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Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025

14 Saturday Jun 2025

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The Warrensburg, Missouri “No Kings” demonstration was scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. downtown on the lawn of the Johnson County Courthouse. We arrived on the lawn about 30 minutes before the official start. By the end of the rally there were approximately 500 in attendance, with people with signs facing Holden Street. The sky was sunny, the temperature was in the 80s, with many seeking the shade.

There was no march (it was too hot), there were speeches. There was no sound system.

There were several Warrensburg Police officers keeping watch. There was a significant amount of supportive horn honking from passing vehicles. There was one passing “smoker” truck displaying the frustration of an owner who was probably upside down on his payments.

“The Constitution is not a suggestion”

“Resist!”

“We have a Constitution, not a king”

“No Kings or tyrants in America!”

“More Cats, Less Fascism”

“No Kings”

“Nicaragua”

“No Kings…”

“No Kings in America, since 1776”

“When ignorance reigns, life is lost”

“No King”

“When cruelty becomes normal, compassion looks radical”

Previously:

No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (June 12, 2025)

Mike Kehoe (r) wets his pants (June 12, 2025)

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard (June 12, 2025)

Intimidation and Suppression (June 12, 2025)

Oh, FFS, Mark (r). (June 12, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 14, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025

14 Saturday Jun 2025

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The Lee’s Summit, Missouri “No Kings” demonstration was scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of East Chipman Road and NE Douglas Street. We arrived about fifty minutes before the scheduled start. By 10:00 a.m. there were well over 1,000 people with signs lining the north and south sides of Chipman. By the time we left at 10:30 a.m. the number of individuals was close to 1,500. The event was scheduled to go until noon.

A veteran – one among many.

“Fascism McSucks”

Previously:

No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (June 12, 2025)

Mike Kehoe (r) wets his pants (June 12, 2025)

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard (June 12, 2025)

Intimidation and Suppression (June 12, 2025)

Oh, FFS, Mark (r). June 12, 2025)

Johnson County, Missouri Democrats – No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025

13 Friday Jun 2025

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On Saturday hundreds of thousands of Americans will take to the streets across the country to protest the travesty which is the second Trump Administration. You can find a location near you via No Kings. At last word there were close to 2000 scheduled events.

The “No Kings” event in Warrensburg, Missouri will start at 1:00 p.m. downtown at the Johnson County Courthouse.

Yesterday:

Johnson County Missouri Democratic Central Committee

STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE – JUNE 12 2025

Protests – Exercising your rights and staying safe

The protests in Los Angeles for the past several days and those anticipated nationwide this weekend, Saturday June 14, raise our awareness of First Amendment speech, personal constitutional rights and the role of the government(s) – national, state and local – to maintain law and order.

First, the JoCo Democratic Central Committee believes that the protests which have occurred in west central Missouri are vitally important to draw attention to the conduct of those who continue to ignore the rule of law, especially related to immigrants. We have participated in these events, gratefully exercising one of our most fundamental rights – the right to speak our minds even if critical of government action.

Second, America was and is made better by the vast majority of immigrants — and all of us, except Native Americans—descend from immigrant ancestors. Our diversity for 250 plus years has made the U.S. (to quote a former President of the other party), a “shining city on a hill” for the rest of the world.

Protesting is good and sometimes necessary, just like our founders believed.

Breaking the law and/or engaging in violence is wrong and distracts from the message we are trying to send the American people—that message: You can and should stand up for your own rights and that of other people in this country.

This weekend, if you choose to protest – and please do -, please be aware of your surroundings to keep yourself and your cherished friends safe while protesting. Show respect not only for those whose rights are at issue, but also for law enforcement – they have a job to do too and need your cooperation to do it.

We will participate in a peaceful protest at 1 pm on the 14 June at the Johnson County Courthouse, 300 N. Holden Street in Warrensburg.

Finally, remember our fellow Americans in Los Angeles and support them in whatever lawful way you choose —as we hope and try to avoid major violence there, in other major American cities and in our own backyard this summer. Stay strong and be safe.

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Intimidation and Suppression

12 Thursday Jun 2025

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Missouri House Democratic Leader, Representative Ashley Aune [2025 file photo].

Today, in response to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard:

Missouri House Democratic Caucus
[June 12, 2025]

‘BLATANT ATTEMPT TO INTIMIDATE’ | House Minority Leader Ashley Aune released a statement on behalf of the Missouri House Democratic Caucus in response to the completely unwarranted state of emergency declaration by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

LET’S BE CLEAR: This is nothing more than an attempt to intimidate and suppress peaceful protest of the federal administration that’s descending into authoritarianism at an alarming pace.

These protests are in response to the very obvious and unabashed transfer of wealth and power to the nation’s billionaire class at the expense of working Americans, regardless of their political affiliation.

“Governor Kehoe should staunchly defend the rights of Missourians, not mimic the authoritarianism of the president,” Aune said.

‘Governor Kehoe’s preemptive declaration of a state of emergency as Missourians prepare to protest an increasingly authoritarian presidential administration is a blatant attempt to intimidate and suppress First Amendment rights.

The protests planned this weekend across Missouri and throughout the nation were sparked by the president’s unwarranted and heavy-handed military responseto opposition to his policies. By doing the same, the governor will only heighten tensions and increase the possibility of conflict.

Governor Kehoe should staunchly defend the rights of Missourians, not mmic the authoritarianism of the president.’

Rep. Ashley Aune
House Minority Leader
Missouri House Democratic Caucus

See you all on Saturday.

“No King”
(2025)
Posterboard. Permanent marker, acrylic. 22 x 28.
(Thank you, Tom Tomorrow)

Previously:

No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (June 12, 2025)

Mike Kehoe (r) wets his pants (June 12, 2025)

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard (June 12, 2025)

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard

12 Thursday Jun 2025

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“….Mayor Lucas is concerned with enhanced state enforcement for one set of protesters, but no action or aid to local law enforcement when Neo-Nazis march through Missouri’s urban streets. The Mayor has confidence in responsible protestors to use their First Amendment rights peacefully and in compliance with the law. More than one thousand Kansas Citians protested peacefully and responsibly just days ago…”

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas [2019 file photo].

This afternoon, in response to Governor Mike Kehoe’s (r) executive order activating the Missouri National Guard:

Mayor Quinton D. Lucas
[June 12, 2025]
Mayor Lucas’s Office Responds to Governor Kehoe’s National Guard Activation:

[….] The Office of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas issued the following statement in response to Governor Mike Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-25 activating the Missouri National Guard ahead of planned demonstrations:

‘Mayor Lucas is concerned with enhanced state enforcement for one set of protesters, but no action or aid to local law enforcement when Neo-Nazis march through Missouri’s urban streets. The Mayor has confidence in responsible protestors to use their First Amendment rights peacefully and in compliance with the law. More than one thousand Kansas Citians protested peacefully and responsibly just days ago. For those who do not act responsibly, the Mayor stands by the women and men of local law enforcement at KCPD and other agencies to handle any necessary enforcement actions. Unnecessary escalation from our nation’s capital and state capitals undermines local law enforcement and makes all less safe.’

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Previously:

No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (June 12, 2025)

Mike Kehoe (r) wets his pants (June 12, 2025)

Mike Kehoe (r) wets his pants

12 Thursday Jun 2025

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“….WHEREAS, the events that are occurring or could occur in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities, in the State of Missouri, have created or may create conditions of distress and hazards to the safety, welfare, and property of the citizens and visitors of the communities beyond the capacities of local jurisdictions and other established agencies….”

There are over twenty-five organized protest events against Fascism scheduled across Missouri on Saturday. Intimidation anyone?

Mike Kehoe (r) [2024 file photo].

Today:

Governor Kehoe Activates Missouri National Guard as Precautionary Measure in Response to Civil Unrest

JUNE 12, 2025

Jefferson City — Today, in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25, activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.

“We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,” Governor Kehoe said. “While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities.”

This week, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri National Guard established a Unified Command to monitor situations on the ground and prepare to assist local law enforcement.

Executive Order 25-25 declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to civil unrest and calls on the Adjutant General, or his designee, to call and order into active service such portions of the National Guard personnel as he deems necessary to aid executive officials of Missouri to protect life and property.

It is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of the National Guard, to take action and employ such equipment as may be necessary in support of civilian authorities and provide such assistance as may be authorized and directed by Governor Kehoe.

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The executive order:

EXECUTIVE ORDER
25-25

WHEREAS, our citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and protest, and the State of Missouri is committed to protecting the lawful exercise of the citizens’ constitutional rights; and

WHEREAS, the events that are occurring or could occur in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities, in the State of Missouri, have created or may create conditions of distress and hazards to the safety, welfare, and property of the citizens and visitors of the communities beyond the capacities of local jurisdictions and other established agencies; and

WHEREAS, the rule of law must be maintained in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities, in the State of Missouri, for the protection, safety, welfare, and property of the citizens, visitors, and businesses of those communities; and

WHEREAS, additional resources of the State of Missouri are or may be needed to help relieve the conditions of distress and hazard to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities; and

WHEREAS, the conditions necessary to declare the existence of an emergency pursuant to Chapter 44, RSMo, are found to exist due to the potential of civil unrest; and

WHEREAS, an invocation of the provisions of sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, is necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of the State of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, in consultation with community leaders, public safety officials, and emergency preparedness officials, I have determined that the following actions are necessary and appropriate to provide for the safety and welfare of Missouri’s citizens, visitors, private property, and businesses.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE KEHOE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Missouri, including Sections 44.010 through 44.130, RSMo, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to civil unrest.

I further order, pursuant to Sections 41.480 and 41.690, RSMo, the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into active service such portions of the organized militia as he deems necessary to aid the executive officials of Missouri, to protect life and property, and it is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of such organized militia so called into active service take such action and employ such equipment as may be necessary in support of civilian authorities, and provide such assistance as may be authorized and directed by the Governor of this State.

This order shall terminate on June 30, 2025, unless extended in whole or in part.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, in the City of Jefferson, on this 12th day of June, 2025.

[signature of Michael Kehoe]
MIKE KEHOE
GOVERNOR

ATTEST:

[signature of Denny Hoskins]
DENNY HOSKINS
SECRETARY OF STATE

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No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (June 12, 2025)

No Kings – #Resist – on Saturday, June 14, 2025

12 Thursday Jun 2025

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On Saturday hundreds of thousands of Americans will take to the streets across the country to protest the travesty which is the second Trump Administration. You can find a location near you via No Kings. At last word there were close to 2000 scheduled events.

Another protest sign:

“Only You Can Prevent Fascist Liars”
(2025)
Posterboard. Permanent marker, acrylic. 22 x 28.

In Missouri there are scheduled events in Maryville, St. Joseph, Kirksville, Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Marshall, Boonville, Fayette, Columbia, St. Peters, Warrensburg, Jefferson City, Hermann, Union, Franklin County, St. Louis [4], Clinton, Rolla, St. Francois County, Joplin, Springfield, West Plains, Poplar Bluff, and Cape Girardeau. The No Kings site has a map with times and specific locations for each scheduled event.

#resist

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Practical Dissent: testing, testing… (November 28, 2024)

We could have had nice things

08 Sunday Jun 2025

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Kamala Harris (D) [2019 file photo].

This evening:

Kamala Harris ‪@kamalaharris.com‬

My statement on what’s unfolding in Los Angeles.

The Office of Kamala D. Harris

Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos. In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is a part of the Trump Administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.

The Administration’s actions are not about public safety – they’re about stoking fear. Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process.

Protest is a powerful tool – essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful.

I continue to support the millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms.

June 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM

“Farmers for Harris-Walz 2024”

“Missourians for Harris/Walz”

We remember January 6, 2021

08 Sunday Jun 2025

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Fascist assholes.

This evening:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals. Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve. I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots. Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

6.27k ReTruths 26.6k Likes Jun 08, 2025, 4:06 PM

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check. Conviction. Check.

Secretary Kristi Noem @Sec_Noem

If @GavinNewsom was doing his job our ICE agents would not be injured and attacked while doing their jobs and carrying out immigration enforcement.

Under the leadership of @POTUS Trump we will put the safety of American citizens FIRST not these criminal illegal aliens that sanctuary city politicians are defending.
[….]
12:31 PM · Jun 8, 2025

As if peeing your pants is an injury.

Dan Bongino @FBIDDBongino

We are not stopping or slowing down.
We are not intimidated or apprehensive.
Illegal immigration operations will continue, and anyone using violence to obstruct or impede these operations will be investigated and prosecuted.

Multiple arrests have already been made, in both LA and NY, and additional investigations are ongoing, and producing results.
Many of these subjects will face federal charges, along with local and state charges. It will not end well for you if you choose violence. Choose wisely.
8:59 AM · Jun 8, 2025

The guy in short pants takes time out from playing paddle ball:

JD Vance @JDVance

Insurrectionists carrying foreign flags are attacking immigration enforcement officers, while one half of America’s political leadership has decided that border enforcement is evil.

Time to pass President Trump’s beautiful bill and further secure the border.
8:23 PM · Jun 7, 2025

He has no clue. Waving a flag is not currenstly illegal in the United States of America.

Supposedly attended college. Should ask for his money back.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi @AGPamBondi

It doesn’t matter if you’re a judge, a member of Congress, or a protestor in Los Angeles:

If you obstruct or assault a law enforcement officer, this Department of Justice will prosecute you.
5:15 PM · Jun 7, 2025

She really is that stupid. Granting Pardons And Commutation Of Sentences For Certain Offenses Relating To The Events At Or Near The United States Capitol On January 6, 2021

“…If you obstruct or assault a law enforcement officer, this Department of Justice will prosecute you.” Do tell us more.

FBI Director Kash Patel @FBIDirectorKash

Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won’t back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.
8:21 PM · Jun 7, 2025

“…Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you…” Gaslighting idiot.

“Fuck tRump, and fuck you for voting for him”

You and what army, dumbass?

08 Sunday Jun 2025

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“…Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests…”

Early this morning:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest. We have an incompetent Governor (Newscum) and Mayor (Bass) who were, as usual (just look at how they handled the fires, and now their VERY SLOW PERMITTING disaster. Federal permitting is complete!), unable to to handle the task. These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will NOT BE TOLERATED. Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why??? Again, thank you to the National Guard for a job well done!

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“…Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests…”

Does this apply to ICE, too? Just asking.

Donald Trump (r) is clueless and a dumbass.

“Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest…”

Also, early this morning:

Mayor Karen Bass @MayorOfLA
I want to thank LAPD and local law enforcement for their work tonight. I also want to thank
@GovernorNewsom
for his support.

Just to be clear, the National Guard has not been deployed in the City of Los Angeles.
2:22 AM · Jun 8, 2025

“…Just to be clear, the National Guard has not been deployed in the City of Los Angeles.”

Donald Trump (r) is clueless and a dumbass.

Last night Pete Hegseth (r) wet his pants:

Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth

The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to prevent the removal of Criminal Illegal Aliens from our soil; a dangerous invasion facilitated by criminal cartels (aka Foreign Terrorist Organizations) and a huge NATIONAL SECURITY RISK.

Under President Trump, violence & destruction against federal agents & federal facilities will NOT be tolerated. It’s COMMON SENSE.

The @DeptofDefense is mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. And, if violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert.

9:06 PM · Jun 7, 2025

“…Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert.”

Pete Hegseth (r), the Secretary of Defense of the United States, is that stupid. And he’s a Fascist pig.

“Democracy, Not Tyranny”

“RESIST” (2024)
Posterboard. Permanent marker. 22 x 28.