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WhiskeyGrinder
(25,107 posts)Baitball Blogger
(50,152 posts)WhiskeyGrinder
(25,107 posts)In general, be constantly assessing where you are in the crowd, where your exit routes are (they change constantly) and where the cops are. Don't worry about policing other people. Follow the directions of your bloc leader. Stay alert and ready to move.
applegrove
(126,291 posts)stand alone.
WhiskeyGrinder
(25,107 posts)seen it.
Blocking a public sidewalk or road with your ass when someone is spray painting a building isn't seen as "peaceful" by the cops. This is all magical thinking that has very little basis in reality.
applegrove
(126,291 posts)obviously dependant on false flag violence and vandalism to make Trump's propaganda seem true. They are quite defensive about it too.
WhiskeyGrinder
(25,107 posts)applegrove
(126,291 posts)further Trump propaganda that anti MAGA demonstrators are violent.
WhiskeyGrinder
(25,107 posts)applegrove
(126,291 posts)protesters pointed at them for their bad behaviour at one point. That could work too. Sit and point. Thanks for jogging my memory.
Happy Hoosier
(8,951 posts)Sitting down in a crowd that can panic at any moment is very dangerous. Please do not do that.
Baitball Blogger
(50,152 posts)That you can point to the bad actors and that flag would signify false flag?
appmanga
(1,167 posts)...and I'm speaking from the experience of having done this type of thing.
If there are people engaging in non-peaceful acts, step away from them and point them out to the authorities. They aren't with you, and you owe them nothing. The thing you don't want to do is panic or join in on their destructive acts. Peaceful protest doesn't equal antagonizing law enforcement. Protest is about wisely using the assets available to you. Law enforcement getting the agitators out of your protest is a good use of assets.
Point out the troublemakers, let law enforcement deal with them, and continue to peacefully protest..
murielm99
(32,014 posts)They are telling everyone not to engage. Turn your back. Don't answer their taunts or questions. Remain non-violent.
I am going to listen to our organizers IRL, not some bigmouth on the internet, who could have evil intentions.
SARose
(1,538 posts)Will local MAGA drive by and spew hatred? Probably.
I fully expect to see whoopie trucks flying Trump flags and Confederate ones, too. This is their right. Ignore it.
I think this meme is meant to spread fear and keep folks home.
Link arms, dance in the streets, sing patriotic songs and fly that flag proudly. 👍
Now those of you who live in big cities make sure you are aware of everything around you. Have an exit strategy and listen to your block leaders at the pre-march meeting.
Link arms, dance in the streets, sing patriotic songs and fly that flag proudly. ✌️
Dont let fear of the unknown keep you home.
Be safe all!