General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCheck in for tomorrow
if you're attending a No Kings event check in and let us know where you will be. Me I will be in Portland OR marching from the convention center to riverfront park
mcar
(46,048 posts)Sailingdiver
(365 posts)redwitch
(15,260 posts)Small, rural villages in upstate New York. Unfortunately I wont be able to attend the one in Saratoga Springs as I am working in the afternoon.
MIGuy
(58 posts)Marching to the mall
H2O Man
(79,028 posts)hlthe2b
(113,900 posts)popsdenver
(2,278 posts)the Denver City Council is still paying off lawsuits for the DPD assaulting peaceful demonstrators with lethal weapons, etc in the BLM walk years ago..........
Thank goodness for the Colorado State Patrol, whose officers were actually trying to protect the protestors from the Denver Police Dept who were brutalizing the peaceful demonstrators using lethal weapons......
The cops walk away, and the Tax payers PAY...........
(The Aurora City Council has paid out a FORTUNE for their PD's & Paramedics brutality in the past five years, with several even sentenced to prison........The two, "most" guilty that were sent to prison were proven to have literally EUTHANIZED some poor young black kid who was walking down the street after dark, doing absolutely nothing........)
hlthe2b
(113,900 posts)I am aware of the BLM protest incident(s).
Looks like my friends want to meet up in Fort Collins (and I am going to be nearby the rest of this weekend). Normally (?) marches there are quite peaceful and very community-based. After hearing the rousing comments from the 88 yo Jane Fonda last night, I don't know how I could not, if my ankle is up to it. I already walked my usual couple of miles around the dog park lake so we shall see...
To all who march. To all who protest in person or in any manner possible.
Tree Lady
(13,279 posts)They picked larger longer street and park expecting more people. I am taking back roads to further down street because of being 7 weeks from hip surgery. I just started using hiking sticks but bringing walker to have seat.
Thunderbeast
(3,814 posts)Taking Tri Met downtown for rally / march.
Will be walking with three giant puppets:
Try to find a long lunch afterward expecting 40,000 potential transit riders.
EVERYONE EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE!
Amaryllis
(11,266 posts)downtown too much walking Going to one location 10-11:30 and another from 12 -1:00 with neighbors.
Ocelot II
(130,488 posts)Probably march from St. Paul College down to the Capitol.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,114 posts)Ocelot II
(130,488 posts)terip64
(1,606 posts)Martin Eden
(15,603 posts)We got the numbers.
terip64
(1,606 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)Just got out of the hospital today where the doctors found I have something called "atrial flurry". I'd never heard of it before, and have no symptoms when it occurs. I'm being medicated for it and currently wearing a heart monitor, but getting out and protesting is not recommended.
Cha
(318,968 posts)you, greatauunt! ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜
greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)It was scary, especially when they talked about doing a cardiac conversion in which they would shock my heart into resuming a normal rhythm. I've seen to have accomplished this by myself, but I'm going to have to take a blood thinner.
I thought I had a bug or something.
Cha
(318,968 posts)to your Dr and found out what's happening.. and you all can start the healing.
Are you on a heart diet.. would that help?
greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)I've had myself on a low-salt diet for years because I've never like a lot of salt. And I tend to use olive oil anyway. I wasn't told that I can't eat beef, and actually just did so.
Problem is that this condition can lead to Afib if not treated. Seems that the meds are most important.
Cha
(318,968 posts)important Meds!
Healthy Diet is Always helpful in addition to everything else we need to do to stay healthy.
Wish you the Best!
greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)Though I cheat at times. Doesn't everyone?
The doctors speculated that it might have come on because I was retaining water. They cleaned me out yesterday, and I'm supposed to take Lasix as needed. For me, that's harsh stuff. I've taken it before.
Cha
(318,968 posts)Not me, anymore. I got to the point where I can't or I really lose all the progress I've made on healing and getting healthy again.
That's okay, though.. it's worth it to me.. There's plenty of good healthy food to eat.. I've learned my lesson.
But that's a whole different story and my journey and issues to overcome.
You know what's best for you. Oh and good luck with the Lasix, I just looked it up
greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)Congratulations on making such excellent progress. I've taken Lasix before, it's not fun.
Cha
(318,968 posts)Wishing us All the Best of Good Fortune today and a Democracy in our Future!
:
terip64
(1,606 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(178,984 posts)I didn't know about it. Hope you had a good protest.
wiggs
(8,803 posts)Rver
(268 posts)It's not our hometown. On vacation and the rally is .6 miles away.
Cha
(318,968 posts)daughter and her family live there.
I will be out on the SIDE OF a Main Highway WITH A LARGE EXPANSE OF A Grassy HILL BEHIND US.. in Lihue, Kauai, With my sign... HONK IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY
From 3pm to 5pm!
So Exciting to Be With Kindred Spirits!
Tree Lady
(13,279 posts)On different Island. Daughter and I coming to Kauai in June, she has time share at Hanalei bay.
Cha
(318,968 posts)Beautiful!
Sun-Moon
(252 posts)Rise up and resist!!
Lets go!
Tyche
(93 posts)with family and friends.
CanonRay
(16,169 posts)gopiscrap
(24,725 posts)ate at Moe's
CanonRay
(16,169 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,624 posts)Tree Lady
(13,279 posts)My daughter lives in SR, I am from there.
alwaysinasnit
(5,624 posts)Tree Lady
(13,279 posts)And moved to SR when I was 19, we started out retiring to WA for 10 years in mountains, but too much snow and too far from family so came to southern OR, I love it here.
alwaysinasnit
(5,624 posts)still close to my daughter in SF and son in SoCal, although I don't get to see him as often.
BuddhaGirl
(3,708 posts)My husband and I currently live in the East Bay but hope to move to Cotati or Petaluma in the next couple of years. My mom used to live in Rohnert Park so I got very familiar with that area. It's wonderful!
Have a great day!
patphil
(9,056 posts)Doodles
(136 posts)4 of us vacationing Iowans are headed to Fairhope.
SuzyandPuffpuff
(529 posts)Podunk Long Branch Washington yay
gopiscrap
(24,725 posts)I spent 23 days in Lakebay and live in Tacoma!!!
FalloutShelter
(14,456 posts)At the Courthouse.
Omaha Steve
(109,171 posts)Greybnk48
(10,723 posts)I've knitted 6 red Melt the ICE hats and our signs are ready to go! These are the red knit had the Norwegians wore as a sign of resistance to the Nazi's during WWII.
summer_in_TX
(4,165 posts)feeling better. He's been coughing,wheezing, and has developed a deep rasp. Plus he hasn't gotten out of his p.j.s at all today. Even if he's better he may need to stay home. It's going to be very windy and chilly, lots of pollen and dust blowing around. Not what the doctor would order, I feel sure.
Trueblue Texan
(4,456 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,456 posts)The protests had a decent turnout, but did not seem to exceed the last one I attended in College Station. I found that a bit disappointing since folks are even more pissed now that TSF has started a war with Bibi. But it was a good turnout. There was also one in Bryan, but I haven't heard how that one is going.
3catwoman3
(29,377 posts)...to typically vote red. Fellow Democrats can be hard to come by here, but it's getting better. The last two rallies I participated in had considerable turnout, and lots of supportive honking from cars passing by.
McHenry County went for Trump in all 3 elections -
I'll be wearing what I call my "late fall and early spring soccer watching coat," which I've had for at least 20 years. With the hood, it covers me from my head to my ankles, and came in very handy when our sons were playing soccer. Outdoor games started in April and often went into October/November, so it could be pretty damn cold on the sidelines. I remember one game taking place on a 17 degree day. All the kids were wearing jackets and snow pants under their uniforms.
MuirHero
(143 posts)My girlfriend and I, along with five other friends will be at the No Kings protest in Lancaster, PA. There will be four different marches starting from various locations throughout the City of Lancaster and we will all converge at Reservoir Park where they expect up to 7,000 people.
Lancaster is a small city and 7,000 people would be about 12% of the population. The crowd estimate at the Lancaster No Kings protest last October was almost 5,000 people and that was a record turnout for a political event in the city.
Lancaster City is blue but the surrounding county is quite red and voted for Trump by significant margins. Tomorrow's No Kings will draw people from all across the county.
Hoping for at least 12 million nationwide tomorrow.
Lifeafter70
(975 posts)With hubby lame54
StarryNite
(12,112 posts)tavernier
(14,439 posts)As many of you know, I live in the Florida Keys, but I am presently visiting family in Indiana, so family and friends will be joining me at the Columbus rally. But I want to also mention that my friends and family in Key Largo will be attending the protest down there. Lets make it a great one.!!!
DinahMoeHum
(23,602 posts). . .Long Island Sound side
swimboy
(7,331 posts)Richmond, Virginia
Kali
(56,828 posts)Dragoon, Arizona

went up yesterday evening and will stay until after the 4th of July
mommymarine2003
(362 posts)We begin our march at City Hall. Tomorrow is supposed to be perfect weather.
R Merm
(444 posts)judesedit
(4,592 posts)judesedit
(4,592 posts)debsy
(940 posts)KitFox
(562 posts)Krazy_Kat
(99 posts)ALBliberal
(3,337 posts)kcoates
(78 posts)marybourg
(13,637 posts)Initech
(108,719 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,207 posts)happybird
(5,393 posts)Several organized marches and events downtown. I'm bundling up and going to City Hall Park, that looks to be where the groups will eventually merge.
democrank
(12,593 posts)Lots of us !
Permanut
(8,377 posts)Signs ready!
0rganism
(25,637 posts)We will be victorious!
Permanut
(8,377 posts)0rganism
(25,637 posts)SE 10th & Walnut zone mostly
Thousands of people turn out, 10th Ave gets raucous.
lamp_shade
(15,473 posts)CareyOn
(89 posts)Response to gopiscrap (Original post)
Name removed Message auto-removed
RobertDevereaux
(2,036 posts)Nanjeanne
(6,585 posts)MiHale
(13,011 posts)EuterpeThelo
(340 posts)Tiny little Montrose, where I lived for nine years before I bought my home a couple freeway exits away, has held a peace vigil at the corner of Ocean View and Honolulu every Friday evening for TWENTY YEARS without missing a single Friday.
Response to gopiscrap (Original post)
Name removed Message auto-removed
Emile
(42,237 posts)Dulcinea
(10,075 posts)BeneteauBum
(480 posts)250 showed in Marathon Florida today!
Peace ☮️