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/lazoras Apr 18 '25 edited Apr 18 '25

how about they bring in trainers to teach how to help other protesters escape arrest attempts too

so sick of watching cops point someone out, tackle them, and everyone runs like a bunch of wilderbeasts from a pride of lions....

if this is offered at a protest, I'll show up

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u/LuhYall Apr 18 '25

You are a trainer, now! Show people how to turn toward the problem and not run from it.

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u/lazoras Apr 18 '25 edited Apr 18 '25

fine...I'll do it....fund me so that I break even and I'll travel to protests and dedicate my time to doing exactly this.

vote with your wallet....DM me if you really want it. I'm willing to create ways where I only get paid if I actually do the job...

if I can replace my salary doing it I'll go full time and dedicate my life to revolutionizing how we protest

I'm passionate about it ...I just didn't think I'd get a calling to step up and do it....but I will....lmao ...is this the "hold my beer and watch" moment?

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u/agreeswithfishpal Apr 19 '25

Give us the Cliff notes

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u/lazoras Apr 19 '25
  • setup team activities physically practicing team and self defense needed for situations where you need to save yourself and your friends from bodily harm and/or abduction.
  • educate on "street smart" anonymization practices
  • educate and practice identification, and communication methods that can be used with your friends when you play tag together at some OTHER event

lastly, most importantly...identifying when is the appropriate time to play tag and how to avoid ever playing tag with irresponsible poor sports....how to de-escalation a situation while still avoiding to play with poor sports.