I didn't realize he uses a cane. That makes him even braver IMO, and I really admire that. I've had to use one for awhile, and it really makes you feel more vulnerable (or at least I do). The police/security types aren't exactly known for their decent physical treatment of people in these situations
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I just wish white folk present would have done the same.
It's hard to believe they're appearing so complacent.
We'll see Democrats working with fascists trying to keep our government from shutting down soon.
I believe the French have a good record of protesting, though.
Maybe your Dems could learn a thing or two before it's too late...
So this isn't an option for them.
I see people over there out on the streets. So that's a start.
It's early days yet, and I send you best wishes for a good outcome.
That's all I can do from here, unfortunately. ☹️
They're doing all they can. /s
I am relieved that they didn't end up manhandling him, but it could so easily have been different!
Democrats who stood up and walked out in addition to Green:
J Crockett, M Frost, M Stansbury, L McIver, L Simon, Mark Pocan, L Doggett, J Chu, A Pressley, V Escobar, P Jayapal, I Omar, J Raskin, J Huffman.
Many more including AOC did not attend or did counterevents.