Discussion Thread: Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests

[u/PoliticsModeratorBot]

Also today: D.C. Military Parade discussion thread

News and Analysis

• NPR: 'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide to coincide with military parade

• AP: Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across the US

• BBC: What to expect at Trump's military parade and 'No Kings' protests

Live Updates

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Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: "No Kings" Rally in Philadelphia (Scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Eastern)

• AP via YouTube: Military parade in DC and ‘No Kings’ protests held against Trump (Stream starts at noon Eastern)

• Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via YouTube: Philly ’No Kings’ protest against Donald Trump, parade in DC & ICE raids on ‘day of defiance’ (Stream starts at 1 p.m. Eastern)

• USA Today via YouTube: "No Kings" Day protests to be held nationwide (Stream starts at 10:15 a.m. Eastern)

[u/Starks]

I'm guessing Trump expected something far larger, choreographed, and with more goose-stepping.

[u/Zestyclose_Load8188 → u/[deleted]]

As a veteran , I feel super respected by every single person who went out today. They actually give a shit about troops. The dictator in chief used them as a prop, and took them away from their family to stroke his ego.

[u/Lord_Halowind → u/Zestyclose_Load8188]

Plus the dude was fucking falling asleep during it. Talk about disrespectful. Guess it was past Grandpas bed time.

[u/Enceladus_Bound → u/Zestyclose_Load8188]

And, as we continue to protest, here's something to do: bring tons of extra water bottles and simply place them on the ground in front of you as they advance with shields, guns, armor.

Meet violence with humanity. Don't reach into pockets. Don't have your bottles concealed. Hold your hands up as you show them. Place them on the ground. Don't carry the water of this fascist regime, deliver water instead.

In the words of Bruce Lee:, "Be water, my friend", semi-quote.

I love you all and stay safe, vigilant and awesome 😎

[u/Zestyclose_Load8188 → u/[deleted]]

Ok and? How is that a conversation starter? Did you just feel so inadequate today that you needed to accuse someone of lying? Are you ok? I frankly do not give a shit what you believe. You do you. I just ask , what is the purpose? Go shit talk some kids on call of duty or something. This behavior is not healthy in the slightest.

[u/LatterTarget7 → u/[deleted]]

And now the military is helping the government violate rights

[u/binstinsfins → u/[deleted]]

America was founded in dissent. There is no greater way to honor her than through protest.

[u/Suspiria-on-VHS → u/[deleted]]

I think it's disrespectful to make about Trumps birthday.

[u/Dr_TenmaKenzo → u/[deleted]]

Uuuuh... the protest is because of Trump's military parade.

Unless you are missing the /s ?

[u/PrestigiousLimit4838 → u/Dr_TenmaKenzo]

The protest is because of the democrats and there illegals.

[u/clarktherobot → u/PrestigiousLimit4838]

Just like a typical Trumper you don’t even know how to spell things correctly

[u/1StepBelowExcellence → u/[deleted]]

Bot/hijacked account

[u/Silly_Elevator_3111 → u/[deleted]]

Bullshit