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jpak

(41,757 posts) Tue Aug 30, 2016, 08:40 PM Aug 2016

Just got back from the anti-LePage rally in Augusta, Maine

The organizers expected 50-100 people to show up.

There were close to 1000 - or more.

Great speakers, great signs - and 4 Trump morans that left in disgust when we formed a huge circle, held hands and sang America the Beautiful.

Organizers were supposed to lead a march around the Blaine House (AKA LePutin's spiderhole) but the Capitol Police said there way too many people to do that.

Had to leave before it was over (hungry kittehs).

One of the speakers said it was supposed to be broadcast live on Rachel Maddow - iz tru???

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Just got back from the anti-LePage rally in Augusta, Maine (Original Post) jpak Aug 2016 OP

I hope Rachel does show the protest.... chillfactor Aug 2016 #1

That is great! mcar Aug 2016 #2

One of the speakers was a forensic psychologist that specialized in abusers jpak Aug 2016 #4

I'm just sorry Maine re-elected him mcar Aug 2016 #5

The Maine GOP is too jpak Aug 2016 #7

So they have their own "Trump Mini-Me," 'eh? calimary Aug 2016 #10

I can't give any insights Plucketeer Aug 2016 #12

Cool shenmue Aug 2016 #3

How about taking your protest down the road . . . OldRedneck Aug 2016 #6

I read somewhere yesterday that Le Putz was considering resignation Warpy Aug 2016 #8

He was on his local hate radio station this AM jpak Aug 2016 #9

He won't resign ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #15

Link to the rally ExtraGriz Aug 2016 #11

After Paul LePage resigns as Governor of Maine ... Snake Plissken Aug 2016 #13

are you in this video of it? eShirl Aug 2016 #14

chillfactor

(7,575 posts)

1. I hope Rachel does show the protest....

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 08:43 PM

Aug 2016

for all of us who have no access to a rally in Maine....I live in New Mexico.

mcar

(42,311 posts)

2. That is great!

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 08:50 PM

Aug 2016

What a turnout.

Can we get rid of our FL GOV Voldemort next? Please?

jpak

(41,757 posts)

4. One of the speakers was a forensic psychologist that specialized in abusers

Reply to mcar (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:00 PM

Aug 2016

He stated that past behavior predicts future behavior.

And LePage needs help.

It was not a vindictive rally - speakers included Dem. legislators, Quakers, Lutheran/Episcopal clergy, Maine native black activists - and one very wise Somali immigrant mom.

There was one dog fight - not bad .

mcar

(42,311 posts)

5. I'm just sorry Maine re-elected him

Reply to jpak (Reply #4)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:05 PM

Aug 2016

And sorry FL did too.

It sounds like a great rally!

jpak

(41,757 posts)

7. The Maine GOP is too

Reply to mcar (Reply #5)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:08 PM

Aug 2016

and is leading the movement for "corrective measures".

LePage, unfortunately is digging in and doubling down.

calimary

(81,240 posts)

10. So they have their own "Trump Mini-Me," 'eh?

Reply to jpak (Reply #7)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 10:01 PM

Aug 2016

What I keep wondering is - WHO THE HECK thought this jerk was fit to be governor???

Who votes for these assholes?

Who finds them acceptable to hold high office, and be the face of their state?

Who on earth regards this as okay?

Somebody needs to help me out with this.

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)

12. I can't give any insights

Reply to calimary (Reply #10)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 10:15 PM

Aug 2016

But I can echo your incredulity. I tell myself - NO reliable research involved, mind you - that reasonable folks shy away from public service anymore. That leaves us with mutant detritus to choose from. This means the disheartened of us do just not care and don't go vote.

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

3. Cool

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 08:51 PM

Aug 2016

OldRedneck

(1,397 posts)

6. How about taking your protest down the road . . .

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:08 PM

Aug 2016

. . . to Trump Tower?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Warpy

(111,255 posts)

8. I read somewhere yesterday that Le Putz was considering resignation

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:08 PM

Aug 2016

I can't find it today and I thought it was too good to be true. Now I see CNN and Huff Post have picked it up and I still think it's too good to be true. Apparently it was based on drunken (or rarely sober) tweeting.

jpak

(41,757 posts)

9. He was on his local hate radio station this AM

Reply to Warpy (Reply #8)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 09:18 PM

Aug 2016

Last edited Wed Aug 31, 2016, 06:59 AM - Edit history (2)

He trial ballooned resignation - then took it back in a tweet.

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)

15. He won't resign

Reply to Warpy (Reply #8)

Wed Aug 31, 2016, 09:04 AM

Aug 2016

He IS unhinged, however. I'd be wary of him calling a press conference and pulling a Bud Dwyer. Frightening, scary man.

ExtraGriz

(488 posts)

11. Link to the rally

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 10:03 PM

Aug 2016

http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/30/politics/hundreds-rally-in-augusta-in-effort-to-convince-lepage-to-resign/|

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)

13. After Paul LePage resigns as Governor of Maine ...

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Tue Aug 30, 2016, 10:45 PM

Aug 2016

He'll be free to campaign for his very good friend Donald Trump full time instead of just part time like he is now.

Does he have enough ex-wives to join Trump's the inner circle?

eShirl

(18,491 posts)

14. are you in this video of it?

Reply to jpak (Original post)

Wed Aug 31, 2016, 08:58 AM

Aug 2016

edit: I saw a few people I know

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