Bernie Supporters Shut Down Trump Rally in Chicago (Video of Bernie Supporters Added)

[Fawke Em]

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/708452875425488896

Here's the video:

You'll hear them shouting, "Bernie, Bernie, Bernie" and see the signs at the 35 second mark.





Way to go, Berners!!!

[Warren Stupidity]

1. Yes we can!

[SCantiGOP]

116. There were a dozen threads on this

All based on news reports. Spin it to Bernie it goes to greatest page. Figures

[warrprayer]

152. Spin it to Bernie? Seriously?

The protesters were actually chanting "Bernie".
Did you miss it?

[SCantiGOP]

153. Yes, missed that

Because it was never mentioned in the first hour or so of coverage. A small group was shown chanting that later and all of a sudden -- it becomes a Bernie protest.
Just pointing out the lens through which most Sanders supporters view reality.

[warrprayer]

154. Where were the protesters chanting

"Hillary"?

[SCantiGOP]

156. Wow

Your really nailed that.

[JeffHead]

2. Love Trumps Hate. nt

[Fawke Em]

3. Wish I could post the video directly here.

When I went to the link, it went to live coverage and not the section where the supporters were chanting "Bernie, Bernie, Bernie." That was AWESOME and I wanted to share it.

[BernieforPres2016]

11. The protestors I saw were all young, college age to maybe 25

My guess is the word spread on this via social media. From what they're saying, it wasn't one big group. It was a lot of small groups that went in through security and then made it clear they were protestors once they were inside. There were a bunch of them, at least a few hundred, and the police were not at all prepared for it. I say good for them!

[Fawke Em]

14. I grabbed the video.

It's in the OP now.

[dana_b]

4. Just curious

I don't see where it says that Bernie supporters caused this??

[Fawke Em]

17. See the video clip I added to the OP. eom

[BernieforPres2016]

5. Where does it say Bernie supporters?

I watched on TV for awhile and saw one Bernie sign among hundreds of people.

[FlatBaroque]

10. When they announced the cancellation, the protesters started chanting Bernie /

[Fawke Em]

16. See the video I added to the OP. eom

[MrMickeysMom]

6. This wasn't just Bernie supporters...

I've been watching it unfold on Al Jazeera America...

There certainly was a Bernie sign, but these are people who are sick and tired of having the Trump mentality and brutality rule the day. They were simply speaking in protest, walking through the event WITH A TICKET.

I think EVERYONE, regardless of it being inside or outside Bernie's movement.

I am disturbed by police action I am view NOW.

[rbrnmw]

99. I support anybody who protests that hate and vileness.

Tonight I stand with the protesters,

[Skwmom]

122. I agree but they seem to want to spin it as Bernie Supporters for "some" reason. Go figure. n/t

[CoffeeCat]

136. You could hear the loud chanting of "Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!"

I think the only people spinning here are the ones who are attempting to say that there wasn't a large Sanders crowd there.

Geez.

[Skwmom]

138. It's a good thing that people didn't just accept the "crowds" that protested during the 2000

stolen election were what they were trying to represent themselves to be.

[speaktruthtopower]

7. I think it was a dirty trick...

Chicago isn't Bernie's town

[Le Taz Hot]

18. Poor Trump.

[speaktruthtopower]

24. I mean the "bernie" chants

[AgingAmerican]

123. Its Bernies town

[lunasun]

63. Bernie has a rally here tonight Trump was speaking at a college

[noretreatnosurrender]

64. I'm wondering

about that too. I smell Rahm.

[Duval]

113. I was wondering, also.

Wonder if we'll find out.

[noretreatnosurrender]

118. Don't Know

I read something on Huffpo where they said the designated spot for protesters was right outside the pavilion. If that's true who was responsible for positioning the protesters that close? As we all know police and politicians have been keeping protesters as far away as possible from where they want to protest. We've all complained about it. So if this is true, why were the protesters so close and who put them there? I hope we find out.

[amborin]

115. me, too; even told my husband it could be a set up

[noretreatnosurrender]

124. Those were my thoughts too

We will just have to watch what happens. We will know soon enough when we see what narrative is being pushed.

[Alfresco]

145. LOL

[Fawke Em]

70. What?

Massive March for Bernie events and he went to college there. Why wouldn't Chicago be his town?

[kerry-is-my-prez]

103. Because Hillary grew up there and is way ahead of Bernie in the polls. The college kids are prob.

for Bernie.

[Fawke Em]

129. Hillary was way up in Michigan, too.

So what?

[GoneFishin]

106. Crossed my mind also. If there is blowback against Bernie's campaign then I will be suspicious.

[amborin]

111. the tv stations are already saying this

[BernieforPres2016]

8. Poor John Kasich

He is supposed to be having a Town Hall on MSNBC right now and they're preempting it for all Trump all the time.

[dana_b]

9. they said anti-Trump protestors

NOT Bernie supporters

[Fawke Em]

22. See the video clip I added to the OP. eom

They are clearly chanting "Bernie" and holding his signs. 35 second mark

[monicaangela]

12. Not just Bernie Supporters

Look at the size of the crowd there is a mixture of people with signs of all kinds, including some saying we're not rapist and no more deportation. Many appear to be college students who are probably tired of Trumps racist rhetoric.

[BernieforPres2016]

13. Yes, I saw groups of young Hispanics

Whites, blacks, men and women. But all young.

[monicaangela]

20. Exactly,

I sure hope this means more votes for Bernie.

[lunasun]

71. This is all going down at a big university in Chicago(UIC)

[m-lekktor]

19. I saw mentioned that BLM was there as well. But who knows...nt

[monicaangela]

25. I haven't heard that

But If they are you can bet it will be all over the news in 5,4,3,2 well still nothing, I guess we'll find out later.

[m-lekktor]

27. I admire the people who showed up, some on here some upset about it for some reason. nt

[monicaangela]

32. I admire them for voicing their opinion...I wish they had protested outside the event

But, this is the rage a campaign like the one Trump is running causes, people don't want to see racism and bigotry on full display with impunity.

[Fawke Em]

43. They were outside, too.

I saw an image earlier, but so many people are posting, I'm having trouble locating it again.

Lots of people out in the streets.

[monicaangela]

46. I posted the live stream of the event further down on this thread.

I know there are many outside and there were many inside.

[adigal]

112. There's footage of thousands outside, all protestors

From what CNN said.

Good. If I were called a rapist, I'd protest too. In fact, I'm a 54 year old white woman, and I want to join the protest.

[forjusticethunders]

148. I mean, it has to be said

Statistically it is very likely that the majority of a protest largely made up of Millenials and younger at a college campus is going to be Bernie supporters even if they're not OVERTLY using Bernie as a rallying cry of resistance to fascism.

[monicaangela]

149. Let's hope so.

[AtomicKitten]

15. Holy shit. That's what happens when ypu schedule a rally on a diverse campus.

k/r

[Skwmom]

21. I don't think it was just Bernie Supporters. n/t

[Fawke Em]

23. See the video I added.

Maybe not all, but a good majority.

[BernieforPres2016]

26. Thanks for the video

I don't think it was just a group of Bernie supporters from that video. I think a few started chanting Bernie and others joined in. And it still appeared to only be one cluster of the protestors.

[monicaangela]

28. Who is the damage control talking head on CNN

Blaming the protesters and claiming Trump has always advocated non violence. Excuse me...isn't Trump the candidate who said he would like to punch someone in the face, and encouraged people to rough a protester up a bit before throwing him out. Wow, the media has really gone fascist in this country.

[Matariki]

85. "claiming Trump has always advocated non violence"???????

On what planet?

[monicaangela]

91. LOL!

Surely not this one...I almost choked when I heard her keep saying it over and over again.

[montana_hazeleyes]

135. And when trump

bragged he could just shoot someone in the street and no problem, he'd just get higher polls. more supporters. How can they say THAT'S not violent. How on earth do they deny what he is????????

[monicaangela]

147. Good question

I believe they disregard what he says, and just adore him for speaking what they think...in their world violence must not be a bad thing.

[Fawke Em]

29. More video proof it was mostly Bernie supporters:

Fan video...

[Skwmom]

36. I watched it on tv and I did not get that it was mostly Bernie supporters (and I don't care what

sign they were holding).

[Fawke Em]

38. I'm posting video coming in from the event from fans.

Believe what you want.

[Live and Learn]

121. I have no doubt. Bernie supporters are great at organizing things quickly. Feel the Bern!!! nt

[Alfresco]

144. Yup, mostly berners

[DCBob]

30. I love Bernie supporters now!!

[Skwmom]

39. With the anti Immigration signs and Clintons comments against Trump, hard to believe there was no

Clinton supporters, or RNC supporters involved.

[DCBob]

40. Very possible..

a coordinated effort. That would be interesting.

[lunasun]

76. There wasmany older people outside POC who may vote Clinton,but youngins

with energy seem to be mostly Bernie
RNC are at Cruz events here today most likely

[mikehiggins]

31. The commentator said she'd never seen anything like this

Guess she wasn't born when Abbie Hoffman and the gang were beaten by cops in, uhh, wasn't that Chicago?

Wonder where the Mayor was.

[Ken Burch]

50. That was almost fifty years ago, so she probably wasn't born then.

Women in television news tend to get pensioned off after age 35 nowadays.

Why do you think Meredith Vieira hosts game shows now?

[lunasun]

79. Yes 1968 convention .Police orders from that mayor : shoot to kill

[kerry-is-my-prez]

98. Laughing his ass off since it's a Republican rally. He's a Clinton supporter though. Bernie ran ads

against the mayor in the past week. The mayor of Chicago pretty much runs the whole political organization in Chicago (which is most of Illinois) though. One cannot win that state without the Chicago mayor so it's kind of political suicide.

[Luminous Animal]

34. I am proud of all the protesters. Who, it appears,

came from multiple organizations.

[Ken Burch]

35. Those kids are heroes. n/t.

[DCBob]

41. Yes they are!!!

I hope this inspires others in other cities.

Dump the Trump!

[monicaangela]

37. Here's the live stream!

[Gwhittey]

65. Wow the chat in that video chat channel

Would make Grand Dragon of KKK cringe

[monicaangela]

73. Yeah, I noticed that too

Trump is causing more problems than even he realizes. Some of those comments are absolutely UGLY.

[casperthegm]

42. Hold on guys...

I can't stand Trump and the awful things that he promotes. He is a dangerous man. But what about free speech? The protesters want to have a voice but they are making their point by drowning out another's voice. I'd rather that we take the high road and protest outside the event, hold large rallies, etc. We certainly don't want to see Trump supporters come to our rallies and try to shut ours down do we?

[Fawke Em]

45. Trump's speech isn't being held hostage by the government, so it's not a matter of free speech.

Heaven knows the media has been giving him a huge platform for months now while ignoring Bernie.

[casperthegm]

49. The media's role in this is huge

No question, they bear a great deal of responsibility for the rise of Trump. But it's hypocritical for us to disrupt a rally and force it to shut it down so that we can say what we want to say- while denying them that right. And they will try to use this point against us. I'm sure we don't want to have the same done to us.

[monicaangela]

58. I agree casperthegm

Well said!

[amborin]

119. excellent point; they already are trying to use it against Bernie and supporters

[Cheese Sandwich]

48. Trump incites racial violence. His supporters have a physical agenda that needs to be confronted

It's not just a political agenda.

His supporters have a physical agenda that needs to be confronted physically.

The other day one of his supporters sucker punched a protester, a black guy, in the face at one of these rallies.

And that was only the latest in a series of these incidents. Trump and his campaign encourage it.

This is the correct response. Turn out and disrupt. Trump supporters should be met with protest every day and everywhere.

[casperthegm]

53. Many of his supporters are racists and look for confrontations

There's no doubt. And we should never back down to that kind of ignorance. But at the same time every voice has a right to be heard. Stupid people still have rights. I believe reason and kindness will win out in the end.

[Cheese Sandwich]

57. Trump encourages violence. To me it's fascism. They have the right to speak and we have the right to

protest and interrupt. It's civil disobedience.

[casperthegm]

74. Yes, we have every right to protest

Goodness knows that Trump has given us plenty of material to work with. But Trump protesters can do the same at our rallies. So we show up at each other's rallies and drown each other out? I think there are better ways to approach this than to try and deny freedom of speech.

[Cheese Sandwich]

77. It's not simply freedom of speech when the speaker is inciting the crowd to commit violence.

If we stand by and do nothing they aren't going to quietly disappear.

They are going to get worse if they aren't confronted.

[amborin]

120. +1000

wishing this had not occurred; Trump is detestable and deserves to be denigrated and ridiculed and condemned; but this did not seem the best way to accomplish it. the media is spinning this against Bernie

[demwing]

87. No one has a 1st amendment right to threaten others

you're trying too hard here. These people aren't just stupid, they are violent and inciteful

[casperthegm]

89. If you asked Bernie

if he wants us to shut down opponent's rallies what do you think he would say? That's your answer.

[Fawke Em]

56. Thank you!

Perfect response!

And I thought about you today as I ate my cheese sandwich for lunch.

[Cheese Sandwich]

66. LOL

Thanks for your post

[Waiting For Everyman]

133. I agree.

I don't think another candidate's event should've been shut down. The 1st amendment matters more than "yea for our team". (Remember the neo-Nazi's controversy over the march through Skokie IL, in the 1970's?)

Second, I think the aftermath of this could turn much uglier very easily (don't forget a lot of Trump people are armed). I don't want to see Sanders' rallies shut down, or ongoing hostilities between the two camps. We don't think Trump's supporters are just going to be fine with this, do we?

Third, I'll be very surprised if Bernie condones this.

Fourth, it feels like a set up.

I think it's a miracle a lot of people weren't hurt, and it was a pretty dumb thing to do. Protesting outside would've been better. (Imagine if a concert for 7,000 had been cancelled because of a protest like this -- there would've been people going to the hospital over it for sure. I think we were very lucky here, but I wouldn't count on being that lucky again.)

This is the same strategy only much bigger, as the BLM Two interrupting Sanders' event months ago, which I didn't agree with either.

[monicaangela]

44. CNN reporting

this may be a protest rally organized by Moveon.org

[Fawke Em]

47. And they endorsed Bernie, so it stands to reason that they'd have a big database

of his supporters, which is why you "mostly" see them in the crowd.

I'm not saying all the protestors are Bernie supporters, but they appear to be the largest faction.

[monicaangela]

55. Many are probably Bernie Supporters

But no where near even half. Many of these people appear to be from communities around the area that maybe got word there was going to be a protest and decided to go and air their issues. Most of these people, the protesters look very young.

[Fawke Em]

60. Why are you arguing this?

Bernie has massive support in Chicago, especially among the young of all colors.

Did you not see all the March for Bernie rallies in Chicago the past few weeks? The crowd in those looks just like the crowd here: young, motivated, from all colors and genders and all walks of life.

[monicaangela]

72. Not arguing it, just calling it as I see it.

If I see or hear something that makes me believe these are all Bernie supporters I will be as happy as you are about it. But, I don't believe Bernie would want his supporters to interrupt other candidates rallies. And, I would prefer not to give the credit to Bernie supporters until I know that is the case.

[Fawke Em]

78. I didn't say "all," I said "majority."

I'm sure there were people from other groups there, but nearly all the videos coming across on social media right now show a very large contingency of Bernie supporters.

We all know the M$M would die before they'd give his supporters credit for this. They don't want to have to mention his name.

[monicaangela]

82. I understand

M$M, they wouldn't want anybody to know thousands of Sanders supporters exist. And they wouldn't want anybody to know that Sanders supporters believe in equality and reject racist bigotry.

[Fawke Em]

86. Yep.

At first CNN mentioned they were shouting Bernie's name, but I don't think they've mentioned it again.

[monicaangela]

93. Of course not

they have their marching orders from the Oligarchs....no good news about Sanders, and briefly mention bad news and move on.

[amborin]

125. what is your ultimate

goal? i'm not trying to be rude; it's probably the same as mine and millions: to get Bernie nominated and elected;

the MSM is spinning this that they were shutting down a planned rally; a lot of voters get their info from the MSM

to me, it appears as negative publicity for Bernie, and I bet Bernie would feel the same way

[demwing]

92. "I would prefer not to give the credit to Bernie supporters"

Last edited Sat Mar 12, 2016, 05:41 AM - Edit history (1)

got that, but thanks for saying so...

[monicaangela]

95. I wouldn't want the credit for a violent rally to go to

Bernie Sanders as if he is supporting this or somehow behind it.

[BernieforPres2016]

83. I don't know why you keep claiming it is all Bernie supporters

Maybe we could wait and let the facts come out.

[Duval]

117. I'm a member and have not heard about organizing any protests there.

Move On definitely does not condone violence.

[monicaangela]

51. From MoveON

MoveOn: “Trump’s Hate-Filled Rhetoric On Notice After Tonight’s Event”



By Jayne Fagan. Friday, March 11 2016




Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, responded to news of the postponement of Donald Trump’s rally in Chicago on Friday:

“Mr. Trump and the Republican leaders who support him and his hate-filled rhetoric should be on notice after tonight’s events. These protests are a direct result of the violence that has occurred at Trump rallies and that has been encouraged by Trump himself from the stage. Our country is better than the shameful, dangerous, and bigoted rhetoric that has been the hallmark of the Trump campaign. To all of those who took to the streets of Chicago, we say thank you for standing up and saying enough is enough. To Donald Trump, and the GOP, we say, welcome to the general election. Trump and those who peddle hate and incite violence have no place in our politics and most certainly do not belong in the White House.”
http://front.moveon.org/moveon-trumps-hate-filled-rhetoric-on-notice-after-tonights-event/#.VuN2kY-cESk

[Cheese Sandwich]

81. That's a great statement.

I don't think moveOn organized this but I'm glad they issued a statement defending it though.

[monicaangela]

84. I don't think they organized it either now that I have looked at the site

I didn't find a petition or anything that advocated a protest at that university in Chicago.

[revbones]

52. Interesting - from the Hillary group you would think

Hillary came down and shut it down herself: http://www.democraticunderground.com/110770706

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

67. Heh.

Down from Mt Olympus?

[monmouth4]

68. She told them to cut it out!...n/t

[AzDar]

54. Gonna Shut 'Em Down In November, Too!

BERNIE 2016!!

[kerry-is-my-prez]

59. Way to go Bernie supporters (plus POC, etc) and Chicagoans. Trump should have know better to go

there. Don't know how they found enough Republicans to go to a Republican rally there.

[lunasun]

88. Pukes come from outer suburbs and surrounding counties. This was at a big diverse university on the

near west side ,a very diverse area.
Except for some college students and the old Taylor street crowd , I am going to guess most Trump supporters didn't walk there.

Poor planning that he would come into the city to rally .He could have gone to far out suburbs where his peeps are but I think he wanted a big venue
Yes the rally was huuuuuge

[Kalidurga]

61. This is a lesson to the establishment and the fake populist.

Do not encourage violence against our people we will take the fight to you.

[chillfactor]

62. sorry but this protest rally includes thousands of people....

not just Bernie supporters but people who are simply tired of the violence trump encourages.

[Fawke Em]

75. It is mostly Bernie supporters.

God, you people are Hillaryous.

MoveOn organized it. They are Bernie endorsers. Most of the people there are young and the young, by and large, supporter Bernie. Every video I've seen on Twitter has people chanting his name.

Yes. I am quite sure there were several people from other groups and organizations, but it's quite obvious from fan videos that the majority were Bernie supporters.

And, so what if it's thousands of people? Thousands show up every day for his rallies. It's not like he doesn't have the support.

[lunasun]

90. Actually there were many orgs involved . A small group has been there since yesterday

[Alfresco]

80. Go Berners!

[retrowire]

94. We're truly witnessing a movement.

This is not only a presidential campaign, this is a true MOVEMENT.

I am so proud to see thousands of people literally standing up against HATE and TYRANNY.

[Person 2713]

127. Everyone here feels proud I think to be the place that said STOP not in THE USA!

Don't know what took so long but nuh uh not here in Chicago

[morningfog]

96. Don't worry GOP establishment. We know how to handle trump.

[quantumjunkie]

97. It certainly will NEVER be Hillary supporters

[Fawke Em]

100. Bump for video exposure.

[questionseverything]

108. the 99 flexed tonight

[Agschmid]

101. Nice to see them take action like this.

[Chitown Kev]

102. Several things...

1) The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the most racially diverse schools in the country. The campus is also located near Pilsen, a predominately Mexican-American neighborhood.

2) The protestors inside the Pavilion actually had tickets...this was a well-planned action right out of Occupy. In fact, they pretty much occupied the Pavilion

3) There were some (a lot, actually) Bernie supporters but not all of them...I think this was probably mostly students at UIC.

[Fawke Em]

131. Occupy is acknowledging they worked with Bernie supporters on their FB pages.

And most UIC students are Bernie supporters. You'll see that when he campaigns there on the 12th.

Sigh.

[Ken Burch]

139. Thanks for the info. n/t.

[Alfresco]

104. Way to go, Berners!!!

[Peregrine Took]

105. Enormous crowd out at the Bernie rally in Summit (next to Chicago)

the line went on for blocks and blocks and blocks - people standing out in the cold. I love them all! I've seen a lot of political events but never one the size of this one.

[agracie]

109. This could turn even uglier if Trump supporters decide to shut down a Bernie rally. While ...

Bernie supporters just chant and hold signs, Trump supporters would be more likely to resort to violence. This is becoming a frightening situation. I hope Bernie asks his supporters to avoid putting themselves in such danger.

[DCBob]

142. LOL.. let them try.

They are a bunch of pathetic racist losers.

[Alfresco]

146. Yep, could happen.

[amborin]

110. my husband was watching the TV news and the station was maligning Bernie & Trump supporters

think it was CNN

[elmac]

114. Yep, Trump just tweeted that Bernie is behind the violence

the guy is bat chit crazy.

[Person 2713]

126. Trump gettin Berned

[Wabbajack_]

128. So so proud to be a Chicagoan today

[ConsiderThis_2016]

130. It's time to stand up to the hate.

Trump will reap what he sows.

[captainarizona]

132. which one was horst wessle?

The protestors were chanting bernie and not hillary. I wonder why?

[Waiting For Everyman]

134. Well I guess I'm a contrarian again

but while I agree with the sentiment behind it, as a Sanders supporter I'm not on board with this.

I'll just link to my reply above:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511472171#post133

[Alfresco]

137. Benefits of the shutdown? Unintended consequences?

[IllinoisLabour]

140. It's just mind-boggling that...

...Trump really thought he could hold a rally at a college without Sanders supporters showing up.

That's like trying to hold a Royalist rally in the middle of the Constitutional Convention.

[Alfresco]

141. am kick :-)

[MerryBlooms]

143. There were way more folks there than just Sanders' supporters, and it is not

being reported locally as a Sanders' crowd. There were thousands there made up of many different organizations and folks who just showed up to voice their opposition to tRump and his supporters.

[Alfresco]

150. afternoon kick :-)

[MrMickeysMom]

151. You know really terrifying?

When unquestionably, the dumb-assess describe something so terrifying they've never seen before, but don't state why, they just SUGGEST why...

Note to CNN: Where were you when people were being taking off the street and terrorized by men and women and blue in NYC? Was that kind of reaction to peaceful protesting not as terrifying? Does your continued employment depend upon terror of the week rally protests?

Yeah, I thought so.

[liberal_at_heart]

155. Thank you to all CIU students including Bernie supporters who refused to have such

hate be peddled on their campus.

[Alfresco]

157. Evening kick. :-)