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Seattle redirected Christian group to stage event (other thread was hijacked)
Posted on 5/27/25 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 5/27/25 at 5:56 pm
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Seattle is once again at the epicenter of national controversy following a violent confrontation after Antifa militants and far-left radicals targeted a Christian concert at Cal Anderson Park, raising questions about the role city officials played in setting the stage for conflict.
The event, organized by Mayday USA, a Christian group, was originally intended to take place at Pike Place Market. However, documentation provided by Pastor Russell Johnson revealed that city authorities redirected organizers to Cal Anderson Park—a politically charged location known for its role in the 2020 Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) and situated in a heavy LGBTQ+ and activist neighborhood.
According to Seattle Police, violence broke out around 1:30 pm, before the rally's official start. Officers reported that Antifa activists began throwing objects at the Mayday USA group, prompting police intervention. Clashes led to 23 arrests—22 adults and one juvenile—for assault and obstruction. The arrested individuals are currently under investigation by King County prosecutors. Mayday USA has stated that none of their members were involved in any violent behavior or taken into custody.
Ross Johnston, co-leader of Mayday USA, voiced frustration over the city’s handling of the event location. He told KOMO News, “If you want us to go there, we will absolutely go there, but it’s just interesting how the mayor has come out against us, against Christians, and has no ounce of support for us.”
Jenny Donnelley, another organizer, emphasized their commitment to peaceful expression and told the outlet, “To say that we attacked people or attacked someone’s viewpoint is completely bogus. We have the freedom of speech... violence is totally uncalled for and not one person from our movement was violent.”
In a strongly worded press release, the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) condemned city leadership, accusing officials of politicizing public safety and failing to act against recurring violence from Antifa factions. SPOG described the situation as “Seattle’s public safety political reality,” citing low police morale, an ongoing staffing crisis, and historical inaction during previous protests. The guild also questioned why the city authorized Cal Anderson Park—known informally as "Antifa land"—as the event site.
Socialist Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck was spotted in the crowd of far-left activists, as well as the former head of the King County Regional Homeless Authority, Marc Dones.
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Seattle is once again at the epicenter of national controversy following a violent confrontation after Antifa militants and far-left radicals targeted a Christian concert at Cal Anderson Park, raising questions about the role city officials played in setting the stage for conflict.
The event, organized by Mayday USA, a Christian group, was originally intended to take place at Pike Place Market. However, documentation provided by Pastor Russell Johnson revealed that city authorities redirected organizers to Cal Anderson Park—a politically charged location known for its role in the 2020 Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) and situated in a heavy LGBTQ+ and activist neighborhood.
According to Seattle Police, violence broke out around 1:30 pm, before the rally's official start. Officers reported that Antifa activists began throwing objects at the Mayday USA group, prompting police intervention. Clashes led to 23 arrests—22 adults and one juvenile—for assault and obstruction. The arrested individuals are currently under investigation by King County prosecutors. Mayday USA has stated that none of their members were involved in any violent behavior or taken into custody.
Ross Johnston, co-leader of Mayday USA, voiced frustration over the city’s handling of the event location. He told KOMO News, “If you want us to go there, we will absolutely go there, but it’s just interesting how the mayor has come out against us, against Christians, and has no ounce of support for us.”
Jenny Donnelley, another organizer, emphasized their commitment to peaceful expression and told the outlet, “To say that we attacked people or attacked someone’s viewpoint is completely bogus. We have the freedom of speech... violence is totally uncalled for and not one person from our movement was violent.”
In a strongly worded press release, the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) condemned city leadership, accusing officials of politicizing public safety and failing to act against recurring violence from Antifa factions. SPOG described the situation as “Seattle’s public safety political reality,” citing low police morale, an ongoing staffing crisis, and historical inaction during previous protests. The guild also questioned why the city authorized Cal Anderson Park—known informally as "Antifa land"—as the event site.
Socialist Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck was spotted in the crowd of far-left activists, as well as the former head of the King County Regional Homeless Authority, Marc Dones.
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Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:05 pm to Night Vision
Thanks for the things you highlighted. Seattle is absolutely sick
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:07 pm to Night Vision
Would this not be a violation of civil rights by those elected and/or appointed city/county officials?
Hey Leo and Bondi. C'ome see....
Hey Leo and Bondi. C'ome see....
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:07 pm to Night Vision
They probably should have canceled rather than using that antifa park.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:08 pm to Night Vision
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Mayday USA has stated that none of their members were involved in any violent behavior or taken into custody.
This was an oversight on the part of Seattle police.
They will not let it happen again.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:09 pm to The Squonk
You should frick right off.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:10 pm to The Squonk
quote:Seattle put them in that park.
They probably should have canceled rather than using that antifa park.
The desired results were almost achieved. Almost in the sense there were no deaths.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:13 pm to the808bass
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This was an oversight on the part of Seattle police.
They will not let it happen again.
A lot of the Seattle cops are fed up with the city leadership. Tons of the cops have left for jobs elsewhere.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:27 pm to I20goon
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Seattle put them in that park. The desired results were almost achieved. Almost in the sense there were no deaths.
I know.
They could have sought another venue or cancelled.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:44 pm to The Squonk
quote:i.e., been denied their right to peaceably assemble and free speech.
They could have sought another venue or cancelled.
Exactly, that's what Seattle told them... if you insist on exercising your rights you will have to face the consequence of probable violence.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 6:59 pm to Night Vision
The city’s got a lot of different groups with different views, and Cal Anderson is a public park—permits get issued for all kinds of events, from pride festivals to protests to concerts. Sounds like the city suggested the location to the organizers, which is standard for managing public spaces here.
I get that tensions flared, and it’s unfortunate things got heated. Seattle’s a diverse place, and sometimes that means clashes happen when strongly held beliefs meet in public. But I don’t see this as some grand conspiracy or the city “setting up” anyone. It’s just how things roll in a busy, opinionated city. Most folks here, including me, just want everyone to have their say and keep the peace
I get that tensions flared, and it’s unfortunate things got heated. Seattle’s a diverse place, and sometimes that means clashes happen when strongly held beliefs meet in public. But I don’t see this as some grand conspiracy or the city “setting up” anyone. It’s just how things roll in a busy, opinionated city. Most folks here, including me, just want everyone to have their say and keep the peace
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:02 pm to Night Vision
I’m not a Christian but I hate Islam. And pedophiles. Like Mohammad.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:04 pm to The Squonk
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They probably should have canceled rather than using that antifa park.
And give the Fascist Antifa goons the satisfaction of knowing they denied these people their God-given 1st Amendment rights? That’s what you want?
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:06 pm to I20goon
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i.e., been denied their right to peaceably assemble and free speech.
Exactly, that's what Seattle told them... if you insist on exercising your rights you will have to face the consequence of probable violence.
If it’s not the government’s job to protect the public and ensure they can peacefully exercise their constitutional rights, then what’s the purpose of government?
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:09 pm to The Squonk
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They could have sought another venue or cancelled.
Why should they have to? Are they not entitled to the same right to assemble that the Antifa, homo and pro baby killing groups are?
This post was edited on 5/27/25 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:14 pm to I20goon
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if you insist on exercising your rights you will have to face the consequence of probable violence.
Well... given that if there is a chance of probable violence, and that begets a chance of probably defending oneself,
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:18 pm to Night Vision
Trump needs to get Patel and Bongino to infiltrate Antifa, BLM and the other scum sucking DEMOCRAT groups to find out where they get their money and orders from. Sounds like RICO could be invoked here.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:20 pm to Night Vision
This is where the Federal Govt is supposed to step in and start swinging the big dick, but they won’t.
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:22 pm to MemphisGuy
quote:indeed. That's why the 2nd amendment exists, to protect the others.
Well... given that if there is a chance of probable violence, and that begets a chance of probably defending oneself,
These Christians chose another path as is their right. Which means they chose, to Vader's point, to rely on the government as guarantor of those rights. Government failed in their duty. Which happens and why they chose poorly.
But it was worse than that, also to Vader's point.. the government purposefully put them in that position. That is a whole other dynamic now.
Now, to defend yourself, you must defend yourself against your local government. That is tyranny.
And that is now the Feds job to correct that and act as guarantors if the state does not act promptly.
ETA: if we apply the Trump Standard, here's what should happen using recent legal sessions as a guideline:
1. Fed district judge in Mississippi should issue an injunction against all Seattle officials and demand that they temporarily hand over all governance to Tom Homen
2. Those same officials should be indicted for incitement of the attackers in a Wyoming court.
3. All the Antifa members in the park, whether they threw anything or not should be indicted and held in that same Wyoming district until a plea deal can be discussed (massive backlog didn't you hear?) in 2028.
This post was edited on 5/27/25 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 5/27/25 at 7:38 pm to Night Vision
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According to Seattle Police, violence broke out around 1:30 pm, before the rally's official start. Officers reported that Antifa activists began throwing objects at the Mayday USA group, prompting police intervention. Clashes led to 23 arrests—22 adults and one juvenile—for assault and obstruction. The arrested individuals are currently under investigation by King County prosecutors. Mayday USA has stated that none of their members were involved in any violent behavior or taken into custody.
Where is this boards biggest prog defender (self proclaimed libertarian) that said this was only a leftists clash with police, not the radicals assaulting the Christian rally goers?
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Posted on 5/25/25 at 6:52 am to Night Vision
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Christian Rally In Seattle Park Attacked
A bit dramatic.
Sounds like the counter-protestors and LEO had the conflict, and it sounds like LEO handled it, too.
This post was edited on 5/27/25 at 7:40 pm
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