It was so inspiring to be there. As someone who's not originally from the county, and has been overwhelmed? Sad? Angry? Scared even of how red the county is, it was so needed to be amongst so many likeminded individuals.
I will mention that one of the individuals circling in his car and yelling at us, on his final drive around spit out his window towards the ladies in front of us. Absolutely appalling. Of course we shouldn't let that deter us from the beauty of the day, but it was still worth mentioning.
Thank you to all who attended and all who were with us in spirit!
Yesterday WAS impressive. One point to Mr. Andre though, not sure everyone there was a Dem; don't think anyone has ever accused me of being one---but yet I was there and fact is, I felt quite comfortable mingling and there were folks very much like me I'm sure there also. And before anyone jumps to any conclusions, no I ain't no fan of DJT. Far from it.
Besides yakking to folks, I spent a lot of time yesterday asking where the line was to get my George Soros check. From what I heard days before this gathering and what I've heard today from friends who are "On line stuff" consumers, it seems the "Internets" were/are alive with all kinds of crud including that attending folks were mostly "Professional DJT haters" brought in to fill in the crowd---paid to come or encouraged to by "Devious" agents of the "We don't like DJT" dark side. And of course, vengeful Dems.
Not to mention, some who "Saw" the event swear the size was at most 200---likely less. Obviously these folks didn't do well in math or maybe need glasses. A good dose of being honest when on line commenting would help as well.
Funny it is, the folks I spoke to came not just from LV, but around the County although by far most were LV residents. Some elected folks ought to take notice of that.
There was a sizable number of folks from Kelso. I was both pleased and kinda surprised. Strangely, I didn't get an earful of "How's come you don't fix our streets" or how come you Councilmembers keep raising my darn taxes?
Nope, what I got from Kelsoans and LV folks I spoke to was their sense of anxiety, real anger. and bewilderment as to our future.
On line it seems, and Its hearsay since I'm not on line, lots of folks are saying the crowd was simply agitators, real screamers, and really nasty types. All sorts of confrontations have been attested to---complete baloney of course but truth on line I guess is in short supply these days.
From what I saw and experienced and had expressed to me was real fear and real anger. I also saw firsthand a civil demonstration of our 1st amendment. The only untoward thing I saw was a young man who went into the street to confront a driver who exhibited the single middle digit of displeasure at marchers and what he was seeing plus he directed a really vulgar and sick diatribe towards a large number of marchers.
You know what, that young man was heatedly chastised by a number of folks in that group. Those marchers made it very clear such behavior was unacceptable regardless of provocation and not what the day was about. Trust me, he got the msg.
Other than this one incident, I saw nothing untoward from all those folks who attended. Yes, they were loud and enthusiastic but not unruly.
I did witness a small number of drivers who's IQ probably equaled the one finger they held high as they passed by. But the number I saw showing their displeasure with the event in this manner or yelling something at the marchers were few and far in between.
Anyway, their comments were lost in all those horns blaring in obvious support. And those fingers raised overshadowed by the smiles of support from all those others who drove past us.
Something happened yesterday and it was positive. Also encouraging.
By the way---anyone know how to get that Mr. Soros check everyone got for attending? I gotta get new Nike's and I need the bucks to afford them since they fer sure gonna get real expensive real soon.
I walked against the direction of the marchers so I could get a count. I had not made it a quarter of the way around the circle when I already had about 300.
I appreciate the astute comment, Mr. Hill. It’s ~pathetic~ (and dastardly un-American) how at least two of our local elected officials are going out of their way online to denigrate the rally by bearing false witness about its size, and casting insane and ironically anti-semetic aspersions about “Soros” paying people like me to be there.
Jim Walsh and Erik Halvorson need to refresh themselves on the 1st Amendment they both swore to uphold, and the 9th Commandment they each ~claim~ to follow. Bless their tiny little hearts.
It was a great day. Now we have to keep up the pressure. This can’t be a one-off event. We gotta’ get this guy gone. He’s failed every business he’s been involved in and now he wants to destroy America! We can’t let this happen!
Thanks for covering this well-attended event. Thanks to all who were out there enjoying each other and the good weather and voicing their opinions!
Thank you everyone who participated! I would have been there if health problems hadn’t gotten in the way. Let’s keep this up until he’s gone!
It was so inspiring to be there. As someone who's not originally from the county, and has been overwhelmed? Sad? Angry? Scared even of how red the county is, it was so needed to be amongst so many likeminded individuals.
I will mention that one of the individuals circling in his car and yelling at us, on his final drive around spit out his window towards the ladies in front of us. Absolutely appalling. Of course we shouldn't let that deter us from the beauty of the day, but it was still worth mentioning.
Thank you to all who attended and all who were with us in spirit!
So grateful for the huge turnout. We are truly warriors for our democracy. Cowlitz County is no longer invisible. MAGA, hear us roar!
Every day, I pray it is not to late to fix this. If we can get a fair and honest midterm election, then maybe we have a chance.
Yesterday WAS impressive. One point to Mr. Andre though, not sure everyone there was a Dem; don't think anyone has ever accused me of being one---but yet I was there and fact is, I felt quite comfortable mingling and there were folks very much like me I'm sure there also. And before anyone jumps to any conclusions, no I ain't no fan of DJT. Far from it.
Besides yakking to folks, I spent a lot of time yesterday asking where the line was to get my George Soros check. From what I heard days before this gathering and what I've heard today from friends who are "On line stuff" consumers, it seems the "Internets" were/are alive with all kinds of crud including that attending folks were mostly "Professional DJT haters" brought in to fill in the crowd---paid to come or encouraged to by "Devious" agents of the "We don't like DJT" dark side. And of course, vengeful Dems.
Not to mention, some who "Saw" the event swear the size was at most 200---likely less. Obviously these folks didn't do well in math or maybe need glasses. A good dose of being honest when on line commenting would help as well.
Funny it is, the folks I spoke to came not just from LV, but around the County although by far most were LV residents. Some elected folks ought to take notice of that.
There was a sizable number of folks from Kelso. I was both pleased and kinda surprised. Strangely, I didn't get an earful of "How's come you don't fix our streets" or how come you Councilmembers keep raising my darn taxes?
Nope, what I got from Kelsoans and LV folks I spoke to was their sense of anxiety, real anger. and bewilderment as to our future.
On line it seems, and Its hearsay since I'm not on line, lots of folks are saying the crowd was simply agitators, real screamers, and really nasty types. All sorts of confrontations have been attested to---complete baloney of course but truth on line I guess is in short supply these days.
From what I saw and experienced and had expressed to me was real fear and real anger. I also saw firsthand a civil demonstration of our 1st amendment. The only untoward thing I saw was a young man who went into the street to confront a driver who exhibited the single middle digit of displeasure at marchers and what he was seeing plus he directed a really vulgar and sick diatribe towards a large number of marchers.
You know what, that young man was heatedly chastised by a number of folks in that group. Those marchers made it very clear such behavior was unacceptable regardless of provocation and not what the day was about. Trust me, he got the msg.
Other than this one incident, I saw nothing untoward from all those folks who attended. Yes, they were loud and enthusiastic but not unruly.
I did witness a small number of drivers who's IQ probably equaled the one finger they held high as they passed by. But the number I saw showing their displeasure with the event in this manner or yelling something at the marchers were few and far in between.
Anyway, their comments were lost in all those horns blaring in obvious support. And those fingers raised overshadowed by the smiles of support from all those others who drove past us.
Something happened yesterday and it was positive. Also encouraging.
By the way---anyone know how to get that Mr. Soros check everyone got for attending? I gotta get new Nike's and I need the bucks to afford them since they fer sure gonna get real expensive real soon.
I walked against the direction of the marchers so I could get a count. I had not made it a quarter of the way around the circle when I already had about 300.
I appreciate the astute comment, Mr. Hill. It’s ~pathetic~ (and dastardly un-American) how at least two of our local elected officials are going out of their way online to denigrate the rally by bearing false witness about its size, and casting insane and ironically anti-semetic aspersions about “Soros” paying people like me to be there.
Jim Walsh and Erik Halvorson need to refresh themselves on the 1st Amendment they both swore to uphold, and the 9th Commandment they each ~claim~ to follow. Bless their tiny little hearts.
We attended the demonstration in Olympia. It was also positive and upbeat. He (Trump) is one of the greatest self-inflicted wounds in our history..
We waved your direction from Olympia– a beautiful day to make Good Trouble together!
Thanks so much.
We need folks to vote. I really don’t understand why people don’t vote. It’s so easy here in WA because everything’s done via mail.
It was a great day. Now we have to keep up the pressure. This can’t be a one-off event. We gotta’ get this guy gone. He’s failed every business he’s been involved in and now he wants to destroy America! We can’t let this happen!