoning wasn't clear. They're wacko nutcases. Maxine asked
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:20 PM
Jul 2018

that there be no counter protesting, although a local union said they would come to support her.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
8. Do they wear white hoods or jesus crosses for armor!
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:28 PM
Jul 2018

Oath Keepers is an anti-government, American far-right organization associated with the patriot and militia movements.
Wikipedia
Founder: Stewart Rhodes
Founded: March 2009

Lovely bunch.

They stand with ICE & apparently hate immigrants too, just like der furher Dotard

oasis

(49,326 posts)
15. Densely Latino and black populated area. "Oath Keepers"will have
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 03:18 PM
Jul 2018

2nd thoughts about starting a ruckus.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
16. Uh Oh! Did they think this through at all? 🤤
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 03:20 PM
Jul 2018

Do you know of any footage?
When does it begin?

I see a post below..scheduled for 1:00 pm PT.

About a half hour from now...

oasis

(49,326 posts)
18. It will probably get local tv coverage. "Oath Keepers" will not
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 03:28 PM
Jul 2018

find it "easy" parking in the ghetto/barrio.

nolabear

(41,932 posts)
4. I wonder if there'll be coverage. I want to see these slimy bastards.
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:22 PM
Jul 2018

I do hope people take Auntie Maxine’s advice and ignore them to oblivion though. And that she conducts business as usual.

RestoreAmerica2020

(3,434 posts)
29. Rep. Waters has always been at the forefront of adversity, she is fearless, yet
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:44 PM
Jul 2018

She knows that there are racist people out there that wish to her harm, amazingly--she persists. Stay safe Rep. Waters..we need you out there fighting the good fight!

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
5. christofascist thugs...
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:23 PM
Jul 2018

might be a better plan to let them protest unmolested that might be giving them the rope they need to hang themselves.

oasis

(49,326 posts)
10. There are a few counter protesters in front of her office now.
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:40 PM
Jul 2018

One has a bullhorn, but none look like they are there for any violent confrontation.

7. Yeah..it's Cali.
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:27 PM
Jul 2018

Remember the Nazi rally up north..they got their asses kicked. LA won't take long with that mess.

oasis

(49,326 posts)
14. Maxine's probably okay with them showing up and making
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 02:54 PM
Jul 2018

asses out of themselves. But she won't put up with too much bullshit.

Btw, her office is in South Central L.A. in a heavily black and hispanic area. Local roofers Union plans to show up to support Maxine.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
19. They say 'this (the protest) may go on for weeks"
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 03:41 PM
Jul 2018
The group calls itself a patriotic organization, who travel the country heavily armed to - in their words - enforce the constitution.

The Southern Poverty Law Center calls them "one of the largest anti-government groups in the U.S. based on conspiracy theories."



Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:41PM
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A group known as the Oath Keepers is planning a protest Thursday outside the Los Angeles offices of Congresswoman Maxine Waters after comments she made about confronting Trump administration officials.

They say it may go on for weeks. The protest is planned because they said she incited "far-left terrorist violence and threats of violence."

Caliman73

(11,725 posts)
21. Open carry of firearms is not legal in California so....
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:04 PM
Jul 2018

If they show up armed, it might be a short protest with a bunch of arrests.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
22. Well, That is good news. Without their big display of guns, they'll look just like everyone else.
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:23 PM
Jul 2018

Kind takes away their bluster & bigly-ness.

Maybe they can just carry a picture of their gun.

 

Sophia4

(3,515 posts)
32. No. They won't look like very many people in South Central Los Angeles.
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:47 PM
Jul 2018

Please Google South Central.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
36. True. Wasn't referring to race. I was referring to every other protest held where no one carrys guns
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:55 PM
Jul 2018

But, yes you are correct about the make-up of S Central LA.

oasis

(49,326 posts)
43. Update at 2:44 pacific. Local news is reporting some activity but
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 05:46 PM
Jul 2018

cut to commercial. I'll keep you posted

nini

(16,672 posts)
27. Her constituents aren't afraid of those morons
Thu Jul 19, 2018, 04:42 PM
Jul 2018

They were wise to stay out of that area but with all their tough talk they're cowards when they don't have their penis extending weapons with them.

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