For those attending the rallies this Saturday

[nadinbrzezinski]

First THANK YOU...

Second, if you are older and have gone to a few... just re-read for reminders.

1.- You can expect (depending where how loud) a few counter protestors. IGNORE THEM. If they try to verbally escalate RESIST the temptation. I know this is hard, but these guys are LOOKING for them famously absent Union Thugs, so we NEED to be saints and NOT give them that image of an actual thug.

2.- If they get violent separate and GET THE COPS... again, we need to be saints about this.

3.- That said, if you fear for your safety, ONLY THEN defend yourself.

4.- TAKE CAMERAS and DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. If you happen to have a cheap one, that is the best choice. I know expensive cameras are great, but...

5.- Take food and water with you.

If you happen to have special skills, identify yourself to rally organizers ahead off... these would be First Aid and crowd control

Remember strength is in numbers and these THUGS, they are the thugs... want, wish, need US to become violent. That is their talking point, let's disappoint them ok.

Also many of these rallies should have monitors to make sure the rally is not infiltrated by well... agent provocateurs. Follow their instructions.

For the most part this will be peaceful since we are peaceful folks.

[steve2470]

1. k&r nt

[yetobe]

2. K and R

[JuniperLea]

3. Great advice!

Pop Tarts, granola bars, little wax covered cheeses, trail mix, oranges... and lots of water! I find that the foil pouch water that you find in earthquake/emergency kits to pack the best, but a few plastic bottles are good too because you can refill them. And aspirin! Bring whatever headache medicine you might use. And good sunglasses... even on rainy days in CA you need a pair.


The nonviolent, not confrontational way is the only way. It takes a lot of will power not to respond to some of these asshats... especially for those of us who wage verbal war online;)

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Or in person. I will get them food bars today for us

[sarge43]

5. Any site listing where the rallies will be held? n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. Here

http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=238

I also posted that in an individual OP

[sarge43]

9. Thank you

If this incoming storm doesn't wipe us out, I'll go to the one in Concord NH. My dad put it on the line to unionize the auto factories. I can do this much.

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. It will be rainy down here

[sarge43]

13. Right the forecast for Saturday here is cold, windy and sunny

Just another balmy NH day.

However, tomorrow is hell day (a foot of snow, sleet, freezing rain, rain, heavy dew) and we may get a lot of power outages. That could put a damper on things (pardon the pun). Hope not, I'd like to show the flag.

[BrklynLiberal]

6. Thanks for the info. I will be in front of City Hall in NYC

[The Wielding Truth]

8. K&R

[KharmaTrain]

10. 3 Cars Of Us Are Going...

10 people and we'll be meeting up with other groups in Madison...we even have places to park cars within walking distance of the Capitol. I'm not concerned about running into "counter-protestors"...the numbers are on our side. I've spoken with several who've been there and it's been quite a party with old union stewards mixing with college kids mixing with school teacher. Hopefully we'll take pictures but our focus will be standing strong with our union and Democratic brothers and sisters.

[nadinbrzezinski]

12. In WI it is one story

but Atlanta and San Diego are a different kettle of fish. We are the real majority, but in some of the support rallies...

Take pictures by the way. We are taking camera.

[HereSince1628]

14. I would make a couple of additional comments.

All the things said above are great...


If you are traveling with a group, share your cellphone numbers and have a backup plan to meet-up at a specific time in a commonly known, easy to find place.

If you are going to carry a sign, consider not putting it on a stick--wind is the enemy of staples and you can carry a stick-less sign virtually anywhere. If it is on a stick security guards may not let you enter government buildings with what could be used as a club.

Protect yourself from the elements. Pay attention to the weather forecast and dress or carry appropriate gear.

Someone in your group should carry a first aid kit. Be aware that protesting can be stressful. People around you, especially the boomers and the elderly may not be very active. Be disciplined about self-vigilance for trouble signs of yourself or friends.

[nadinbrzezinski]

15. I will be packing a first aid kit

food, water and of course a few extra rainy gear. We are expecting rain and cold. (Ok for my locality)

Thanks by the way

[socialist_n_TN]

16. I've got one. Make sure your signs point out the......

puppet MASTERS and not just the puppets. This whole thing is about the big corporations taking the American dream away from the average person THROUGH these Republican puppets. Make sure you note that fact.

[arthritisR_US]

17. That's a great point to a great list! n/t

[Hell Hath No Fury]

18. Good pointers.

Will be in Sacramento with some DUers. :hi:

[a kennedy]

19. thanks for the advice and I'll be on the La Crosse bus a heading

down to Mad Town. :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[a kennedy]

20. Thanks for the advice.....and I'm going on Saturday to Mad Town

sorry this is a dupe post...... sorry

[rustydog]

21. Use covert cameras if you have them. I have sunglasses that are

also a video camera. there are button cameras and other covert video.
That way your hands are free and the thugs won't know you are catching their actions on video.

[nadinbrzezinski]

22. Oh and thanks Michelle Malkin for providing

on your site a perfect example of WHY you do not acknowledge these guys... they do not exist.

Girth your stomachs if you really want to see how they will do it.

http://michellemalkin.com/2011/02/24/video-rhode-island-union-supporter-to-cameraman-ill-fk-you-in-the-ass-you-faggot/

Consider this intel work.

[nadinbrzezinski]

23. Now that we have a clear pattern of agent provocateours

emerging...
TAKE THIS TO HEART.

[BobbyBoring]

24. GAWD!

it's hard to believe how few are planning to attend. 60 some in Dover DE?? Delaware is a hot bed for Tea party lunatics.
If you're anywhere near, PLEASE ATTEND!

Annapolis MD has 400 and some, but that's not enough.

This is your moment. Seize it!