I talked to a younger person about this, and he said they're engaged, but more online because a lot of them don't consider street protest useful. I think they'll become engaged in the streets if the worst predictions materialize, but the main thing we need to think about is making sure they vote in the midterms, especially in districts that seem unreachable. The republicans want to gerrrymander themselves to a midterms win. But it's my belief that even red states can be won. The supporters of pedofascism are dwindling by the day.
I suspect the approaching tRump recession/depression is going to win us a lot of votes from the previously unengaged voters and finally disaffected MAGA.
An anecdote about Nike founder and legendary Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman: A farmer hires a mule trainer for his recalcitrant mule. The trainer hits the mule over the head, knocking it down. Mule stands up and the trainer hits him again.
Farmer grabs the trainer's board and says, dammit, I hired you to train him, not knock him senseless! Trainer says, show that ya don't know nuthin' 'bout training mules. First ya gotta git their attention.
Yeah, not politically correct but the gist is accurate. When the lower middle and lower class really feel the effects of his idiotic policies, their attention will be focused.
It is sad that anyone has to experience unfavorable experiences, as he is causing, in order to gain understanding, yet I hope they understand in time to help with their votes.
FDR's words, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself," rings through today just as it did when he was first inaugurated. We, the People, could use an FDR right now to break up the monopolies, bring trust back to government, and rally our country against those enemies within who wish to do us harm. Stay Strong! 💪
I'd believe in our success more completely if the gun pulled on us yesterday at a NO KINGS rally in SC by a self-proclaimed Trump supporter was as widely reported as it surely would have been if that act of potential violence been a product of those of us on the left. Reporting seems to be VERY localized:
Frankly, this is the sort of story I'd expect to be hearing in parts of America (and everywhere, for the clicks.). I'm really not sure why it isn't being reported in blue state media. (Well, other than some people are afraid of upsetting the Man-Baby.)
You may be correct, but it just seems out of character for the media of today to pass on potential clickbait. Maybe we'll learn more in the next few days...
Foofaraw & Chiquita, thank you for your thoughts. It is good to see that you are on here, and yes, at times I am doing better, although checks and treatment must continue. I remain thankful for each thing I can do! I hope things are going well for you, too!
As you can see,,whether I am right or wrong, I have become more suspicious than usual these days in some instances.
Thank you for sharing that experience, foofarW & Chiquita. I’m thankful nobody was hurt and that she was taken in for everyone’s protection.
On here today I shared that in Pennsylvania there were MAGA people portraying Democrat protestors and presenting large, official looking signs to mislead voters.
Thank goodness the rallies were a huge success otherwise, as far as I know! Thank goodness for Scott sharing uplifting news and the opportunities for us all to enjoy it and share!
The LAST THING this state of South Carolina might be is a "swing state". In fact, in the 2016 election (and perhaps in all 3 Trump elections), SC was considered to be the ONLY state on the east coast considered a guaranteed lock for him.
I think it's safe to say that SC will always be bright RED, as long as there are people of color to hate or slavery-based wars to re-fight. PA, on the other hand, is still in play. (My understanding is that Trump is now underwater is EVERY 2024 swing state!!!)
I'm with you Sam. And that 100% belief comes from 'WE the PEOPLE" standing up and being counted. Continue to stand tall Sam..... you have Millions and Millions standing right there beside you❣️
I couldn’t protest in person due to my physical disability and homeless situation. However, I believe I did the best I could by fighting for us online. I was marching right along side each of you in spirit, please know that! I’m so proud to be an American! I’ll keep fighting till my last breath because I love my country and want to stand up and be counted. Remember, when we fight together, we win! ✊🇺🇸🔥
My favorite sign was sent to me by my niece. The photo she sent was just a piece of a cardboard box, with a handwritten message saying simply “Enough”.
From Houston - there were 12 different Houston area protests; the one I was at - City Hall - had about 15,000, but there were thousands more marching in other area protests - even in typically red areas like Conroe & Montgomery County.
As Marcie said. It's in Montgomery County. I am trying to help make it Blue with so many other wonderful people like Montgomery LWV & Texas women for justice & there are so many others.
I believe it went really well. My favourite sign, one I haven't seen before. "Come on you people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together and impeach the motherfucker right now!"
Numbers will continue to come in. For No Kings 1, San Diego was first estimated (by SDPD) at 12,000, within a few month, that rose to over 20,000. I think the first estimates didn't include all precincts.
Scott—please, please remind people that the best grassroots action they can take is to vote THIS NOVEMBER 4TH in whichever state and local elections for which they are eligible. There are 52,000 elections being held.
Big change starts on the ground in your school boards, local, county and state governments. Big battles over voter eligibility and against voter suppression can be lost for want of ONE more voice for democracy. If you can vote in California SAY YES TO PROP 50 (that's a shout out to all my Vigeant cousins out there!!)
Release the Epstein Files…show how Trump raped a 13yr old and took her virginity who ended up taking her life..he hit her. Cause she did t k ow how to give a blow job…all in her deposition
An email arrived from a Vicky Ward Substack, titled “These ARE the Epstein Files”. She and a guest discussed records of court dealings which they believe are also kept within J. Epstein’s files because they involved him. They named a lot of banks and other names or possibly institutions which some or many people would recognize. I do not know if sharing her name and the title of that message are enough information to help anyone find the episode. I have not subscribed to her substack so do not know how the email happened to arrive in my box, but I am thankful that it did.
NEW: Pay our troops during the Trump shutdown and ensure federal workers get back pay https://tinyurl.com/y728zzuu
NEW: Cancel GOP healthcare cuts and end Trump’s shutdown: https://tinyurl.com/2z8s7hdh
Demand Brendan Carr Resign: https://tinyurl.com/35xjx8dj
Demand Tom Homan Resign: https://tinyurl.com/3e5ku3um
Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act: https://tinyurl.com/3yfw2m7a
Demand answers about Trump’s visibly deteriorating health: https://tinyurl.com/sk9xm38v
Protect our use of voting by mail: https://tinyurl.com/bde676xm
Push back on Trump’s DC takeover: https://tinyurl.com/2jpp94yk
Support law to unmask ICE: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82
Investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f
Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump
Here is my interview with James Talarico: https://tinyurl.com/mmu4eydj
Release the Sept Jobs report to the Fed don't tank the economy needlessly.
Great list! I was doing items on an older list and somehow got sidetracked. Glad to be back!
I don’t know about you guy, but I still 100% believe we’re gonna win this fight. 🇺🇸 💪
Without a doubt.
There was a nice crowd in Tallahassee, but we still need to get more young and working age Americans engaged.
I talked to a younger person about this, and he said they're engaged, but more online because a lot of them don't consider street protest useful. I think they'll become engaged in the streets if the worst predictions materialize, but the main thing we need to think about is making sure they vote in the midterms, especially in districts that seem unreachable. The republicans want to gerrrymander themselves to a midterms win. But it's my belief that even red states can be won. The supporters of pedofascism are dwindling by the day.
I suspect the approaching tRump recession/depression is going to win us a lot of votes from the previously unengaged voters and finally disaffected MAGA.
Even the previously unreachable may get an inkling when they have no food and access to medical care.
An anecdote about Nike founder and legendary Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman: A farmer hires a mule trainer for his recalcitrant mule. The trainer hits the mule over the head, knocking it down. Mule stands up and the trainer hits him again.
Farmer grabs the trainer's board and says, dammit, I hired you to train him, not knock him senseless! Trainer says, show that ya don't know nuthin' 'bout training mules. First ya gotta git their attention.
Yeah, not politically correct but the gist is accurate. When the lower middle and lower class really feel the effects of his idiotic policies, their attention will be focused.
It is sad that anyone has to experience unfavorable experiences, as he is causing, in order to gain understanding, yet I hope they understand in time to help with their votes.
In the places like Troy, Michigan (Big Beaver & Rochester) it would be good to have someone with big speakers playing inspirational songs like:
https://foundationsofmusic.org/songs-about-democracy/
It would:
add to the festivities, keep people there longer and attract more people.
On a long span over the Wisconsin River: "We're gonna need a bigger bridge."
I found the rallies inspiring and heartening. I had FUN!
The energy was electric … we are united we do not bow down.
Over 1K in my purple town!
Ditto!💯💯💢💯💯💢💪💪💪💪
Thank you, Scott! I could twirl over such fine faith in the American way, if I were young enough not to fall down, that is!
I like your optimism. I’m pretty scared but did protest yesterday.
So proud of you!
FDR's words, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself," rings through today just as it did when he was first inaugurated. We, the People, could use an FDR right now to break up the monopolies, bring trust back to government, and rally our country against those enemies within who wish to do us harm. Stay Strong! 💪
Yes!
I'd believe in our success more completely if the gun pulled on us yesterday at a NO KINGS rally in SC by a self-proclaimed Trump supporter was as widely reported as it surely would have been if that act of potential violence been a product of those of us on the left. Reporting seems to be VERY localized:
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/18/woman-arrested-after-brandishing-gun-no-king-protest-myrtle-beach/
Yes but what do you expect from deranged cultists!!!! I am glad she was arrested before something bad happened!!!
SO true!
However, I expected a little more from the national media.
I suspect that within 6 months, I'll be expecting nothing from them whatsoever...
Do you think anyone thought that broadcasting it might cause copycat actions?
Frankly, this is the sort of story I'd expect to be hearing in parts of America (and everywhere, for the clicks.). I'm really not sure why it isn't being reported in blue state media. (Well, other than some people are afraid of upsetting the Man-Baby.)
You may be correct, but it just seems out of character for the media of today to pass on potential clickbait. Maybe we'll learn more in the next few days...
(I hope you've been doing well, JP4M.)
Foofaraw & Chiquita, thank you for your thoughts. It is good to see that you are on here, and yes, at times I am doing better, although checks and treatment must continue. I remain thankful for each thing I can do! I hope things are going well for you, too!
As you can see,,whether I am right or wrong, I have become more suspicious than usual these days in some instances.
Thank you for sharing that experience, foofarW & Chiquita. I’m thankful nobody was hurt and that she was taken in for everyone’s protection.
On here today I shared that in Pennsylvania there were MAGA people portraying Democrat protestors and presenting large, official looking signs to mislead voters.
Thank goodness the rallies were a huge success otherwise, as far as I know! Thank goodness for Scott sharing uplifting news and the opportunities for us all to enjoy it and share!
Well, JP4M...
The LAST THING this state of South Carolina might be is a "swing state". In fact, in the 2016 election (and perhaps in all 3 Trump elections), SC was considered to be the ONLY state on the east coast considered a guaranteed lock for him.
I think it's safe to say that SC will always be bright RED, as long as there are people of color to hate or slavery-based wars to re-fight. PA, on the other hand, is still in play. (My understanding is that Trump is now underwater is EVERY 2024 swing state!!!)
I appreciate your explanations.
I'm with you Sam. And that 100% belief comes from 'WE the PEOPLE" standing up and being counted. Continue to stand tall Sam..... you have Millions and Millions standing right there beside you❣️
Reading strong messages like this is like turning on a light. 🌤️☀️🔥
Thank you for being 100% positive!
“I’m a believer!”
I couldn’t protest in person due to my physical disability and homeless situation. However, I believe I did the best I could by fighting for us online. I was marching right along side each of you in spirit, please know that! I’m so proud to be an American! I’ll keep fighting till my last breath because I love my country and want to stand up and be counted. Remember, when we fight together, we win! ✊🇺🇸🔥
Yesterday was nothing short of inspiring. And this post is the pretty little bow on top. Thank you Scott!
Thanks so much!
💯
My favorite sign was sent to me by my niece. The photo she sent was just a piece of a cardboard box, with a handwritten message saying simply “Enough”.
I love it Lita thank you!
Love it!
From Houston - there were 12 different Houston area protests; the one I was at - City Hall - had about 15,000, but there were thousands more marching in other area protests - even in typically red areas like Conroe & Montgomery County.
I was just able to confirm 15,000 from on of the organizers so I will update it!
Thank you Marcie for sharing this is amazing!
I’m glad to hear this because 13k-15k in a city the size of Houston is paltry. Now 100k in Boston-that’s huge!!!
I agree we’re going to win. As stated at the rally I attended in NJ:
First, they ignore you;
Then, they mock you;
Next they fight you; and
Then, you win.
We’re at 3. Keep going everyone!!!
In Bloomfield yesterday!
I was at The Woodlands rally this time and was great!!!
Where is woodlands?✌️🏻💙🪶
As Marcie said. It's in Montgomery County. I am trying to help make it Blue with so many other wonderful people like Montgomery LWV & Texas women for justice & there are so many others.
Go, Mary!!! With my north-of-Houston neighbors in spirit!!! 👏👏👏
Giant master-planned community north of Houston, also a traditionally red area!
Wow!
I loved the ‘community’ protest. My favorite sign was held by an 18-20 year old hispanic woman. ‘You are burying us. Don’t you know we are the seeds!’
For our farm working population in Watsonville, CA, this was perfect!
I believe it went really well. My favourite sign, one I haven't seen before. "Come on you people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together and impeach the motherfucker right now!"
🤣
I even know the tune!
My #1 also. So clever. (Now I'll be singing it all day.)
A little girl with a sign that said…..Burger King is my only king.
Went very well, I somehow think the 7 million estimate is under what it should be.
My favorite sign was “the price of eggs is going up because all the chickens are in Congress “!
Numbers will continue to come in. For No Kings 1, San Diego was first estimated (by SDPD) at 12,000, within a few month, that rose to over 20,000. I think the first estimates didn't include all precincts.
Scott—please, please remind people that the best grassroots action they can take is to vote THIS NOVEMBER 4TH in whichever state and local elections for which they are eligible. There are 52,000 elections being held.
Big change starts on the ground in your school boards, local, county and state governments. Big battles over voter eligibility and against voter suppression can be lost for want of ONE more voice for democracy. If you can vote in California SAY YES TO PROP 50 (that's a shout out to all my Vigeant cousins out there!!)
Ours was awesome. Florida is not rump country as some traitors proclaim. A sign with balls on it for our republican senators who have lost theirs.
Now demand his family returns all the stolen money…
Release the Epstein Files…show how Trump raped a 13yr old and took her virginity who ended up taking her life..he hit her. Cause she did t k ow how to give a blow job…all in her deposition
What’s the source on this? I’m not doubting the validity, I’d just like to verify this if possible.
An email arrived from a Vicky Ward Substack, titled “These ARE the Epstein Files”. She and a guest discussed records of court dealings which they believe are also kept within J. Epstein’s files because they involved him. They named a lot of banks and other names or possibly institutions which some or many people would recognize. I do not know if sharing her name and the title of that message are enough information to help anyone find the episode. I have not subscribed to her substack so do not know how the email happened to arrive in my box, but I am thankful that it did.
Thank you for the follow up. 🆙
You’re welcome.
They were hugely successful here in Phoenix AZ. Peaceful and joyful. Great signs everywhere.
Terrific, Houston and every area.... including my hometown of Massena, NY on the Canadian border.....NO KINGS ever..... NO trump now👍👍👍🥰🥰
I have never felt more proud to be an American. Just WOW!!!!
Huge turnout in York, Maine (Take that Susan Collins!). Mehdi Hasan’s speech was riveting.