FYI- Maybe you're too young to remember the Chicago Democratic Convention of 1968, but you might want to do a little research on that event before advising such a course of action.
I know I'm OLD... but I got a little wisdom with that process.
Bradley - Would you be kind enough to drop a few pointers on the practical side of being in protests in the current climate? My participation has been relatively limited up to now. Thanks!
Thank you! Between your advice and an old friend or two with experience in civil disobedience who will keep me in line, I’ll give it a try.
Oh, in case you hadn’t already heard, the state of California sued Trump and Hegseth today for their orders seeking to federalize the California National Guard. The Posse Comitatus Act you mentioned is referred to in paragraph 10.
I don't know if Bradley was actually there or not but I was and I saw a lot of people being violent in Grant Park --which is where the police went after protesters and why. They did not go after people like my friend and me because: 1: We were NOT being violent, we were just observing 2: We had gone there to do volunteer work for Democrats who were stationed at a hotel across the street and we went into the park just to see what was happening there, and 3: We were 16 years old and our parents would only let us go there alone if we did not dress like hippies and if we acted like ladies. I think that made an impact because the police asked us what we were doing there and then protected us from the violence as they helped us to safely get back to the hotel. So I do think that being peaceful or passive can make a huge difference if you don't want to be seen as threatening and/or get targeted by police or military.
People have to know who their enemy is, because targeting like minded folks is a huge mistake.
In 68, protesters set off stink bombs throughout the day at the hotel where Democrats were meeting, and we couldn't breath --which is another reason why we went outside to the park. But I didn't understand what was up --did the protesters think that Republicans and Nixon were going to make things a lot better? Big gamble!
I'm sure the Chicago Police Department would appreciate your belated "testimony," which apparently contradicts hundreds of other credible witnesses who testified under oath... unlike you.
Less than a week later, I was tired from walking home from my distant high school and decided to wait for a public bus instead and because there were no benches at bus stops then, I sat down on the curb since it was not at a busy intersection. Then a squad car came by and the police stopped and started yelling at me for doing that. I was wearing my hippie clothes then, as well as a black arm band, and I suspected that was probably why they saw me so differently that day from when I was dressed and acted like a lady in Grant Park, since I didn't think it was illegal to sit on a curb. Believe it or not, this is not about supporting the police. It's about their perceptions of people that are based on appearance and actions, so folks know that looking and behaving in accordance with what's considered acceptable can make a significant difference, as I learned from those experiences.
The White Nationalist/Supremacist plan of using the Federalist Society and useful orange idiot to stack SCOTUS, has led us to inevitable martial law and the Republican Party "dream" of a Fourth Reich wrapped in the U.S. flag.
Smartest thing to do is to hold a tyrant accountable under legal standards for violating the Posse Comitatus Act. Do you even comprehend the existing restraints on the Executive Branch, or are you willing to surrender in advance?
That’s backing down and giving in. Americans have the right to peacefully protest. They need to jump all over anyone in their crowd that becomes violent and stop them, turning them in if necessary. This deployment is bs. We saw this in 68 re Vietnam and with the Panther protests. It was deplorable then and is now!
You only think you hate him. Read this and you'll hate him more than you do now. Google: EPSTEIN TRUMP COURT CASE and read the deposition under oath from a 12 year-old who claims both men allegedly sexually molested and raped her. Quite graphic. We need to be talking about this. Please, share it. It needs to go viral. You might also check out Perez Hilton-he wrote 3 or 4 articles about the teens' abuse. But warning: You might want to fix a stiff cocktail prior to reading.
Stupidest fucking human to ever live. Get that prick OUT of the WH! I can’t stand that our own citizens elected that massive pile of dog shit! So disgusted.
The king is MAD. Both psychologically and emotionally. He wants to destroy our State because of the jealousy he holds for our Governor. Impeachment is the only cure. Of course then we’d have pre-pubescent Vance to deal with. I fully support the non violent protests occurring across our country. 🇺🇸✊🏼
He's the one breaking the laws. We're all watching him break more laws over and over and nobody will arrest him for anything. He has never been held accountable for his long list of crimes. He should be in prison, NOT in the White House .
A 34 time convicted felon calling for law and order in LA is hilarious!
Trump is trying to provoke a situation where he can declare Martial Law and suspend the Constitution. This is key to become the dictator he dreams of.
The consequences caused by giving a convicted felon immunity are showing up everywhere... 🤦♀️
How about wearing this "Keep the immigrants, deport the racists" t-shirt in front of a racist POS? 🤔 👇
Every day, the insane sociopath delights in breaking the law...all for his deranged obsession with revenge on anyone who contradicts him. I really believe he is the most pathetic organism on the planet. Unfortunately, he is the most dangerous as well. He has to be stopped, period.
I can’t believe this is happening. When is Congress going to smarten up and stop him? I see this turning into that movie “Civil War” with Kirsten Dunst.
I’ll take the immigrants over the traitor and his thugs any day. This traitor targets and demonizes immigrants EXACTLY like Hitler demonized Jews. Someone needs to remind the traitor how that ended for Hitler. Remind him daily because he forgets.
If you are a National Guard or Active Duty Military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens, then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline. There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
Agreed. But Nixon resigned way after any riots, and because he tried to fix an election. Of course Trump would never do us the favor of resigning. He is way worse but he's doing all the same things.
Trump is worse than Nixon. Hes the biggest titration to our country, our democracy and our livelihood. Hesxa horrible human being and I do not understand why he hasn't been removed by force. Hes committed treason and is a traitor
Old school republicans had SOME ethics morals and were not hell bent on being obstructionists to the degree the party is now. The party is no longer the Republican Party and I wonder how that's going to play out.
What if folks in LA gave food, water, and bedding to the National Guard? That would highlight just how "violent" they are, wouldn't it? I bet that would blow a big hole in Trumps narrative.
Smartest thing to do is have the streets empty while Marines and ICE are in LA. Make trump look like a fool.
Sitting down in streets, creating zero violence is the way right now to show what is true and real.
FYI- Maybe you're too young to remember the Chicago Democratic Convention of 1968, but you might want to do a little research on that event before advising such a course of action.
I know I'm OLD... but I got a little wisdom with that process.
Bradley - Would you be kind enough to drop a few pointers on the practical side of being in protests in the current climate? My participation has been relatively limited up to now. Thanks!
1.) Maintain Constant Situational Awareness
2.) Identify Multiple Viable Venues of Available Retreat
3.) Monitor Communication Devices for Intel on Evolving Situations
4.) Bond Out All Fellow Protestors Arrested in Any Lawful Protest Action
5.) Show up for the After-Party (and maybe get yourself laid?)
Thank you! Between your advice and an old friend or two with experience in civil disobedience who will keep me in line, I’ll give it a try.
Oh, in case you hadn’t already heard, the state of California sued Trump and Hegseth today for their orders seeking to federalize the California National Guard. The Posse Comitatus Act you mentioned is referred to in paragraph 10.
https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/ECF%201%20-%20Complaint%20NG.pdf
hahahaha I love that after party bit
Gpd Bless the Hippies... and may we all aspire to their self-less sacrifices.
Who's throwing the after party? Donald & Loomer in the $400, 000,000 jet Luv Shack in da Sky?
I don't know if Bradley was actually there or not but I was and I saw a lot of people being violent in Grant Park --which is where the police went after protesters and why. They did not go after people like my friend and me because: 1: We were NOT being violent, we were just observing 2: We had gone there to do volunteer work for Democrats who were stationed at a hotel across the street and we went into the park just to see what was happening there, and 3: We were 16 years old and our parents would only let us go there alone if we did not dress like hippies and if we acted like ladies. I think that made an impact because the police asked us what we were doing there and then protected us from the violence as they helped us to safely get back to the hotel. So I do think that being peaceful or passive can make a huge difference if you don't want to be seen as threatening and/or get targeted by police or military.
The violent ones make the others suffer. How many are MAGA and strat violence? Stop fascist djt!
People have to know who their enemy is, because targeting like minded folks is a huge mistake.
In 68, protesters set off stink bombs throughout the day at the hotel where Democrats were meeting, and we couldn't breath --which is another reason why we went outside to the park. But I didn't understand what was up --did the protesters think that Republicans and Nixon were going to make things a lot better? Big gamble!
I'm sure the Chicago Police Department would appreciate your belated "testimony," which apparently contradicts hundreds of other credible witnesses who testified under oath... unlike you.
Less than a week later, I was tired from walking home from my distant high school and decided to wait for a public bus instead and because there were no benches at bus stops then, I sat down on the curb since it was not at a busy intersection. Then a squad car came by and the police stopped and started yelling at me for doing that. I was wearing my hippie clothes then, as well as a black arm band, and I suspected that was probably why they saw me so differently that day from when I was dressed and acted like a lady in Grant Park, since I didn't think it was illegal to sit on a curb. Believe it or not, this is not about supporting the police. It's about their perceptions of people that are based on appearance and actions, so folks know that looking and behaving in accordance with what's considered acceptable can make a significant difference, as I learned from those experiences.
I'm not sure that would always work with the masked goons.
However that event caused the Democratic Party image to be badly damaged - it is doing the same for the Republican Party! Don’t you think?
The White Nationalist/Supremacist plan of using the Federalist Society and useful orange idiot to stack SCOTUS, has led us to inevitable martial law and the Republican Party "dream" of a Fourth Reich wrapped in the U.S. flag.
THIS is the American version of the 1933 Enabling Act moment that destroyed Germany. https://wastedink.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-fourth-reich
I was only 3 when that took place. 🤷
I used to think ewe toob was the only place people posted senseless links to promote their own financial interests... BUT to my surprise, here we are!
He looks like a fool all on his own. Needs no help!!
I like that good one
Smartest thing to do is to hold a tyrant accountable under legal standards for violating the Posse Comitatus Act. Do you even comprehend the existing restraints on the Executive Branch, or are you willing to surrender in advance?
"What are words for... when no one listens anymore?" -Missing Persons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IasCZL072fQ
I’m thinking Donald would just declare victory. I’m more for a sit down.
That’s backing down and giving in. Americans have the right to peacefully protest. They need to jump all over anyone in their crowd that becomes violent and stop them, turning them in if necessary. This deployment is bs. We saw this in 68 re Vietnam and with the Panther protests. It was deplorable then and is now!
Smart move
Hes doing that himself.. his parade was a joke.
Awesome idea!
No. That's compliance in advance and a very privileged view. People are in the streets protesting ICE attacking people and hauling them away.
Love it👼❤️❤️
I really hate your uncle. Thank you for what you do!
Ditto that x1000
You only think you hate him. Read this and you'll hate him more than you do now. Google: EPSTEIN TRUMP COURT CASE and read the deposition under oath from a 12 year-old who claims both men allegedly sexually molested and raped her. Quite graphic. We need to be talking about this. Please, share it. It needs to go viral. You might also check out Perez Hilton-he wrote 3 or 4 articles about the teens' abuse. But warning: You might want to fix a stiff cocktail prior to reading.
Ditto that a billion times. Satan
It’s a “bigly” club!
You not the only one 😠 He just fucking up so bad He has destroyed America 😩😩
Stupidest fucking human to ever live. Get that prick OUT of the WH! I can’t stand that our own citizens elected that massive pile of dog shit! So disgusted.
My sentiments Exactly 👍🏽
The king is MAD. Both psychologically and emotionally. He wants to destroy our State because of the jealousy he holds for our Governor. Impeachment is the only cure. Of course then we’d have pre-pubescent Vance to deal with. I fully support the non violent protests occurring across our country. 🇺🇸✊🏼
Of course!
It’s our right but must be done Peacefully ✋🏽
🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️yes
I feel so sorry for you all down there. This is exactly the same playbook that Hitler used.
BEWARE: competitive authoritarianism knows no bounds. Canada BARELY escaped the clutches of an authoritarian leader in the last election.
Exactly!!!!
Dude is a hot mess.
Turn them around and extract him and his mental (er mentor) Steven from the White House NOW
PAAAPLEASE,,, ,,,,,,DO
..
Let's arrest Trump!
He's the one breaking the laws. We're all watching him break more laws over and over and nobody will arrest him for anything. He has never been held accountable for his long list of crimes. He should be in prison, NOT in the White House .
A 34 time convicted felon calling for law and order in LA is hilarious!
Trump is trying to provoke a situation where he can declare Martial Law and suspend the Constitution. This is key to become the dictator he dreams of.
The consequences caused by giving a convicted felon immunity are showing up everywhere... 🤦♀️
How about wearing this "Keep the immigrants, deport the racists" t-shirt in front of a racist POS? 🤔 👇
https://libtees.dashery.com/products/34623496-keep-the-immigrants-t-shirt
Dumb Trump has been unleashed my question once more is WHO on this
fuckin planet can reel this
sick bastard and relieve all
of us this intolerable PAIN
IN OUR ASSES EVERY DAMN DAY??????
Stinky mess
Like a 💩sandwich
I hope no one shows up for his stupid narcissistic parade.
It’s “Obama Day” as far as I’m concerned.
Yes!!!
🙏🏽Let’s all Pray for this🙏🏽
Stop calling him President, call him what he really is. TRAITOR t-RUMP.
Every day, the insane sociopath delights in breaking the law...all for his deranged obsession with revenge on anyone who contradicts him. I really believe he is the most pathetic organism on the planet. Unfortunately, he is the most dangerous as well. He has to be stopped, period.
Extremely damaged goods, he is...
Sorry Mary. You’re awesome. But where the hell did he come from??? He’s the Devil personified.
I can’t believe this is happening. When is Congress going to smarten up and stop him? I see this turning into that movie “Civil War” with Kirsten Dunst.
I’ll take the immigrants over the traitor and his thugs any day. This traitor targets and demonizes immigrants EXACTLY like Hitler demonized Jews. Someone needs to remind the traitor how that ended for Hitler. Remind him daily because he forgets.
Yes!!
💯💯💯💯 TRUTH
ITS A PEACEFUL PROTEST; NOT AGAINST THE LAW. WHERE WAS THE NATIONAL GUARD DURING TRUMPS ATTACK ON OUR CAPITOL; WHICH WAS ILLEGAL!
I seem to remember he blamed that on Pelosi
He did
AMEN………..🙏🏽
If you are a National Guard or Active Duty Military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens, then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline. There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
1-877-447-4487.
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I feel like I'm reliving Nixon's presidency.
I feel like we’re getting a view into NAZI Germany.
He ravels in all of this and
I WANT to KNOW……..Where the fuck
is our so called Congress
who I assumed was to uphold Democracy not kiss
the Dictator’s ass who they
helped put into the WH?
DO SOMETHING 👀
Yes.
We are there now.
I agree
https://wastedink.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-fourth-reich
Nixon pales in comparison! At least he resigned
But yes I have been musing all day about coming full circle : Kent State to Now, and I fucking hate it.
Agreed. But Nixon resigned way after any riots, and because he tried to fix an election. Of course Trump would never do us the favor of resigning. He is way worse but he's doing all the same things.
Trump is worse than Nixon. Hes the biggest titration to our country, our democracy and our livelihood. Hesxa horrible human being and I do not understand why he hasn't been removed by force. Hes committed treason and is a traitor
Old school republicans had SOME ethics morals and were not hell bent on being obstructionists to the degree the party is now. The party is no longer the Republican Party and I wonder how that's going to play out.
They are a disgrace to our entire country!
Completely agree.
This is definitely worse than Nixon’s performance. For example, there was bipartisan agreement that Nixon was impeachable.
Yes. Those were the days, eh?
Only worse.
it is pretty damn similar, isn’t it? I was there for His presidency too!
What if folks in LA gave food, water, and bedding to the National Guard? That would highlight just how "violent" they are, wouldn't it? I bet that would blow a big hole in Trumps narrative.
THIS! 💯