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'We Don't Do Kings': Mass Protests Planned to Counter Trump's Birthday Military Parade | Common Dreams (www.commondreams.org)

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Jake Johnson May 06, 2025

"Pro-democracy campaigners late Monday announced a nationwide "No Kings" day of defiance on June 14—the same day U.S. President Donald Trump plans to hold a birthday military parade more befitting a dictator than an elected head of state.

More than 100 "No Kings" events have already been registered across the U.S., with many more expected in the weeks ahead of the day of action. "

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago (7 children)

He’s not styling himself as a king

trump's apartment:

Opinion piece by trump's former National Security Advisor:

trump tells Christians they won't have to vote anymore after this election:

His actions certainly fit my definition of "styling himself as a king". What is your definition of that phrase?

There’s no shame or logic or reasoning that will convince him or his followers to abandon their power.

No one is expecting to change trump's mind or his full red hat wearing folks. However, there are lots and lots of folks that either didn't vote, or voted apathetically for trump that wouldn't want the USA to be ruled by an absolute monarchy (by trump or anyone else for that matter). Those are the folks we need to reach.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (6 children)

I'm not saying the analogy isn't apt. I'm saying a narcissist doesn't care about things like perception or truth, and his followers won't, either.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I’m saying a narcissist doesn’t care about things like perception or truth, and his followers won’t, either.

I already replied to that: No one is expecting to change trump’s mind or his full red hat wearing folks. However, there are lots and lots of folks that either didn’t vote, or voted apathetically for trump that wouldn’t want the USA to be ruled by an absolute monarchy (by trump or anyone else for that matter). Those are the folks we need to reach.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Exactly this. Plus it builds community and makes people feel like they aren’t alone, especially in red cities like mine.

I’ve organized these rallies and every time I always get new people saying this is their first time at a protest. Last Hands Off! rally, I met a veteran who said she voted for Trump and regrets it, so she’s trying all she can to right her wrongs.

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