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MineralMan

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62. I never had any accidents on my bike.

Reply to FailureToCommunicate (Reply #61)

Sat May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM

May 3

I rode motorcycles exclusively for about five years. No car. No truck. I wouldn't do it again now, though.

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Protesting has changed [View all] central scrutinizer May 2 OP

Be vigilant, my friend. Firestorm49 May 2 #1

Is vigilance a Democratic attribute? elocs May 2 #6

It's just a matter of time before a MAGAt goes off and does it. johnnyplankton May 2 #39

And 80+ year old friend, tough lady, was probation officer in New Jeresy, loves life, active politically, Attilatheblond May 2 #2

At least we have cameras and phones to record things now and spread far and wide... NCDem47 May 2 #3

Have phones at ready with vid cam app idling. Arrange it to stream to the cloud so taking/breaking phone has no effect. Bernardo de La Paz May 2 #5

There was also Viola Liouzzo. And marybourg May 3 #58

That happened a lot and not just 50 years ago. yardwork May 2 #11

It's happening now. ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2 #48

Deploy situational awareness always. Be brave, but I respect anyone's limits if they are protesting. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2 #4

With social media there are many ways to protest JI7 May 2 #7

I disagree. pandr32 May 2 #15

It depends, I think. A combination of yorkster May 2 #16

As a volunteer marshal at many late 60s demonstrations MineralMan May 2 #8

Good advice, but also be aware that crowds can panic or crush. Situational awareness is advised. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2 #27

Well, developing situational awareness is a survival skill. MineralMan May 2 #36

"Head on swivel" as they say. I taught my kids to drive "as if every other driver is out to kill you" FailureToCommunicate May 3 #55

Yeah. When my father gave me my first motorcycle, MineralMan May 3 #60

You were/are lucky. My parents were fond of saying "Sure, give your kid a motorcycle for... FailureToCommunicate May 3 #61

I never had any accidents on my bike. MineralMan May 3 #62

Very lucky indeed. FailureToCommunicate May 3 #63

And beware of the DENVERPOPS May 2 #44

Marchers who were set upon by club-wielding policemen, police dogs, and tear gas might not agree with your assessment. Martin68 May 2 #9

Or PhylliPretzel May 2 #10

Yes. This has been the case forever. Akakoji May 2 #13

And fire hoses. marybourg May 3 #59

Got back from the protest in Seattle last night. Prairie_Seagull May 2 #12

Here in Atlanta there are protests Saturday the 3rd as well. Dulcinea May 2 #17

My thinking too. nt Prairie_Seagull May 2 #38

It's the economy Akakoji May 2 #14

Protesting last night, with a turnout of 500 to 600! Cold, rainy, started at 6 p.m. Greybnk48 May 2 #18

It was ever thus, since protests started Maeve May 2 #19

Protest groups need to have a few people spread through with WHISTLES to blow as a warning to move back from the curb Exp May 2 #20

I have seen those people! ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2 #49

That's a good idea! calimary May 3 #54

I was at a couple of protest in the late 60s and early 70s that turned violent. multigraincracker May 2 #21

me too, and my car was Brainstormy May 2 #28

I was at the protest in Naperville, IL yesterday Martin Eden May 2 #22

MAGATs are becoming ever more threatening Mountain Mule May 2 #23

Well, in my small community that kind of behavior already happened during the first Trump term. A driver swerved into KPN May 2 #24

I've been to a couple of protests that were scary because of police violence. 58Sunliner May 2 #25

Fort Worth PD is so respectful of us (and I presume other groups) yellowdogintexas May 2 #32

No riot gear eh? Great. 58Sunliner May 2 #41

No riot gear but they can get away with a lot, just using their bicycles!!! nt yellowdogintexas Sunday #64

The fact that the Dictator playbook is succeeding for him means more violence. SleeplessinSoCal May 2 #26

Exercising Amendment 1 rights H2O Man May 2 #29

I am in Texas. Cars running into crowds are the least of our worries. yellowdogintexas May 2 #30

I AM HOPING FOR.. homegirl May 2 #31

Even in Fort Worth TX, approximately 75 attorneys were out in front of the Federal Courthouse yellowdogintexas May 2 #34

Be very vigilant and remind others to do so. Linda ladeewolf May 2 #33

Yes, it pays to be careful Ohioboy May 2 #35

This shit ain't new. How many of yiz remember Viet Nam protestors being attacked and beaten by 3Hotdogs May 2 #37

Liberty or death, baby Blue Owl May 2 #40

I'm on the same page. barbtries May 2 #46

It changed years ago. Incanus May 2 #42

Magats are such angry cowards proud patriot May 2 #43

And really stupid. mdbl May 2 #47

Happy to report barbtries May 2 #45

Somebody should shoot the tires out if they can. These people are bullies. Attack a bully and they will stop. Jit423 May 2 #50

Unless he's a psycho he's bullshit chud. Klarkashton May 2 #51

This is part of the reason why pro gun control posts have reduced by about 95% here on DU since kelly1mm May 2 #52

At our last small town protest here in KY, Bayard May 2 #53

There was a lone counter protester at the Portland Or. hands off. Prairie_Seagull May 3 #56

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