National Guard troops cheer on the Women's Marchers

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Wish I could embed this but follow the link

https://twitter.com/CityAvery/status/822929906896175105

[Doreen]

1. That is totaly awesome.

[mopinko]

2. this is what democracy looks like.

watch this. turn off your teevee.

[eleny]

3. It's just so nice to have something to smile about

And there was a lot of that today!

[GoCubsGo]

4. I find it amazing that somebody felt the need to call in the National Guard for this.

Were they expecting riots?

[Lucinda]

6. I'm glad they were there. Safe peaceful protest.

[GoCubsGo]

17. In retrospect, I am, as well.

Like I told IronLionZion, whenever I hear "National Guard" and "protesters" in the same sentence, I think "Four dead in Ohio." I realize things are different now, though.

[IronLionZion]

9. It is very important that they are there for security

from bad people who deliberately attack large crowds of people. They are not there to shoot the protesters. They are there to keep order if anarchists or neo nazi groups or anyone else starts violence.

The DC national guard was cheering us on today too. It was comforting to see them there because ours is very diverse and has lots of women.

[SunSeeker]

15. Exactly.

I've been to a lot of marches and found there is usually some nuts, anarchists and provocateurs who show up at major marches. They suck and cause problems, which is why I am glad to see cops or other security along the route. The L.A. march today was kinda scary because the crowd was SO much larger than expected that there were way too few cops. But thank goodness the immense crowd stayed peaceful and the cops stayed professional. It was actually an amazingly friendly vibe, much like what you see in the OP's video.

[GoCubsGo]

16. Thank you. I missed that point.

I grew up watching things like the Kent State shootings, so when I read that the Guard was brought out for a protests, I automatically think it's because the people in charge have it out for the protesters. It can be hard to change that mindset.

[Lucinda]

5. And vice-versa

That made my heart happy!

[oasis]

7. Thanks and a tip of the hat.

[erpowers]

8. Not Good For Trump

Maybe the National Guard troops were just being nice, but Trump seems to not even have the support of the military. I think that is pretty bad for a President.

[IronLionZion]

10. Soldiers are often a lot more liberal than people think

Especially as its gotten more diverse and has more women than it used to. Trump does not have much support. Bernie and Hillary got the majority of active duty donations.

[Hekate]

11. Omg, that is so heartwarming

[Stonepounder]

12. As one of the Twitter responses said,

"This is what happens when women organize things."

Reminds me of an old joke (you've probably see it):

What would have happened if it had been three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men at the Nativity?
They would have stopped to ask directions,
and arrived on time,
helped deliver the baby,
cleaned the stable,
made a casserole,
and brought practical gifts.
They would have asked Mary if there anything they could do,
and they would have stayed in touch!

[NBachers]

13. Well ain't that somethin'?

[SunSeeker]

14. Love it!