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Signs for No Kings on October 18, 2025

14 Tuesday Oct 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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There are plenty of ideas and examples.

“They’ll try to bury us.”
(2024)
Posterboard. Permanent marker. 22 x 28.
4th in a series of 2024 protest signs.

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

“Resist Now. Because it is easier than hiding a family in your attic later.”
(2025)
Posterboard. Permanent marker, 22 x 28.

“The Constitution is not ‘Optional'” [circa 2003]

“Do Not Obey in Advance.” (2024)
Posterboard. Permanent marker. 22 x 28.

Steal what you like.

Previously:

Practical Dissent: Protest Signs (November 17, 2024)

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

Suppose you were batshit crazy. Suppose you were Eric Schmitt (r). But I repeat myself.

18 Wednesday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Eric Schmitt, social media, US Senate

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Eric Schmitt (r) [2022 file photo].

Last week, in anticipation of the “No Kings” events across the country. It didn’t age well:

Eric Schmitt
June 12 at 2:18 PM

George Soros is bankrolling “No Kings Day”—a national day of riots—on June 14th through one of his leftist NGOs.

Soros financed the mass migration crisis. Now he’s mobilizing his army of illegal aliens and far-left activists to try to stop President Trump from ending it.

The Left wants to nationalize the riots in Los Angeles. On June 14th—the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army—they’re planning to organize 1,500 “No Kings Day” protests across the country. They call it a “nationwide day of defiance.”

The organizing group, Indivisible, was founded in 2016 to fund, organize and mobilize anti-America and anti-Trump protests.
It has received more than $7.5 million from George Soros since 2017.

These protests aren’t confined to Los Angeles or New York City—they want them to spread deep into the heartland. Over a dozen are planned in my home state of Missouri. And not just in St. Louis and Kansas City—but in small towns like Fayette, Maryville, Union, and Clinton.

This is one of the more brazen acts by the Left and the Soros empire since the BLM “Summer of Love” burned down towns and cities across America in 2020.
President Trump will control the unrest as he has in Los Angeles. My office is working with state and local law enforcement to keep Missourians safe. Violent acts will be met with the full force of the law.

We are not going to let them run the 2020 playbook. Never again.

That’s just crazy talk. It has no resemblance to reality.

“…George Soros is bankrolling “No Kings Day”—a national day of riots—on June 14th through one of his leftist NGOs…”

Jew, Jew, Jew!

You’re confusing the date with January 6, 2021. The location was in Washington, D.C. It was an insurrection. And it was promoted by Donald Trump (r)

“…Over a dozen are planned in my home state of Missouri. And not just in St. Louis and Kansas City—but in small towns like Fayette, Maryville, Union, and Clinton…”

Actually, it was closer to thirty events. Does that make you pee your pants more, Eric? Just asking. We were in Clinton (see below). After the march they held a picnic in a local park. Hamburgers and hotdogs, and people brought dishes and desserts to pass.

“…My office is working with state and local law enforcement to keep Missourians safe. Violent acts will be met with the full force of the law…”

Spoiler alert: Nothing of the sort happened. But RB’s pasta salad was delicious.

There was much hilarity in the responses:

Wowzers, didn’t know I was gettin’ paid!!

Same here!! Where’s my check???

right??? I hope Soros didn’t lose my address

right? Where is my check? Or is it crypto these days? 😂 MAGAts are so gullible. Meanwhile tRump is running a Craigslist ad asking for PAID SEAT FILLERS AT THE 🤡 show on Saturday.

The only ones getting paid are the people at the Fake ass Trump parade.

according Herr Schmitt Soros is paying every demonstrator in every country in the world. Schmitt also claims that vaccines are poison and before 1-20-21 there was absolutely no diversity in the US military.

You’ve got to share whatever you’re smoking, it’s a lot better than what’s on the retail market.

Protests are not riots 🙄 it is a free speech right.

Shouldn’t a senator know the difference between a riot and and a 1st amendment right?

He supposedly has a law degree from reputable institution, too.

I know plenty of people planning to join a protest this weekend who are brand new to protesting. They aren’t doing it because they’re getting paid. They aren’t doing it because they’re “radical leftists.”
They’re doing it because the very tenets of democracy are being threatened daily, and they know that democracy requires the attention and voice of the people.

You can’t do anything to stop a peaceful protest, it’s every citizen’s right to protest.

Senator. Serious question – if someone is paying someone to protest (a job), shouldn’t the recipient pay taxes on said wage? Why doesn’t the IRS go after both the payer (should issue a 1099) and the payee (should receive a 1099 and pay taxes on the wage)?

Consult your accountant or tax preparation professional.

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

If you’ve ever wondered what you would have done had you lived in Germany in the 1930s, you’re doing it now.

Do they realize red states like Missouri you can open carry so they better be careful!

Uh, isn’t the whole 2nd Amendment fetish thing about a tyrannical government abusing Americans and the Constitution?

I thought guns were for standing up against a tyrannical government? Yet there you sit.

So, you aren’t against a facist dictator wanna be. Got it. Keep licking those boots. Sounds like you’re the furthest thing from a patriot.

the true patriots are protesting.
The oath is to our constitution.

what about the other amendments they’re stepping on ?

Do they realize red states like Missouri you can open carry so they better be careful!

are you saying it’s okay to shoot peaceful protestors?

Hey[xxxx]! You know that means everyone can open carry! Why do you people always assume that only Maggots own firearms?

So the citizens of Missouri are not allowed to have peaceful protests as guaranteed by the constitution. St Louis had two yesterday and there was no problem. Sir I I think you are the problem

he did not say there can’t be peaceful protests. He said that the riots are gonna try to be done in our towns and cities. All of you need to REREAD his post.

Let’s all bookmark this one.

The problem with fanciful predictions like Eric Schmitt’s (r) is that when they inevitably don’t come to pass he always ends up looking like a dumbass. Though, his MAGA base, with the collective attention span of a gnat and the long term memory of a ripe banana, carry on as usual.

Protests are not riots

I’m not far left. I’m a middle of the road moderate but I cannot in any way support any activities or policy of the current administration. This is not the country that I grew up in and it is definitely not the country that I want to live in

I’m a protestor. I want my cut. I had to pay for my own damn signs.

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

How do you “call and see it for what it is”…if it never happened??? Oh wait – that’s right – it’s MAGA Cult…so you cultist just make shit up.

Where were you on January 6th?

None of this is true. Peaceful protests in Springfield. People were respectful, kind and true patriots. Not everyone that is American has to be far right leaning. No one I was with or talked to was paid by anyone to be there. We just want to live in a country that cares for and about its people with compassion and fairness. This is from a 23 year Army combat veteran.

Wait, we’re getting paid? 😂

Schmitt wouldn’t know the truth if it bit him in his big fat ass!

The beauty of this country – and what sets us apart from authoritarian regimes – is the right to debate, disagree, and and express a diversity of perspectives. You will never change that. Why do you demonize those of us who love that aspect of America? We are Americans and we love our country as much as you do. There will always be people who take their passions to the next level of confrontation – like the few who looted stores in LA or the people who attacked our capitol on January 6th. What happened in LA was not a riot (I was there) and the National Guard had nothing to do with quelling any violence. They were there to guard federal property, that’s it. The protests scheduled for Saturday will likely be peaceful. This is our right as Americans. True leadership brings diverse perspectives together. It doesn’t demonize, mock or demean, and it definitely doesn’t inflame an already difficult situation.

all the many protests in MO have been Peaceful since the inauguration. Me thinks he doth protest too much.

Thank you! You represent Missouri and America-loving citizens SO well!

Uh.

nearly everything in his post was either a lie or a misrepresentation of the facts. Don’t be so gullible.

What they just said.

I see on the news just now that your MAGA buddies just shot the Minnesota Senator and Representative.

Interesting. Senator, do you have a comment on the statement given by Noem (at the press conference that your respected colleague and Senator was so rudely and unnecessarily manhandled)? I paraphrase, but she seemed to abandon the notion that the national guard and marines are in LA due to violence, while she insisted that they were staying, staying until the present administration takes control of the city (state?) away from the democratically elected Mayor and Governor. This, just because Trump et al doesn’t agree with them! As she herself is appointed, perhaps she doesn’t understand the democratic/voting process, and how we the people choose our governors and mayors? /s It is quite revealing that she said this openly, now that there are more troops on the ground in LA than in the middle east right now?! And after CNN revealed in a deep dive report that as early as February, plans were being made to get armed forces under control of the administration into LA. Hmm. Smells like, no, not teen spirit… a coup! Add to that, the horrible red line crossed when an acting government officials doing his job representing and overseeing things for his state is pushed, shoved to the ground and handcuffed. (No lies, sir, we all heard and saw on video, that he didn’t rush her and *did* identify himself.)

Going to need more facts than a post. Prove this is happening! I believe in free speech and democracy!

he has no proof because it’s a completely made up lie

I must have missed the memo. Where do I sign up. I was going to do it for free. Thanks for letting me know!

Wait, other protestors are getting paid? I was told this is an unpaid internship and the experience would look good on my resume. 😐

We all see what you did there.

I know it may be a blow to your ego, but truly, there are huge numbers of people who don’t like you or Trump. They’re very happy to protest for free!

It’s called No Kings Day bc we don’t have or want a king.
No one is planning to riot. 🙄

Are you not paying attention to all the riots in the cities now?

What riots?

no riots. mostly raids

The ones taking place in LA, Chicago and other large cities. Started out as a protest but then they started attacking people, burning cars, burning American flags, attacking people and businesses, etc. LA is the worse but it is escalating in other cities. That is why the NG has been activated in several states now. It is so bad in LA, the marines were called in.

Same planet, different worlds.

The protests (which are btw still entirely allowed in this country and peaceful until agitators in riot gear show up) are happening because people are PRO-AMERICA and PRO-DEMOCRACY. Read a history book. Or maybe the constitution.

First Amendment of our constitution “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Wow You are really out there now

Gaslight much?

Fact check what you are posting. Your misinformation is the problem with what is happening in our country.
What you posted:
The organizing group, Indivisible, was founded in 2016 to fund, organize and mobilize anti-America and anti-Trump protests.
The statement contains a mix of accurate and inaccurate information. Here’s a breakdown:
Founded in 2016: This is true. Indivisible was founded in late 2016 as a direct response to the election of Donald Trump.
To fund, organize, and mobilize protests: This is largely true. Indivisible aims to empower grassroots activists to resist the Trump administration’s agenda and promote progressive values through various forms of activism, including protests, phone banking, canvassing, and engaging with elected officials. They provide resources and training to local groups.
“Anti-America” protests: This is false. Indivisible’s stated mission is to “strengthen democracy” and “defeat the rightwing takeover of American government and win an inclusive democracy and bold progressive policies.” Their activities are focused on influencing policy and holding elected officials accountable within the American political system, not on being “anti-America.” They aim to defend what they consider to be American democratic values.
“Anti-Trump” protests: This is true. A core part of their initial focus and ongoing activities has been to resist and oppose the policies and agenda of Donald Trump and his administration. They were formed specifically to counter his presidency.

No Eric, the majority of Americans are just opposed to Trumps idiotic bullshit, his lawbreaking and his fascist tendencies.

I’m not getting a dime!! And I am 100% for NO KINGS DAY

Cool story bro. Now try explaining where *your* funds come from
Cuz we out here practicing our FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT for FREEEEEEE

Well. The weekend passed with thousands of voices being heard. STL had no violence. All those worries. I think the Governor can call off the state of emergency now 🤷‍♀️

The peaceful protests have been going on a long time. They were started at a grassroots level and have grown in response to President Trump’s attempt to dismantle our government and eventually gain unchecked power. Rather like King George III had when our country decided to rebel against it. It was called the Revolutionary War. And the true minions are those who continue to support an unhinged man as he butchers our government agencies and dismantles what has worked for us for decades.

everybody i have heard from is going for free — if you’ve got the deets on how to get a paycheck, it’d be unamerican not to share!

Can you prove this statement or are you forwarding an anti-Semitic trope once again?

He’s taking a break from accusing ‘The Left’ of anti-semitism by spreading Soros conspiracy theories. Irony is dead.

So it use to be the rothschilds. They just changed the boogey man to sell to its base.

seems like a perfectly sensible question. Eric Schmitt Can you show evidence of what you are alleging?

Once these “protesters” started burning property, burning the American flag, attacking our law enforcement and military members AND especially flying a Foreign flag they need to be arrested and sent to the country they are flying the flag for. Period…no discussion!do you have eyes, ears and a working mind

TEXAS, Petitioner v. Gregory Lee JOHNSON. (1989)

“…After publicly burning an American flag as a means of political protest, Gregory Lee Johnson was convicted of desecrating a flag in violation of Texas law. This case presents the question whether his conviction is consistent with the First Amendment. We hold that it is not…”

Burning the flag is protected speech. Waving another flag is protected speech. Clearly, it needs to be discussed because you do not understand our laws.

It’s amazing to me that you not only feel free to post brazen lies, but that so many believe you.
Wild

Lead. No more rubber.

This sounds like a fun time! To exercise my Second Amendment rights!

The tyrannical government part? Just asking.

Have you read the U S Constitution?

Soros didn’t give me a dime. This is for democracy

Let’s see some proof of all this “financing” bringing people out. Printing flyers and posting memes isn’t a billion dollar activity.

Property destruction and damage while flying a foreign flag should be treated as an act of war and responded to accordingly

Never been out on St. Patrick’s Day.

How can you post this when it’s not even 6/14 yet?

Eric Schmitt (r) is a dumbass (see above).

I’m not a “Left”. I’m not a “Right”. I am an American citizen who stands with the Constitution which provides for three branches of government as checks and balances. There is No where in the Constitution that allows a sitting president to make the executive orders that President Trump has made that by-pass Congress. No one paid me to march. No Left, Nor Right coerced me. I marched for our Constitutional Freedoms.

Egg them

A luxury only available to the most wealthy.

How do I get my check for doing something I would gladly do for free?

Please encourage our governor to be proactive and get the national guard to these planned riots

Yeah, Mike Kehoe (r) preemptively peed his pants on that one, didn’t he?

These were planned way before what happened in Los Angeles. Soros ewww the boogey man . . . don’t ya got anything better than that old trope?

You’re exactly right Eric. Protests are also planned for Lee’s summit Mo. I saw it on another post. These left wing Demonrat nuts need to be stopped. I’m all for peaceful protests but there is nothing peaceful about these protests. I don’t think alot of them know what they’re walking into. In other words what they’re being set up for by Soros and his chronies. Kehoe said he’s ready to call in the national guard. I 🙏 that they wake up and soon. May God protect all of our first responders, national guard and military. Thank you for all you do!

That didn’t age well at all.

Lee’s Summit, Missouri, June 14, 2025:

“…I’m all for peaceful protests but there is nothing peaceful about these protests…”

They call it no kings day but it’s their lord and master George that always wanted to be king. King of the world king George. Should have been taken out a long time ago . Other countries have banned him

Jew, Jew, Jew!

Soros believes in giving back by helping those who are marginalized and oppressed. WWJD?

Thanks for letting me post this Eric. June 14th at the Country Club Plaza, Mill Creek Park. NO KINGS DAY. JOIN us. Peaceful demonstration only. Make your voice known. Time noon-3pm

Heh.

I have been praying protection over our policeman, sheriffs, National Guard, and others. Also, I am praying that the sleeper cells especially in our state, and City Of Springfield will be disarmed, and that any nefarious weaponry of any type will be found before Saturday in the name of Jesus! We are also praying over President Donald J Trump of the United States of America. He is president of this Constitutional Republic!
No other kings but King Jesus!!!

Same planet, different world.

I must be doing something wrong because I’ve never been paid to exercise my right to protest this regime. However, you might check out the Craigslist post offering to pay people in crypto to attend Trump’s little parade. And you didn’t seem to mind Musk paying people to vote. It’s fine to disagree with protestors, but stop the fear mongering and propaganda.

What a long-winded way of saying “JEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWSSSSSSSS!” 🙄

Riots? Fear peddler…

So you don’t believe in the first amendment Eric Schmitt?

Do you have a source for that?? Because where’s my check if true?

The right to peacefully protest is legal. I would not be voting without protests so many years ago! I understand there are at least two dozen protests in Missouri and i would guess it will be peaceful, and not riots as you state. And, as far as George Soros contributions, you are well aware of the money Elon gave to President Trump.

Antisemitism coming from you is not unexpected, but it is very disappointing.

You sound paranoid. We are regular people who are worried for our democracy. You took an oath to defend the constitution. You did not take an oath to defend a person or party. You do not sound mentally well. Wow. Scary.

Just remember… the REAL Patriots are the one standing up against a man who wants to be King… the real Patriots are standing in DEFENCE of our constitution… the Republicans are stomping all over it and it’s time to stop… don’t worry though… we are very good at voting and you won’t be in power forever… no matter what Trump says.

Do you have any proof? As they say “got receipts”? Pretty sure no one needs to be paid to disagree with the actions of the current administration. And peaceful protests are protected by the constitution – any instigators of violence should be prosecuted… whichever side they are on.
The No Kings protests are declared and promoted everywhere as peaceful, and there have been training sessions to show participants how to peacefully protest, even if/when provoked by others. This movement is made up of everyday Americans, who are not protesting for a fee. Come to any of the No Kings protests and see for yourself – your constituents red, blue, purple, are singing, dancing, waving flags, chanting, peacefully but strongly protesting! Read their signs, talk to them, and you will have a clearer picture of what the needs and wants of your state and constituents are!

You mean I can get paid?

The riots are in your mind, Eric Schmitt. Pro-democracy Missouri constituents are protesting peacefully for free. Missourians will be safe if Trump’s thugs don’t assault us. You should really try to do some things that benefit the people of Missouri instead of working to divide us. I hope you can find happiness one day.

Citizen have a right to peacefully protest. Well, maybe not much longer under your regime.

Protesting is free and you can’t stand the fact that some of us cannot be bought.

How can you look yourself in the mirror? Zero violence at one single protest in MO! People are protesting because they care!!

1. No Kings Day is coming, and there’s not a thing you can do about it. There will be millions of people protesting the violence, overreach, and lawlessness displayed by you and the rest of Cult 47.
2. It doesn’t matter what we do or don’t do; you and people who think like you have already decided that you don’t like the message, therefore these are riots and not protests.
3. We already know your authoritarian/fascist playbook. The orange wannabe dictator is going to escalate every situation by using the military. They’ll push protestors to the limit, then say “See? Look at these violent radicals!”
4. Despite your pitiful attempts, we will be seen and heard. Our message will come across loud and clear. You want us to believe that MAGA is in the majority, and they are not. Get ready. This Saturday, No Kings Day, will be one for the history books.

It was.

Warrensburg, Missouri, June 14, 2025:

“No Kings…”

Protests don’t need funding. You throw around Soros funding for what reason? We protest because we disagree with you – we don’t have to sit down or shut up

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the Right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall no be infringed”.
I am calling all military veterans and retired/former LEO’S to take up your Arms and help our current LEO’S handle this Saturday’s coming violence. Form groups of a dozen well armed men to defend their cities from this rebellion! The more groups the better. Remember, nowhere in the U.S. Constitution is the word protest mentioned. “… the right to peaceably assemble for a redress of grievances against the government…”.
It is time that ALL factions of the marxist left be put down hard once and for all time in our great Republic! ” … defend the Constitution from ALL aggressors, foreign and DOMESTIC”.
MOUNT UP AND LOCK AND LOAD FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025!
Semper Fidelis.

Somebody should tell him…

Question, while your assumption of George Soros funding all of these protests and stuff, why is that bad but Elon willing to pay people to vote is quite ok?

Ive never been paid to go to these protests. Can I at least write off my fuel costs on my taxes?

Wrong.
I’ve seen the protests, they’re friends, neighbors, classmates, people I’ve known who have lived in Missouri for generations.
Paid protesters? Where? Who?
Get out of DC, Senator and go back to your home. You may recognize some of the faces you see at the protests.

Apparently Soros has unlimited funds to pay for millions of people all over the United States. Do you idiots really believe this, like you believed people were eating cats and dogs? The dumbest, most gullible people are magats.

Senator, you are an elected senator, you need to start acting like one. You represent US not Trump. Please act accordingly.

Imagine being a sitting Senator and having the time to write nonsense rants on FB. How about you go do your job

Can you imagine how big it’s gonna be in rural American towns. A few clowns standing on the corner of Main St in towns. The best part is the idiots who show up will be seen by their other citizens. Now the town will know the clowns. That usually does bode well for them down the road.

That didn’t age well. The clown is in the mirror.

Literally none of this is true.

Kind of weird to be stroking fear in your neighborhood.

Somebody forgot to take his meds today.

Every accusation is a confession. We know your playbook, loser.

Promoting conspiracy theories is not a good look, Senator. If there are mass protests, it’s because something is wrong in our state and our world. Instead of insulting and name calling your constituents, how about listening to what we’re concerned about? Isn’t that the definition of your job as our elected official? Do better for Missourians, please.

Good!! Someone has to stand up to the dictatorship and clearly you aren’t doing anything. It is our constitutional right to peacefully protest, remember the Constitution?? And the oath you took to protect it?

Ahhhh yes the voice of fascist propaganda. Not today, Satan. 😂😂

Yea! Those damn radicals are cutting Medicaid so my kid can’t go to the doctor and when we vote they overturn our vote, even for higher wages! And how dare they tax the poor and give more money to the rich? And then bankroll politicians like you to lie to us!

Stop inciting even more division. Protests are not riots. Freedom of speech is within the rights of Americans in a democratic society. I don’t know anyone who is being paid in spite of knowing plenty who intend to peacefully be clear how we are opposed to the current administration’s practices.

Cut off the money…what is this NGO? Is it our tax money?

Stupidity may be inherited. Ignorance is a personal choice.

Don’t try that in a small town!

Too late.

Clinton, Missouri, June 14, 2025:

Quit trolling your constituents.

Senator you are full of it.

Shame on you Senator for promoting so much hatred and lies. You are an embarrassment to the state of Missouri. The citizens of our state deserve a much better Senator. We don’t need a Trump minion representing our state.

Ooh this is embarrassing. You probably still have time to delete it.

Your lies are fanning the flames, irresponsible. If you would stand up and block the illegal actions we wouldn’t have the need to have our voices heard. As for LA. There were more incidents of journalists being shot and targeted then actual acts of violence we just want you to know we do not support these inhumane actions, detaining people that are following requirements to be here, cutting programs that help most of us so wealthy can have more money, cutting healthcare, environmental protections, the lack of compassion is astounding and shameful.

First of all, anti-Trump does not mean anti-American. On the contrary. My opposition to the authoritarian, racist, anti-Constitutional behavior of Donald Trump represents the very essence of being an American.
It is discouraging to read that someone who works for me; someone who is paid to represent the best interest of all who live in this State is on the front lines of spreading lies* that put me at risk when I exercise my First Amendment right to peacefully assemble this Saturday..or any day.
I left voicemails with your office imploring you to lead Donald Trump to a better, more Constitutional path. But I see by this post that was a waste of time. Instead of seeing you as someone to offer steady leadership, you are a threat to my rights.
That is very disappointing.
The majority of participants of the assemblies I have attended are mature citizens, with a heavy grandmother contingency. You make us sound like Castro’s Army.
Stop pretending that Democrats and Never Trump Republicans and Independents promote violence. They constantly remind us that violence is unacceptable. Democrat Mayors and Governors repeatedly promise arrest and prosecution to those who commit crimes.
*I stopped using the word ‘disinformation’. That is too benign. I now just call lies what they are. Stop slandering your own constituents and start telling the truth. You will sleep better.

Y’all must be terrified.
Nobody is paying protesters.
We’re showing up free because what’s happening in the country is wrong.
Period.
Oh, and every lie you tell makes us want to volunteer more of our time to stand up.

You’re so full of it. If you really believe the garbage, then congrats on being among the stupidest congresspeople to ever (supposedly) represent the ppl.
Get an effing clue, gaslighter.

For being from the “Show Me” state, you sure operate with a lot of rumors, innuendo and conspiracy theories, Schmitt. smh What a shame. You used to be somewhat sane.

That’s just an unsubstantiated rumor.

“[Eric] Schmitt is a Fascist doosh”

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)

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

Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 14, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 – part 2 (June 15, 2025)

Clinton, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 15, 2025)

Same Planet, Different Worlds (June 15, 2025)

About that Executive Order (June 16, 2025)

Same Planet, Different Worlds

15 Sunday Jun 2025

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Posted on a right wingnut Johnson County, Missouri social media page a few days before the “No Kings” rally in Warrensburg:

[XXXX]
June 12 at 12:25 PM
Idk if this is right spot to post this but there’s going to be Anti Trump protests happening nationwide Saturday and one is IN warrensburg! Is there any motor cycle or truck groups that’d want to park in front of our towns business on the main strip to help protect them and fly US flags?? These people are being bussed in from out of town to protest and one of the sponsors is BLM. Between what’s currently happening and prior protests, I’m concerned bout them destroying property and hurting people.
[….]

There have been at least four large rallies and/or marches in the same location since January.

The responses are educational:

They are blaming the wrong president. President Biden is the one who lied to these people by telling them to ignore our laws and come on in. President Trump is only enforcing the existing laws.

They literally stated they are doing this because Trump is having a military parade for FLAG day and it just so happens to be Trump’s Bday too!

I’m really hoping that this group decides our town is too small and goes to the city or better yet stays put of Missouri all together.

I also bet that it won’t be peaceful by the time they get here…. I’m keep an eye when they are in lees summit

Well, Lee’s Summit can do that to some people…

yeah I head they’re ginna bus protesters in so It could get violent I hope the local organizations that invited thos group are ready for the backlash if damage is done to our town.

No, really, you’ve already done enough yourself.

I’m going to be hanging out with the Trump Store Ladies tommorow and we will celebrate Flag Day if y’all wanna join! Bring your lunch n we will listen to music

Yes, there actually is one in town.

Is there a place we are meeting to arrange where we stand? I’d be in favor of trying to protect our local shops as much as possible.

Oh, FFS.

Stay awake in school, kids.

Spoiler Alert: On June 14th in Warrensburg a bunch of people gathered on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn, celebrated the First Amendment, waved American flags, listened to speeches, then, after an hour and a half, they all went home.

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)

Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 14, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 – part 2 (June 15, 2025)

Clinton, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 15, 2025)

Clinton, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025

15 Sunday Jun 2025

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The Clinton, Missouri “No Kings” march (I’m now seeing a reported head count of around 180) was completely organized by a self-organized group of people who are not the usual activist suspects. The march was scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. It was sunny, with the temperature in the high 80s.

In April, their first march: March – Clinton, Missouri – April 26, 2025 (April 27, 2025)

I can’t overemphasize how good they are. Before the march they signed in participants at their starting location. They’ve pulled in/included young and old. They planned for every detail, passed out straightforward written instructions (“rules”, de-escalation, rights, route), and arranged for an escort by the Clinton Police Department (albeit a single officer). They had an individual pulling a cart in the march for any trash, so that no one could later complain. There were no issues.

The Clinton march organizers had a post-march picnic, grilled hotdogs and and hamburgers, side dishes and desserts to pass, in a celebration of Pride. I had a nice conversation with a charming and bright 96-year-old Clinton resident at the picnic. She grew up during the depression, her late husband had been through all of the European battles in WW II. I asked her if this was the worst time she had witnessed in her lifetime. “Oh, yes, absolutely, this is the worst.”

Going over de-escalation and the march route:

“Fighting MAGA misinformation one unpaid protest at a time”

“Diversity equals Strength”

“Fuck Trump”

“Patriot protesting pro bono”

“No King”

“Respect Existence or Expect Resistance”

When cruelty becomes normal, compassion becomes radical”

“Are we great yet?”

“My first protest in seventy-five years”

“Now you’ve done it, you pissed off grandma”

Staging for a pair of MAGA SUVS, apparently to cruise the car show on the town square or something:

“Yukon”

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)

Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 14, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 – part 2 (June 15, 2025)

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 – part 2

15 Sunday 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.

More images from the June 14, 2025 “No Kings” event in Lee’s Summit, Missouri:

“Yas Queens”

“Dump Trump”

“United We Stand”

“…Follow the Constitution”

“Compassion…”

“Fealty is not for Felons”

“…No Kings since 1776”

“…Independence”

“If his lips are moving, he’s lying.”


“…also, Fuck ICE”

“Welcome the stranger”

“…small dictator energy”


“Freedom of…”

“…and I’m good with that”

“Does this ass make my country look small?”

“…our president is a bag of dicks…”

“It shouldn’t have to happen to you to matter to you”

Don Long would have laughed:

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)

Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025 (June 14, 2025)

Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kings – June 14, 2025

14 Saturday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, missouri, No Kings, protest, Warrensburg

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

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, Lee's Summit, missouri, No Kings, protest

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

12 Thursday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, missouri, No Kings, protest, sign

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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