Anti Trump protests have begun

[igor_kavinski]

As soon as I saw we replaced our voting machines with new ones I knew we were screwed.

Such a massive fail especially as it happened right under the very noses of Democrats. Imagine that.

 

[pmv]

What the heck happened here?

A "Safety volunteer" decides to shoot a guy who turned up carrying a rifle (for unknown reasons), and manages to kill an uninvolved protestor? An example of how "a good guy with a gun" doesn't always go as planned?

Suspect in ‘No Kings’ rally shooting death in Utah released from jail

Police say Arturo Gamboa was carrying a rifle when safety volunteer fired on him and accidentally killed bystander

www.theguardian.com

 

[HomerJS]

What the heck happened here?

A "Safety volunteer" decides to shoot a guy who turned up carrying a rifle (for unknown reasons), and manages to kill an uninvolved protestor? An example of how "a good guy with a gun" doesn't always go as planned?

Suspect in ‘No Kings’ rally shooting death in Utah released from jail

Police say Arturo Gamboa was carrying a rifle when safety volunteer fired on him and accidentally killed bystander

www.theguardian.com

The idiocy of this country. Why are guns allowed at protests? If you feel unsafe stay home. Just as stupid as allowing guns in bars. What could possibly go wrong.

Even in the Wild West you checked your gun at the door

 

[HomerJS]

In the ongoing effort to pushback on Orange Jesus Target is taking a beating because they ended DEI promotion. In other words

Anti-anti DEI

Target’s Sales Plummet as DEI Boycotts Bite Back

Major US retailer Target has reported a significant decline in sales following its decision to scale back diversity programmes amid political pressure

sustainabilitymag.com

Pastor Bryant. Leader of Target boycott

 

[nakedfrog]

What the heck happened here?

A "Safety volunteer" decides to shoot a guy who turned up carrying a rifle (for unknown reasons), and manages to kill an uninvolved protestor? An example of how "a good guy with a gun" doesn't always go as planned?

Suspect in ‘No Kings’ rally shooting death in Utah released from jail

Police say Arturo Gamboa was carrying a rifle when safety volunteer fired on him and accidentally killed bystander

www.theguardian.com

The scuttlebutt I've been aware of claims that the one carrying a rifle is known to some of the local protesting community and that he's done so in the past and is generally part of the protesting community, and also refutes the notion that he pointed the rifle at anyone. All hearsay, of course, maybe some video will materialize.
Yes, they were all asked not to be armed, but given the rising violence from fascists I can't say I'm too shocked some folks opt to remained armed (nor shocked that it's led to the death of someone essentially uninvolved).

 

[pmv]

The scuttlebutt I've been aware of claims that the one carrying a rifle is known to some of the local protesting community and that he's done so in the past and is generally part of the protesting community, and also refutes the notion that he pointed the rifle at anyone. All hearsay, of course, maybe some video will materialize.
Yes, they were all asked not to be armed, but given the rising violence from fascists I can't say I'm too shocked some folks opt to remained armed (nor shocked that it's led to the death of someone essentially uninvolved).

Have to say it leaves me very confused as to what I think about it. Too used to a situation where even those who hate each other's guts and who are on complete opposite ends of a political spectrum take it as a given that the most they'll do is punch each other or _maybe_ try and stab each other.

 

[SMOGZINN]

The idiocy of this country. Why are guns allowed at protests? If you feel unsafe stay home. Just as stupid as allowing guns in bars. What could possibly go wrong.

Even in the Wild West you checked your gun at the door

In the wild west guns were mostly banned in towns. The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral was over a group of known outlaws refused to hand over their guns to Virgil Earp when they entered the town of Tombstone.

 

[Paratus]

In the wild west guns were mostly banned in towns. The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral was over a group of known outlaws refused to hand over their guns to Virgil Earp when they entered the town of Tombstone.

 

[HomerJS]

Next No Kings coming up this weekend. It would be cool if you could attend. Find one closest to you.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

 

[hal2kilo]

Next No Kings coming up this weekend. It would be cool if you could attend. Find one closest to you.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

Well, the link I find for Bremerton, is for the June 14 rally. I'll assume it will be in the same area, Manette Bridge.

 

[nakedfrog]

Well, the link I find for Bremerton, is for the June 14 rally. I'll assume it will be in the same area, Manette Bridge.

Seems to be correct.

NO KINGS Bremerton · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to...

www.mobilize.us

 

[HomerJS]

Well, the link I find for Bremerton, is for the June 14 rally. I'll assume it will be in the same area, Manette Bridge.

I checked assuming you mean Washington, after "find an event" if you put city and state and click on the pin you will see Oct 18

 

[feralkid]

In the wild west guns were mostly banned in towns. The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral was over a group of known outlaws refused to hand over their guns to other outlaws when they entered the town of Tombstone.

Fixed/

 

[VRAMdemon]

I remember the Tea Party marches against Obama and how Fox News talking heads not only praised but spoke at the rallies. Republicans are so dumb and hypocritical

"Smart people don't like me"

--- Donald Trump 9/14/25

The party that loves criminals is shrieking about "no kings". The party that weaponized government agencies against political opponents is lecturing about 'no kings". Lol!

 

[hal2kilo]

I checked assuming you mean Washington, after "find an event" if you put city and state and click on the pin you will see Oct 18

Yes, but Bremerton isn't that small. Meaning, I did not see an actual location in Bremerton.

 

[Brainonska511]

No Kings but

 

[allisolm]

Florida had about 90 scheduled protests today, including one here in Tallahassee.. I think that's pretty good for a Red state.

https://www.tallahassee.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/06/14/PTAL/84204169007-tlh-no-kings-protest-10.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp

Thousands rally at Tallahassee No Kings Protest

Participants decried President Donald Trump and his administration, whose practices, some say, reflect those of a would-be king or dictator. The rally took place on the same day as similar gatherings across the state and throughout the country, and hours before a Washington D.C. military parade...

news.wfsu.org

 

[Fenixgoon]

My soon to be new hometown

 

[Indus]

Florida had about 90 scheduled protests today, including one here in Tallahassee.. T think that's pretty good for a Red state.

Thousands rally at Tallahassee No Kings Protest

Participants decried President Donald Trump and his administration, whose practices, some say, reflect those of a would-be king or dictator. The rally took place on the same day as similar gatherings across the state and throughout the country, and hours before a Washington D.C. military parade...

news.wfsu.org

History tells us something different.

Protests do nothing unless they're in the capitol (in Washington) and in huge numbers that the military loyalists under Trump's command wonders is it still worth roughing up civilians or maybe we should turn on Trump.

That's the day the equation will change.. not before!

And this shutdown is proof.. that they're still paying the military and ICE for protection but not the rest!

We're basically in the Romanian or Philippine Revolution. It'll take a martyr as a catalyst to see it through to it's final phase.

 

[allisolm]

OMG Boston

https://imgur.com/SxPUozK

 

[Indus]

OMG Boston

https://imgur.com/SxPUozK

That's like 15,000 people.

Not bad but it'll take like 15 million to scare Trump's bodyguards.

 

[RalphTheCow]

Our local one went very well. Always nice to be in the company of so many anti-Trumpers.

 

[skyking]

My soon to be new hometown
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Same here, and I love it. A town of 6000 and a rally today of 2500. Of course they came from all around, but it warmed my heart.



This lady had a naturally dour expression, and the sign was perfect.

 

[Indus]

https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/1oa3f9u/i_feel_like_a_crime_was_committed_here

 

[hal2kilo]

Yes, but Bremerton isn't that small. Meaning, I did not see an actual location in Bremerton.

Had a wonderful time on the bridge and the circles at both ends. Nice turn out for a relatively small area. Lots of neat signs and all kinds of puffy animals, frogs, unicorns, cows and more than one Aunt Tifa was there. At least 1500 spread between the circles and the pedestrian bridge walk.