No Kings...Ever

If you follow me here, you probably know I don't talk politics on my blog very often; I usually have my say on that subject on other social media, mainly Facebook, and I reserve my blog as more of a journal about positive current events, writing, geocaching, monsters, books, movies, etc. However, I'm gonna mention that today, I took part in the third No Kings rally because in my view, it's a personally meaningful subject. I make no secret of the fact that I despise DJT, and even more, I hate what he and this entire MAGA regime is doing to this country, and with the approval of far too many Americans. Peacefully protesting this bullshit is something I feel compelled to do, and thankfully, I am far, far from alone. How anyone with half a brain can't see — and oppose — the hellish depths to which Trump & Company are dragging this country is beyond unfathomable. So, it's good to see so many people, all over the USA, coming together for events like this to show that not all of us have lost our fucking minds.

I don't know the exact number at this point, but Martinsville's rally today was well-attended (I'm guessing at least 200 people), and best of all, many, many passersby honked and waved in approval versus the scant handful who had nasty things to yell. That, at least, is heartening.

Some scenes from our local No Kings rally. A good crowd, and far more honks of support than ugly shouted epithets from the passersby.

My favorite moment was when one old fella yelled out at us, "I will pray for all of you."  Several people called back, "We'll pray for you too, and peace be with you." He looked kind of surprised, and after a moment he called back, "Well, peace to all of you folks too." There really was a great sense of fellowship with all these local people who clearly care about democracy and decency.

No Kings

I need explain no whys or wherefores; my position on the current abomination—er, uh, administration—has been made abundantly clear here, on social media, and in real life. So, Ms. B. and I weren't about to miss participating in one of the "No Kings" protests going on nationwide this weekend. There was one in here in town, but we had planned to get together with friends Terry & Beth in Kernersville, so we decided to attend the one in Winston-Salem. It was combined with their Pride Parade, and an estimated 60,000 people showed up. I even fashioned myself a sign (see above). It was an incredible event—absolutely peaceful, with a spirit of unity unlike any I've ever encountered in person. Coolest of all, as it turned out, friends Scott & Jane, from Asheboro, attended the event as well, and we managed to find each other and hang out for the duration.

The photo above appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal, which documented the event beautifully. No Fucking Kings. No Fucking Shit.