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a kennedy

(29,644 posts)
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:14 PM Jun 2020

Just saw my friend's nephew marching in Sun Prairie, WI......

small bedroom town outside Madison. Mostly young folks........and who said they better get off their ass and do something. They really make me proud. Really kinda reminds me of the Vietnam protests too.......change will come because this is a major protest.

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Just saw my friend's nephew marching in Sun Prairie, WI...... (Original Post) a kennedy Jun 2020 OP
If I was younger I'd be out there but at my age I'm high risk and I don't want to take a chance kimbutgar Jun 2020 #1
I'd be out there as well, but my knees are not allowing me to do it. a kennedy Jun 2020 #4
My heart wants me to be out there as well.. HipChick Jun 2020 #6
that's wonderful! renate Jun 2020 #2
He's making me sooooooo proud. a kennedy Jun 2020 #5
My little town Freddie Jun 2020 #3
Yeah for your town.....uprisings don't have to be violent....hate when they are. a kennedy Jun 2020 #7
Heard protests were also held in Marshfield and Shawano Heartstrings Jun 2020 #8
Yes, yes, we've had one for the last 3 days here in La Crosse, WI.......I a kennedy Jun 2020 #10
Gives me hope.... Heartstrings Jun 2020 #11
Bravo! oasis Jun 2020 #9

kimbutgar

(21,111 posts)
1. If I was younger I'd be out there but at my age I'm high risk and I don't want to take a chance
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:22 PM
Jun 2020

But I will cheering them on because the young realize their future will be jeopardized by the orange idiot anus.

a kennedy

(29,644 posts)
4. I'd be out there as well, but my knees are not allowing me to do it.
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:29 PM
Jun 2020

But it sure took me back to Madison protesting the Vietnam war.....I was 18 in the heart of the uprising, and I told Zack, nephew of my friend, he made me so proud.

renate

(13,776 posts)
2. that's wonderful!
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:22 PM
Jun 2020

It's kind of amazing how many small towns have had protests. I was watching an Iowa TV news channel last night (somebody here posted the link to watch Steve King lose) and they had a segment on a local one. Good for all those people who go even though they won't make the national news.

And good for your friend's nephew!

Freddie

(9,258 posts)
3. My little town
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:25 PM
Jun 2020

In the Philly burbs had its first protest march ever yesterday. When it got on FB the week before there was a mad rush by local RWNJs to scream about “Antifa” and looting and they published names of the organizers. Then a rumor that the thing was cancelled. Nope, it wasn’t. A very peaceful demonstration downtown, no incidents, among the protestors were a couple local ministers. All wearing masks.

a kennedy

(29,644 posts)
7. Yeah for your town.....uprisings don't have to be violent....hate when they are.
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:32 PM
Jun 2020

Just so proud of all towns, cities, and countries.

Heartstrings

(7,349 posts)
8. Heard protests were also held in Marshfield and Shawano
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 07:41 PM
Jun 2020

Peaceful as well! Will have to watch the news for more small cities and towns joining in. May catch a glimpse of your friends nephew!

Yay for Sun Prairie!

a kennedy

(29,644 posts)
10. Yes, yes, we've had one for the last 3 days here in La Crosse, WI.......I
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 08:05 PM
Jun 2020

should be there but my knees won’t let me attend........love the whole country, and other countries doing their part.

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