Anti-Trump protests this weekend turn focus to community action

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3. We had dozens at our demonstration in our little city oif approximately

35,816 people. Rather than being a part of the 50501 or Indivisible organizations, it was organized by the Leavenworth County Democratic party. We lined the entire long block in front of the courthouse... still, I wish we'd had more. Evidently the last event, the "Hands Off" protest was at the VA and drew hundreds. However, the VA hospital is far from the main road and not readily visible by anyone driving by. This demonstration was right out in front of the courthouse on the main street through the city. Even if I was disappointed by the number demonstrating, we got a lot of support by cars honking and raised fists of victory as they passed us. We only had one "fly in the ointment" the whole time we were out there. One SUV stopped towards the end of the block, and was so incensed at what we were doing, he left the door open on his SUV while he began to walk up and yell obscenities at us. Word quickly went up the line to keep it civil and non-violent, no matter how this guy was acting. One woman walked out into the street and yelled, "I'm a Republican, asshole!" But that was about all that happened. Once the guy saw the third car pass his and barely avoid taking off his open car door, he got back inside and left without further incident.

We had rain last night and early this morning, and it was cold! I'm still shivering, trying to warm up. I'm looking forward to the next event they plan. I'm going to be there, too... hopefully with more bodies to carry signs and push against the machine wheel!