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LeftInTX

(30,636 posts)
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 12:40 AM Jan 2023

Had an "experience" at the MLK March

We knew the GOP was marching. Unfortunately, they put us right next to them in the line up. (Well, they put the LWV between)
The GOP had their huge American and Texas flags and we had our old age and arthritis. We weren't a match for them.

Then, from the back emerges a group called the "Party for Socialism and Liberation". They are like a loud version of antifa on steroids. We gladly let them cut in front of us. They all carried large signs on wooden stakes and shouted into the GOP's ears, "Abolish the border!", "Free Palestine!", "Capitalism kills people!", "Abortion for all!", "Hey, hey, ho-ho, the military has got to go!". Abolish rent!", "Abolish the Supreme Court"


I was laughing my A__ off.
These pictures are not from our event, but you get the idea. They brought a wagon full of signs and changed them out when they changed their theme.

The GOP was there for the express purpose of recruiting African-Americans to the Republican Party. So, this wild group which was in their face had me LMAO. I hope the GOP was intimidated and they don't come back to the MLK March.





















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Had an "experience" at the MLK March (Original Post) LeftInTX Jan 2023 OP
I think I like these people... nt Grey Jan 2023 #1
Me too. Seems to have an element or two of gorilla theater in the mix. littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #3
These people are radical LeftInTX Jan 2023 #7
Anarchists... littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #9
I can't believe the Patriotards actually march on the MLK march Woodswalker Jan 2023 #2
Great share, LeftInTX. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #4
I like these people. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #5
I doubt that the Maga idiots were able to appeal to many new voters with this stunt LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #6
Last year the Republicans sponsored an MLK March because the city didn't have one (Covid) LeftInTX Jan 2023 #8

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
3. Me too. Seems to have an element or two of gorilla theater in the mix.
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 02:42 AM
Jan 2023

Á la Bread and Puppet out of Vermont. There's also a group that is similar in NYC and from Puerto Rico there's Poncili Creación. But they are more avant-garde and less overt when sharing politics.

https://www.pbs.org/articles/artist-spotlight-poncili-creaci%C3%B3n/

❤️



LeftInTX

(30,636 posts)
7. These people are radical
Wed Jan 18, 2023, 12:30 AM
Jan 2023

Last edited Wed Jan 18, 2023, 01:33 AM - Edit history (1)

They were also saying "F Joe Biden"...because of Ukraine
They are 100 percent against any military, any law enforcement or any rules or laws.

However, I was more than happy that they were tailing the Republicans..LOL

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
9. Anarchists...
Wed Jan 18, 2023, 03:20 AM
Jan 2023

Like artists are equal opportunity disruptors. I admire their courage but draw the line at absurdity.

About as effective as throwing macaroni at the wall, bypassing the spaghetti altogether. But definitely entertaining.



Thanks for the reply, LeftInTX. ❤️



 

Woodswalker

(549 posts)
2. I can't believe the Patriotards actually march on the MLK march
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 02:33 AM
Jan 2023

I'm old enough to remember MLKs assassination. I was twelve. Lived in an all white neighborhood and you never saw a happier bunch of racist Motherfuckers.

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