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Mountain Mule

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23. MAGATs are becoming ever more threatening

Reply to central scrutinizer (Original post)

Fri May 2, 2025, 01:38 PM

Yesterday

After George Floyd was murdered, some members of my church began holding silent protests. We would do a walk of silent prayer and hold up placards for peace and understanding. One woman who was gay carried a rainbow flag.

Unfortunately, we attracted the attention of a Trump supporting local motorcycle group. They would show up with their second amendment rights strapped on their hips. They would drive around my church in circles, trying to stop members of the congregation from going inside. Things got so bad that the local police started sending an officer along to keep the peace.

Members of the kult are becoming more awful by the day.

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Protesting has changed [View all] central scrutinizer Yesterday OP

Be vigilant, my friend. Firestorm49 Yesterday #1

Is vigilance a Democratic attribute? elocs Yesterday #6

It's just a matter of time before a MAGAt goes off and does it. johnnyplankton 21 hrs ago #39

And 80+ year old friend, tough lady, was probation officer in New Jeresy, loves life, active politically, Attilatheblond Yesterday #2

At least we have cameras and phones to record things now and spread far and wide... NCDem47 Yesterday #3

Have phones at ready with vid cam app idling. Arrange it to stream to the cloud so taking/breaking phone has no effect. Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #5

There was also Viola Liouzzo. And marybourg 3 hrs ago #58

That happened a lot and not just 50 years ago. yardwork Yesterday #11

It's happening now. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #48

Deploy situational awareness always. Be brave, but I respect anyone's limits if they are protesting. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #4

With social media there are many ways to protest JI7 Yesterday #7

I disagree. pandr32 Yesterday #15

It depends, I think. A combination of yorkster Yesterday #16

As a volunteer marshal at many late 60s demonstrations MineralMan Yesterday #8

Good advice, but also be aware that crowds can panic or crush. Situational awareness is advised. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz 23 hrs ago #27

Well, developing situational awareness is a survival skill. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #36

"Head on swivel" as they say. I taught my kids to drive "as if every other driver is out to kill you" FailureToCommunicate 5 hrs ago #55

Yeah. When my father gave me my first motorcycle, MineralMan 3 hrs ago #60

You were/are lucky. My parents were fond of saying "Sure, give your kid a motorcycle for... FailureToCommunicate 3 hrs ago #61

I never had any accidents on my bike. MineralMan 2 hrs ago #62

Very lucky indeed. FailureToCommunicate 2 hrs ago #63

And beware of the DENVERPOPS 19 hrs ago #44

Marchers who were set upon by club-wielding policemen, police dogs, and tear gas might not agree with your assessment. Martin68 Yesterday #9

Or PhylliPretzel Yesterday #10

Yes. This has been the case forever. Akakoji Yesterday #13

And fire hoses. marybourg 3 hrs ago #59

Got back from the protest in Seattle last night. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #12

Here in Atlanta there are protests Saturday the 3rd as well. Dulcinea Yesterday #17

My thinking too. nt Prairie_Seagull 22 hrs ago #38

It's the economy Akakoji Yesterday #14

Protesting last night, with a turnout of 500 to 600! Cold, rainy, started at 6 p.m. Greybnk48 Yesterday #18

It was ever thus, since protests started Maeve Yesterday #19

Protest groups need to have a few people spread through with WHISTLES to blow as a warning to move back from the curb Exp Yesterday #20

I have seen those people! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #49

That's a good idea! calimary 11 hrs ago #54

I was at a couple of protest in the late 60s and early 70s that turned violent. multigraincracker Yesterday #21

me too, and my car was Brainstormy 23 hrs ago #28

I was at the protest in Naperville, IL yesterday Martin Eden Yesterday #22

MAGATs are becoming ever more threatening Mountain Mule Yesterday #23

Well, in my small community that kind of behavior already happened during the first Trump term. A driver swerved into KPN Yesterday #24

I've been to a couple of protests that were scary because of police violence. 58Sunliner Yesterday #25

Fort Worth PD is so respectful of us (and I presume other groups) yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #32

No riot gear eh? Great. 58Sunliner 20 hrs ago #41

The fact that there Dictator playbook is succeeding for him means more violence. SleeplessinSoCal 23 hrs ago #26

Exercising Amendment 1 rights H2O Man 23 hrs ago #29

I am in Texas. Cars running into crowds are the least of our worries. yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #30

I AM HOPING FOR.. homegirl 23 hrs ago #31

Even in Fort Worth TX, approximately 75 attorneys were out in front of the Federal Courthouse yellowdogintexas 23 hrs ago #34

Be very vigilant and remind others to do so. Linda ladeewolf 23 hrs ago #33

Yes, it pays to be careful Ohioboy 23 hrs ago #35

This shit ain't new. How many of yiz remember Viet Nam protestors being attacked and beaten by 3Hotdogs 22 hrs ago #37

Liberty or death, baby Blue Owl 21 hrs ago #40

I'm on the same page. barbtries 18 hrs ago #46

It changed years ago. Incanus 20 hrs ago #42

Magats are such angry cowards proud patriot 19 hrs ago #43

And really stupid. mdbl 18 hrs ago #47

Happy to report barbtries 19 hrs ago #45

Somebody should shoot the tires out if they can. These people are bullies. Attack a bully and they will stop. Jit423 15 hrs ago #50

Unless he's a psycho he's bullshit chud. Klarkashton 15 hrs ago #51

This is part of the reason why pro gun control posts have reduced by about 95% here on DU since kelly1mm 15 hrs ago #52

At our last small town protest here in KY, Bayard 15 hrs ago #53

There was a lone counter protester at the Portland Or. hands off. Prairie_Seagull 5 hrs ago #56

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