1.) Cars backed up into every entry derivative into the State Grounds as far as the eye can see. Amazing.
2.) We were there early enough that in God’s providence we found a prime parking spot .25 mile from the State Capital grounds. We parked and walked up and around the grounds where there were probably a couple thousand people.
3.) Cops on bikes were frequently seen but they were on their best behavior. They were leaving people alone but clearly wanted to demonstrate a presence. I was especially amused by the female LEO’s. Of course it is my conviction that having women as “warriors,” is like using Rose Petals as fire kindling.
4.) In God’s providence I “accidentally” bumped into the State Rep. who had a key hand in organizing the protest. We chatted awhile. He said that it was everything that they hoped for. Put the number at Tens of thousands. I thought that number a bit high.
5.) Downside was everybody saying Pledge Allegiance. I let my feelings be known to all who would listen about the Pledge.
a.) The Pledge was written by a Socialist
b.) America most certainly is NOT indivisible
c.) Let the State pledge allegiance to us
d.) The USA was never one Republic but a Republic of Republics
e.) Liberty and Justice is not pursued for the unborn.
I loathe the “Pledge of Allegiance.
There was also chanting of USA. I chanted instead … “CSA… CSA.” Definitely a large number of American Bears present. It is what it is. I will never chant USA as long as American abortuaries are operating full steam.
6.) People were in high spirits. A good number of citizen chaps walking around with their assault weapons on the Capital grounds.
7.) It was a very White event. Very white. This bespeaks the cultural divide that exists in the country. Why should liberty and advocating Constitutional duties be a white affair?f
8.) It was encouraging to see the Grey heads out. A good number of older citizens and yet there was plenty of youth as well.
9.) Funny signs everywhere.
a.) “Governor Whitmer is Non-Essential”
b.) Governor Whitmer is a Murderer. She is killing small businesses
c.) The Government that hooked us opiods is now telling us to get Vaccines?
d.) You can buy grass but you can’t mow it?
e.) Shutdown the Lockdown
f.) Joe Biden Doesn’t Remember You
g.) A traced outline of the Upper Peninsula followed by “your Arse” (think about it)
10.) Bumped into
a.) Bob Weinart
b.) Alex Larner
c.) Stephen Pribble
d.) Dennis Kanaga
e.) Chris Martens
f.) Bill Martens
11.) Flags everywhere
a.) Molon Labe
b.) Gadsden flag
c.) Stars & Bars
d.) American
e.) Trump
f.) Betsy Ross flag (Stars in a circle)
12.) People from all over Michigan. We talked to folks from as far North as Traverse City, as far West as Holland Mich. and as far East as Detroit.
13.) Bob and I walked against the basically stand still traffic for a good 1.5 miles. Bob was waving his flag and telling people to honk their horns while I gave the thumbs up and would say to those with their windows open, “God Bless Michigan.” People returned the thumbs up and often repeated the Blessing. Horns were deafening.
14.) Every type of vehicle you can imagine. Semis, RV’s, Pickups, Sedans, Motorcycles, Refrigerated boxcars, Lawn businesses pulling their trailers with all their currently unused equipment on it. It was a spectacle. Even saw a drone flying. We gave it a proper greeting in case it was the FEDS.
15.) Media was EVERYWHERE. Cameras, microphones, reporters, it was all there.
16.) Social distancing? What social distancing?
