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COUNTER PROTEST March 24th "March for Our Lives" - VALPARAISO
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No thanks, I won’t be there if I can’t carry as I see fit. I will continue to stage my own counter protest every day, using open carry as the conversation starter it is, continuing to educate those interested in learning facts, not lettimg emotion rule the day.
Signed,
From the more extreme end.
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The above is exactly why it's a crapshoot in holding a counter protest. Some will inevitably take their own notions to heart, rather than the collective community. As such, they will most certainly distract, as they will undoubtedly get all the attention.
Not student led or student funded. 180K in a month? Sounds like Shannon Watts numbers that I never believed. We need to put boots on the street.
I won’t “distract” because I won’t be there. And “my own notions” have worked just fine for me (and the “community” so far, thank you).
My thoughts on this? Keep your distance from the group and DO NOT get anywhere near them. Maybe hand out fliers to those coming and going to the rally but keep your distance. These people are being driven by emotion and the idea that they have the moral high ground. They will be in a fighting mood and will want to goad 2nd Amendment supporters into a fight. Don't give in to the urge to get angry with them even if they get right in your face and scream at you. Have enough self-control to not yell back at them because it will only go against you in the media coverage.
Glad to hear there are patriots that believe they need to "do something." 
That said, I think a counter protest is acknowledging the immaturity/anti-gun protest. We don't need to do that. The more we do as a counter, the more the attention comes back to them. Let them holler and chant stupid lies and
. It will show them as the foolish Pelosi/Schumer/Como liberals that are behind them.
If we really need to "do something," wait a few weeks observe the liberal immaturity festering, then plan a celebration of our principles.
April 19th is a famous day in our history. Patriot's Day would be an excellent time to do just that.
Many of us already do celebrate Patriots Day doing 2A related things and have for years.
That said, I think a counter protest is acknowledging the immaturity/anti-gun protest. We don't need to do that. The more we do as a counter, the more the attention comes back to them. Let them holler and chant stupid lies and
. It will show them as the foolish Pelosi/Schumer/Como liberals that are behind them. If we really need to "do something," wait a few weeks observe the liberal immaturity festering, then plan a celebration of our principles.
April 19th is a famous day in our history. Patriot's Day would be an excellent time to do just that.
Many of us already do celebrate Patriots Day doing 2A related things and have for years.
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This x1000. If you have someone screaming at you and you can maintain a calm, peaceful demeanor it goes a LOOOOONG way. That might change some minds as somebody on the fence watches their boob tube as some harpy goes all wharbgarble on someone neatly dressed who quietly attempts to engage in peaceful conversation, asking polite questions obviously trying to have a meaningful discussion. I could easily see someone on the fence going "what the hell is wrong with them? He is calmly trying to discuss but she keeps screaming nonsensical questions at him and attacking him. Maybe there is more to this? Maybe she IS crazy. Do I really want to listen to a crazy person?"
Glad to here there are patriots that believe they need to "do something."
That said, I think a counter protest is acknowledging the immaturity/anti-gun protest. We don't need to do that. The more we do as a counter, the more the attention comes back to them. Let them holler and chant stupid lies and
If we really need to "do something," wait a few weeks observe the liberal immaturity festering, then plan a celebration of our principles.
April 19th is a famous day in our history. Patriot's Day would be an excellent time to do just that.
Many of us already do celebrate Patriots Day doing 2A related things and have for years.
brotherbill3
Master
Didn't I say about keeping space - like a few posts back? - also make sure you have your own video ready / going ...
anyway .. I wanted to commetn on the OC thing
- I get where CB is coming from - and I HAVE BEEN where OC of long guns will get you on a counter-rally in instances like this
... which I think I said ...
... but it is getting your name and your group slandered - starting with the Left Stream Media (LSM) and spilling into the MSM ...
That's what the OP & Event Organizers are trying to avoid - ... while it is NOT that they are opposed to OC ... or the right too
- - this is strategic request.
You could probably OC your EDC and so long as you aren't singled out because of it
- - and if you maintain a cool completely composed demeanor in the face of the opposition
and any insults - you may win some points - J
I have OC'd at most of the Rallies we did - my Glock on my hip; ... the one where I was CCing - - I think it was May 2014 - and a couple others (not too active here now)
where Carrying openly - and we had a mom w/ kids in our midst - on our side - (IMAGC founder) - is the one where Think Progress, Salon - et al - attacked and if they'd known our names would have eviscerated us, in a journalistic sense. Even though the handful of us were out numbered and surrounded.
There was no defense against the media. -
When down the road "WE" (our side) get a 2A rally on its own planned - I hope to see it game on and go bigger than the ones of 2013 and 2014.
anyway .. I wanted to commetn on the OC thing
- I get where CB is coming from - and I HAVE BEEN where OC of long guns will get you on a counter-rally in instances like this
... which I think I said ...
... but it is getting your name and your group slandered - starting with the Left Stream Media (LSM) and spilling into the MSM ...
That's what the OP & Event Organizers are trying to avoid - ... while it is NOT that they are opposed to OC ... or the right too
- - this is strategic request.
You could probably OC your EDC and so long as you aren't singled out because of it
- - and if you maintain a cool completely composed demeanor in the face of the opposition
and any insults - you may win some points - J
I have OC'd at most of the Rallies we did - my Glock on my hip; ... the one where I was CCing - - I think it was May 2014 - and a couple others (not too active here now)
where Carrying openly - and we had a mom w/ kids in our midst - on our side - (IMAGC founder) - is the one where Think Progress, Salon - et al - attacked and if they'd known our names would have eviscerated us, in a journalistic sense. Even though the handful of us were out numbered and surrounded.
There was no defense against the media. -
When down the road "WE" (our side) get a 2A rally on its own planned - I hope to see it game on and go bigger than the ones of 2013 and 2014.
Spear Dane
Grandmaster
I struggle to understand why you are even here. You are what is known as a Fudd. We don't have much respect for such half baked 'supporters' of the 2A. You seem to think the left is not after total disarmament of this country. You are VERY mistaken if so.
Just for clarification "we," is "you" and those who think like you. There is nothing wrong with OD's perspective (one that respects his chid's opinion, and the hope that he has taught them correctly). He clearly says that he wishes she can come to a solution that leaves others rights intact.
You did say you were taking a break from Statehouse stuff... not really the break I expected Bill. It's been 5 years since we surrounded the Statehouse (that doesn't seem possible.) I'm keeping an eye on the weather, if it's raining the antis won't get off the bus.
brotherbill3
Master
yeah - no rest for the weary. I seem to be one of the more experienced at this within the groups I am in - so I'm a sheep dog helping train the new sheep dogs or something.
I dunno.
AND YES - it HAS BEEN TOO LONG since we've surrounded the state house apparently - Time to partner w/ every 2A Group to do that again. - on our terms.
brotherbill3
Master
FYI from the "March for Our Lives" .com web site FAQ ..... there are 817 locations for this now - world wide ...
Huh. So an anti-gun organization can be a 501(C)... so could the NRA be the same? Currently deductions to the NRA are not tax deductible, but apparently donations to Bloomberg's group are.
Isn't that organization name at the bottom of that quote an awful lot like the mad mom's affiliation?
Every town is Bloomberg, the Mom's sugar daddy
Right. That's what I thought. On, I see...I thought the post was about the pro gun rally org and the quote was from their page. I see my error now. Never mind.
