Upside down and in distress. Despite the gloom signaled by this inverted flag, there was a positive-driven spirit. A folk troupe inspired the crowd with familiar songs of patriotism, peace and better times in one corner of Windom Park. it was almost like Woody Guthrie leading the chorus: “This land is your land, This land is my land. “Dozens of flags dotted the demonstration. Most were star-spangled banners but there also were Ukraine and Canada flags. Images: Andy Frank
Between nods. Even the 7-month-old pup Bodie had a message. His “mommy” has a job on which he relies for treats. She is a wildlife biologist for the National Audubon Society, which receives some federal funding to work with farmers on sustainable farming practices and preserving wildlife habitat.
For almost two hours. The crowd milled and wandered through Windom Park, reinforcing a multitude of grievances against President Trump and his coming-out-of-nowhere co-president Elon Musk. The energy was palpable and entirely peaceable.
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