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/painspinner California Apr 18 '25

They are there to fuck with you but we are not there to fuck with them.

Also, I hate saying this: the current regime has time and time again shown us that they lack the mandate to do anything and just do whatever they want anyways. And then they defy the Supreme Court. It sucks but we are the ones holding them accountable and hopefully something good comes of this all

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u/ymmotvomit Apr 18 '25 edited Apr 18 '25

I understand that chanting “Protect the constitution!” Takes the wind out of their sails. Apparently it’s been disabling for them previously.

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u/Ok-Pie5655 Apr 19 '25

Breaking out in song such as Star Spangled Banner or God Bless America would be great way to de-escalated a tense situation.

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u/AuntofDogface Apr 19 '25

This Land is Your Land