See link - great news from Louise re Westminster Council and even BETTER news is that the amazing medical Dr Heiko Schoning of the German Doctors Group (over 600 of them in the group) is flying in to speak! https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurRightsUK/videos/370328137493902/
Wasn't that when the riot police moved in?
Yes Alan it was. Just after David Icke. I was there from 11.30 am. The crowd behaved absolutely impeccably, so the riot police had no reason to come in at all. Funny, they had no issues with the 'lack of social distancing' for 3 and a half hours before that! However, it was the only excuse they could use to come in and use brute force. It was only at that point that some of the crowd got angry. I could say a lot more about the person who ordered this, bit it is unprintable. Most marched off to Hyde Park to gather there afterwards so I heard, but I had to go and get my train home, otherwise I would have gone with them.
So what now Grumpy Cat? See my views on 'Trafalgar Sq 2' thread.
Alan Butterworth - It's down to the majority British people to say "no we're not having it." They might change their minds when they lose their job or like me can't get an operation because of Covid. Or if they are isolated for 2 weeks because they 'happened to walk past' somebody with their Android, and find they were not ill after all. I was at both demonstrations, the one in August and the one yesterday. I noticed a big difference in London. The compliance for wearing masks has gone up immensely, I have found in my personal experience. Even in places where they are not compulsory like outdoors in the fresh air or in restaurants. I was at the Premier Inn, and the number of people who were sat with them on at the breakfast table shocked me. Same as on the public transport. Hardly anybody without a mask. Seems the brainwashing is complete. There are are just too few of us to make a real difference. I really don't know 'what now' Alan, I really don't. REPLY
It certainly looks dire but I want to think there's still a lot of good to take away from yesterday. Out of interest, I see you mentioned taking the train. Did you travel the whole way without a mask and how far were you going? Anybody give you any hassle? I'd be interested to know what the experience was like. Cheers.
Ed - Hello! There was a lot of good to be taken away from the rally. I met so many great people and such comradeship. Pity it was cut short, but I was totally expecting that right from the start. I got the bus to Manchester, the train to Euston and the tube to Leicester Square, and then back again. No hassle at all anywhere. I've never worn a mask ever. The only thing I noticed this time compared to August was the number of 'mask enforcing' personnel outside the train stations, bus stations and shops. They have no power, but are put there to try and intimidate you. I am classed as officially exempt, but I tend not to use it. However a curt "exempt" will usually see them off if needed. We are all exempt in a way from stupidity. I do wonder when going out of the door what I am going to face, but then nothing ever happens. Well not to me at any rate. You will often find it's the 'masked ones' that are more fearful and not the other way round. I stood outside Boots the other day waiting for hubby while he had an eye test. To amuse myself I had a little one man protest while I waited. I told the passers by wearing masks outside in the fresh air that they were being brainwashed. Nobody came up to challenge me as you might expect. They just turned the other way and scurried off. Believe it or not most but not all of the British Public hate it if you cause a scene.
Yes, it was the first protest I've been to but there was definitely some great energy there. It's crazy that we're not even surprised anymore when the police shut down our democratic right to assemble. Thanks for sharing the train experience, it's good to know that public transport is still an option. I haven't worn a mask anywhere yet and that's definitely been my experience in the shops and such. Well done on your little protest!
I agree, there was fabulous uplifting energy yesterday. So many of the LOVELIEST WARM HEARTED fellow human beings! Peaceful, generous, caring, polite, loving, respectful, joyful humanity........It was an honour to be part of that beautiful energy of truth.
There was much good to be taken away, despite the appalling police behaviour. We uplifted each other, we recognised each other for who we are and gave each other strength to continue on this challeging journey.
The march following the police disruption went ahead. It was a large march! This too was uplifting and purposeful. There was huge support from the public on the streets, in shops and drivers both commercial and private. I think we brought Oxford Street traffic to a standstill! We ended up in Hyde Park ....where as you know Heiko was arrested.