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Follow Emma Gonzales on twitter; she now has more followers than the NRA: (Original Post) applegrove Feb 2018 OP
done Grassy Knoll Feb 2018 #1
+1 UpInArms Feb 2018 #29
Good for her. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2018 #2
Same here...good for her...and us. rusty quoin Feb 2018 #17
I'm glad, but I also worry ProudLib72 Feb 2018 #3
Had not occured to me. She's made appearances as part of a group applegrove Feb 2018 #4
I haven't heard it mentioned justgamma Feb 2018 #13
I believe Amsterdammer Feb 2018 #26
+1 applegrove Feb 2018 #30
She also tweets and retweets a lot of useful information 4now Feb 2018 #5
I don't twit, but hope she's just getting started. Stinky The Clown Feb 2018 #6
I started following her yesterday womanofthehills Feb 2018 #7
David Hogg and Sarah Chadwick are also good ones to follow - here are their twitter links 4now Feb 2018 #8
Thank you. Done and done. applegrove Feb 2018 #9
Here are two who I've seen, very well spoken and impressed me, Delaney Tarr and Carly Novell Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #24
Very impressive kids crazycatlady Feb 2018 #33
Every high school kid in the country should be NoMoreRepugs Feb 2018 #10
Mahalo for this, apple.. I don't Tweet but Cha Feb 2018 #11
K&R... spanone Feb 2018 #12
March of the women struggle4progress Feb 2018 #14
K&R Scurrilous Feb 2018 #15
The Rebel Girl struggle4progress Feb 2018 #16
I am woman struggle4progress Feb 2018 #18
I sang that song as part of a Mz. Clause skit at the Christmas recital applegrove Feb 2018 #19
following her yuiyoshida Feb 2018 #20
Be safe wayward sister vercetti2021 Feb 2018 #21
A more clear eyed and passionate leader-sister, less wayward. applegrove Feb 2018 #23
Never listen to Leftovertures everyday vercetti2021 Feb 2018 #25
I had to look it up too. applegrove Feb 2018 #31
Here are two who appeared on Comedy Central and elsewhere, Delaney Tarr and Carly Novell Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #22
Stop scrolling and watch these two masters. 7wo7rees Feb 2018 #34
I don't usually watch The Opposition, but he was good with the students and I agree Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #35
Sometimes goals are achieved surprisingly fast DeminPennswoods Feb 2018 #27
The NRA lost followers when Twitter killed the Russian bots. n/t woodsprite Feb 2018 #28
I've been so impressed with her! She makes me proud to be a mother. calimary Feb 2018 #32

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
3. I'm glad, but I also worry
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 01:12 AM
Feb 2018

So many RWNJs out there. We lost 17 Parkland kids. We don't need to lose more. I hope she is being kept safe.

applegrove

(118,666 posts)
4. Had not occured to me. She's made appearances as part of a group
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 01:18 AM
Feb 2018

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on Ellen. Maybe that will keep her safe if she is considered one of many students. I think you are over-reacting, then I don't know any NRA nuts.

justgamma

(3,666 posts)
13. I haven't heard it mentioned
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 01:39 AM
Feb 2018

They also spent 2 days on the Dr. Phil show and it was pretty interesting.

Amsterdammer

(130 posts)
26. I believe
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 07:18 AM
Feb 2018

that's exactly how the RWNJs WANT us to feel--insecure, cautious, unpretentious...so that they are more easily able to spew their hatred and filth.

Should I put a "Trump Sucks, Lock Him Up" bumper sticker on my car? No..someone might become outraged and key my car, or worse, take a pot-shot at me during my morning commute...that is what I sense the mindset has become for liberals, progressives, Dems.

Fear, hate, bullying...it has worked very effectively for RWNJs...we MUST do as these children and young adults from Parkland have been doing--cast aside our fears and apprehensions so that we as a nation CAN improve, CAN advance...hell, CAN get back in line with other nations who are watching us now in their rearview mirrors.

4now

(1,596 posts)
8. David Hogg and Sarah Chadwick are also good ones to follow - here are their twitter links
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 01:33 AM
Feb 2018

here are the links.

https://twitter.com/davidhogg111
https://twitter.com/sarahchad_

I am sure there are more but I don't know them yet.

applegrove

(118,666 posts)
19. I sang that song as part of a Mz. Clause skit at the Christmas recital
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 01:56 AM
Feb 2018

in grade 8 so I know the words....but the link does not work so for others maybe find another link? On second thought it could just be that the video is not available in canada.Love your soundtrack for Emma.

vercetti2021

(10,156 posts)
25. Never listen to Leftovertures everyday
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 06:52 AM
Feb 2018

Or watch Supernatural religiously. It starts to take over the mind. Yeah I had to look up the definition for wayward. Yeah can totally see she is less wayward

Rhiannon12866

(205,405 posts)
35. I don't usually watch The Opposition, but he was good with the students and I agree
Wed Feb 28, 2018, 05:58 AM
Feb 2018

They were impressive. I've seen Delaney Tarr since and she's emerged as an outspoken and well spoken leader. Trevor Noah was right when he said that a lot of these kids come from privilege, but it's working for them, they're not afraid to stand up and ask to see the manager. I sure hope they can make a difference since nothing else has.

Here she is on Daily Kos: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/2/27/1744641/-Yes-She-Can-Delany-Tar-blasts-and-declares-war-upon-lawmakers-we-hope-she-ll-one-day-run-against

DeminPennswoods

(15,286 posts)
27. Sometimes goals are achieved surprisingly fast
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 07:38 AM
Feb 2018

after years of fighting for a cause.

For ex, none one expected the tide to turn in favor of gay marriage in less than a year after many years of court and political battles.

The same with recreational use of marijuana no matter how much Jeff Sessions wants to turn the clock back.

I remember when Walter Cronkite spoke against the VN war on his newscast in addition to all the pictures of the carnage being published. That turned most Americans against the war despite years of student protests.

IMO, this is what's happening with gun control. Not only are the students passionate and articulate, but now more Americans are seeing the completely unhinged speeches of NRA leadership and it's stirring them out of their previous apathy.

calimary

(81,283 posts)
32. I've been so impressed with her! She makes me proud to be a mother.
Mon Feb 26, 2018, 02:48 PM
Feb 2018

I hope she runs for office someday! This is one bright, brave, inspiring, and articulate young woman.

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