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Hillary just won Trump's Chicago rally. (Original Post) leftofcool Mar 2016 OP
OHYEAH! nt OhZone Mar 2016 #1
yeah! Surprised Her Sister Mar 2016 #2
I have to give the police some credit ... LannyDeVaney Mar 2016 #3
Trump trying to use it Her Sister Mar 2016 #4
I didn't see one single Hilary sign but..... Little Star Mar 2016 #5
I despise Trump and is racism, but his supporters do have a right to rally for their candidate, and still_one Mar 2016 #7
The ACLU would definitely agree DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #15
I live a few miles from Blue Idaho Mar 2016 #18
We all hope that the light of day would make people realize this, but that is the concern, still_one Mar 2016 #19
When free speech Blue Idaho Mar 2016 #23
that is good question. This rally was at the University of Illinois. Wouldn't the still_one Mar 2016 #25
Are you in Hayden Lake or Coeur d'Alene? jmowreader Mar 2016 #20
Coeur d Alene, up near Dalton Gardens. nt. Blue Idaho Mar 2016 #22
I'm down by the lake. jmowreader Mar 2016 #26
The key is peaceful assembly still_one Mar 2016 #21
Yes, exactly. DavidDvorkin Mar 2016 #13
CHICAGOOOOOOOOO live feed- Rose Siding Mar 2016 #6
I don't think it's just democrats Her Sister Mar 2016 #8
I hope. Rose Siding Mar 2016 #11
HOW did she win Trump's rally, you ask? Chichiri Mar 2016 #9
And her supporters follow her lead and... Little Star Mar 2016 #12
Forbid if Trump's supporters ever disrupted the Holy Bernie Sanders. PM Martin Mar 2016 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author artislife Mar 2016 #10
Donald Trump’s Rally in Chicago Canceled After Violent Scuffles Iamaartist Mar 2016 #14
K&R UtahLib Mar 2016 #17
I do have a question. As I understand it this rally occurred on the University campus still_one Mar 2016 #24
This... MrWendel Mar 2016 #27
 

LannyDeVaney

(1,033 posts)
3. I have to give the police some credit ...
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:36 PM
Mar 2016

for not making it worse. They stayed calm, and as bad as it was, it could have been much, much worse.

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
4. Trump trying to use it
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:38 PM
Mar 2016

"It's really sad, people are very angry! Things have gotten very divided in this country!"

Yes because of you f*cker!!!!

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
5. I didn't see one single Hilary sign but.....
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:43 PM
Mar 2016

I did see plenty of Bernie sign's at this mayhem called a protest.

Sorry, but I think Trump supporters have a right to rally for their candidate even though I think Trump is a dope.

This so called protest was a embarrassment for democrats!

That's my opinion. I am ashamed for them & our party.

still_one

(92,109 posts)
7. I despise Trump and is racism, but his supporters do have a right to rally for their candidate, and
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:51 PM
Mar 2016

I suspect the ACLU would agree with that.

As for embaressment or being ashamed, they are a reflection, good or bad, only on themselves.

Like the spamming of NARAL and PP Facebook pages, or anyone who endorsed Hillary, those who did that are the ones responsible for those actions.

The problem is that usually one action yields another, and this could drive similar disruptions at the Democratic candidates rallies.

DemonGoddess

(4,640 posts)
15. The ACLU would definitely agree
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 12:46 AM
Mar 2016

that no matter that we all find Trump and his ilk reprehensible, they are guaranteed the right to peaceful assembly and free speech by the Constitution. I don't have to like that it is so, but that's the truth of it.

Blue Idaho

(5,044 posts)
18. I live a few miles from
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 01:24 AM
Mar 2016

The former world headquarters of the Aryan Nations. I'm sure their now deceased leader the "reverend" Butler would have loved Donald Trump. As much as it pained me to see them marching down my main street on Hitlers birthday - they had the right. As much as it pains me to see Trump stirring up the worst in his followers - he has the right.

I believe sunlight is the best disinfectant. Once these tin pot fascists are viewed in the light of day - they can and will be judged by good people everywhere.

still_one

(92,109 posts)
19. We all hope that the light of day would make people realize this, but that is the concern,
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 01:52 AM
Mar 2016

at least for me, what if the light of day doesn't make them realize the danger, or worse, they subscribe to it

balancing first amendment rights is one thing, but how do you know when line has been crossed?

still_one

(92,109 posts)
25. that is good question. This rally was at the University of Illinois. Wouldn't the
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 02:16 AM
Mar 2016

university have to authorize it? If so, why would they authorize such a despicable person?

Then again the same argument was made when Ahmadinejad spoke at Columbia, though that wasn't rally, it still caused a lot of controversy

I am afraid we are living in interesting times

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
6. CHICAGOOOOOOOOO live feed-
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:49 PM
Mar 2016
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2016/03/11/trump-rally-update-live-stream/

It's over now. I was proud of the protesters. They were peaceful just NOT having the racism. Trump's supporters are ALWAYS ramped with hate, if you've paid attention.

ZERO violence per Fox. with all those people confronting violent Trump supporters. ZERO
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
8. I don't think it's just democrats
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:54 PM
Mar 2016

many Republicans hate what he stands for!

Trump is encouraging hate and bigotry as if it was the way to make America Great Again!! You can tell a lot about a leader from what they bring in their supporters.

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
11. I hope.
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 10:23 PM
Mar 2016

I'm just glad the masses weren't minorities only. I saw Latino, Black and White faces. Outside there were discussions. I saw some Black men talking to White men -both sides millenials. The White guys were saying all lives matter and, bless their hearts, the Black kids said "of course they do, but they're shooting us down in the street". I wanted to HUG them HARD. They stood their ground in the discussion but tried to make them understand.

IF this is where Trump's violent rhetoric leads, IF the public can peacefully suppress him, I don't see how there could be a safer ending.

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
12. And her supporters follow her lead and...
Fri Mar 11, 2016, 10:27 PM
Mar 2016

Last edited Fri Mar 11, 2016, 11:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Bernie's follow his lead. I am not a fan of Bernie Bros at all. Most all of them are immature bullies as far as I'm concerned. Tonight at trump's rally just helped prove my point.

PM Martin

(2,660 posts)
16. Forbid if Trump's supporters ever disrupted the Holy Bernie Sanders.
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 12:51 AM
Mar 2016

Hillary does have the better supporters.

Response to leftofcool (Original post)

Iamaartist

(3,300 posts)
14. Donald Trump’s Rally in Chicago Canceled After Violent Scuffles
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 12:38 AM
Mar 2016

It's almost scary to go to a rally so much rage out there, with Bernie's bad crowd and Trump....
thank-you for Hillary
I live in Michigan we used to go to Chicago all the time family lived there but not now last time there was a Paul McCartney concert






http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/12/us/trump-rally-in-chicago-canceled-after-violent-scuffles.html

still_one

(92,109 posts)
24. I do have a question. As I understand it this rally occurred on the University campus
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 02:07 AM
Mar 2016

I imagine that the University had to authorize this rally to occur, and if so, why would they allow such a controversial figure who has expressed racism and other outrageous to have a rally on the campus?

MrWendel

(1,881 posts)
27. This...
Sat Mar 12, 2016, 05:15 AM
Mar 2016

was on a CAMPUS, IN CHICAGO. Can kinda see this happening if you think about it. Just not the Trumpites vs Sandernista shit show in the building.

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