Sept 23, 2019 Bryant Park – NYC Marxists “United in OUTRAGE”. Hosted by Rise and Resist and Refuse Fascism.
Rise and Resist, formed in response to the 2016 US election, is a direct action group made up of both new and experienced activists committed to opposing, disrupting, and defeating any government act that threatens democracy, equality, and our civil liberties. We work collaboratively, creatively, respectfully, and with all the joy we can muster for the health of the people and the planet. [Rise and Resist NYC]
There was a fun twist to the protest when the “Patriots For Trump 2020” crashed the “March of (Out)Rage”. Seems a public park allows for freedom of assembly, on both sides, making those outraged Marxists even more OUT RAGED.
The Marxists did not like sharing their message with the Trump 2020’s.
The battle of the banners quietly ‘raged’ on.
FLICKR slide show of both sides
Video 1- Marxists shocked to see Patriots for Trump crashing their anti-Trump protest.
Video 2 – The Patriots caused the Marxists to plead with the police to remove the patriots from a public park. (Did not happen.)
Video 3 – Two young women of the Leftist persuasion quizzed the Women for Trump on how could they support Trump – based on the 2005 audio tape. When asked, they did not include Clinton, Teddy Kennedy or Uncle Joe Biden in the same discussion, claiming to not know enough …. and … it didn’t matter.
Video 4 – Marxists vs Asian Americans for Trump as the march leaves Bryant Park.
One of the Marxist leaders of Rise and Resist, Jay W. Walker, (on the right in picture below) let it be known he did not like the Trump 2020’s mixing in with their protest.
Meanwhile, the Trump 2020 Patriots continue to crash these very left-of-center peace-in events. On October 10, 2019, the Marxists held another RAGE-in at Washington Square, joined by Extinction Rebellion AND the Trump 2020’s!. [Link to follow soon]
[Where indicated, Pictures and Videos Property of Pamela Hall]
Their recruitment call was posted on Face Book: “When people take up sustained disruptive protests with a righteous demand, like “no Kavanaugh!”, suddenly that resistance becomes a major factor that those in power have to consider and contend with. Will these protests grow and spread … to take on the whole fascist regime and drive them from power…That is up to you.“
“Get involved with the movement, uniting people to “Refuse Fascism”. To #Stop Kavanaugh. In the Name of Humanity,
We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America!”
Some quotes from the video below: “We will not accept a FASCIST Supreme Court. The whole regime MUST GO. The Democrats are not going to stop Trump, they’re gonna confirm Kavanaugh. They sold out the Dreamers. They said impeachment is off the table. We the people have to act. This nightmare must end.” And at 1:37… Let people know that there is a WAR.”
Observations from this reporter: The protestors are always the same. Mature to older. Not students. Relentless anarchists working the streets, recruiting. The message: The Trump/ Pence Regime must go (which used to be Bush /Cheney) If it’s Republican it must be Fascist … AND… a Regime.
As the Fascisti gathered in Duffy Square, the cops had to control the crowds …. just in case.
So, the NYPD cleared the red steps (where tourists enjoy sitting and taking pictures) A sea of people headed towards me, and very quickly, the steps were bare.
Thanks to the anarchists, the red stairs were now empty of tourists.
Ignorant of the brown shirts who had them evicted, many of the tourists nod their heads in sympathy.
Sad to see naive passersby; disgusting, the dead-headed anarchy and FASCISM being sold.
Flickr Slide show :
Treating “The People” like children, the Refuse Fascism organizers placed a long paper banner on the ground, to be signed by sympathetic fascists as they recruit. recruit. recruit.
“This fall RefuseFascism.org needs to grow in size and organization; strengthening people’s understanding and conviction.”
“Faced with the profound danger of this regime (will the ) people join in mass struggle in the STREETS … the future we get is up to us and what we do now … (but)…. millions of people will never know they are the ones that can refuse fascism and drive out this regime unless supporters like YOU bring it to them. This is war. YOU ARE NEEDED!”
Report from Capitol Hill as the confirmation hearing began with obnoxious protestors ** [Buzz Feed News]**
Update Sept 14, 2018: And now an act of desperation comes slamming out of the pits of leftist hell: a teen moment; an accusation that can NOT be proven. They are so disgusting.[NY Post]
(Sept 16) the accuser identifies herself for her “15 minutes of fame” [heavy.com]
“I thought he might inadvertently kill me,” claims a California professor named Christine Blasey Ford. However, Ford has no recollection of how she got to the house in question or the exact time of the alleged incident. She also cannot recall how she allegedly met Brett Kavanaugh. Ford is represented by Debra Katz, a liberal Democrat activist lawyer who has publicly touted that she is part of “the Resistance” to President Trump and his agenda.” [Breitbart]
As the Refuse Fascism hysteria builds. Now is NOT THE TIME TO BE SILENT. Voting has never been more important.
[Where indicated, pictures and video property of Pamela Hall]
November 18, 2017. 1 pm. Washington Square Park, NYC: “Refuse Fascism“ – AGAIN. The Noisemakers Brigade, pots and pans in hand, made a childish NOISE meant to drive out the Trump/Pence Regime.
I observed a small noisy group pounding on their pots and pans led by 22 years old, Eva Sahana, the youthful FACE of “Refuse Fascism” as she preached the Communist Party line. [FYI- Refuse Fascism is a project of the Revolutionary Communist Party.]
Like a bad sci-fi movie, she points to four or five young student Republicans standing QUIETLY in the crowd. THEY are considered dangerous. (see video at 00:27)
Eva calls them out as “trouble makers” who aim to shut down their protest march. NOT possible, but reality is so boring.
Finally, after about 30 minutes, the Fascist Brigade began its march; bang, bang, banging on their pots as they round the very dry Washington Square fountain heading for the streets.
Another of the Fascisti leaders , Jay W. Walker, harassed the Young Republicans by bouncing back and forth like a water bug skimming the surface of a fetid pond.
All while he went “motor mouth” on them, “Stop hitting me, you violent Fascist. Stop hitting me you violent thug.” The kids just laughed as he bounced back and forth, trying to block them. (see 1:53 in the video)
Eventually, the “Refuse Fascism” Fascists, including Jay Walker, left the Square. The young Repubs stayed behind speaking with a few passersby, including some media.
Flickr slideshow
Before leaving, I was able to briefly enjoy the usual eclectic goings-on that the park attracts: Climate Time Capsule Project.
Bubble Art.
And a LARGE people shaped tunnel as you enter or exit the square.
Au Revoir ….Til the next Trump – Pence Noise Brigade March returns; purveyors of a Communist Nightmare that just won’t go away.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3 PM – 9 PM West 44th st and 12th ave. New York City near the U.S.S. Intrepid. New Yorkers of the Left persuasion gathered to protest President Trump’s First Visit to NYC since his inauguration. A protest that was organized by Working Families Party, Rise and Resist and RefuseFascism.org
Donald Trump, the Fascist-in-Chief, is returning to New York City for the first time since the inauguration to give a speech on the Intrepid, which is essentially a museum for American military conquest.
Anyone who is concerned about the destruction of planet, the attacks on immigrants, the threats of nuclear war, the attacks on LGBTQ people, the patriarchy, and all of the other dangers posed by the Trump regime needs to come out. [twitter: @WorkingFamilies]
Donald Trump is coming to New York City for the first time since his inauguration. Join Rise and Resist this Thursday, May 4th, to show the so-called-president how unpopular and unwelcome he is in his hometown. We condemn Trump and his regime of hatred and discrimination. #NoTrumpNYC
BRING YOUR DRUMS AND NOISEMAKERS!
He should not be able to go anywhere without MASS protest, ESPECIALLY IN New York City. We are joining with Rise and Resist to make this as powerful as possible!
Managed to arrive outside the Intrepid (at 46th street) at about 3 pm, to catch the arrival of the disaffected hoards. Perfect timing.
With protest signs held high, the Cry Baby Left outside the Intrepid was represented by two groups. One assembled at 44th st and 12th ave and was more visually inclined; lots of Statues of Liberty crowns mixed with snarky signs played eagerly to the cameras.
The other group outside the Intrepid at 47th and 12th ave was the more boisterous of the two. Snowflakes and Crybabies. Temper tantrums that raged on for hours as they chanted and clanged away on their pots and pans: Power to the People! [Flicker slide show Part 1 ]
Group 1 (44th st and 12th) and a look at their protest signs outside the Intrepid. (NY Daily News) “Hundreds of spirited protesters clogged Manhattan’s West Side Thursday to try to spoil President Trump’s homecoming with noisy chants challenging White House policy on everything from immigration to health care.” [Part 1 – video ]
Next I headed back to 46th where banners were being displayed and draped from the pedestrian bridge. The eponymous “Dump Trump” and “Save Our Democracy”
Miscellaneous pictures of the protest event with a few signs that were stragglers hanging out at 46 st. In particular, were the banners flown from the bridge (not allowed). The police moved them politely from the over-hang so they decided to walk back and forth for awhile.
Finally the police herded – literally – everyone from the bridge. Slowly but deftly the bridge was cleared. There is a brief look at the Intrepid-side of 12th Ave. where a few protestors wandered amongst the dinner guests waiting outside. That, too, was brief as these protestors were herded back across the highway. [Part 2 Flickr slideshow]
Protest Trump must have banners (of course). Never let a bridge go to waste. Have banners – Will hang them (or hold them high.) Which means the Snowflakes hit the bridge for a brief while til the police said (politely) Enough. Move along. Which they did. Sort of.
One banner, Dump Trump, marched slooowly back and forth (making a free-speech point) THEN, the police deftly herded- literally -everyone, tourists and protestors off the bridge. Trump was due to arrive, though he actually arrived hours later. Whatever – the bridge was now CLEAR. [Part 2 – Video]
After being shepherded from the bridge, I headed across 12th ave. to in front of the Intrepid, All the attendees were still waiting outside. dressed in formal attire and waiting. That’s when I noticed the protestors gathered at 47th street. As I got closer I also HEARD them. This was the advertised Pots and Pans Brigade.
Clanging Pots Protest Trump’s Intrepid Speech. The protest signs outside the Intrepid at 47th and 12th ave were held by the more boisterous group representing the Cry Baby left. Their temper tantrum raged on for hours as they chanted and clanged away on pots and pans. (NY Daily News) “Hundreds of spirited protesters clogged Manhattan’s West Side Thursday to try to spoil President Trump’s homecoming with noisy chants challenging White House policy on everything from immigration to health care.” [ Part 3- Video ]
Anyone who is concerned about the destruction of planet, the attacks on immigrants, the threats of nuclear war, the attacks on LGBTQ people, the patriarchy, and all of the other dangers posed by the Trump regime needs to come out.
He should not be able to go anywhere without MASS protest, ESPECIALLY IN New York City. We are joining with Rise and Resist to make this as powerful as possible!
It was hours before The President arrived. He was delayed. No matter. The malcontents, cry babies and snowflakes hung-in there. They had plenty do to with their chanting, posing for the cameras and banging on their pots and pans. No one would be allowed a respectful evening of commemoration.
Trump touched down at JFK (he landed around 6 p.m.) the protesters had already been gathered for hours along the West Side Highway across from the U.S.S. Intrepid, the maritime museum on the Hudson River, where Trump will attend a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary the World War II Battle of the Coral Sea, and later meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Proud and thankful Americans were there, too. However, they arrived much later so I didn’t see them. Picture of the patriots posted at adn.com. “Supporters of President Donald Trump supporters rally outside his visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan, May 4, 2017. “(Kevin Hagen/The New York Times file)”
Link from TheAustralian.com : a short gallery report on the evening inside the Intrepid.
But what the MSM was really interested was the disaffected outside the Intrepid. Their complaints and memes were the stars of the evening.
Donald Trump is paying a brief visit to New York City tonight for the first time since his inauguration, for a reception and dinner onboard the Intrepid. Protestors are now gathering near the decommissioned aircraft carrier to greet him with signs and cheers lambasting his presidency, with a special focus on today’s narrow vote in the House of Representatives to repeal Obamacare and replace it with the American Health Care Act.
As mentioned earlier, one of the organizers was a group called Rise and Resist. ABOUT RISE AND RESIST (supposedly new to the activist game):
Rise and Resist, formed in response to the 2016 US election, is a direct action group made up of both new and experienced activists committed to opposing, disrupting, and defeating any government act that threatens democracy, equality and our civil liberties. We work collaboratively, creatively, respectfully, and with all the joy we can muster for the health of the people and the planet.
This lovely “Rise and Resist” lass thinks she has NO Free Speech as she coyly tapes her mouth with: CAUTION POLICE STATE! while she is respected and protected by the NYPD.
We reject state sanctioned violence, bigotry and systemic discrimination in all its forms, including those directed at people because of their disability, gender identity/expression, immigration status, race, religion, sex and sexuality. We condemn all the oppressive policies that define the current government regime.
This is WAR and we have been warned ….
We strive to intentionally honor the complex challenges we face. Join us in fighting for justice.
