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Following a rally that drew an estimated 4,500 people to Edmonds in June, the South Snohomish County Indivisible group is hosting a “No Kings II” Rally from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Edmonds City Park.
The event will include speeches from community leaders and live protest music and singing with Puget Sound Resistance Singers.
The event is described as “a peaceful, family-friendly rally is open to all who believe in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
@thebulwark.com:
“The president has already announced that if a judge does rule against him, he will invoke the Insurrection Act and then continue the military deployments. This is where we’ve been headed since January 6, 2021.”
Hear hear
Time to face down that doddering sh–heel. Call his bluff.
Where should we park our cars? Is there room at the park? I can’t walk too far.
There is parking in the park. There is more parking around the City Park than around the Civic Park. Enter off 3rd on the south end of the park (just north of Pine) and follow the road to the bottom of the hill. There are about 8 spots near the entrance, and about 30 at the bottom of the hill. BUT! To get parking in the park, you probably need to get there early. Maybe plan on going with friends who can drop you off and go park elsewhere?
I recommend arriving early for street parking. There are several entrances to the park. The limited spaces in the park parking lot will be for ADA access, so if you have an ADA decal, you can park there. Thanks for asking!
The library lot is a few blocks away
This No Kings event is at a different location than it was in June. The rally is at CITY PARK, which is on Third Ave. S. and Howell.
It is likely that the government shutdown will not be resolved before Saturday’s No King’s rally. The first No King’s rally in June was attended by 4 to 6 million protestors nationwide. With democrats fighting for medical care for low and moderate income families via Medicaid and Affordable Care Act premium assistance, this is a critical inflection point in the shutdown and the Trump presidency. Massive turnout could lead to Republicans in swing districts and swing states reconsidering some of the cuts in health care contained in the Trump tax cuts. The cuts to Medicaid could bankrupt many smaller, rural hospitals and cuts to ACA premium assistance could leave millions of Americans uninsured.
Yes this is an important moment to speak out. Even if you don’t need Medicaid and have employer issued health insurance, these cuts will affect all providers, not just in rural areas, and therefore affect your access to good care in some way. And those who do get insurance through the Affordable Care Act will see a sharp rise in premiums. This is a major protest to attend.
Vance or Johnson commented the other day that these protests are a war against the United States.
These protests are to save the United States, but they are critical of the government’s actions, which is our right as American citizens. The fact that they are stating that fear-mongering should be a major red flag.
Actually, the current administration is waging war on us, the citizens who pay them to represent ALL of us, not just those who agree with them.
WoW you said it Pamela!
Beverly Rogers
Johnson would condemn the Boston Tea Party. He forgets that America was founded by protest against tyranny. Or he doesn’t care, which is just as likely. Power corrupts.
No Kings
There once was a man who thought he was King.
And expected his people to kiss his ring.
As he ranted and raved, often lied and betrayed, his public ALL realized –
DEMOCRACY MUST BE SAVED!!!
Well said- love it!!
I’m bringing 3 neighbors to the protest. I’ll arrive early, drop them off near Ace Hardware then walk back from my parking spot. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone turn out for this important event.
Does this mean we can protest King Ferguson’s unparalleled tax increases and government expansion and Sir Peterson, Duke of Snohomish, restrictions on the commoners property rights and usage? Sign me up! No Kings! No continued regressive tax policy! No forced density except on their streets! Down with monarchy!
I say thus in jest – because their jobs suck – but it ain’t just evil old Trump that has created a perpetuated a fuedal system of unche ked tax collection for the House of Blue or House of Red. If I remember correctly- Ferguson led multiple efforts to overturn voter driven and approved initiatives – but alas, I shall now go pop some corn and let.myself be tarred and feathered for vilifying our Washington State royaltu.
George, you make some good points here. Control Freaks and would be Kings aren’t Republicans or Democrats; they are just control freaks and would be kings. One Man/One Party rule is simply a bad thing. Geo. Washington knew that and tried to warn us, but alas, most of us aren’t good listeners or good learners about much of anything.
King? Nah. Just an effective executive. Something that the Democrats have not had in a long, long time.
We never had masked thugs terrorizing communities under any other administration regardless of party. We also never had an adjudicated sex offender as a president before, or a convicted felon.
Woodstock for retirees.
Millions of us exercising out rights and protesting bad governance. Great, isn’t it? American democracy in action!
Does an effective executive include almost daily hirings and firings, illegal destruction in international waters, unbelievable profiteering, constant lies, alienating allies and neighbors, wrecking the tourist trade, masked enforcers, lack of knowledge of history or contemporary science, surrounding the executive with inept and incompetent cabinet members, stated hatred towards dissenters, and constant scrambling for attention and unearned credit?
I’d find another phrase.
Maybe come to the demo and hear things from outside to MAGA bubble?
Take a breath, Nat
Do you find that rudeness makes up for lack of substance?
Well then Cliff perhaps you can come to the gathering and convince the rest of us how effective the self proclaimed king really is at anything besides dividing the country rather than uniting us.
Or reply here and explain your claim. It would seem he is using his position of power to render vindictive claims against his perceived political enemies. That’s what kings do! Off with their heads!
Am I wrong?
I don’t care for Trump myself however I watched closely and not Fox news but the liberal opinion shows during this whole debacle. No one wants a King and I would be really surprised to ever see the US in that situation. Fine with the No kings deal in the park but I wouldn’t attend something this controversial as I value my personal safety. I am not crazy about our limited police dept having to watch over these types of Events in Edmonds. During the election times and frankly the whole time there was dirt smeared by everyone. Biden f’d up that is why the country all voted for Trump. It’s simple really. Now who will run the next time right will either party be smart enough to not endorse or nominate politicians with extreme agendas? That is what I am curious to see. Will they learn or will they just all keep fing up. Again, to my fellow Edmonites move to the Center, thoroughly research on unbiased sites before you vote in any election. Look at who associates with who and what their friends are all about. Lots of that going on here and frankly nationwide. Let’s have Edmonds set an example of what conversations can be like for people with different ideologies. AND CC members be Bi Partisan don’t publish endorsements for candidates.
Well Deb, I’m impressed with how polite you can be even when you’re cursing. (Biden f’d up ). You advised “Look at who associates with who and what their friends are all about.” I agree with you. Have you read the list of people in Edmonds who endorse or donate to the Keep Edmonds Affordable campaign that is opposing Proposition 1 about new property taxes? It included 3 recent citizens of the year, a former mayor, and the long time Chief of Police. Both officers of the campaign ( Jon M and myself) are volunteers. Jon has been on the Planning board for a while now and serves as Vice- Chair. I founded the volunteer program at the senior center to assist homeowners in applying for the senior/disabled tax exemption. (We help put money back in people’s pockets and they are very grateful for the assistance on the complicated paperwork. ) Instead of listening to what people say, we can just observe how they act to help their local community, and then decide if our values are in alignment.
Take care – and keep commenting. I always read your stuff.
Deborah, I seriously doubt that “our(your) limited Edmonds police force” will have too much riot control demand with an Edmonds crowd. After all we brought down the Connector with a large crowd and Ghandi like demonstration and I think you’d probably be pretty safe if you were to attend. I went to the last one at Civic Field Park and it was pretty tame by any standards. Trump is trying to play the insurrection act card in Blue states in general and the dumbest thing anyone could do is give him an excuse, not that he won’t just make one up anyway. I don’t know about you but I’ve about had it with all politicians in general. I think we survive in spite of them, not because of them. You are a good human being. Take Care.
Well yeah I am a curser for sure. However, one reference here about Woodstock for Retries made me laugh only because I remember Country Joe and the Fish ha. I don’t have to curse sometimes I am just trying to add emphasis. I have read that cursing is back in style ha. True statement. I do appreciate your kind words Theresa Hollis and Clinton Wright I think both of you are also good human beings. Take care everyone and I do hope you all enjoyed the No Kings rally today. I have nothing against these rallies at all but I don’t like seeing all of the red paint and the swastikas. That makes me a bit uncomfortable. I remember in Esperance Park some time back someone had created a Oblisk then someone went and carved a swastika into it and the whole town freaked out. So, I don’t think anyone likes to see that. So maybe just calm down a little or not. The Mariners almost gave us both cardiac arrest last night what a shock when we thought all hope had gone them boom! It was great and tomorrow sure hope we win. Seahawks are favored on Monday. Go Seahawks Go Mariners. I have to my own surprise turned into a jock it took 63 years of my 73. My husband is thrilled.
Wow this rally was even bigger than the last one with inspiring speeches and some good protest music and the rain didn’t stop us from marching either. It is so inspiring to see people standing up for democracy in Edmonds. It was a peaceful crowd of thousands with a few dinosaurs and dogs and lots of good spirit.