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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 8h

But seriously, thank you, Reno/Sparks, for reinforcing hope.

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 8h

18,000. That's a good number, but at least one too many thousands for Dear Leader to be interested.

Indivisible Northern Nevada ❌👑 @indivisiblennv.bsky.social · 9h

The first Reno Women’s March in Jan. 2017 was 10,000 strong - the largest protest Reno had seen. Today, our community nearly doubled that number for #NoKings.

Northern Nevada is loud and clear that we will not tolerate hate and division.

@50501nnv.bsky.social @renoactiongroup.bsky.social

Reno's No Kings rally draws 18,000 protesters Saturday

Rallygoers gathered in downtown Reno near the “Believe” structure to protest what they consider Trump administration overreach.

www.rgj.com

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utopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 11h

when i say that i yelped in shock at this kid’s sign

A young boy holds a sign that simply states in plain handwriting: Trump hit on my girlfriend

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 8h

The GOP called protestors "terrorists" and "Marxists" and that didn't stop retired moderates in small towns from coming out today dressed in frog costumes because they're tired of this obvious bullshit.

Two million more than in June. Seven million total.

The GOP should be very worried.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 8h

The most powerful weapon in the world doesn't mean anything when wielded by an absolute idiot and the poser he hired to run it. Like if my youngest bumbled his way into getting control of a large sword, he'd probably just hurt himself with it unless a grown-up takes it away.

Introductory skeet from the Department of Defense's new Bluesky account. Starts with "The most powerful military in the world is now on Bluesky".

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Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · 17h

Same energy

NYT 1931: HITLER CONDEMNS RIOTS.; He Says They Were Provoked by Paid Agents in Germany.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 13h

Evidence shows him as a Republican rubber-stamp, regardless of if they lean towards conservative principles or Nazi non-principles, so I'm not holding my breath.

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 13h

Of course, Congressman Amodei could always show a commitment to his constituents and his supposed commitment to accountability "regardless of party" by being the 218th signature.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 13h

Assuming Democrats actually bother to put up someone against him.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 13h

Well now, I would call #NoKings Reno quite successful, just seeing all the people out. I've heard good things about the Carson event, so hopefully there were enough out there to make Amodei a little scared for the job he isn't actually doing.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 13h

I had not heard of a David Sacks before today and will continue to not put anymore thought into him going forward. It's nice to know that these get-togethers are ruining some horrible people's days, though.

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 13h

David Sacks is currently posting AI content of Trump as a king and Dems kneeling if you were wondering where his brain is at

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

No Kings

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 14h

Not just plaza overflow. Wasn't expecting giant banners. #NoKings

People on a parking garage displaying large "No crowns no thrones no kings" and "he's gone too far" signs.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 14h

"Thousands"
I think they're under counting by a few zeroes. Reno itself is thousands...and we're just a little city.

◥◤CDFI, Frankenstein @kristoncapps.bsky.social · 15h

Across all the major outlets — NYT, WSJ, WaPo, LAT, CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox News, NBC, CNBC, NPR, Bloomberg — the only outlet without a No Kings story on its home page is CBS News.

For every other outlet, it's near the top. Even Fox News is running with "Nationwide unrest looms as thousands mobilize"

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 14h

Axolotls trying to steal the show. :-P

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 14h

The symbolism of the Believe statue is a nice touch, but I don't think the plaza has room for everyone that showed up. #GoodProblemsToHave #NoKings

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 14h

Okay...I had moved near the front of the marching start, and there's at least as many in front of me as behind. Good job, Reno. #NoKings

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 15h

Slow going, trying to get everybody through a smaller road. Renoites are consistent...traffic merging isn't our greatest skill.

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 15h

Think we're getting ready to move now.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 15h

Six minutes to start, and we're almost shoulder to shoulder. I don't think I've seen anything like this in this city. I look forward to seeing the final count. #NoKings

Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 15h

Suddenly hungry for tacos. Wonder why. #NoKings

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 15h

Still a half-hour before it starts, and it's growing fast.

Ever-increasing group of protestors at Reno #NoKings.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 16h

Where did these come from, and how do I get one?

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 16h

Really good for an hour early, and that doesn't include the people I passed standing and waiting along the marching path.

An early gathering of #NoKings protestors in Reno, signs ready. Somewhere in that is an inflatable T-Rex.

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Michael Vidal @cybermagex.bsky.social · 16h

*Far from the first.