October 18, 2025

The "No Kings" rally in Madison was very mellow. Lots of homemade signs and costumes. People milling and lolling about in the sunshine and shade.

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The first 4 photos are mine. The last 2 are by Meade. And here's Meade's video:

130 comments:

Mason G said...

Communists at a "No Kings" rally? Sure- why not?

Bill, Republic of Texas said...

I can just smell the stink of failure.

RCOCEAN II said...

Liked the Youtube video. Gave a good feel of what was going on. Looks like a good place to pick up chicks. If you're over 60 or a lesbian.

Aggie said...

What a massive, heaving crowd. How many dozen? How many of them are there in service of the event, i.e. selling something?

Mason G said...

Based on the video, lots of white people there. Not many who weren't. Very diverse.

R C Belaire said...

Photo #5 : "Dykes for Democracy." That's a new one for me, but shows the outstanding inclusive nature of the entire performance.

RCOCEAN II said...

The No kings protest in my area had a lot of American flags. The word had gone out to the Leftists - that ordinarily wouldn't use touch an icky USA flag with a 10 foot pool -to appear patriotic. So, they picked up the provided flags but didn't wave them. No doubt they'll be used to clean up dog poop tommorrow.

It too was very mellow. And very old.

RCOCEAN II said...

Hopefully, someone will explain the lack of fire in the anti-Trump crowd in 2024, compared to the absolute hysteria in 2020. Since your average Libtard just follows the party line and never thinks, it must be because the Liberal Establishment Elite stopped being scared of Trump.

RCOCEAN II said...

Question for those in Madison. If someone tried to stage a Pro=Trump rally in Madison, would it be allowed to be "Mellow"? Or would antifa or some leftist group show up to make sure "violence broke out"?

rehajm said...

It does kinda look like lots of folks pining for the fjords. Will they make it to the next Presidential election?

Jaq said...

"Or would antifa or some leftist group show up to make sure "violence broke out"?"

That's what Shitler did, he sent his brownshirts to create violence at opposition rallies to make them seem like a violent movement. So the people using fascist tactics are....

rehajm said...

did posthumous voting pass in WI?

Jaq said...

I guess the huge crowds of millions must have been somewhere else.

Sydney said...

I like the T. Rex. No tyrants! No kings! Unless they’re dinosaurs.

Mason G said...

Was the rally successful? Are all those people who were opposed to Trump before the rally still opposed to the Orange Hitler? Did they convince any MAGA folks to burn their hats and join them?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Jupiter said...

What is the policy on Queens?

Jaq said...

https://x.com/BGOnTheScene/status/1979628118194430361

Beasts of England said...

What does the tater sign mean?

Kakistocracy said...

I'm old enough to remember the Epstein files still haven't been released.

Mary Beth said...

Beasts of England said...

What does the tater sign mean?
10/18/25, 7:02 PM


It says, "Dick" on the other side. I suppose it's anti - dick taters, but it might just as easily be for them. Hard to tell.

Mason G said...

"I'm old enough to remember the Epstein files still haven't been released."

How long was Joe Biden (or the autopen, anyway) in the White House? 4 years, wasn't it?

Beasts of England said...

Thanks, Mary Beth! Clever enough, I guess… ;)

Gerda Sprinchorn said...

So there are dozens, maybe even a couple hundred, people in Madison who don't like Trump.

Ok.

This proves what?

I already knew there were about 70 million people who preferred Harris to Trump at the last election. If anything, this suggests that opposition to Trump has declined.

rehajm said...

The communist lemonade stand smells like capitalism- good for him..

Original Mike said...

"Question for those in Madison. If someone tried to stage a Pro=Trump rally in Madison, would it be allowed to be "Mellow"? Or would antifa or some leftist group show up to make sure "violence broke out"?"

Violence would break out.

Narr said...

My wife and I decided to have dinner at a place that allowed for going past the main protest area, mentioned earlier. At about 430PM there were still a few dozen people. Looked like a younger crowd, but much smaller and still largely white.

My wife mentioned that some friends of ours had FB'd their participation, and as an indulgence for my wife I honked once as we passed.

SpaceCityGirl said...

Had to compete with Badgers football. Less of a crowd than the Farmers Market. Looks like a low key social event. Great weather.

Original Mike said...

"This proves what?"

That our Constitutional Republic is in peril.

Mason G said...

"Violence would break out."

Leftist shitweasels would make sure of that. And the right would be blamed for it by the MSM.

Change my mind.

Jaq said...

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1979652414874812905

narciso said...

https://www.sashastone.com/p/no-kings-the-lunatics-are-running

hanuman_prodigious_leaper said...

What does the tater sign mean?
=================
wondered the same thing till I saw flipside Orange 'Dick'

MikeD said...

Did our hostess interact with or talk with any of myriad of "Protesters" in attendance? Thinking if gonna make the trip should at least get a feel for why people thought they should be there.

Mr. Forward said...

Other than a hot dog eating contest I don’t see anybody I would pick for my team.

Josephbleau said...

We are run by dictators, first the people of the US voted in Trump, then the Supreme Court agreed with him, and now Congress passed his bill, dictators the lot of them, damned sassanachs.

Beasts of England said...

Not seeing a lot of diversity in those photos. Maybe one girl who could be Indian. Weird…

buwaya said...

The original communist program was anti-monarchist. As in the Paris commune, Victor Hugo and Karl Marx, the journalist, not the later metaphysical being they turned him into. The original prime hate object was Napoleon III.
An ancestor of ours was exiled from Spain on account of, well, being a comunist avant la lettre, labor organizer and the 19th century equivalent of antifa. As it was the year before the Paris commune "communist" wasnt a word yet.

Inga said...

Madison’s No Kings

Josephbleau said...

During Covid the government closed the country, now the country is closing the government, sounds fair.

Ambrose said...

Things old white people do for attention - how many were at the rally while Republican people of color were cleaning their houses?

William50 said...

According to channel 3000 news, the crowd was estimated at 15,000.

Inga said...

Chicago’s No Kings

Estimated at 250,000

Paddy O said...
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Original Mike said...

"Estimated at 250,000"

We voted last year, Inga.

Paddy O said...

Democrats have a long history with No Kings protests.

Aggie said...

The 'search assist' function is saying there were almost 5 million at the first 'No Presidents' protest, and that this one, today was 'nearly 7 million'. No methodologies or sources presented.

Inga said...

At 7 Million today’s No Kings Protests may be the largest in US history.

Beasts of England said...

At 7 Million today’s No Kings Protests may be the largest in US history.’

I believe they had to get to 8 million for everyone to get a free Frosty.

Peachy+2 said...

A lot of mentally ill. and old whites.
And fake photos from MSNBC

Peachy+2 said...

A lot of mentally ill.

Peachy+2 said...

Kamala still lost the election. Democracy in action.
Democrats do not know how to lose.

Peachy+2 said...

Lots of L-whites

Peachy+2 said...

Let look at an old white leftist bigot and hater - who lies, shall we?

Paul said...

If Trump was a King... why was this rally even allowed? Where were the King's Men to stop it?

Big Mike said...

Democrats do not know how to lose.

@Peachy+2, at 79 years of age I assert that there's nothing wrong with being old and white. Not having a new thought since 1969, there's something wrong with that. However being white is something you're born with and getting old, well that happens to all of us who aren't seriously unlucky.

And Democrats certainly do know how to lose; they do it all the time. What they don't understand is how to win without cheating. For a start, telling 50 percent of the population that being born with a penis is somehow evil, and curses them with toxic masculinity, well that's not a good start on building any sort of a coalition. Telling people with black or brown skin that their skin color how they're supposed to vote -- or else -- well that doesn't help either.

Peachy+2 said...

Best Interview ever.

Inga said...

Minneapolis’ No Kings

Estimated at 100,000

Rusty said...

Well, at least you found out where all the lemmings hang out.

Original Mike said...

"Minneapolis’ No Kings
Estimated at 100,000."


gophers

Paddy O said...

Southern regions No kings protests numbered over 1 million

robother said...

"No Clowns" signs held by the acolytes of Biden, Schumer, Pelosi and AOC? The lack of self-awareness leads to constantly beclowning oneself. Ah Democrats, never change.

Peachy+2 said...

Big Mike - mocking old white leftists is fun.

Peachy+2 said...

Any idiot who would vote for that evil creep Walz - would be at a No Kings Rally.

Peachy+2 said...

MAGA gal shows up at a No Kings Rager.

Peachy+2 said...

MAGA hat - the real meaning.

BudBrown said...
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mccullough said...

The Ronny Raygun crowd turns 80

Jim at said...

At 7 Million today’s No Kings Protests may be the largest in US history.

And just what, exactly, was accomplished by this latest temper tantrum?

Be specific.

Jim at said...

I mean, we didn't have a king yesterday.
We don't have a king today.
We won't have a king tomorrow.

So, what was the point?

Bushman of the Kohlrabi said...

Big day for government workers and cat ladies.

Big Mike said...

Looking at Made’s pictures, the first thought that came to my mind was to wonder how long it’s been since a lefty nonviolent protest was actually, you know, not violent.

Think about it. With the mainstream media labeling violent riots as “mostly peaceful protests,” do today’s journalists even have words to describe nonviolent protests?

Yancey Ward said...

I guess the No Kings protest worked- Trump just announced he is resigning effective tomorrow.

Mason G said...

"No Kings" rally in Chicago.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1979628118194430361

Note the diversity.

wildswan said...

OK Team,
For the No Kings protest, the orders are: we're doing anarchy and nihilism. So, no organizing and, crowd marshals, you make damn sure there is none. Protestors, make your own sign. Do the homemade look. No leaders, no fiery speakers - wander about, wondering what the point is, that's the point. Cartoon characters. Nihilism is fun - that's the orders.

PS
My Counter-protest sign
No Kings
No Caliphs
No HR

Dagwood said...

Kakistocracy said...

I'm old enough to remember the Epstein files still haven't been released.


Your rants on here read like they're from someone barely old enough to be potty-trained.

Smilin' Jack said...

“The "No Kings" rally in Madison was very mellow. Lots of homemade signs and costumes. People milling and lolling about in the sunshine and shade.”

I suspect most of them were just hanging out after the Farmers Market to watch the weirdos.

Michael Fitzgerald said...

MSM pulling protest numbers from the same place they pull Gaza genocided children numbers. Article after article from around the country now talking about the "hundreds" who showed up, breathlessly reporting "1,000" protesters when for weeks they were predicting thousands and tens of thousands.
It was a fat flop and the only people who support the Democrat Party now are gaseous old hippies, mentally ill gen x women and their weakling cucks, plus the usual racists of color, illegal aliens, domestic terrorists, pedophiles and sexual degenerates that have long been the base of the (D)espicable Party.
I'm quite certain that every single libtard commenter at Althouse fits into one of those categories.

Tina Trent said...

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom grannies used to be far better organized about these events. They would drive away the guys waving moldy old Communist Party newsletters and pretend they had "no ideah" the commies were involved.

No Kings arises from guilt. Around here, it is a temper tantrum of extreme denial by the upper-class elderly with mansions and lake houses (why do the socialists and commies have the most expensive houses? Inherited wealth with life-long adjunct lack of self-awareness). At the protests held in Gainesville, GA, they would nevah dream of having a black maid or yardman, but I bet at least 95% of them have undocumented Hispanic housecleaners, yardmen, roofers, personal caretakers and/or repairmen. This is in the zip code with the highest percentage of illegal immigrants in the entire U.S.

So they're really protesting to keep their own undocumented servants - and sterilize their own grandchildren with sex change operations.

They are the Kings -- and Queens -- of this region. Plus their catlady daughters who own quaint little shops on the square selling the most cunning Guatemalan baskets and such at 1000%@ markups. I know these people. Lots of big poultry money bought those mansions by the lake off the backs of the undocumented, who live south of the town square in rotting shacks and are increasingly caught in the gunfire of gang wars imported from Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

They're disgusting hypocrites.

Kakistocracy said...

Did you witness anybody snapping their fingers or calling for trigger warnings at a No Kings rally? CBS News wants to hear your story. ~ Bari Weiss

FormerLawClerk said...

"I'd like to thank all my left-wing supporters for their efforts to protect my Presidency from any King-wannabe interlopers. I am now free to execute my preferred policy outcomes without having to fear that some King might emerge from the left or right to overtake my Presidency. It is through your efforts, Democrats, that I am able to run the United States as I see fit, instead of how some other King might do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter and keep on helping me."

- HRH Donald J. Trump (PBOH).

rhhardin said...

To impress the chicks it's important to put the potato in the front.

BUMBLE BEE said...

Covid-19 showed that fear is "King".

rhhardin said...

Lots of dogs are named Rex, very few are named Regina. Possible misunderstanding calling her name.

Olson Johnson is right! said...

Thanks Inga for the vids. Seems like a beautiful fall day across much of the nation. St Louis had rain I hear.

Wilbur said...

Any serious guess at the median age of those who attended?

Percentage of 60+ men in pony tails?

Wilbur said...

And where were the drum circles?

Leland said...

7 mil? 10 times more and they would still lose the next Presidential election.

IamDevo said...

This is in famously radical, left wing Madison, WI, home of progressive political action, like bombings, building "occupations," fighting with police and all the rest, right? From what I can see, the "No Kings" movement is what ballisticians call a "spent round." That is, a projectile that has fired, leaving only the inert case. These people are nothing if not inert. And from the looks of them, many will soon be known as "the dearly departed."

Ronald J. Ward said...

Jaq said...
"Or would antifa or some leftist group show up to make sure "violence broke out"?"

That's what Shitler did, he sent his brownshirts to create violence at opposition rallies to make them seem like a violent movement. So the people using fascist tactics are....

10/18/25, 6:42 PM

And Trump 45 had the Proud Boys on stand by.

Clyde said...

Blond curly-haired guy is just there looking to get laid, but not with Ms. Greenhaired Commie. Do better, comrade!

Danno said...

Kakistocracy said..."I'm old enough to remember the Epstein files still haven't been released."

Epstein is the new word to replace squirrel.

mindnumbrobot said...

With estimates of 4.2 to 7.6 million, let's be fair and say 5.75 million. The vast majority of those numbers are in cities such as NYC, Chicago, LA, etc., all either run by and soon-to-be run by socialists/commies. That's a paltry showing. Their heart just isn't into it. Not defeated, but certainly demoralized.

Iman said...

The idiot kak is old enough to know better.

Rocco said...

No King Kong? He was brought to this country in chains and had black fur. Blatant pithecophobia.

Iman said...

So…you’ve been impressing the ladies with your potato prosthetic, rhhardin?

Mr. Majestyk said...

7 million protesters, huh? Worst. King. Ever.

West TX Intermediate Crude said...

As white as a Madison Progressive rally...

Aggie said...
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Rusty said...

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that none of those people can tell you why they think Trump is acting like a king.
Inga. You want to field this?

Aggie said...

Now that the Federal money's been mostly turned off, we can get a better idea of how strong the pull of 'principles' are when it comes to drawing a crowd. As the articles say, there's still quite a few millions that were liquidated by the billionaire's funding that went toward supporting the protest. Keep it up ! It's a good use for that money.

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Rusty said...

"And Trump 45 had the Proud Boys on stand by."

No he didn't. The proud boys started as a joke by a conservative talk show host. It was then fleshed out by someone else to counter the Occupy and Antifa violent acts against conservative counter protestors.
Don't lie when it can be easily checked.

John Henry said...

I'm relieved that the movement saved us.

I woke up this morning and there is not a single king in north or south America.

Except king chuck of Canada.

Thank you

John Henry

jim said...

"mindnumbrobot said...
With estimates of 4.2 to 7.6 million, let's be fair and say 5.75 million. "

5 or 6 million in rallies across the country is huge.

Mostly in big cities? Gee, that's where the people are.

West TX Intermediate Crude said...

Rusty, I'll answer for Inga (Why do you think rump is acting like a king?).
If you don't know the answer, I'm not going to tell you.
Obviously.

Martin said...

Welcome to the Minnesota alternate State Fair.

Clyde said...

Fat, green-haired and communist is no way to go through life!

EAB said...

Were there speeches or anything? Or just people milling about?

Peachy+2 said...

I'm laughing

Peachy+2 said...

Proud Boys - where are they? Where are these Proud Boys?
Anyone? Are they on the march? - lurking in the shadows? danger danger?

While leftists lie about obvious Antifa-thuggery - right there out in the open... Organized and paid for by Soros-B's.
.. leftists share their concerns about Boogaloo and Proud boys!

Eeek Proud Boys!

john mosby said...

"And Trump 45 had the Proud Boys on stand by."

Every debate moderator should ask the Dem candidate to tell Antifa to stand down. CC, JSM

minnesota farm guy said...

Looks like a reunion of the class of '64! Bunch of old white fogies reliving Woodstock.

lonejustice said...

Looks like a really laid-back, peaceful protest to me.

Ronald J. Ward said...

Rusty @ 8:13AM, that honesty door swings both ways. It’s true the Proud Boys began as a kind of parody group linked to Gavin McInnes, but over time they evolved into something far more militant and political. Even federal prosecutors described them as central to J6.

When Trump said “stand back and stand by” during the debate, the group celebrated it publicly as a form of endorsement. So maybe he didn’t intend to “activate” them, but it’s hard to deny they saw it that way. And it’s hard to deny their and other white separatist actors in the Trump 45 riots.

Biff said...

Once again, the Lefties show that age and maturity are two different things.

Jersey Fled said...

I don’t follow the usual suspects in the news media but I just get the feeling this was not the big deal that the Left hoped for. Sure, they will shout it from the rafters, but was it really that big?

wendybar said...


King Poso ⚔️
@JackPosobiec
·
2h
People were going to No Kings rallies dressed up as Charlie Kirk’s murderer

https://x.com/JackPosobiec/status/1979921898004787645

wendybar said...


End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
·
3h
No Kings protestor with a Mexican flag gives a buIIet in the neck gesture to a Charlie Kirk fan
https://x.com/megynkelly/status/1979952950362746886

wendybar said...

Shawn Hendrix
@TheShawnHendrix
🚨No Kings protestors singing to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death. 🚨

This was recorded yesterday in Charlotte by a friend who wants to remain anonymous. They are singing Bella Ciao which was inscribed on one of the killers bullets. The most chilling part is when the crowd knows the words and sings along.

This is original footage that I am posting for the first time. Please DM if you would like to use the content.

https://x.com/TheShawnHendrix/status/1979946200699937076

wendybar said...

And the most ridiculous idiot on the left....the State of the Union tearer upper thinks she is tough by breaking a fake tiara. Queen Nancy was DRUNK as a skunk again. What else is new?? Clap for the idiot!!

James Woods
@RealJamesWoods
So ridiculous.
https://x.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1979942763631456687

Rusty said...

"but over time they evolved into something far more militant and political. Even federal prosecutors described them as central to J6."

No they haven't. They were aleways there to protect cobnservative counter protestors. The people yoiu are labeling as the Proud Boys on Jan.6 were , in fact, undercover FBI agents. Try again.

The Cracker Emcee Refulgent said...

It’s nice that there’s an outdoor activity that middle-aged people can do with their elderly parents.

I was in downtown Seattle last night and was struck by what a buzzing hive of hard-working upper middle-class capitalism it is. Even in the Bluest of places, there’s a non-stop counter-protest happening that belies the performative wailing of the Progs. And, yes, I understand that it’s often the same person attending to both.

JES said...

Lovely fall day in Mad City so it was a shame to waste it marching around. Instead went fishing on Lake Monona, stones throw from the Capitol, and had a much better day.

Rabel said...

The guy in the center of the third photo sporting the Lenin/Trotsky look was expecting to score big time only to be disappointed in the available tang.

Unless he is a wrinkle fan. NTTAWWT.

Rabel said...

For such a nice day there were surprisingly few men-in-shorts.

Madison men fear the disapproving gaze of Althouse.

Kakistocracy said...

Republicans say they like fascism and Democrats say that they are against it. The truth is more complicated. Democrats are being unreasonable by not meeting halfway with Republicans by allowing a little fascism.

Danno said...

Headline from zerohedge- "Coup d'Flat": Billionaire-Funded 'No Kings' Color-Revolution Turns Into White Liberal Boomer Parade As Dems Become National Laughingstock

too funny!

walter said...

Was Meade wearing his Trump/dove shirt?

walter said...

How many of these Mad Libs are willing to sponsor an illegal immigrant? Again, for those invoking Dick/Tater, see P_do Pete's Dark Brandon speech.

Rob C said...

So how do you read the "No Faux King Way" sign? Double negative? Are they hoping for a real king? Saw one of those locally as well and was both amused and confused.

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