No Kings Rally

 

Yes, we were there again, joining the Seniors For the Constitution at the plaza in the small suburban town of Des Moines, WA. Our friend Jan joined us as we parked ourselves on the curb, holding our signs and waving and smiling. Some people ask me why I protest. The list is long, too long for one sign, so most of us pick one thing to focus on. This was a NO KINGS rally, held nationwide, to protest the Trump administration's steady move toward authoritarianism. Trump himself published a picture of himself as King, and gaudied  up the Oval Office with all kinds of gold. He loves gold. He is also usurping his power right and left.

My sign says why I am there.

We had our biggest turn out yet, and what fun we had joining with like minded people in a spirit of comradery. Republicans reported that we hate America. Not true. We love our country. That's why we're there. They said we were paid protestors. That's a joke. Trump is the one making money. They reported that we are just a bunch of goofy old oddballs acting stupid. Not true. While many of us at this location are elderly, we are joined here and everywhere by people of all ages who care about their country. Acting stupid? Well, I guess they didn't get the talking points about the inflatable costumes or the frogs.

It started in Portland, Oregon, when a protester decided to dress in a frog costume to confront the menacing ICE Agents at the Immigration Detention Center using humor to diffuse the tension. It caught on.

If you think these protestors are menacing, watch out for Halloween! :-) Ribbit!