Report on No Kings from western NY.

[wnylib]

Small purple city in a red county. Larger group than last time. Several hundred turned out, despite cloudy sky, a few wind gusts, and 30°F temperature. Had occasional snowflakes drifting down.

Started with a rally in a park, followed by protesters going to the sidewalks with signs along the streets bordering the park. Very busy intersection. Majority of cars honked in agreement as they passed by, even a city firetruck.

A few Trumpists drove by revving their engines. Two Trump supporter repeatedly drove slowly next to the curb shouting names at us. They had signs in their windows that said, "Thank you, Donald Trump." Protesters at that end of the block chanted back, "We love even you." So after their third trip around the block, the Trumpists gave up and left.

Large speakers amplified a phone playlist that included:

This Land is Your Land
War! What is it Good For?
Turn,Turn, Turn

And a new song about Minnespolis. Did not get the name.

Three of my favorite signs today were:

Make 1984 fiction again.

Racism is not patriotism.

When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes duty.