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42. We are going to have to prove to the world that the vision tRump and his followers

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Thu Feb 2, 2017, 11:11 PM

Feb 2017

have for this country IS NOT OURS!!!

And the only way we can do that is by massive, organized, peaceful protests and resistance.

In this instance the whole world is watching and they are going to decide how they feel about us by our actions. It would be good if they knew that most of us are interested in being good citizens of the world.

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If you think the protests don't matter or you are discouraged, please read this: [View all] Are_grits_groceries Feb 2017 OP

Needs a kick too angstlessk Feb 2017 #1

I would hope no one is discouraged considering we've only just begun. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #2

I hope things don't fizzle. calimary Feb 2017 #34

I saw that too he was like a hummunna a hummunna TrekLuver Feb 2017 #35

Yep. That's the one! That crowd really reminded him who's boss. calimary Feb 2017 #36

were they the cabinet nominees? orleans Feb 2017 #44

K & R malaise Feb 2017 #3

If Trump doesn't destroy the economy NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #47

Also, he didn't go out to Wisconsin because of fear of protests... they are lying and denying about bettyellen Feb 2017 #4

this is great news starshine00 Feb 2017 #51

It is that Earthican Feb 2017 #52

I cried when I read this... hlthe2b Feb 2017 #5

Thanks for posting. I was hoping that some of that message of love and inclusion was getting through skylucy Feb 2017 #6

If they didn't matter, FOX, Breitbart, Trump etc...wouldn't complain so much about them Johonny Feb 2017 #7

the whole world is watching. mopinko Feb 2017 #8

At some point, a snowflake DOES cause an avalanche. Ligyron Feb 2017 #11

That's because it's not the only snowflake on the mountainside. Volaris Feb 2017 #48

RESIST....and keep resisting! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #9

Wow just wow Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #10

We are just getting started. sheshe2 Feb 2017 #12

.. SticksnStones Feb 2017 #13

Thank you. I have often thaought that a good thing from all this is people are finding very Amaryllis Feb 2017 #14

I was ready to give up hibbing Feb 2017 #15

Keep calling. Alpeduez21 Feb 2017 #19

Welcome to DU, Alpeduez21! calimary Feb 2017 #37

Our message is more powerful..... Chakaconcarne Feb 2017 #16

My next sign "see all these people, we're not evil xenophobes" NightWatcher Feb 2017 #17

Where did you find this, grits? I'd like to share it from the original source, if possible. n/t pnwmom Feb 2017 #18

This appears to be the original source : Amaryllis Feb 2017 #33

Now if only our totally owned and corrupted media will continue to show these protests so Doitnow Feb 2017 #20

If there is a sizeable protest they are going to cover it.....not to mention the local news. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #25

WE can show the world volstork Feb 2017 #21

Thanx - a much needed uplifting story on a bad day rurallib Feb 2017 #22

It is so nice to hear! logosoco Feb 2017 #23

They were chanting st the airport "let them in" Motley13 Feb 2017 #24

This is great! I'm glad they are hearing our message because it is meant for them as well. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #26

I volunteer at a refugee center flygal Feb 2017 #27

That's really encouraging, thank you for sharing!! -Steph- Feb 2017 #28

K&R gademocrat7 Feb 2017 #29

Thank you so much for this, grits. We need all the uplift we can get. Hekate Feb 2017 #30

Thank you mindfulNJ Feb 2017 #31

K&R smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #32

Very moving, thank you for sharing. dae Feb 2017 #38

k&r n/t lordsummerisle Feb 2017 #39

Thanks Agg! spanone Feb 2017 #40

oh god what bdamomma Feb 2017 #41

We are going to have to prove to the world that the vision tRump and his followers Rural_Progressive Feb 2017 #42

Thank you so much for sharing this. It gives me hope that it is not all for naught AgadorSparticus Feb 2017 #43

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Feb 2017 #45

Check out Euronews LittleGirl Feb 2017 #46

Very, very thoughtful and encouraging message you posted, and wonderful insight by the Iraqi Akamai Feb 2017 #49

well geez florida08 Feb 2017 #50