Scores of protesters took to the streets Thursday night outside a Donald Trump campaign event here, drawing out police officers in riot and tactical gear and on horseback who sought to disperse the crowd. The crowd gathered in the streets outside the OC Fair & Event Center as Trump addressed several thousand supporters at the Center's amphitheater. At least one police car was damaged and several scuffles broke out amid the hectic scene.
Protesters blocked a main intersection, impeding traffic, and officers with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Costa Mesa Police Department worked to disperse the crowd, ordering protesters out of the streets. About 20 people were arrested, the Orange County Sheriff's Department tweeted late Thursday night after the protests had cleared.
Lt. Mark Stichter, the Sheriff's Department's public information officer, could not provide an official estimate on the number of protesters, but demonstrators could be seen filling the intersection of Fairview Road and Fair Drive. Several scuffles broke out between Trump supporters who were leaving the rally and people in the streets who accused them of being racists. One Trump supporter was visibly bloodied after being punched in the face.
Several people damaged a police car, smashing its back window before jumping on it and kicking its doors. As a crowd formed around the car, police officers in tactical and riot gear moved into action, forming a perimeter around the crowd before forcing the demonstrators to move down the road.
While some demonstrators shouted insults and slurs at police officers, others focused on delivering a message of protest against the Republican front-runner's rhetoric.
Several protesters told CNN they were demonstrating against Trump's rhetoric on illegal immigration. Some were seen carrying Mexican flags as they marched in the street. Other demonstrators shouted insults and slurs at police officers. Rojelio Banuelos, a 26-year-old student, carried a sign that read, "Liberation not deportation."
"I'm against Trump's nativist and nationalistic agenda, which divides people and is very hateful of the other," he said.
While Banuelos simply marched through the streets, he called the property damage and anger some demonstrators expressed Friday night "the symptom of hate speech" and said he did not believe any individuals were taking advantage of the protest.
Katie Brazer, a 26-year-old community organizer who marched alongside Banuelos, agreed.
"I think people are tired of these messages of hate," she said.
#1: no gnu taxes To: All (#0)
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 07:50:06 Reply Private Reply
#2: nolu chan To: no gnu taxes (#1)
They can't help it, it's in their nature.
The Scorpion and the Frog, as told in The Crying Game:
nolu chan posted on 2016-04-29 09:22:18 Reply Private Reply
#3: no gnu taxes To: nolu chan (#2)
I didn't see that movie. When the guy found out his "girlfriend" was really a guy, did he just go ahead and say "that's okay, I'll become a fag."
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 09:39:55 Reply Private Reply
#4: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#0)
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 10:38:44 Reply Private Reply
#5: no gnu taxes To: misterwhite (#4)
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 10:43:42 Reply Private Reply
#6: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#0)
True, it divides U.S. citizens from the people who are here illegally. Since when is deporting illegal aliens "hate"?
Besides, these laws were on the books long before Trump.
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 10:45:56 Reply Private Reply
#7: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#5)
Yep. Know the man by his enemies.
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 10:47:35 Reply Private Reply
#8: no gnu taxes To: misterwhite (#6)
I am a bit conflicted on this matter as I have known several illegal aliens who were decent people, worked hard, and supported their families. They definitely would not have been with that group of hooligans. They do have to know they are subject to being deported at any time, though. Frankly, they have found American employers willing to hire them knowing they have to be illegals.
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 11:32:19 Reply Private Reply
#9: nolu chan To: no gnu taxes (#3)
No. If I recall correctly, he puked.
nolu chan posted on 2016-04-29 12:09:40 Reply Private Reply
#10: no gnu taxes To: nolu chan (#9)
LOL
If that's the case, I suddenly have gained a lot more respect for the movie.
I would have even more respect he had just beaten the shit out of the poser, and then puked.
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 12:33:41 Reply Private Reply
#11: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#8)
Certainly you also know American citizens who are looking for full-time work?
Anyways, I hear you. I agree with Trump that these people should be fast- tracked back into the U.S. (behind those already in line, of course).
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 12:45:39 Reply Private Reply
#12: Stoner To: no gnu taxes (#0)
What ??
You mean to tell me that was not Amish that were rioting and waving anti Trump signs, and waving Mexican flags ?
I'm shocked, shocked I tell you !!
Stoner posted on 2016-04-29 12:57:00 Reply Private Reply
#13: no gnu taxes To: misterwhite (#11)
Yes
But those illegals wouldn't even be here if there weren't American firms willing to hire them. It's not really that hard to get across our southern border. However, it is VERY hard to get across Mexico's southern border, and the people speak the same language. I had one guy from Nicaragua tell me he spent $6000 to get into the US. $5000 of that was just get into Mexico, never mind the long trip across Mexico and getting into to the US.
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 12:58:51 Reply Private Reply
#14: Stoner To: misterwhite (#4)
Good idea!
Lets also get a bunch of t shirts made up that says " Muhammad sucks pigs ", in Arabic, and pass them out free in the illegals neighborhoods. Tell the illegals it says "viva atzlan". Then let the muzzies know.
Would be entertaining.
Stoner posted on 2016-04-29 13:05:41 Reply Private Reply
#15: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#13)
Which is also against the law. Congress pats itself on the back every time they pass an immigration law but that law never gets enforced.
Border patrol is ordered to let people pass, the wall was authorized but not built, E-Verify is not being used, and we take better care of illegals than we do our own veterans.
Plenty of blame to go around.
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 13:35:45 Reply Private Reply
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no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 13:42:28 Reply Private Reply
#17: misterwhite To: no gnu taxes (#16)
Once in Toronto, why not stay there?
misterwhite posted on 2016-04-29 13:49:29 Reply Private Reply
#18: no gnu taxes To: misterwhite (#17)
I really don't know, other than it's fucking cold, the food is bland, and hockey sucks.
no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-29 14:11:16 Reply Private Reply