Can you attend the protests against firing Rosenstein tonight at 5 PM?

[BigmanPigman]

Please spread the word. This is just off the presses. It was planned since last Dec when he threatened to fire Mueller.

NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW—MUELLER PROTECTION RAPID RESPONSE
SEARCH 900+ EVENTS BY ZIP CODE:

SEARCH
or browse by state
https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response-events/search/

BREAKING: PROTESTS CALLED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM LOCAL TIME
Donald Trump has installed a crony to oversee the special counsel's Trump-Russia investigation, crossing a red line set to protect the investigation. By replacing Rod Rosenstein with just-named Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as special counsel Robert Mueller's boss on the investigation, Trump has undercut the independence of the investigation. Whitaker has publicly outlined strategies to stifle the investigation and cannot be allowed to remain in charge of it. The Nobody Is Above the Law network demands that Whitaker immediately commit not to assume supervision of the investigation. Our hundreds of response events are being launched to demonstrate the public demand for action to correct this injustice. We will update this page as the situation develops.

[pangaia]

2. You bet your ass I will attend...!!!

[BigmanPigman]

41. RESIST!

[msongs]

3. link not opening. not open directly at moveon.org maybe it is swamped :-) nt

[BigmanPigman]

4. I just tried it again and it is still "up". Try again!

[msongs]

5. thanks it worked this time. several local events tomorrow nt

[BigmanPigman]

11. Good...there are 4 within 45 miles of my home!

This is going to piss the fake Prez off.

[Midnightwalk]

6. Yes

[BigmanPigman]

42. Bring people with you too!

[kysrsoze]

7. Ummm... isn't it Sessions who was fired?

[BigmanPigman]

8. It is pretty much the same thing.

[California_Republic]

16. I agree. We should go but Rod isn't affected yet

Update:

The Justice Department says acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker will immediately take over supervising special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation from Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general.

[Hortensis]

80. Immediate response to threat is by far best and most effective.

We are said to be at the break-glass moment, and that's before the conflagration gets out of control.

We've emailed and tweeted our senators and are waiting for relatives to decide how we're getting to the city.

[Tom Rinaldo]

91. We are protesting the same thing we would have had Mueller been fired

Anyone who believes that firing Mueller would warrant immediate nationwide protests should understand that this is Trump's attempt to achieve the same end in a slightly more subtle way, designed to avoid triggering off nationwide protests. Trump just hand picked a loyalist lackey, breaking Justice Department appointment rules, to oversee the Special Counsel for the sole reason of undermining Mueller's work in any of a dozen ways. We can't be so gullible as to accept "oh, he didn't actually fire Mueller" and thereby allow Trump to manipulate us into passivity now.

And beyond that it is past any point of debating. I for one agree that this should be the trip wire for our protests, but the call has been made regardless. Either we mobilize in response or we look like a paper tiger.

I will be there

[BigmanPigman]

93. Thank you!!!!

[Adrahil]

9. Attending my local in Muncie, IN!!!

Over 200 signed up in my small city so far!

[BigmanPigman]

43. Thank you!!!!

[ret5hd]

10. Definite yes. Just having fam discussion on this.

[BigmanPigman]

44. You are a real American!

[Generic Other]

12. Yes

West Coast

[BigmanPigman]

45. That is good to hear!

[JohnnyLib2]

13. Going, with reluctance

I think it's too soon for the general public to understand what the reasons are.

[BigmanPigman]

14. Maybe they are trying to get ahead of the game with this wake up call to action.

Show up in strong numbers and the admin will see we won't let them advance this plan of theirs. It is time for him to see he can not rule like a dictator and we the people will stop this shit show.

[JohnnyLib2]

15. I agree and will go and hope it's effective.

We'll just need to be ready to answer questions and make the concerns clear.

[triron]

17. 400 Gold SW in Albuquerque.

[BigmanPigman]

46. You rock!

[Charlotte Little]

18. I'm going to try

And if there is a march this weekend, I'll be there for darn sure.

[BigmanPigman]

47. Wow...double duty!

[Charlotte Little]

65. Ahhh

Thank you. But I can. I don't have children. I do have to work, but weekends? I've got the time!

[NastyRiffraff]

19. Attending in Silver Spring, MD!

[BigmanPigman]

48. Are you going to bring signs?

[NastyRiffraff]

98. Yeah, but I haven't decided what to say yet

[BigmanPigman]

99. I am carrying my Lock Him Up sign with

the moron's face behind bars and "Traitor, You're Fired" and the other side a crazy tRump as a Russian nesting doll and "Impeach now, Replace later".

[violetpastille]

20. Yes. Vancouver WA.

[BigmanPigman]

49. Yippee WA...thank you!

[brooklynite]

21. ROSENSTEIN HAS NOT BEEN FIRED!!!

He's still Deputy Attorney General. The only change is that he's no longer overseeing Mueller. If the new guy abuses his authority and interferes with the investigation, THEN you can protes.

[Grasswire2]

23. who put you in charge?

Citizens can protest any time they wish. No permission needed.

[Progressive Jones]

27. K & R !!!

[grantcart]

39. Who put you in Charge of asking who is in charge?

I am just asking cause I want to stay away of the guy who puts people in charge cause I don't want be in charge of anything.

[kozar]

64. 1 thing I have seen

About DU , is there are more than a few posters who feel like " hall monitors"
Having said that, these are not people I have seen around here long,,my advice is,,

Say what's on yer mind and ignore any " police actions" a long the way

Koz

[Grasswire2]

68. LOLOL nt

[brooklynite]

73. Allow me to clarify...

You're welcome to protest anytime you want. But if you're going to protest something that hasn't happened, you're not going to a lot of people rallying behind you.

[rzemanfl]

77. Rosenstein has been relieved of supervision of the Mueller investigation

by an illegally appointed sycophant. That's enough to get my ass to a protest.

[brooklynite]

81. How was he "illegally appointed"?

[rzemanfl]

82. Sessions was fired. Whatshisname was not approved by Senate. Vacancies Act.

Tribe raised this. There's a post.

[brooklynite]

83. No, Whitaker has merely been named "Acting" AG

Trump can either appoint a permanent replacement from within approved Cabinet members or go back to Senate for approval.

[rzemanfl]

84. Argue that with Tribe, not me. It has to do with going outside line of succession. n/t

[rzemanfl]

88. Here-

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211390567

[jberryhill]

103. Which invests Whitaker with the full authority of that office

It is quite obvious that a raging partisan who has declared his hostility to the Mueller investigation has just been handed the keys to the DoJ.

[at140]

36. What's wrong in protesting a future event?

[mr_lebowski]

61. If he's fired from overseeing Mueller, he's fired for the purposes at hand ...

The question for me is ... IS HE FIRED from overseeing Mueller?

Personally I don't think the protests should be held until it's formally confirmed that he has been removed from that job.

Is it formally announced yet? Asking because I honestly don't know.

[uponit7771]

72. That's true, same effect

[uponit7771]

71. "If" cause Red Don has shown to be a trustworthy guy?!?!

[LanternWaste]

109. Always nice to know there's a hall monitor waiting to instruct us

Always nice to know there's a hall monitor waiting to instruct us when we may or may not protest.

And although those instructions are both ineffectual and without consequence, it yet still puts the warmth of a small Bic lighter in my heart.

[woodsprite]

22. There is one scheduled on the UD campus. Already have my sign. n/t

[BigmanPigman]

25. Yeah, me too!

I just went through all of my signs from the 21 events I have attended as an activist and patriot. When you look at them it is like a "greatest/worst" review of all the issues he has created since not being elected.

They go back to Nov 2016...my first official protest that I attended less than a week after he wasn't elected.
Climate change, immigrants, guns, impeachment, Kavanaugh, the Tax Plan, the ACA being dismantled, women's rights, Russia and special investigation, etc. I am exhausted!

[woodsprite]

33. Mine says "When injustice becomes law - Resistance becomes duty"

I actually resurrected it from the last Women's March. Unfortunately, my daughter's work as well since this is after the election, but then again, she has no classes tomorrow, so she could work on a new one

[DesertRat]

24. k&r

[Progressive Jones]

26. Elgin, IL 5 PM Elgin Civic Center

150 Dexter Ct. 5PM!!!

[BigmanPigman]

51. RESISTANCE works!

Thank you!

[lordbateman]

28. For sure (nt)

[BigmanPigman]

53. America and I thank you very much!

[Garrett78]

29. Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA

My wife and I can't get there until 5:45, but we'll be there.

[BigmanPigman]

35. You'll still be able to make it...

I don't know if you have attended any events before but they generally last two hours. There are speakers then that is followed by a march.

[Garrett78]

62. I've attended many. They all vary in length. Apparently 430 or so people have said they'll be there.

[backtoblue]

85. My grandparents hometown.

I think my grandfather attended a few college classes in Humboldt.

[kozar]

30. Read my post in general disscusion WE will be there!!! N/t

[BigmanPigman]

54. .....

[calimary]

31. Yup! I'm gonna be a bit late but I'm going!

[BigmanPigman]

55. It will probably last two hours..First there are the speakers then comes the march.

You'll make it! Thank you so much!!!

[Funtatlaguy]

32. To put everyone in the mood. Listen up below.

[kozar]

37. Love this song,,please allow me,

Songs,memes, insta, snaps,, dont get it anymore. This crap is serious.
Please read my posts before you get pissed,, we can no longe dt be keyboard warriors.
In this old guy's opinion, we either act physically or we dont.

I am truly sorry to all the youngsters that think typing,copying,pasting makes a difference.

Just like Clint Eastwood can make millions to say on camera , " Get off my lawn!",,

I in ave earned and deserve the right to say,,, " get off your ass,, these are dangerous times:.
Koz out

[Funtatlaguy]

38. I should have included that I'm going tomorrow.

[kozar]

52. Great!

I will be 1st du to Thank you!!!!

[Thunderbeast]

34. PORTLAND OREGON - NORTH WATERFRONT PARK

5:00

[BigmanPigman]

56. Please spread the word via social media. Thanks for your patriotism!

[Grasswire2]

69. Also one at Senator Wyden's office. nt

[Wawannabe]

40. North Bend WA

Hell yes!

[BigmanPigman]

58. WA must be having a lot of them.

There are 4 within 45 min of my home.

[MrsCoffee]

50. K&R. Yes. And I will.

[BigmanPigman]

59. Yippee!

Can you bring friends?

[Meowmee]

57. Yes

There are two near me, I will be at one of them.

[BigmanPigman]

60. I know, there are 4 near me.

This is going to be big. It SHOULD be big since this is a really big, serious issue for our poor country.

[Meowmee]

67. I was surprised there were two.

Hope it is big😊

[Greybnk48]

63. I'm dusting off my pink pussy hat and will be going

with family members.

[BigmanPigman]

66. I hope they perform double duty...

Keeping ears and head warm and also making a political statement...it works for me!

[mnhtnbb]

70. Yes, I'm attending in Raleigh, NC

[brooklynite]

74. So far, I'm not impressed...

"Meet at Times Square" is a horrible plan for a rally.

[ret5hd]

75. Of course.

[rzemanfl]

76. You plan one. I'll fly there. n/t

[CottonBear]

78. Athens, GA (home of KKKemp!) 5pm at the Arches, Broad St & College Ave.

Assemble at the arches and then march through downtown to the courthouse.

[BigmanPigman]

94. Your area's organizers are fantastic!

So are you!

[CottonBear]

110. Thanks BP! Athens, GA has over 700 people signed up!

We are a diverse and progressive town!

[BigmanPigman]

112. WOW! I have a feeling the turnout will surprise many.

[meow2u3]

79. I'll be in Bethlehem, PA tonight

I won't stand idly by while this tyrant destroys the rule of law!

[BigmanPigman]

95. I know your area. It is beautiful.

Thanks for Resisting!

[tavernier]

86. I have emailed my host to ask for a ride.

I can’t drive in the dark because of eye surgery, and the time change puts the event past sunset. A bit too far to pay for cab, but there should be others going from my area. Waiting for a response.

I wonder if other seniors who might otherwise attend have the same night vision driving problems? But a noon protest would be difficult for ppl who work days.

[MineralMan]

87. Was Rosenstein fired? I hadn't seen that.

[Tipperary]

89. My question too.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

90. He has been taken off the case.

He's still on the DOJ payroll, but he's no longer overseeing the Mueller investigation. That job now belongs to Mueller critic and White House stooge Matt Whitaker, who needs to recuse himself immediately.

[BigmanPigman]

96. Nope, but this is the scenario that the organizers prepared for.

It is basically the same thing...Mueller's investigation is in jeopardy and we must act now!

[cwydro]

116. I wonder how many on DU now think he's been fired.

It’d be nice if posters could state things factually.

[MineralMan]

117. I don't know, but I dislike threads that start with false statements.

Very much.

[Tom Rinaldo]

92. Absolutely Yes. Janet and I will be there. Our whole household minus our cat who doeesn't travel n/t

[BigmanPigman]

97. Good!

I am leaving my little dog at home, she would get crushed and be miserable. I took her to my first protest in Nov 2016 10 days after the election. She pooped out pretty quickly so I leave her at home for her safety. I have been to over 20 events and when I see other dogs they look hot and miserable or their owners choose to carry them the rest of the way.

[LeftInTX]

100. Since Whitaker won't recuse himself, I'm going

Made a sign:

Trump Worse
Than Nixon
Cruz/Cornyn
Complicit!!!

[kairos12]

101. My wife and I will be at the one in Phoenix.

[jberryhill]

102. Exhibit A For "Why It Is A Bad Idea To Use Relative Time Words Like 'Tomorrow'"

According to the subject line, the protests will perpetually be "tomorrow".

They are today, not tomorrow.

[BigmanPigman]

104. Thanks, I posted it last night on several forums.

I just updated it for TONIGHT! My 3 neighbors are going and I have been getting tons of gmails...This is going to be big.

[jberryhill]

106. ...which means it will be wrong tomorrow

And, yes, I'm going to the one near me tonight - November 8 - which is yesterday's tomorrow and tomorrow's yesterday.

[BigmanPigman]

108. You are making me laugh. I needed that!

[kiranon]

105. Will be there - San Mateo, CA n/t

[BigmanPigman]

107. ...

[Nevermypresident]

111. Yes I'm marching!

For those of you that seem to believe we are not in a constitutional crisis yet:

trump despised Sessions for recusing from Russian investigation, considered him "not loyal"
trump appt. Whittaker who has made known his disdain for Mueller investigation
trump has put Whittaker in charge of Mueller investigation

Do you really not see the forest for the trees?

[BigmanPigman]

113. We have been in a crisis for months a few of the

presidential historians have been saying. This IS bigger than Watergate.

[TruckFump]

114. Will be at Hawthorne and Sepulveda, Torrance, CA, at 5:00 today!

Hope to see some DUers who live by me!

[BigmanPigman]

115. There will be...

Stay strong and loud. RESIST!