I wonder if the outfits would deflate if hit with a water canon. Just thinking out loud. With the weather turning colder, hopefully they wouldn't be too cold.
On another subject that I find interesting, yet very discouraging, is how many people, talk on the street, in letters to the editor, journalists, and public people will make a statement like "it's against the law to...." or "it's unconstitutional to..." without ever stating which law or which part of the Constitution they are relying on for their reasoning. The interesting part for me is that I'll actually look up the law or read the Articles or Bill of Rights to confirm or deny the claim. In most cases, the claims are utter horseshit and a 5-second google search would show this.
I'm always open to hearing the arguments, but they'd better come prepared and if they are relying on a law, they should state the law and state the part of the law they feel is relevant to their argument.
So, here's another funny angle to the "No Kings" movement. The organizers held these in Europe too, where some of the countries exist as constitutional monarchies. The organizers had to change the theme to "No Tyrants" since in most of those countries, the majority of the people love their kings and queens. Reasons given include: stability and continuity.
So, in regards to "No Kings", it would seem (for us boomers who remember) that Arte Johnson would say, "Velly intelesting, but schtupid!"
Here on Maui, Hawaii they amusingly called it No Dictators. Too many long-established locals *prefer a king*, like the days pre-U.S. annexation, over a governor or president.
Democrats seem to think the No Kings protests are effective because “millions” of people participated. The most recent effective protests that I can think of were unconventional. Gov. Abbots busing of migrants to sanctuary cities certainly highlighted a problem in need of a solution. And the one women protest by Riley Gaines against biological men competing in women’s sports spread as others joined in her crusade. No violence, deaths or property damage in either of these “protests”. A few people with a good idea or compelling issue are far more effective than five million people with a vague aim and what they think is a catchy phrase.
DeSantis landing a planeload of illegal immigrants in Martha's Vineyard was the funniest in my opinion, and very effective. The response was pure hypocrisy.
How can a mature adult look at this theater and not think, "unserious and infantilized"? I thought that another reason they may be wearing these costumes is to hide their identity and to create a bubble of air around them to prevent injury. Otherwise, it's just a self-owning performance for other unserious demonstrators.
I've been bemused for days by the number of commentators who think the costumes are a brilliant new innovation. Am I the only one who remembers the papier-mache puppets of old?
Some compare these children's costumes to the regalia that the Tea Party sported, but there is a big difference. Dressing up as Revolutionary-era colonialists is directly related to the pro-constitutionalist bent of the demonstrators and of the movement. Not so with frog, dinosaur, & unicorn costumes.... unless that's really how these people see themselves, totally departed from their theme of "No Kings".
So, here's another funny irony with the No Kings people. They will say that they are exercising their right to free speech because America is a free country.... yet, they're protesting someone who they regard as their king. Free speech, as warranted by our First Amendment, does not exist in a monarchy.
"Free speech, as warranted by our First Amendment, does not exist in..." any other country at all, regardless of government. Those who exercised it were protesting someone who acts as if he regards himself as a king, not who they regard as a king. Actually, he acts likes a Mafioso Don.
This no kings thing is funded by the usual suspects to the 280 M number. (One fellow posted their financial report. Sorry I did not copy it) That will buy a good number of gas mask.
It is still hard for me to watch adults behave in such a ridiculous manner.
Even if they are getting paid. We are being invaded. And purposefully. These invaders are not the sort of people that built this country. Why can’t these protesters see that? I just don’t get it.
I'm struck by the inability of the protesters to articulate their position beyond multiple f bombs and violent and sexual slurs. Left not sending their best.
They are protesting the abolishment of capitalism and free markets, seizing the means of production, destroying the nuclear family, erasing Christianity and Judaism, defunding law enforcement, reopening the borders, censoring speech, packing the Supreme Court, rationing energy and health care, overturning our civil order and uprooting Western civilization. Oops, sorry. Those are the things they support.
I wonder if the outfits would deflate if hit with a water canon. Just thinking out loud. With the weather turning colder, hopefully they wouldn't be too cold.
I also hate it when people protest to defend the rights of others! Hell yeah bro let's go take car selfies with sunglasses on
Nah, but they might just float away!
On another subject that I find interesting, yet very discouraging, is how many people, talk on the street, in letters to the editor, journalists, and public people will make a statement like "it's against the law to...." or "it's unconstitutional to..." without ever stating which law or which part of the Constitution they are relying on for their reasoning. The interesting part for me is that I'll actually look up the law or read the Articles or Bill of Rights to confirm or deny the claim. In most cases, the claims are utter horseshit and a 5-second google search would show this.
They sound like the Sovereign Citizens buffoons when they do that 🤡
I'm always open to hearing the arguments, but they'd better come prepared and if they are relying on a law, they should state the law and state the part of the law they feel is relevant to their argument.
They've heard it on TV
Which bears zero accountability or responsibility for gaslighting or misinforming their viewers.
So, here's another funny angle to the "No Kings" movement. The organizers held these in Europe too, where some of the countries exist as constitutional monarchies. The organizers had to change the theme to "No Tyrants" since in most of those countries, the majority of the people love their kings and queens. Reasons given include: stability and continuity.
So, in regards to "No Kings", it would seem (for us boomers who remember) that Arte Johnson would say, "Velly intelesting, but schtupid!"
Here on Maui, Hawaii they amusingly called it No Dictators. Too many long-established locals *prefer a king*, like the days pre-U.S. annexation, over a governor or president.
Ha! That's funny.
Freaks gonna' freak.
Democrats seem to think the No Kings protests are effective because “millions” of people participated. The most recent effective protests that I can think of were unconventional. Gov. Abbots busing of migrants to sanctuary cities certainly highlighted a problem in need of a solution. And the one women protest by Riley Gaines against biological men competing in women’s sports spread as others joined in her crusade. No violence, deaths or property damage in either of these “protests”. A few people with a good idea or compelling issue are far more effective than five million people with a vague aim and what they think is a catchy phrase.
DeSantis landing a planeload of illegal immigrants in Martha's Vineyard was the funniest in my opinion, and very effective. The response was pure hypocrisy.
Agreed!
They say they want no kings, but dress up like fools and court jesters. Go figure.
Didn't see anybody dressed like that. Any photos?
How can a mature adult look at this theater and not think, "unserious and infantilized"? I thought that another reason they may be wearing these costumes is to hide their identity and to create a bubble of air around them to prevent injury. Otherwise, it's just a self-owning performance for other unserious demonstrators.
I've been bemused for days by the number of commentators who think the costumes are a brilliant new innovation. Am I the only one who remembers the papier-mache puppets of old?
Some compare these children's costumes to the regalia that the Tea Party sported, but there is a big difference. Dressing up as Revolutionary-era colonialists is directly related to the pro-constitutionalist bent of the demonstrators and of the movement. Not so with frog, dinosaur, & unicorn costumes.... unless that's really how these people see themselves, totally departed from their theme of "No Kings".
The costumes are infantile and do would seem rather appropriate 🤷♀️
Do you support these onesies?
As long as they support me.😉
With the "softening" mentioned, I thought they were related to furries, it's the same idea.
Still unserious and infantile.
Geez it’s embarrassing to say I’m even from Oregon these days! (Bend)
So, here's another funny irony with the No Kings people. They will say that they are exercising their right to free speech because America is a free country.... yet, they're protesting someone who they regard as their king. Free speech, as warranted by our First Amendment, does not exist in a monarchy.
"Free speech, as warranted by our First Amendment, does not exist in..." any other country at all, regardless of government. Those who exercised it were protesting someone who acts as if he regards himself as a king, not who they regard as a king. Actually, he acts likes a Mafioso Don.
This no kings thing is funded by the usual suspects to the 280 M number. (One fellow posted their financial report. Sorry I did not copy it) That will buy a good number of gas mask.
It is still hard for me to watch adults behave in such a ridiculous manner.
Even if they are getting paid. We are being invaded. And purposefully. These invaders are not the sort of people that built this country. Why can’t these protesters see that? I just don’t get it.
Congrats to Ford and Greg for the pithy into - homicidal maniacs wandering around in inflatable animal costumes.
Inflatables outfits may protect against pepper ball shots
I'm struck by the inability of the protesters to articulate their position beyond multiple f bombs and violent and sexual slurs. Left not sending their best.
Where every day is Halloween.
They are protesting the abolishment of capitalism and free markets, seizing the means of production, destroying the nuclear family, erasing Christianity and Judaism, defunding law enforcement, reopening the borders, censoring speech, packing the Supreme Court, rationing energy and health care, overturning our civil order and uprooting Western civilization. Oops, sorry. Those are the things they support.
Portland seems like one big loony bin….how’s tourism? Who’d want to visit ?