HD.4420 State House and Boston Common Rally

[Yazz]

In the State House.

 

[milktree]

So where's everybody at?

State house

 

[Dennis in MA]

I thought there were not supposed to be Nazi Flags and Swastikas.

The band stand in the above photos is covered in Swastikas.

Those ain't stickas. More like cahvings. Stickas are easier to remove.

 

[pastera]

Legislators are all inundated

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Thanks to all that were able to make it out there today.

This is probably the image that will hit the news if/when they mention the protest and the turn out

 

[bigbravehog]

I believe the Swastika used to be an Armenian Cross. Hey, Gay used to mean happy. Words and Symbols have been hijacked throughout history by various groups to serve their agendas.

The alphabet soup gestapo stole the rainbow

 

[lowbuckbob]

Random crowd pics

 

[Brian8146]

From Today's rally

 

[Knob Creek]

Unrelated I’m sure but only one entry to the State House today. Claiming the x-Ray equipment was broken at the other two.

 

[Mesatchornug]

View attachment 800104
One of our outspoken

Thanks for catching my good side!
I saw @zmd in the back but didn't get to catch either of you before the crowds moved towards the State House.

Props to everyone who did make it out.
[Edit - another view]

 

[freddieMA]

powerful message from the jewish contingent

 

[Brian8146]

I'll do my best to be visible

 

[wcorey]

Turnout was disappointing, like less than .08 percent of us, though at least the crowd there was enthusiastic. The statehouse was pretty much a waste for me, the house was in session so no reps and my senator was hiding or whatever.
“ the lights are on but no one’s home”…

Suspiciously only one entrance was open due to ‘detectors being down’ or something, at least made for an impressively long line to get in.
Was an active bunch out front with signs and such.

 

[DarthRevan]

Not that 3000 people made a difference with 7/20/16

But this turn out shouldn’t be considered good enough. It’s disappointing.

Not to knock the people that did show up and coordinated the bussing, they should be very proud of their actions. Everyone else should be embarrassed for not making the time if they’re then going to complain when it’s rammed through to Maura’s desk.

I don’t live down there anymore so I have no one to care about my opinion in the State House. But this shit makes my blood boil knowing not enough people give a f*** to even show up.

 

[In God We Trust]

Not that 3000 people made a difference with 7/20/16

But this turn out shouldn’t be considered good enough. It’s disappointing.

Not to knock the people that did show up and coordinated the bussing, they should be very proud of their actions. Everyone else should be embarrassed for not making the time if they’re then going to complain when it’s rammed through to Maura’s desk.

I don’t live down there anymore so I have no one to care about my opinion in the State House. But this shit makes my blood boil knowing not enough people give a f*** to even show up.

If 20,000 people showed up it wouldn’t make a difference. As I said earlier, if there is a fight to be won, it’s in a federal courtroom. I will financially support that battle. I will not waste my time arguing with democrats.

 

[DW357]

Turnout was disappointing, like less than .08 percent of us, though at least the crowd there was enthusiastic. The statehouse was pretty much a waste for me, the house was in session so no reps and my senator was hiding or whatever.
“ the lights are on but no one’s home”…

Suspiciously only one entrance was open due to ‘detectors being down’ or something, at least made for an impressively long line to get in.
Was an active bunch out front with signs and such.

Yeah it was disappointing for sure.
I took the day off from work and left my wife and baby at home to attend. It was the least I could do.

 

[garandman]

///

Not to knock the people that did show up and coordinated the bussing, they should be very proud of their actions. Everyone else should be embarrassed for not making the time if they’re then going to complain when it’s rammed through to Maura’s desk. ////

Let's be honest: many, many, many people on this forum consider Massachusetts a "lost cause" and do nothing but bitch. It's an excuse.

The Free State project in NH considered 25,000 voters out of a population of 1,300,000 would be enough to generate legislative successes. That's 1.9%.

There are an estimated 600,000 license holders in MA out 6.6 million. That's 9% - but we can't change anything, so move? WTF?

 

[btnh6668]

Not everyone is in a position to take a random Wednesday off with a months notice. If you want numbers it has to be the weekend even if they aren't in session.

 

[Sparky1911]

If 20,000 people showed up it wouldn’t make a difference. As I said earlier, if there is a fight to be won, it’s in a federal courtroom. I will financially support that battle. I will not waste my time arguing with democrats.

Imagine they said that in 1776?
This State is full of vaJayJays
So sad.

 

[Sparky1911]

Not everyone is in a position to take a random Wednesday off with a months notice. If you want numbers it has to be the weekend even if they aren't in session.

Imagine they said that in 1776.
They have been planning for this for a month. If you can’t make provisions or take a half day, that is sad state of affairs

 

[Mesatchornug]

Thanks @Brian8146 for catching my less-good side

Not everyone is in a position to take a random Wednesday off with a months notice. If you want numbers it has to be the weekend even if they aren't in session.

[NB: this is not directed at you, but at the sentiment]

We all make time for the things that are important to us, whether it's our kids' soccer game or their continued liberty. Somebody before us screwed up the courage to sign to this

And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

how much time do we need to call in sick and rearrange a couple meetings?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eyHmg857Fo

 

[DW357]

Thanks @Brian8146 for catching my less-good side

[NB: this is not directed at you, but at the sentiment]

We all make time for the things that are important to us, whether it's our kids' soccer game or their continued liberty. Somebody before us screwed up the courage to sign to this

how much time do we need to call in sick and rearrange a couple meetings?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eyHmg857Fo

I texted my boss yesterday saying I need to take tomorrow off. She responds okay thanks. Done lol

 

[Sparky1911]

Thanks @Brian8146 for catching my less-good side

[NB: this is not directed at you, but at the sentiment]

We all make time for the things that are important to us, whether it's our kids' soccer game or their continued liberty. Somebody before us screwed up the courage to sign to this

how much time do we need to call in sick and rearrange a couple meetings?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eyHmg857Fo

Couldn’t have said it better.
I guess that’s why you’re in the podium.
Thanks again for all you do

 

[Mesatchornug]

I texted my boss yesterday saying I need to take tomorrow off. She responds okay thanks. Done lol

I'm pretty sure I saw you on the sidewalk by the statehouse. Didn't feel up to checking...next time.

Thanks for being another in the crowd.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Not everyone is in a position to take a random Wednesday off with a months notice. If you want numbers it has to be the weekend even if they aren't in session.

Even if 100,000 showed up on a weekend day, you'd get almost no media coverage and no opportunity to do a FTF with a legistraitor or aide.

Better to have 2-400 show up on a weekday even if you can't meet with a legistraitor.

I was at the state house rally in 1999 when we had 5,000 show up (weekday) and it still didn't matter to the legistraitors.

how much time do we need to call in sick and rearrange a couple meetings?

Calling in sick can be "dangerous" to one's career. Back before all the media coverage, I attended the public hearings by just taking the time off (unofficially). Once the media was in those hearings and broadcasting it on the news, I couldn't afford to be spotted on-camera unless I took a vacation day. So at that point I officially took vacation days to show up for those hearings. I attended them for >20 years and spoke at almost every one of them.

 

[DW357]

I'm pretty sure I saw you on the sidewalk by the statehouse. Didn't feel up to checking...next time.

Thanks for being another in the crowd.

Yup I was standing in front of the statehouse next to one of the black posts/barriers with a sign.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

Gun owners fire back at proposal to curtail carry rights, say they will not comply (bostonherald.com)

 

[Mesatchornug]

Calling in sick can be "dangerous" to one's career. Back before all the media coverage, I attended the public hearings by just taking the time off (unofficially). Once the media was in those hearings and broadcasting it on the news, I couldn't afford to be spotted on-camera unless I took a vacation day. So at that point I officially took vacation days to show up for those hearings. I attended them for >20 years and spoke at almost every one of them.

This is a completely fair counterpoint, followed by an equally valid (if not better) solution to the problem.

This is why you're a respected leader in these conversations.

 

[rudiewhitebwoy]

Let's be honest: many, many, many people on this forum consider Massachusetts a "lost cause" and do nothing but bitch. It's an excuse.

The Free State project in NH considered 25,000 voters out of a population of 1,300,000 would be enough to generate legislative successes. That's 1.9%.

There are an estimated 600,000 license holders in MA out 6.6 million. That's 9% - but we can't change anything, so move? WTF?

I'm moving anyway, it's not a matter of if, but when. Still, I wanted to do my part in the state I've lived for 60 years, this state didn't always suck like it does now.

 

[Grendizer138]

Not that 3000 people made a difference with 7/20/16

But this turn out shouldn’t be considered good enough. It’s disappointing.

Not to knock the people that did show up and coordinated the bussing, they should be very proud of their actions. Everyone else should be embarrassed for not making the time if they’re then going to complain when it’s rammed through to Maura’s desk.

I don’t live down there anymore so I have no one to care about my opinion in the State House. But this shit makes my blood boil knowing not enough people give a f*** to even show up.

I’ve withheld my opinion til now because I didn’t want to be a Debbie Downer or discourage anyone, but I’ve been radicalized to the point of no longer believing in the system, whether it’s peacefully protesting at a rally or engaging my Representatives.

You could probably talk me into attending a New Hampshire rally if gun control ever reared its ugly head there, but Massachusetts is too far gone. As you pointed out, a wildly successful rally after 7/20/2016 had no effect, in fact it may have contributed to Maura’s rise to power.

So while I’m legitimately proud of the people that attended, I’m not even remotely embarrassed, no.