Who Started The Braindead Zombie Hospital Blocking Protest In Michigan Yesterday?

[DanieRains]

These ignorant assholes didn't just show up and try to kill people stuck in ambulances going to the hospital. Someone herded them there.

Who did the herding?

When will the zombie be charged with terrorism? Attempted murder?

We all know it was just to attack the "Dimmocrat" in the governor's mansion and support the liar in chief with blood on his hands.

I will bet the astro-turfing was coordinated by some super rich scum who don't want their total control of government to fade.

We need a COMPLETE investigation.

Who sent out the orders for the confederates to attack / block the hospital?

This is a real story the news will poo poo at.

[Srkdqltr]

1. DeVoss?? Maybe?

[Thekaspervote]

20. Posted on twitter that it was DeVos that organized and PAID protesters

[stopdiggin]

35. well, if it was on twitter ..

then, sure! Why not?

[BadgerMom]

46. So very, very Christian of the DeVos family. /s

[NewJeffCT]

51. who posted it?

just curious

[budkin]

65. On NPR today they were reporting it like it was just normal everyday people

And then at the very end quickly slipped in that they "tended to lean right and some had Trump signs and MAGA hats." Give me a fucking break.

[rzemanfl]

2. Putin. n/t

[TrishaJ]

22. Yep. Russia using social media

to organize these protests. Shit's being stirred up deliberately. Anybody really think Putin has backed off the cyber warfare?

[SunSeeker]

40. Yep. I have relatives in eastern Europe and posts glorifying this protest are flooding their feed.

And the Facebook posts flooding their feed are their language, not English, so it is not coming from here.

[certainot]

62. russians were likely coordinating 2009 tea party protests too, along with talk radio assistance

talk radio with limbaugh in lead is pushing the end to social distancing, stay at home, making fun of mask wearing, etc and with talk radio they can coordinate on a local level

roger stone boasted of using talk radio to generate 'protests' to stop the fla recount in 2000. the russians have been horning in on talk radio since at least 2008 (using limbaugh to force palin on mccain)

tell your relatives to keep their ears out for RW talk radio

it is not a coincidence trump wanted to start a two hour talk radio show

[orangecrush]

67. Time for the party to wake up

And stop letting these hatemongers operate with impunity.

[DanieRains]

3. Where Is Estimates Of Lives Lost Or People Infected By Hospital Attack By Confederates?

Someone could just offer up some numbers.

Death / infection count?

Media?

Hello?

[SheltieLover]

4. This article states DeVoss family involved

https://cnycentral.com/news/nation-world/protesters-block-streets-of-michigan-capital-in-operation-gridlock

[demmiblue]

5. DeVos Group, Right-Wing Fringe Organization Threaten Public Health

LANSING — On Wednesday, the Michigan Conservative Coalition, a far-right fringe group, and the Michigan Freedom Fund, a DeVos-backed corporate front group, will buck public health safety measures and attempt to create a “traffic jam” in Lansing to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s efforts to protect public health.

“These fringe groups have one goal: attack Gov. Whitmer for anything, even if it means sending a dangerous message about the importance of social distancing during a global pandemic. While hundreds of Michiganders die every day because of COVID-19 and essential workers are doing their best to keep our communities healthy and functioning, these selfish and out-of-touch fringe groups are throwing a temper tantrum at the expense of public safety and health,” said Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan. “Normally we wouldn’t give these childish games the time of day, but we think it’s important that the people of Michigan know who these people really are and the fact that a group supported by one of Trump’s cabinet members, Betsy DeVos, is at the helm of this dangerous ship. Republicans who run in the same circles as these far-right activists, like Mike Shirkey and Lee Chatfield, should denounce this political stunt.”

As a member of Trump’s cabinet, Betsy DeVos should be doing everything she can to promote public health during this crisis, but instead, the Michigan Freedom Fund, a group she and her family have funded for years, is part of this “traffic jam” effort that undermines the credibility of public health experts.

The Michigan Conservative Coalition is a far-right, fringe group that has peddled right-wing memes featuring Pepe the Frog and Islamophobic memes on its Facebook page. They recently hosted an event featuring Michelle Malkin, a far-right pundit who has defended white nationalists and holocaust deniers. State Rep. Matthew Maddock is involved with the group.

https://progressmichigan.org/2020/04/devos-group-right-wing-fringe-organization-threaten-public-health/

[DanieRains]

8. I Want Names Named The People Who Organized This Deadly Protest

Bill Barr won't do anything to them, because the were attacking Dimmocrats but we need their names.

A REAL INVESTIGATION showing how easy it is for lemmings to be marched to defend idiots.

NAMES?

[MFGsunny]

9. Thank you so much, demmiblue. We HAVE TO SHINE A LIGHT n/t

We HAVE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON COCKROACHES LIKE THESE.

/rant with caps

[calimary]

19. As in Betsy DeVos. That's HER family.

That’s our (I Hate Public) Education Secretary.

[Jamastiene]

61. They disgust me.

Why do they think blocking a hospital and keeping ambulances from getting in and out is a good thing? That is disgusting.

[jimlup]

6. We have many right-wing extremist organizations here in Michigan...

I expect it was within this network that it was organized. I think they are "grass roots" because the two big issues are guns and abortion.

In Michigan's lower peninsula Detroit, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo are blue but outside of these refuges, the state is deep red leaning to reactionary.

[idziak4ever1234]

23. Grand Rapids City is also very blue.

[leighbythesea2]

27. My experience

Is Grand Rapids is quite red. Its where i grew up. Went back after 18 years in 2016. Shocking what people said to me. Assumed somehow i agreed with their views. I spent a lot of time telling people i didnt agree with them.

[idziak4ever1234]

52. Times have changed. Very progressive.

Although surrounding Kent County isconservative.

[leighbythesea2]

56. So

My house is in Rockford 15 mins from downtown. Relatives another 15 mins plus north. Anecdotally id say conservative. If you are considering that surrounding. My husband works in GR. We often dont engage with people on politics if they start because its so conservative. My street is democratic leaning. The people in my industry, fashion who've relocated there are progressive. I just dont see or feel very progressive, as you describe it. They elected Justin Amash.

But 80% of the people i knew growing up are still conservative or have become conservative from being centrist before. I wish i thought it had changed there. Maybe the places ive lived and my industry made me ultra liberal.
Ive run into overt and veiled racism there that shocked me. Also very religious like expressing beliefs as if everyone agrees. It feels like a bubble to me, at least.

[leighbythesea2]

24. A guess you may be correct

Havent researched it. Have a house in west Michigan and in ohio. Im in Columbus and my husband and kids are in Michigan. Long story, I came down to do contractual work.
But grew up in west Michigan. Very conservative. My husband told me an in-law went to Lansing yesterday. Sigh. Theres a decent amount of grassroots angry they cant do yard work and go to cabins, going on.
Meanwhile the curve peak of covid is projected for mid june in kent county.

[BComplex]

53. There was a big protest in Raleigh, NC of the same group (type) of people.

They're supposed to have another one Friday. I'm pretty sure the Michigan and the Raleigh, NC group are connected somehow.

[still_one]

7. I believe this was coordinated by someone from the nazi regime in the WH

[Boomerproud]

10. Will CNN investigate? Nope.

[bucolic_frolic]

11. Demonstrations require a permit in many jurisdictions

IOW, someone is an organizer, is responsible. Spontaneous, well-targeted protest is rare indeed. Someone has to have an idea to start with. Media should report the source of things, we're not very good at that in this country.

[NBachers]

12. My solution:

[jmbar2]

17. Amazing clip

I haven't seen that film for a long time - forgot about that detail. With the masks, it looks eerily prescient.

[Marcuse]

26. 2022 is almost here.

?v=1535848546

[roamer65]

13. One of the organizers.

https://thelivingstonpost.com/with-a-single-selfie-mike-detmer-shows-hes-not-fit-to-be-a-congressman/

[woodsprite]

14. I heard one report that it was the Proud Boys. nt

[42bambi]

15. I did a search for pro-trump groups in Michigan, this is what I found, The rabid Trump

lovers have a Facebook page called "Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine" I don't have Facebook ... anyone brave enough can check out their page.

[jmbar2]

18. Could easily be a planted page

What an evil plot - to convince Covidiots to spread a deadly disease in the population. I didn't realize Michigan was such a hotbed of stupidity. Take care of yourself!

[Lonestarblue]

45. There were articles a few weeks ago about white supremacists deliberately spreading the virus.

They were targeting black people and policemen to create social unrest. They want a civil war.

[jmbar2]

50. I hope that bites them in the butt.

Imagine getting ready to be intubated by a black doctor. Karma is a bitch.

[octoberlib]

16. The DeVos family.

[Rebl2]

21. I would

imagine within a couple of weeks some or many of those protesters will have the virus.

[winstars]

25. Its just the start. look for more today. Like the fucking Tea Party assholes... watch...

[Midnight Writer]

28. I think we can drop the phrase "fringe extremist groups". This is today's mainstream GOP.

[RVN VET71]

68. Yep. The slowly festering, pus-filled boil of hatred and stupidity

has finally popped so everyone can see. The new GOP presents, proudly presents, traits that had heretofore been identified with extremist fringe groups. The old John Birch Society had nothing on these corporate-fascist anti-constitutionalist dangerous fools.

[BamaRefugee]

29. Obviously it was George Soros. It's ALWAYS George Soros.

[Hekate]

30. Your post is serious. Your last sentence is silly, as "the news" won't dismiss looking for a source

FOX and their local satellites would pooh-pooh, but they don't count, sadly.

The questions you ask in your OP deserve to go out to newspapers as an LTTE and to comment lines on ither media.

[OAITW r.2.0]

31. This is the Republican game plan going forward. Disrupt civil order and social healthcare policy.

I expect to see this play out in other areas where Republicans want to resist the policies of the Democratic law makers.

[crickets]

34. +1

[not fooled]

38. Yeah

plus try to smear a Dem rising star governor, in hopes of damaging her chances for national office one day.

I say issue them permits to protest, after they sign waivers agreeing to not seek any medical care if they contract COVID-19, unless they pay 100% out of pocket.

[OAITW r.2.0]

42. Problem solved!

Also, make wearing MAGA hats part of this deal so we can have visual ID on who they are and what their motivation is for their anti-social behaviour.

[SunSeeker]

49. And it is Putin's game plan as well. nt

[Kid Berwyn]

59. Michigan Capitol March 15, 2020

Operation Gridlock, courtesy Betsy and Erik

[Crowman2009]

69. Oh great, meal team six.

[ms liberty]

32. That should be the question, shouldn't it? K&R. n/t

[DanieRains]

33. Blocking A Hospital Is A Crime Where Are The Arrest Warrants

Barr....

[tiredtoo]

36. Michigan Conservative Coalition

Takes credit for organizing the event. They of course receive funding from the DeVos Klan. This may have been part of a nationwide event. Demonstrations took place in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia also.

[DanieRains]

39. I Want The Names Of The Organizers And To See The Warrants For Their Arrest

We should be bludgeoning Barr to death to do something so this doesn't happen anywhere else.

[soldierant]

60. This

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017577465

[AllaN01Bear]

37. i hope that some of these get arrested.

[hadEnuf]

41. That action was outrageous and criminal.

They were preventing ambulances from bringing people to a hospital for potentially life-saving medical treatment. Those "protesters" should have been removed from blocking that area by any means necessary. The organizers and participants of this charade should also be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Stinking right wing filth like these vermin makes the Fred Phelps gang of lowlifes look like street performers in comparison.

[SunSeeker]

48. Right? Where were the cops with the rubber bullets that clear out student protests?

[homegirl]

43. Big Crowd

no masks, no 6 foot social distancing. In two weeks hundreds of them will have the virus. That's the time to interview them!
Will the survivors vote for Trump in November is the question to ask.

[evilhime]

44. Devos is of course denying

https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/whitmer-links-betsy-devos-to-upcoming-coronavirus-stay-at-home-order-protest-organizers-say-shes-not-involved.html

[SunSeeker]

47. Conservative nutjobs, with Putin fanning the flames on social media. In Ohio too.

Link to tweet

[The Nurse]

54. sounds like the tea party

This protest sounds very similar to the start of the Tea Party which was not a grassroots movement...just a fraud perpetrated by a former congressman Dick Armey.

[struggle4progress]

55. "... Operation Gridlock ...was organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and

and the Michigan Freedom Fund, a DeVos family-linked conservative group ..."

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/15/michigan-protest-whitmer-coronavirus-188579

[bucolic_frolic]

57. Pyramid Marketers selling soap

ya know?

[RhodeIslandOne]

58. Astroturfs

[luvallpeeps]

63. Satan!? AKA Betsy Devos?

?quality=100&ssl=1

[jmowreader]

66. Trump, through various cutouts and front organizations

EVERY form of evil associated with the coronavirus outbreak is the direct responsibility of President 021.

[bucolic_frolic]

70. They're going to do one in Harrisburg PA today

Saw the headline on the ABC affiliate site in Philly

[WhiteTara]

71. I knew they had to have been paid

the costumes were so over the top, no one else would dress that way for real. It looked like they had gone to the costume wardrobe of the local theatre group.