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Warpy

(114,346 posts)
26. Not much of a worry in most places
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:04 PM
Jun 2025

because bullies shy away from situations where they know they're outnumbered.

People in red areas are going to need to figure out escape routes when the local cops show up. Alternate protest locations are also good, make them divide their forces and put them on the wrong foot all the way. Oh, and make sure the ACLI's number is somewhere on your person, you'll want to give them a call, too, if you're caught and thrown into jail.

Also realize that civil disobedience, even that protected by the constitution, is risky. That is especially true when a fucking fascist is in office.

My demo days are over, at least while I'm having the RA flare from hell. Thank you all for trying to restore my faith in my fellow Americans.

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Watch out for this on Saturday [View all] relayerbob Jun 2025 OP
K&R bdamomma Jun 2025 #1
Better yet, leave the vicinity immediately. Not only exposes provocateurs but much safer away. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2025 #2
That's my plan IronLionZion Jun 2025 #16
Never sit down at a protest. GTFO and be water Klarkashton Jun 2025 #27
Yes. Sitting down is very VULNERABLE to INJURY, if police charge crowd or if crowd panics. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2025 #42
Indivisible has been/ is doing a LOT of safety and de-escalation trainings. All the hosts are required to do these. Amaryllis Jun 2025 #3
I've also read to put down your sign if you need to escape. forgotmylogin Jun 2025 #53
And while sitting down, sing, so the nazi invaders will be shown for who they are. ancianita Jun 2025 #4
If I sang I'd be arrested moonscape Jun 2025 #6
We could sing duet..... Codifer Jun 2025 #7
In my case orangecrush Jun 2025 #11
lol ancianita Jun 2025 #15
lol Lulu KC Jun 2025 #50
My relatives all demand that I sing solo. SeattleVet Jun 2025 #58
Good advice Grim Chieftain Jun 2025 #5
Why would the provocateurs remain standing? flvegan Jun 2025 #8
The point is to do things that will set them apart relayerbob Jun 2025 #18
It also reduces the chance they can say there was widespread violence. usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #38
Proud Boys can't sit down, they don't have knees. This is known. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #23
Thanks for the idea... good plan! liberalla Jun 2025 #9
Make videos, turn the thugs and videos over to the cops AverageOldGuy Jun 2025 #10
This ☝️ Beachnutt Jun 2025 #17
Yes! Ohioboy Jun 2025 #19
Everyone should be taking video DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #32
This old lady will be there with bells on and cane held tightly in her fist! Mountain Mule Jun 2025 #57
Kick orangecrush Jun 2025 #12
Be careful out there, everyone! Passages Jun 2025 #13
K&R Exp Jun 2025 #14
Wouldn't be surprised if this was the plan all along. Jay25 Jun 2025 #20
That is expected, its an old trick to blame the peacful protestors. Escurumbele Jun 2025 #21
And they all saw that he pardoned DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #33
Sitting down when shit pops off is a terrible idea and people need to stop spreading it WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #22
What do you recommend people do instead? nt drmeow Jun 2025 #59
When shit pops off and they don't want to be a part of it? Leave. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #60
That isn't always possible drmeow Jun 2025 #61
Sitting down is not going to keep you from being attacked or blamed, either, and puts you in a very vulnerable position. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #62
Just curious drmeow Jun 2025 #71
I say to keep the cell phone cameras constantly going, record, record, record. Actually document who is doing SWBTATTReg Jun 2025 #24
Our KD committee members have been attending (Zoom) training sessions duhneece Jun 2025 #25
Not much of a worry in most places Warpy Jun 2025 #26
Yesterday, my mother told me she had heard an interview with Jason Stanley, the professor Mike 03 Jun 2025 #28
This is a terrible idea never do the sit down shit. Klarkashton Jun 2025 #29
Black Civil Rights Movement JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #35
Go ahead if you want to get busted. This isn't Klarkashton Jun 2025 #36
"Black Civil Rights Movement ncluded sitting down." WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #40
This is EXACTLY what they want people to do relayerbob Jun 2025 #43
What this bullshit wants you to do is sit down Klarkashton Jun 2025 #44
Sounds like you should just stay home relayerbob Jun 2025 #45
Go ahead and sit down. It's fine with me. Klarkashton Jun 2025 #46
Interesting -- the ACLU training yesterday declined to give advice re this, but several No Kings/Indivisible LauraInLA Jun 2025 #47
Sitting down at a protest is an invitation to be voluntarily Klarkashton Jun 2025 #48
I understand what you're saying. I can also understand the notion that it differentiates the protestors from the LauraInLA Jun 2025 #49
Fascinating assertions Torchlight Jun 2025 #54
It's not an assertion it actually happens. Klarkashton Jun 2025 #56
What did the ACLU training suggest you do whopis01 Jun 2025 #65
They said because it was situational, they couldn't advise us, but to be aware of surroundings. LauraInLA Jun 2025 #70
TY! mntleo2 Jun 2025 #30
Do everything possible to pull their masks off and get pictures moniss Jun 2025 #31
Just thinking out loud here... ShazzieB Jun 2025 #34
I'm sure with all the focus on LA and the fed presence already here, downtown is going to be a target if anyplace is. LauraInLA Jun 2025 #51
I think the wight wing is intent on throwing chum into the water. Torchlight Jun 2025 #37
And this: SayItLoud Jun 2025 #39
K & R malaise Jun 2025 #41
It's called the sitdown wave proud patriot Jun 2025 #52
Whodathunkit? BurnDoubt Jun 2025 #55
If you're taking videos (and all who can should try) GenThePerservering Jun 2025 #63
Of course. live love laugh Jun 2025 #64
If someone starts attacking police Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #66
Another Kent State in the making. Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #67
Our leadership at the protest murielm99 Jun 2025 #68
Just SHARED this on my FB timeline.. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2025 #69
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