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Silver Swan

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25. Thank you.

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:48 PM

Jun 13

I am 79, and although I am fortunately still able to get around, I no longer have the stamina required.
I have a sign in mind, if I felt I could do it. I was a Federal employee for 35 years, so it would say:

First in small letters, " I took an oath to defend the Constitution." Then in larger letters, "Old woman standing against fascism and tyranny!"

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If you are disabled or an older person, don't fret about going [View all] William769 Jun 13 OP

We will be there in spirit, Bill SheltieLover Jun 13 #1

That's the word I was looking for, thank you. William769 Jun 13 #2

Yw! SheltieLover Jun 13 #3

Me too. William769 Jun 13 #4

Me too. murielm99 Jun 13 #21

Be with them in spirit. William769 Jun 13 #24

I will put this at the top so maybe more people will see it. markodochartaigh Jun 13 #59

I am 71 JPK Jun 13 #5

Good for you. Stay safe. William769 Jun 13 #8

Age 74. Knee replaced 3 months ago. Squaredeal Jun 13 #36

You will be there with me! sheshe2 Jun 13 #6

Of course I will! William769 Jun 13 #10

K&R UTUSN Jun 13 #7

I feel we have to go. JPK Jun 13 #9

I can't make it either. TexasTowelie Jun 13 #11

I'm leaving my mobile at home JPK Jun 13 #12

you too TexasTowelie William769 Jun 13 #14

Please take care of yourself malaise Jun 13 #40

There's one at 9 a.m. at the Brazos Co courthouse... Trueblue Texan Jun 13 #50

❤️ To all our DU friends who have to sit this one out... Hekate Jun 13 #13

Well said. William769 Jun 13 #29

A lovely post malaise Jun 13 #41

Mahalo Hekate! DFW Jun 14 #71

🌺 I know what you mean. It is so unbelievably disheartening to have what turned out to be illusions... Hekate Jun 14 #72

Not to mention JPK Jun 13 #15

We can support the people who are going. Irish_Dem Jun 13 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Irish_Dem Jun 13 #17

Even in Rehab you are more present malaise Jun 13 #18

I'm 74 with arthritis Grumpy Old Guy Jun 13 #19

I'm 74 with arthritis and moonscape Jun 13 #20

We will carry you in our hearts! SARose Jun 13 #23

Good to hear. William769 Jun 13 #28

My husband is 81 SARose Jun 13 #22

You two are great! William769 Jun 13 #26

Thank you. Silver Swan Jun 13 #25

That would make a great sign. William769 Jun 13 #27

Good News! Silver Swan Jun 13 #65

Gotcha covered! Permanut Jun 13 #30

... William769 Jun 13 #32

I'm 78 and going with my 86 year-old friend tavernier Jun 13 #31

You two are great! William769 Jun 13 #34

That would be three, tavernier Jun 14 #74

Columbum Pride is 14 June 2025. Apricothellbeast & his clowns can step off irisblue Jun 13 #33

Thanks. William769 Jun 13 #35

74 FB47243 Jun 13 #37

Good for you! Just stay safe. William769 Jun 13 #43

I'll be following events from home, too, as my mobility issues haven't improved. greatauntoftriplets Jun 13 #38

I'm feeling much more like myself. William769 Jun 13 #45

That's a relief that you're feeling so much better. greatauntoftriplets Jun 13 #49

I know the feeling. William769 Jun 13 #52

I know you do. greatauntoftriplets Jun 13 #53

I am homegirl Jun 13 #39

Great to hear. William769 Jun 13 #46

SUPER IDEA! GenThePerservering Jun 14 #69

We are finishing up our move. OldBaldy1701E Jun 13 #42

You do what you need to do for your health. William769 Jun 13 #47

Mahalo Willam! I know you Cha Jun 13 #44

I know you got my back. William769 Jun 13 #51

Totally! Going out now to buy some Cha Jun 13 #54

Thank you. William769 Jun 13 #56

Kauai's Not Playing.. On their NO KINGS Page... Cha Jun 13 #66

some are at medical risk, or physically unable, but ... DoBW Jun 13 #48

... William769 Jun 13 #60

I have seen quite a few people in wheelchairs at... S/V Loner Jun 13 #55

We all do William769 Jun 13 #61

Just had an eye operation, have to be careful, I wanted to go. Linda ladeewolf Jun 13 #57

Agreed. God speed on your eye recovery, William769 Jun 13 #62

Thank you, one more to go. Linda ladeewolf Jun 13 #64

Sign made - NoMoreRepugs Jun 13 #58

... William769 Jun 13 #63

Good to see you mountain grammy Jun 14 #67

Go if you can... GenThePerservering Jun 14 #68

Indivisible will have a livestream of No Kings MassLiberal Jun 14 #70

Will not be there for several reasons, but yes in spirit, watching on line and Sending White Light of protection to... electric_blue68 Jun 14 #73

I didn't sleep at all last night berniesandersmittens Jun 14 #75

My No Kings Day ended at 11 last night SARose Jun 14 #76

I am disabled so can't be there but will leftyladyfrommo Jun 14 #77

I was in the hospital for intractable back pain 3 days ago. lark Jun 14 #78

I'll be there for you in spirit!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 14 #79

That counts. William769 Jun 14 #80