The counter-protest to John DePetro‘s President Donald TrumpMAGA March arrived at the Providence City Hall steps an hour early and by the time the pro-Trump supporters got there, they were already both out numbered and out-maneuvered. the ranks of both sides swelled as the morning progressed, and by the time the rally marched to the RI State House, they were about equivalent in size, Each side had about 200+ people.
The counter-protesters banged drums and were accompanied by the What Cheer! marching band. Counter-protesters threw up a barrage of sound, and unceasing cacophony that seemed to both frustrate and anger the rally organizers. There was shouting and anger and occasionally people got pushy, but there were no major incidents and overall it was an entirely peaceful, if also loud, event.
You’re beautiful, Rhode Island.
There was a heavy police presence, with vans and zip ties at the ready for mass arrests, if necessary.
Ominous…
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"We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” - Elie Weisel
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." - Desmond Tutu
"There comes a time when neutrality and laying low become dishonorable. If you’re not in revolt, you’re in cahoots. When this period and your name are mentioned, decades hence, your grandkids will look away in shame." - David Brooks
3 responses to “Counter-protest to MAGA Rally drowned out the hate”
I used to go on John DePetro’s talk show occassionally. he stopped invitng me when i pointed out that much of the garbage he spews could be considered the result of his mental illness. Anyone that hateful and willing to attack the poor and weak has to be a very sick puppy.
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I used to go on John DePetro’s talk show occassionally. he stopped invitng me when i pointed out that much of the garbage he spews could be considered the result of his mental illness. Anyone that hateful and willing to attack the poor and weak has to be a very sick puppy.
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Hi Jake: Great photos of you holding the ” Make Commercial Fishing Great Again ” signs at the Rhode Island TRUMP rally!