Holy shit! These kids are kicking ass and taking names

[rufus dog]

For those of you not planted in front of a TV, the kids in Tallahassee are going off! Knocking down the bs NRA memes, calling out Republicans for the inactivity, calling out the FL legislature, calling out the idiot posters claiming they are actors.

This one is going to leave a mark.

[Leghorn21]

1. YEP!! My heart is bursting for The Kids!! nt

[olegramps]

22. Damn, they are articulate and well informed.

What a contrast to the Republican redneck scum. These Repukians are beyond contempt. The Repuks are led by charlatan politicians who prey on a pack of ignorant nincompoops. These ignoramuses are being robbed blind by the huskers who are padding their pockets. The phony evangelical ministers are naturally their comrades since they are in the same business of fleecing the suckers.

I pray that I will be around to see these kids mature and completely devastate the Republican criminal enterprise.

[Skittles]

24. repukes must be shitting bricks now

they have to decide whether to keep pimping for gun humping cowards or lose a generation of voters

[OhNo-Really]

29. Well, the GOP can't slur them as Communists anymore..Putin Bromance and all

[Skittles]

36. um, you do know they are kings of hypocrisy, yes?

I doubt their Putin-boot licking has raised much awareness

[OhNo-Really]

37. Rofl and sobbing

[Leghorn21]

28. Oh yes, gramps, the contrast is simply STUNNING - nt

[Volaris]

41. And If they're in high school, their ENTIRE scholastic experience

Has taken place under this particular Sword of Damocles.
And now they have enough Agency to express that outrage.
The Republicans are in for a truly EPIC asskicking in November I think.

[olegramps]

65. I hope and the Republicans Party is totally destroyed.

Americans who are truly concerned about the future of the nation must come to the sad realization that the Republican Party is dedicated to advancing fascist principles. They have absolutely no qualms in spreading absolute lies to advance their evil intentions. Nothing is sacred in their quest. It no exaggeration that they are the enemy of democratic principles and strive to establish a dictatorship of the oligarchy.

[pandr32]

2. I'm with them

[backtoblue]

3. Big big kick and rec!

So proud of these kids.

[Javaman]

4. there is a simple reason why these kids will win.

they were born of this era, they were raised in this era and as a result they can see right through all the bullshit with ease.

that is something the nra/faux news douchebags fail to see.

these kids won't be stopped because they can't be stopped.

they were weened on this negative stuff and shrug it off like it was last weeks meme.

so bring it on you right wing losers because you will certainly lose.

[OhNo-Really]

30. These kids have faced life threatening combat with GOP gun rights.

[gademocrat7]

5. They are intelligent motivated young adults.

They are not going to be deterred. I stand with them.

[Shanti Mama]

6. I hope this is helping them heal, too. Anger and action can sooth their souls, sort of.

I think this will at least help them put some distance between the intense feelings of the immediate time and the future. Having something to focus on must be good for their healing.

[WhiteTara]

11. And since the action is positive it will definitely assuage

some of their grief. And it has turned them into leaders and activists and hopefully, voters and office holders.

[njhoneybadger]

7. Children who survived a massacre carrying the flag into battle

Makes me feel proud to be an American again

[TeapotInATempest]

8. We've needed something to make us feel pride again, haven't we?

I know I have. It's just a damn shame it took the murders of more kids.

[OhNo-Really]

31. Will the Governors stamp out this move,ent like they dod OWS?

Let them tey that

Will not work this time

[lostnfound]

9. Makes me embarassed

They should NOT have to be doing this.
WE should have stopped the NRA long ago.

[RandomAccess]

21. Welllll,

don't feel too bad. Yes, we should have stopped them -- in fact, never should have allowed the NRA to get as powerful as they have.

But THIS is their time, their destiny. THIS time they have all the momentum, which is a funny thing that often happens in conjunction with action but not always -- as we've seen this time around. They had the magical combination of a number of students with incredible leadership and oratory skills and a knack for activism, plus lots of very favorable media, plus determination and commitment. It was as if they were made for this time.

[LisaM]

32. Many of us have marched in the streets for lots of causes.

Most of us here have picketed, carried petitions, pounded yard signs, walked door to door, prepared endless mailers, and phonebanked for our candidates.

I've called my representatives and Republicans about various issues till I'm blue in the face.

The forces arrayed against progress span the generations. This is the time and cause for these kids because yes, they face slaughter in the schoolyard, and it's unacceptable. In the 60s, young men faced slaughter in an unnecessary and immoral war, and they did do something about it, ending the draft.

I hope, hope that this action succeeds, but they can't go blaming every previous generation out of hand.

[SammyWinstonJack]

40. +1

[sarcasmo]

10. The best thing, the kids will be voting in 2020.

[GreenEyedLefty]

58. Actually a lot of kids will be voting in 2018.

[VWolf]

63. My daughter, for one NT

[lark]

12. I was just beaming watching these smart brave determined kids.

It reminded me of the Viet Nam protests when I was their age.

[world wide wally]

13. Republicans have volunteered to be on the losing side of history

[lastlib]

16. ...again.

I hope this is the one that buries them.

[lastlib]

14. "We Are The World, We Are The Children"....

"We are the Ones who'll make a brighter day".....

Bring It On!

"There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me."
--USA For Africa (Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie)

[hurple]

15. They're kicking ass and taking names

no bubblegum needed.

[longship]

52. They're all out of bubblegum.

[VWolf]

62. My daughter has a poster:

It says, "I'm here to drink my milk and kick some ass. And I just finished my milk"

Love her

[mainstreetonce]

17. Tell me that these kids parents

are not going to vote the way the kids want.

Be afraid, lawmakers who are not listening ,these kids have families who also vote.

[Grammy23]

18. They are an inspiration! They are showing us how to channel our anger and frustration

Into a force for change. The tide is turning and anyone who ignores their movement does it at their own peril. They have a huge task but they won’t be stopped easily.

As a person who witnessed another person murdered by her husband and very nearly became one of his victims, as well, I would love to see them reach out to anyone who has been impacted by gun violence. We are an army of people who know first hand (as they do) the horror of how quickly an ordinary moment becomes a tragedy. Most of us want to see changes in the gun laws and often feel powerless as an individual to make our voice heard. With the momentum of this new movement of young people, we may have a real chance to bring about change. I hope they will recruit those of us who feel like they do and understand what they experienced. We want to help, too!

[B Stieg]

19. Yes, but WE need to back them up!

Wherever you are in November, VOTE with Parkland and AGAINST GUNS!

[Bradshaw3]

20. These kids are lifting the spirits of this old guy

So heartening in these dark days to see this happening. Bravo to these young people!

[jalan48]

23. Hats off to the young men and women for standing up to the NRA.

[BoneyardDem]

25. Kids, chanelling and directing their anger and hurt

I wouldn't get the way of that tidal wave. I'm no psychologist, but I'm betting this is cathartic and a positive use of their frustration.

[Me.]

26. The Kicker

A lot of them can vote

[tavernier]

27. I work in a high school in Florida.

The kids had a protest rally at noon on the football field. They had a huge attendance, despite having to give up their favorite activity (lunch), but the principal and the cafeteria staff are wise ppl, and their lunch was extended so all could eat.

Great kids... love them all!

[rufus dog]

39. Outstanding

Rather than being resistant to change the admin embraced the change.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

49. As opposed the Houston School District, which is going to suspend any student protestors.

I'd love it if all the students in the District walked out at exactly the same time on the same day. Let's see what the ACLU can do with suspending students for exercising their right to free speech.

[GulfCoast66]

56. Point of correction...

That was not the Houston school District. That was a small, redneck district near Houston with a couple of thousand students.

This is a fact based community. Facts are important.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

57. Sorry. I read "Houston-area" and I read it as "Houston"

Plus, I usually post a link when I make a statement like that. I got lazy, I guess.

Anyway, here's the link: https://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Houston-area-school-district-threatens-to-suspend-12628365.php

[Dem_4_Life]

33. I hope this will be on YouTube

I am at work and can't watch them so I hope the whole thing will be on YouTube so I can watch them later. These kids are so inspiring! They are going places.

My mom told me last night they need to just get an automatic high school diploma and be free to continue this fight from here on out without having to go back to high school. They can sort out college later.

[leftyladyfrommo]

34. Kids have passion. And tons of energy.

It was kids that ended the Viet Nam War.

And they don't have kids to feed and a job that exhausts them.

You go guys!

You have the wind behind you.

[moonseller66]

35. Awakening?

America's Political Discontent went to sleep May 5th, 1970.

After 48 years, it looks as though it may be reawakening.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

43. Reference, Kent State, May 4th, not the Nuke test in Nevada May 5th?

[matt819]

38. Couple of points for the republicans

These kids' parents vote, and some R voters are going to switch.

More important, these kids are going to vote in a year, or two, or three. And - correct me if my confidence is misplaced - but they are not going to vote for republicans.

And most important, I think these kids are going to be running for office when they are no longer kids. And I can't wait.

[nikatnyte]

42. I can just hear the Republican (private) response

"You see? This is why we need to keep de-funding public education! These damn kids are thinking for themselves and resisting our propaganda! Have Betsy increase her efforts to increase home schooling!"

[pamdb]

44. florida kids

I'm assuming you're not talking about the kids talking with the big orange idiot.
I haven't heard theword NRA yet. Not once. No mention of the NRA buying politicians. Nothing. there have been some students talking about the easy accessibility of buy guns. Talking about Australia, Talking about Israel. But most of the adults are just talking about beefing up school security and mental
illness and that sort of thing. I wish more of the students would talk about the easy ability to buy assault rifles. And I notice that little fire brand with the shaved head wasn't there. She would have given trump what for. Which is why I assume she wasn't invited. Watching some of these adults fall all over trump is sickening.

[pangaia]

55. Emma is in Tallahassee with the real fightin' kids...

[denvine]

45. I am embarrassed also that we weren't able to protect them.

But I am so glad and so proud of them. They have my complete support. I will march, give money, make calls, what ever it takes. They have got momentum and this may be the tipping point.

[RussBLib]

46. I hope to see a re-run

I've been watching this "listening session" and it's been a little disappointing.

Blue-checked shirt dude is on again. He was good first time.

[RussBLib]

47. hmmm.....coincidence? Trump has a listening session at the same time?

so what, do you think, the major networks will cover?

Hopefully some accomplished outfit is recording it for those of us distracted by this "listening session" nonsense.

[Cha]

48. This is so incredibly Hopeful! I'm so very

grateful for these beautiful KIDS!!

Mahalo, rufus dog

[PatrickforO]

50. I hope it leaves more than a mark. In fact, I'm thinking this might be the tipping point

against NRA corruption.

They tell us the blood of our children is the price of freedom, but that isn't freedom. We need gun control now.

[Takket]

51. i wish the adults in this country had half as much passion........

[Amaryllis]

53. What should i search to find this? Been offline for 24 hours.

[rufus dog]

54. Here is one link

Here is a CNN link to one student speaking. I actually missed this one, trying to find a link to the whole thing, it was one kid after another, and each one was good.


https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/21/us/florida-school-shooting/index.html

[malaise]

59. Local 10 Florida has great coverage

https://www.local10.com/live/watch-the-local-10-news

[dlk]

60. Of Course They Are-Their Lives Are on the Line Every Single Day and We've Let the NRA Put Them There

Older Americans may not completely comprehend the daily horror faced by American schoolchildren--that fact that they may be randomly executed by someone with a gun, particularly a weapon of war designed to efficiently shred the most people in the least amount of time. How traumatizing that must be! When went to school, our biggest worry was whether or not we had a date for the weekend. Today, we've let money and the politicians that are bought an paid for by it destroy the moral fabric of our country. No one is safe anywhere--in a school, in a church, at a concert, at the mall. What is dawning on Americans is that there isn't a body count number high enough to stop these monsters. They have no conscience and therefore no shame. We will have to oust them from office ourselves--each and every one of us. Let's get started and create a wave of decency take our country back.

[BonnieJW]

61. At every one of these gatherings and any future gatherings of high school students

There should be people manning tables with voter registration forms for all students who are 18 or about to turn 18. Register them to vote! Tell them to vote out the NRA whores. Then with every registration, impress on the students that registering is step one. Step two is getting out and actually voting. Tell them to find a candidate to believe in and work in their campaign. Have them encourage other students to register to vote. Months before the election, make sure all eligible registered voters know where their polling places are. Make sure they have a way to get there. On election day, every student eligible and registered to vote should make sure all other eligible registered students have a way to get to the polls. Have them take that day off and make sure everyone has a way to get to the polls.

If they truly want to be heard, they must vote.

[NastyRiffraff]

64. They wiped the floor with Rubio

In ordinary circumstances I would have felt a little bit sorry for him. He was reduced to sputtering and almost begging for mercy.

These are beautiful, smart, passionate kids. And many of them will be able to vote in November. I stand with them.