Every Friday, we’re at John Rich Park, from 4-5pm with our signs. Yesterday we had 98-100 exuberant people coming together to visibly let the Trump administration know exactly what we think. There are so many more honks and waves than fingers and yelling, I’d guess about 95% cheering us on. One of the odd things about this is that every Friday, someone yells out the window “GET A JOB!” That’s also come up on the Red Wing Convo fb page. ??? Do explain, I don’t understand…

Today, it was Gov. Tim Walz in Rochester, and the line was LONG. They filled the auditorium, and then folks waited outside for ? half an hour or so, in an oh-so-orderly fashion. We were told that we’d probably not get in, as they’d filled the overflow and would be shutting the doors soon, but patience and persistence paid off and everyone waiting got in. I brought my flag as I’d figured it’d be impossible to get in — and there’s Alan holding it for me as I got some photos:

And of course there were Trumpers, 4 of them, and 2-4 more elsewhere. The 4 came in to the school driveway after everyone was in the building, they’d been hanging out on the street, a LONG ways away. They were at the side door sidewalk that Walz’ SUV drove down, so they got to see him up close and not so personal, and after the SUV passed, they started yelling. The 3 men who came up to where we were earlier were also shouting occasional nasty nonsense at stragglers heading toward the door.

The woman in the white longish coat is Christina Barton. She came over and Alan and I had a chat with her, one of those frustrating interactions. Civil yet bonkers. Here’s info on her issues with the Rochester Public Schools. In Alpha News:

Rochester counselor blows whistle on trans ‘guidelines’ that district was ‘trying to hide’

From our friends at Center of the American Experiment:

Whistleblower school counselor doubles down despite accusations of ‘misinformation’

Teachers’ union expels whistleblower school counselor

And Liz Collins, wife of Bob Kroll, is at it again with this podcast:

Liz Collin Spo[t]lights RPS Whistleblower

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It’s indeed a beautiful day in the neighborhood — so encouraging and invigorating to see so many standing up — I hope that everyone who showed up is putting in time taking ACTION!!

LET’S GET THE DOGE OUT!

Been there, done that, and we’re doing it AGAIN. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources:

And here’s a lie link to the new “exploration plan” filed a week ago:

DNR’s exploration plan webpage (the new Talon exploration plan is NOT linked, just a summary: Summary report and associated map (DNR source) (PDF))

And this is a problem, from that exploration plan webpage:

After receipt of an exploration plan, the public is notified within 5 business days and DNR has up to 20 calendar days to complete review and determine whether changes or conditions are required.

I’ll post as soon as I receive it — DNR claims it’s much like the others, but let’s see it! So anyway, looking at the language, it’s the DNR that reviews, not us, but DOH, now is the time to send in comments, eh???

JUST DO IT!

Here’s the latest slap up of fElon Musk & DOGE filed yesterday regarding his dismantling of USAID in terminating employees. In short:

And the rest of the story — it’s one hefty decision:

After Trump administration’s defiance on Saturday of Chief Judge James E. Boasberg’s Order, looks like discovered Sunday, when Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador and imprisoned, an emergency hearing has been scheduled for today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Court’s page on how to listen to hearings

And the details to get in — they should probably charge admission to this one, it’ll be “very interesting” I’m sure:

For the filings – this is the Court’s site (though you need to set up an account to dig in — I have account, but DOH, not everyone does):

LINK to PACER – Federal Court – J.G.G. et al v. Trump et al – Court File 1:25-CV-00766-JEB

Filings more easily accessible here:

Court Listener – J.G.G. et al v. Trump et al

Do send donations to the attorneys from ACLU and Democracy Forward:

p.s. 126 cases have been filed in the first 8 weeks of this 2nd Trump administration, and so far, MANY Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions. And that’s why Trump’s Memorandum “Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c)” is important. They’re trying to push HUGE security guarantees on the Plaintiffs, which would be in the billions, I imagine, given the billions at stake in these cases. But the rule says it’s the JUDGE who decides:

Earth to Trump, it’s not your decision to make.

Who cares?!?!?!

From the White House “Presidential Actions” page:

Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c)

Why might there be a Memorandum to enforce FRCP 65(c)?

Rule 65 – Injunctions and Restraining Orders

(c) Security. The court may issue a preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order only if the movant gives security in an amount that the court considers proper to pay the costs and damages sustained by any party found to have been wrongfully enjoined or restrained. The United States, its officers, and its agencies are not required to give security.

Who cares? Think of the many Preliminary Injunctions and Tempory Restraining Orders issued against the Trump administration. The Orders affect billions and billions of dollars, not to mention millions of lives. If there were to be “security” required, how much would that be?? Thankfully, the rule is plain — “security in an amount that the court considers proper…” which in these cases, “proper” is ZERO.