The signs above constitute the “Didn’t bring one? Take one” pile at today’s No Kings protest in Rochester, NY. Or rather, at one of the ROC protests. There were several events all over the greater Rochester area. Something for everyone. Something near everyone. A rally to suit every schedule.
We picked the mid-day gathering at Genesee Gateway Park. Roy worked the crowd, soliciting signatures to get Robin Wilt on the primary ballot. I wandered with less purpose, letting the poet-speakers catch my ear and joining the march. I’d have preferred marching past the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building over on State Street, where it’s rumored ICE is about to relocate their local headquarters. But if the route (down quiet residential streets and through a 3-block artsy, organic, fair-trade commercial district) didn’t make a strong political statement, it did give me a good stretch of the legs and a chance to chant in concert with others.
I spent the bulk of my time reading witty and wonderful signage. These are my faves.
This sign spoke to the “I told you so” heart of me. I checked with the sign-maker, and yes. “We” def refers to Cassandra-esque pessimists who’ve been calling it all along.
A cheerful trio.
A MAGA-inspired duo.
Women’s work.
Not mincing words.
Short and to the point.
Or, conversely …
The family that protests together saves the world together.
Standing tall.
Messages from Clio.
And the winners are …
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Such great posters. Will they have any effect?
Does anyone know actually what can be done to change the world – other than wait for the next Presidential election?
Trump’s vanity has rippled across the world. His need for attention is impacting almost every country.
In New Zealand, we are already running out of petrol. The price, if you can buy some, is $3.28 a liter. It will get worse, as the cost of everything we import will have increased dramatically.