With protests scheduled Feb 5th, I wanted to encourage everyone to plan ahead. Be prepared for *potentially* aggressive confrontation - to include tear gas, rubber bullets, and/or rough handling by law enforcement. Wear sneakers and breathable, nondescript clothing. What to and NOT to take with: - ThreadSky

kindofnerdy.bsky.social • 21 days ago

With protests scheduled Feb 5th, I wanted to encourage everyone to plan ahead. Be prepared for *potentially* aggressive confrontation - to include tear gas, rubber bullets, and/or rough handling by law enforcement. Wear sneakers and breathable, nondescript clothing. What to and NOT to take with:

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northcarolinats.bsky.social•21 days ago

I would add: the name and phone number of a good lawyer

jessamineb.bsky.social•21 days ago

📌

sounddepartment.bsky.social•21 days ago

Don’t forget, he gassed and used rubber bullets on protesters in front of the White House to get that photo holding a Bible.

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

They used rubber bullets on young people who were peacefully marching in Charlotte (if I recall correctly) during Trump 1.0.

flaxmoore.bsky.social•21 days ago

Don't bring your damn phone. Too easy to track movements.

I always write two numbers on my body- my lawyer and my spouse. Both in sharpie, on my feet. Can't be seen and removed.

brnteswfty.bsky.social•21 days ago

Contact lenses?

whitchmi.bsky.social•21 days ago

Probably because of the potential for tear gas

brnteswfty.bsky.social•21 days ago

Ahhhh. Solid guess. Thank you. I had nothing lol

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

Exactly

aquatron.bsky.social•21 days ago

Move all your loans and accounts to credit unions instead of banks. No risk or danger. We can cripple Big Banks in weeks. The GOP will be in very hot water. We can do this!
Protests are their way of declaring martial law. Crippling Big Banks will panic them and erode their power. You can do this. 🫵

nutsandhappy.bsky.social•21 days ago

What the hell are you planning.

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

Peaceful protests. The question is: How will the new administration respond?

lisaframe.bsky.social•21 days ago

Milk. You need milk. It’s for your eyes if you get tear-gassed or pepper sprayed.

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

I've read to use water, but I have no personal experience with this?

lisaframe.bsky.social•21 days ago

My late husband was from Washington DC and we went to quite a few protests there and then we had a lot here in Charlotte.

lisaframe.bsky.social•21 days ago

Water washes it off, but milk will soothe you. But milk will not remove the oils that causes the burn. So you start with milk and end with water.

13sixes.bsky.social•21 days ago

Laminated emergency contact cards. Better if attached to keyrings attached to pants belt loops.

storm72.bsky.social•21 days ago

When the national guard tells you to move, then you need to move! Don't throw things at them or engage physically they are not your enemy (Trump Administration is)! Been there done it during the Vietnam War protest! We helped end the war! 💙

carlagmail.bsky.social•21 days ago

📌

chromaticgravity.bsky.social•21 days ago

your charismatic #resistance leader lives below the poverty line.

i hope you find them soon.

we poor have already lived this extreme reality for decades.

we get it. ✊🏻🩶

zairenzu.bsky.social•18 days ago

Good luck everyone who protests! You're doing a good thing!

zairenzu.bsky.social•18 days ago

Also, you should not feel bad if you can't protest for any reason. Be safe!

theprochoicewitch.bsky.social•21 days ago

Also reminder that rubber bullets are not small or actually rubber. They're huge, have a metal core, and are covered with a thin layer of rubber.

theprochoicewitch.bsky.social•21 days ago

They're also not supposed to be fired directly at targets - especially not the head/face. They're supposed to be fired at the ground first so they bounce and the impact is lessened. Cops frequently disregard this part, so carry a plywood shield for protection.

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

I remember the photos and videos from Trump 2.0. 😭

kindofnerdy.bsky.social•21 days ago

Correction: *1.0* it feels like this is his fourth term at this point.

theprochoicewitch.bsky.social•21 days ago

It definitely does, and we only just started February.

theprochoicewitch.bsky.social•21 days ago

Also if you see cops carrying something like this, get out. Don't wait around to see what it does. Just run and get out of the area quick. These things can cause permanent damage to your hearing, as well as your sinuses and other body parts if you're within range.

theprochoicewitch.bsky.social•21 days ago

Also if you see the National Guard coming in, get out. They will shoot you and they will kill you. Do not assume they won't fire on American citizens. They're working with the police, and they are authorized to use deadly force.

shortstuff54.bsky.social•21 days ago

I was told to use Milk of Magnesia for combating tear gas.

mplsmndani.bsky.social•21 days ago

I remember during the George Floyd protests, there were milk jugs placed at street corners to help with the tear gas. At the first day protest near Cup Foods, I looked around and thought no way police would use tear gas on these peaceful protesters. I was wrong.

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