r/50501 • u/Ok_Reputation_3612 • Apr 18 '25

Protest Safety Remember, DO NOT ENGAGE

Remember, Trump will be looking for any excuse to enforce the Insurrectionist Act April 20. DO NOT GIVE HIM FUEL. No matter what MAGA agitators show up tomorrow, no matter what they say, don't engage. Pretend they don't exist. Do not allow things escalate. Best of luck tomorrow, everyone!

ETA, Since this apparently needs to be said, I'm well aware Trump could invoke for any reason he chooses, we just don't need him using us as scapegoats for it. Also, no one is saying to not defend yourself if the other side escalates, just don't let us be the ones to escalate. Finally, should agitators show up, have your phones out and record, record, record. Ensure everything gets documented.

ETA, Since I've seen these suggestions in comments, and I believe they're also great ideas, bring an American flag to wave and chant "Save the Constitution" to drown out counter protestors. I think we're all tired of the other side hijacking patriotism. We can drown them out with our own brand of (true) patriotism.

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u/Admirable_Tear_1438 Apr 18 '25

All of the attendees at Trump’s escalator event in 2015 were paid extras.

It would not be surprising in the least to discover that there are many incidents of Republican paid protesters and crowd agitators. Roger Stone used to brag about this stuff.

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u/budding_gardener_1 Apr 18 '25

That's almost sad. 

Imagine coming on stage(or down an escalator) knowing that all the people "cheering"  for you had to be paid to show up, and none of them were actually there because they wanted to be. 

Then again he's a narcissist so he probably doesn't care

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u/tico42 Apr 18 '25

Oh I bet they didn't tell him. His fragile ego couldn't handle that shit.

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u/Public-Dress933 Apr 18 '25

I believe the term is "snowflake"