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babylonsister

(171,068 posts)
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:30 AM Oct 2019

Thousands Set To Protest Minneapolis Trump Rally, as President is Warned...


Thousands Set To Protest Minneapolis Trump Rally, as President is Warned It's 'Just Another Stop Along The Road To Impeachment'
By Chantal Da Silva On 10/10/19 at 5:13 AM EDT
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City officials in Minneapolis appear to be anticipating chaotic scenes to unfold around President Donald Trump's Minnesota rally on Thursday, with thousands of protesters expected to flood the streets.

In a statement this week, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said officers would be out in full force to ensure "everyone's safety and security" while allowing "people to exercise their Constitutional rights."

According to local reports, the rally could see as many as 10,000 demonstrators taking to the streets to do just that, with a "Trump baby" balloon also expected to make an appearance outside the event.

Meanwhile, Minnesota Democrats are also sending out a clear message to the president that he is not welcome in their state, with Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum telling Newsweek Trump's Thursday rally is just "another stop along the road to impeachment."


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https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-minnesota-minneapolis-rally-2020-election-1464325
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Thousands Set To Protest Minneapolis Trump Rally, as President is Warned... (Original Post) babylonsister Oct 2019 OP
I'm seriously worried. I hope everyone stays safe. dewsgirl Oct 2019 #1
Trump should cancel...it won't help him politically and he will be blamed for any violence. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #2
Just as likely, Minneapolis's antifa will. But it's a very famous group for media to misrepresent. ancianita Oct 2019 #30
Blamed by whom? maxsolomon Oct 2019 #36
Armed conspiracy group will defend Republicans at Minneapolis Trump rally Dennis Donovan Oct 2019 #3
oh crap bdamomma Oct 2019 #4
The Loathe Freepers Blue Owl Oct 2019 #5
A thread yesterday warned of possible "false flag" violence Wednesdays Oct 2019 #8
All I see is a group of pathetic cowards Politicub Oct 2019 #9
Their guns make them feel 20 ft tall! bluestarone Oct 2019 #15
Even WITH their stupid guns, they're two feet tall, to me. calimary Oct 2019 #24
Still too tall. I'd say they're about as tall as... dchill Oct 2019 #42
Or a garden slug. calimary Oct 2019 #44
Height is not the only thing they are compensating for.... TheRealNorth Oct 2019 #34
The Unfuckables OMGWTF Oct 2019 #13
Exactly RainCaster Oct 2019 #16
Their presence shows just how frieghtened and weak they actually are The Liberal Lion Oct 2019 #17
Secret Service won't let these clowns anywhere near the venue. progressoid Oct 2019 #22
Most of these morons are cowards. ooky Oct 2019 #28
The FBI knows all their names and faces. ancianita Oct 2019 #31
"Oath Keepers." Just like Trump? dchill Oct 2019 #38
All I see are loathsome clowns. Owl Oct 2019 #43
grown men with boyish fantasies mike_c Oct 2019 #46
Soooo 2naSalit Oct 2019 #6
Edjimication is over the heads of these clowns. lastlib Oct 2019 #18
The "Oath" is whatever is in their heads. dchill Oct 2019 #40
Hahahaha! 2naSalit Oct 2019 #45
10,000 demonstrators. That's magnificent. Mike 03 Oct 2019 #7
I wish it could be 10 times that many! Grammy23 Oct 2019 #10
Amen. Paladin Oct 2019 #14
I live close by and I'm frightened of what might happen downtown. joost5 Oct 2019 #19
What ever happened to this slick grifter paying for security UP FRONT? Hulk Oct 2019 #11
i was hoping they would have to pay up front but orleans Oct 2019 #27
Trump calls the up front charge "ridiculous" because Obama. Then will dare Frey to sue for payment. ancianita Oct 2019 #32
It has NEVER happened. The Oath Keeper in Chief... dchill Oct 2019 #41
Impeachment whistles Traildogbob Oct 2019 #12
I think sarisataka Oct 2019 #20
Yes but.......... Traildogbob Oct 2019 #23
Don't these Oathkeepers have to apply for a permit? pecosbob Oct 2019 #21
So having an assault rifle isn't just for SCVDem Oct 2019 #25
So this begs the question: Why is Trump campaigning in BLUE states? ... well..... TruthAlwaysWins Oct 2019 #26
voting machines that do not have open software are non transparent so non democratic questionseverything Oct 2019 #48
What Inappropriate Thing DallasNE Oct 2019 #29
He's planning to attack Omar, for sure. MineralMan Oct 2019 #33
Looks like Trump will finally get that great crowd he's always bragging about jcgoldie Oct 2019 #35
Odds on violence? beachbumbob Oct 2019 #37
Lock him up!!!! Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2019 #39
Did the mayor get the money from trump to pay for the security? I hope he didn't back down. Maraya1969 Oct 2019 #47

maxsolomon

(33,345 posts)
36. Blamed by whom?
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:33 PM
Oct 2019

If any violence unfolds, it will be spun by the right to absolve them of any responsibility.

Antifa! They throw CONCRETE MILKSHAKES AT INNOCENT JOURNALISTS! Just ask my Dad, he saw it on Fox.

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
3. Armed conspiracy group will defend Republicans at Minneapolis Trump rally
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:35 AM
Oct 2019
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212563577


City Pages ✔ @citypages

Armed conspiracy group will defend Republicans at Minneapolis Trump rally http://www.citypages.com/news/armed-conspiracy-group-will-defend-republicans-at-minneapolis-trump-rally/562562061



8:15 AM - Oct 9, 2019


If these clowns show up, I can see where things could go south fast...

bdamomma

(63,868 posts)
4. oh crap
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:37 AM
Oct 2019

they will be caught. Just like Charlottesville goons they will be caught social media you know.

Wednesdays

(17,380 posts)
8. A thread yesterday warned of possible "false flag" violence
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:43 AM
Oct 2019

I don't think that's likely, but I wouldn't put it past those MAGAts.

calimary

(81,304 posts)
24. Even WITH their stupid guns, they're two feet tall, to me.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:58 AM
Oct 2019

I hope the venue insisted on payment up front. ANY trump rally or event venue should do that as of now.

The Liberal Lion

(1,414 posts)
17. Their presence shows just how frieghtened and weak they actually are
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:35 AM
Oct 2019

if they show up, which I expect they will, their presence will be less about defending against the imaginary bogeyman they have made the opposition to be as it is to make sure the faithful continue to toe the line. Without fear their whole raison d'etre fails

ooky

(8,923 posts)
28. Most of these morons are cowards.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:10 PM
Oct 2019

They like being seen in fatigues with guns and talking big, but won't do anything but talk. They are nothing more than bullies who run when the trouble starts.

2naSalit

(86,643 posts)
6. Soooo
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:42 AM
Oct 2019

what oath are they keeping? Their hero doesn't honor the one he took when entering office, so..? They would be betraying not only his oath of office by supporting him and any other regarding their responsibilities as citizens. I think they need to get themselves some learnin'.

lastlib

(23,239 posts)
18. Edjimication is over the heads of these clowns.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:35 AM
Oct 2019

They simply swallow the "great and unmatched wisdom" of their Feuhrer.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
7. 10,000 demonstrators. That's magnificent.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 09:42 AM
Oct 2019

I hope everyone stays safe and that the deplorables are frisked for weapons.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
10. I wish it could be 10 times that many!
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:01 AM
Oct 2019

Anyone within a few hours of the place should hop in their car and GO!

Paladin

(28,262 posts)
14. Amen.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:17 AM
Oct 2019

A 100,000-person protest is more than justified, at this point. I hope something big goes down.

joost5

(421 posts)
19. I live close by and I'm frightened of what might happen downtown.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:38 AM
Oct 2019

I think there will be fascists there that wanna mess with and intimidate the 10-20,000 peaceful resisters. I worry for people's safety. I hope the protest size is bigger than drumpf's crowd size, but that nothing violent "goes down" instigated by the righties.

 

Hulk

(6,699 posts)
11. What ever happened to this slick grifter paying for security UP FRONT?
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:13 AM
Oct 2019

I wish we could get a THOUSAND+ inside his cult rally. Outside is a start...but the pig needs to feel the burn! Outside, out of his view, is "non existent" to this delusional ass.

ancianita

(36,060 posts)
32. Trump calls the up front charge "ridiculous" because Obama. Then will dare Frey to sue for payment.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:16 PM
Oct 2019

dchill

(38,502 posts)
41. It has NEVER happened. The Oath Keeper in Chief...
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 02:21 PM
Oct 2019

...PROMISES to pay, then doesn't. As always.

Traildogbob

(8,746 posts)
12. Impeachment whistles
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:16 AM
Oct 2019

All 10,000 should bring whistles and just blow the hell out of them. No shouting or arguing with these trumpladytes, just blow the hell out of the whistles in their face. Media should do the same at every chopper talk staged rally and in every interview at every lie. Blow the GOP into oblivion with Chinese made whistles. Whistle blowers unit, save our country not with guns, with Patriot whistles.

Traildogbob

(8,746 posts)
23. Yes but..........
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 11:52 AM
Oct 2019

WHISTLE BLOWERS have more of a detrimental meaning to trump and his parasites now. They may be our only way to end this hell. Blow whistle blow! Maybe bring bags of BEANS too, and spill em everywhere.

 

SCVDem

(5,103 posts)
25. So having an assault rifle isn't just for
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:00 PM
Oct 2019

Deer Hunting? I am shocked that you would abuse the 2nd by using your freedoms to harass, intimidate, scare and perhaps kill anyone you feel needs killin'!

If that's how you really feel, then the government should take your weapons.

You all are mentally suspect and a danger to the community!

TruthAlwaysWins

(32 posts)
26. So this begs the question: Why is Trump campaigning in BLUE states? ... well.....
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:07 PM
Oct 2019

I believe it is critical for these states to look carefully at what's happening as far as their voting machines, voter roles and planned voter suppression. Russia and complicit GOP are likely actively working to corrupt the vote in these states. If/when the votes go to a republican, Trump can say, "I visited and they love me in Minnesota." It only took 70,000 votes to sway the 2016 election through this type of manipulation.

O/T, but how long before Ivanka's voting machines are purchased and implemented?

questionseverything

(9,656 posts)
48. voting machines that do not have open software are non transparent so non democratic
Fri Oct 11, 2019, 03:28 AM
Oct 2019

paper ballots counted by hand is what we need

in full public view

DallasNE

(7,403 posts)
29. What Inappropriate Thing
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:11 PM
Oct 2019

Will Trump have to say about Congresswoman Omar in her backyard? It will be evil.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
33. He's planning to attack Omar, for sure.
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 12:18 PM
Oct 2019

Of course, that will happen inside the venue, where all the fearful Republicans will be, assuming large numbers show up to hear Trump. That is far from certain, though.

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