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WmChris

(369 posts)

15. Rock Island, Illinois

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:14 PM

Jun 14

Schweibert Riverfront Park large turnout, well prepared speakers on current pressing topics. Enthusiasm and positivity all around. No MAGAT interference so no unruly disturbance. The place was packed and exuberant. We were glad we went and were able to to witness and participate in a gathering of like minded progressive folks.

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Attending my local No Kings protest today made me feel something I haven't felt in months. [View all] Aristus Jun 14 OP

Wonderful Day for America BOSSHOG Jun 14 #1

I felt some of the same just reading the first hand accounts here on DU. Irish_Dem Jun 14 #2

Hear, hear! Ocelot II Jun 14 #3

And we're not alone in our anger and fear! kimbutgar Jun 14 #4

Indeed!! You nailed it... it's WAY past time to fight back!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 14 #8

100+... it was EXHILARATING!!! (That pretty much sums it up.) InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 14 #5

I can't look at the photos of all the people FirstLight Jun 14 #6

No way did she lose ailsagirl Jun 14 #20

It's very encouraging NJCher Jun 14 #7

Ditto that, dude!! CrispyQ Jun 14 #9

... Aristus Jun 14 #10

Felt the same watching it all over the country. Been cheering the posts, photos, videos from everywhere. Silent Type Jun 14 #11

There's a pic somewhere, of deep red Idaho with a huge crowd!! -nt CrispyQ Jun 14 #12

Same here Chautauquas Jun 14 #13

Thank you. This was a good day for us! ananda Jun 14 #14

Rock Island, Illinois WmChris Jun 14 #15

I just saw a video clip of downtown Philadelphia. llmart Jun 14 #16

I felt hope mcar Jun 14 #17

Oh...it has been a very, very fine day, indeed, Aristus! Nt Trueblue Texan Jun 14 #18

kick Demovictory9 Jun 14 #19

Bookmarking this 😍♥️ pioche4 Jun 14 #21

Same! We will overcome the fascist fucks! Initech Jun 14 #22

I'm with you Ohioboy Jun 14 #23

I'll drink to that, Aristus Grim Chieftain Jun 14 #24

Thank you for the positive post! dchill Jun 14 #25

Yes. Especially the camaraderie. Quiet Em Jun 14 #26

seeing the turnout today for DEMOCRACY Skittles Jun 14 #27

Same, Aristus! cilla4progress Jun 14 #28

I was amazed at the number of older people in their 70s & 80s who came out to protest. Chatted with many Ziggysmom Jun 14 #29

Everyone I talked to at my local No Kings rally today also talked about being happy and feeling hopeful for our country. HeartsCanHope Jun 14 #30

GMTA! Someone asked me Cha Jun 15 #31

Yes, thank you Unwind Your Mind Jun 15 #32

Yes Indeed. The elated faces of those driving by was priceless!!! They know they are not alone Evolve Dammit Jun 15 #33

awesome day et tu Jun 15 #34

I felt that to Tree Lady Jun 15 #35