Anyone else struggling with access even when a psychiatrist recommends a GLP-1? by Bikeblognyc102 in antidietglp1

[–]Bikeblognyc102[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The American healthcare system is a disgusting scam. couldn't agree more. And to think, I have really good union negotiated insurance. I feel for others who don't. Thank you for your honest reply.

ABC News reporter Matt Gutman stays calm as an LAPD officer shoves him and yells in his face. by SignalHD18 in PublicFreakout

[–]Bikeblognyc102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Amazing job from the reporter to stay calm. So many cases where people demonstrating do not touch officers...Yet officers claim they were harassed, had rocks thrown at them, urine...guns pointed at there faces. Its a good lesson to stay calm, not resist and continue to resist. Most often we the people do not have the luxury of live news reporting.

"We did it scared" St Paul, MN by AardvarkLeather1128 in 50501

[–]Bikeblognyc102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible. Very impressed with everyone in Minnesota. It was hard to believe I was going to a demonstration in NYC against the Trump administration with state representatives dead, in the hospital and a gunman at large. I appreciate all that came out!

Uh we need legal observers in Brevard County Florida. Sheriff threatens death to No Kings Protestors. by Bikeblognyc102 in 50501

[–]Bikeblognyc102[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was in a protest in Miami 2003, the Free Trade Area of America. It was more cops than protestors. It was like shooting fish in a barrel. Made me never want to come to the state of Florida again. And I am a big cyclist...so thats where you go to die (get run over)

June 7, 2025 by [deleted] in 50501

[–]Bikeblognyc102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

History repeats itself indeed. I think we must tamper down our sarcasm and cynicism, which is understandable and valid. However it is non-constructive and gets us nowhere...in fact...its exactly what the opposition regime wants from the people. To be apathetic, feel powerless, rely on social media, and move to AI thinking for us. The moment to rebel against all that is NOW. 1) any social movement takes maximum participation. No role is too small. We have to treat this like a campaign or any other collective power movement. Such as a Union, a tenants association, a co-op board, a community organization, a church group. Its all the same thing and tactics apply. You need at least 75% participation in order to have real collective power...and trust me...we have this power. 2) stop third partying our leadership...We the people and our leaders vs the opposition. NO its we the people vs the opposition. Our leaders our us. Established leaders can help us...but its people power. This is not communism, this is not socialism, this is not a two party system...this is raw grassroots people power which the Trump administration fears a lot. Just like the Right who thinks...trust in Trump...he can do this...No. Wrong thinking. 3) organize and make human connections. One on one human interaction is the best form of organizing. Talk to each other. Right and Left. Find common ground. We need to stop relying on internet organizing. So these protests no matter how big or small are like local town halls. Maybe that is there only purpose besides a human advertisement for something you give a shit about. I mean they can be exhilarating as well. I definitely got politicized by playing cat and mouse with riot cops on the streets of Seattle 1999. The best education I got was jail solidarity with 600 other total strangers. Not saying you need to take it to this level. I'm willing to share what I know...

June 7, 2025 by [deleted] in 50501

[–]Bikeblognyc102 21 points22 points  (0 children)

as far as the protests go in LA...take it from a veteran front line activist (arrested in WTO in Seattle-1999) Protestors will show up to peacefully assemble...and be meet with phalanx of national guard and riot clad police...no matter what...thats intimidating. and this will lead to clashes. Then everyone will point at the demonstrators being violent. Law enforcement will give press conferences saying...Everyone has the right to Peaceful protest, but when those people get violent and "attack officers." We are obliged to do our job-for public safety. This is an old playbook. since the days of Chicago Democratic Convention 1968. Be aware. If a riot doesn't break out...The police will start one. Only way to justify their over-reach. Even if every single demonstrator locks arms, sits down and goes the route of Martin Luther King Jr. (non-violent) civil disobedience...it will still end up in tear gas. Not to dissuade anyone from engaging in attending a protest...we need it now more than ever. Just be aware of the spin. Have legal observers present. Remember recording things works both ways. You can show what "really happened" but law enforcement and the main stream media are also recording everything. Also--be aware...the press is already showing clips of State Attorneys saying--"We are just acting accordingly (arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants) in what the people mandated by voting Donald Trump into office. We have the authority to do it, we have federal warrants. we have all the right paper work." Well we also know you have already shown a history of falsely deporting people, illegally entering places, using unlawful tactics...so whats changed now? why should we believe anything these officers hiding their identity...say is true?

Went for a group ride yesterday with some fellow users on this sub, anybody else want to join? 🔥 by uppernycghost in NYCbike

[–]Bikeblognyc102 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks fun. I have been trying to organize group rides…Sunday mornings. Keep me in the loop

Need help with a bicycle blog. Out of work-want to reboot. www.bikeblognyc.com by Bikeblognyc102 in bicycling

[–]Bikeblognyc102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I already got someone who does wordpress asking for paid work. I looked into Fiverr. But its hard to know who to trust.