The count today: ~600 people lining one side of the largest park in our smallish town. As in June, when ~500 people showed up, the crowd skewed older, but not as old. I counted one dragon, one dinosaur, one Minuteperson, one tube man, and two handmaids. Many people honked and cheered from passing vehicles. One motorist honked and gave us the finger: yo, get your signals straight, sir.
Did I mention that it was raining? It was raining. The rain started not long after Elaine and I arrived, and soon it poured. We were not deterred. I don’t think anyone was. Columbia rain jackets FTW! Ot just get wet.
[Still waiting on my check from June, Mr. Soros. Show me the money!]
Saturday, October 18, 2025
No Kings Day in east-central Illinois
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Yay! What were your signs? Or was it too rainy for signs?
Yay, 600!
I brought the sign that I brought in June. The foamboard disintegrated a bit in the rain — I’m not sure what it’ll be like when it dries. Elaine made a No Kings image (crown, Xed out) on a canvas frame (something from the crafts aisle) with tape and Sharpie — no runs.
We were impressed by the turnout too, and by how little hostility there was. Really, just one guy giving the finger and someone else who yelled “You’re wasting your time.” In June four pickup trucks drove by “rolling coal,” spewing black exhaust, at least until the police showed up.
I went on your web site as soon as I got home this evening to learn about your march. I will check my newspaper tomorrow. No kings!
I hope everyone who attended a protest today writes something about it. So many, many events, in the States and elsewhere. Never no kings!
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