History of the Citrus Coffee Coalition
History of the Citrus Coffee Coalition
April 3, 2019, Dale Pray created a Facebook Group for a Trump protest at the Old Inverness Courthouse in support of releasing the Mueller Report. It was named 'Citrus Impeach Trump'. The FB group was meant as a place for protest participants to share photos and perhaps keep connected as a resource for future Trump inspired returns to the street.
April 3, 2019, Dale Pray created a Facebook Group for a Trump protest at the Old Inverness Courthouse in support of releasing the Mueller Report. It was named 'Citrus Impeach Trump'. The FB group was meant as a place for protest participants to share photos and perhaps keep connected as a resource for future Trump inspired returns to the street.
The description of our group was: A group of folks fed-up with Trump's Lies, Corruption, Obstruction, National Security Risks etc, etc, etc.
The description of our group was: A group of folks fed-up with Trump's Lies, Corruption, Obstruction, National Security Risks etc, etc, etc.
The April 4th #releasethereport rally was a success and protester's were delighted with the photos and sharing them with family and friends.
The April 4th #releasethereport rally was a success and protester's were delighted with the photos and sharing them with family and friends.
As luck would have it, Rachel Maddow gave a shout out during her MSNBC program to the National protest web page, which had a link to us. I was amazed at all of the folks who turned out to protest in our little town.
As luck would have it, Rachel Maddow gave a shout out during her MSNBC program to the National protest web page, which had a link to us. I was amazed at all of the folks who turned out to protest in our little town.
The Chronicle gave us some ink and our group was off the ground.
The Chronicle gave us some ink and our group was off the ground.
This was my 2d protest down here at the Old Courthouse and I began to recognize some familiar faces from previous events. Hmmm serial protesters. It was a tremendous feeling to realize I was not alone in this deeply Republican county. A few days after our civic action AG Barr released a redacted report and began a campaign of disinformation to fool the Trumpers into dismissing the facts of the report.
This was my 2d protest down here at the Old Courthouse and I began to recognize some familiar faces from previous events. Hmmm serial protesters. It was a tremendous feeling to realize I was not alone in this deeply Republican county. A few days after our civic action AG Barr released a redacted report and began a campaign of disinformation to fool the Trumpers into dismissing the facts of the report.
Membership in our group was slowly but steadily growing and members were interacting.
Membership in our group was slowly but steadily growing and members were interacting.
Fast Forward to May 22, I found out about a pro-choice rally and shared it with our fledgling group.
Fast Forward to May 22, I found out about a pro-choice rally and shared it with our fledgling group.
That is where I met Dahmer Morgue, the hostess of the pro-choice protest. It soon became apparent that Dahmer was a charming social media influencer with lots of friends. Our little FB group grew more.
That is where I met Dahmer Morgue, the hostess of the pro-choice protest. It soon became apparent that Dahmer was a charming social media influencer with lots of friends. Our little FB group grew more.
July 12th, 2019, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps.
July 12th, 2019, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps.
We were still growing when we got wind of a Sept 21 March in Washington DC. We started planning a rally for Crystal River in solidarity with the DC event.
We were still growing when we got wind of a Sept 21 March in Washington DC. We started planning a rally for Crystal River in solidarity with the DC event.
We made the Citrus Coffee Coalition our official Facebook group name in September and planned to have twice monthly meet-ups. We began giving serious thought to doing something next level with this group of friendly folks. Where will the future lead us after Trump is knocked off his lofty perch?
We made the Citrus Coffee Coalition our official Facebook group name in September and planned to have twice monthly meet-ups. We began giving serious thought to doing something next level with this group of friendly folks. Where will the future lead us after Trump is knocked off his lofty perch?
We heard about a Teen in Dunnellon who was hosting a Climate Strike protest on Sept 20, the night before our Crystal River protest. We wanted to show our support so we stood with them roadside and waved our signs. Everyone was friendly. It was so much fun.
We heard about a Teen in Dunnellon who was hosting a Climate Strike protest on Sept 20, the night before our Crystal River protest. We wanted to show our support so we stood with them roadside and waved our signs. Everyone was friendly. It was so much fun.
The Solidarity rally in Crystal River on Sept 21 was a great opportunity to give residents, who are disgusted with Trump and all the chaos and division he has sown, some hope. The many horn honks in support of our rally was heart warming.
The Solidarity rally in Crystal River on Sept 21 was a great opportunity to give residents, who are disgusted with Trump and all the chaos and division he has sown, some hope. The many horn honks in support of our rally was heart warming.
There was a disturbance of less than 15 minutes at the beginning of our protest. A young lady, flying the American Flag on a pole upside down, joined our demonstration. Nobody in our group knew the Lady. She was concerned for the current state of the nation and was using the upside down flag as a symbol of distress and freedom of expression.
There was a disturbance of less than 15 minutes at the beginning of our protest. A young lady, flying the American Flag on a pole upside down, joined our demonstration. Nobody in our group knew the Lady. She was concerned for the current state of the nation and was using the upside down flag as a symbol of distress and freedom of expression.
A few moments later a large white Male grabbed the Lady's flag and refused to let go. This upset the young lady who started screaming at the bully. A tug of war and mayhem commenced. Someone called 911 and the Deputy arrived in about 10 minutes. The Deputy quickly separated the assailant's grip from the Lady's flag and our Protest activities continued without incident.
A few moments later a large white Male grabbed the Lady's flag and refused to let go. This upset the young lady who started screaming at the bully. A tug of war and mayhem commenced. Someone called 911 and the Deputy arrived in about 10 minutes. The Deputy quickly separated the assailant's grip from the Lady's flag and our Protest activities continued without incident.
The impeachment drum-beat was picking up and whistle-blowers were turning the tide of pro-impeachment sentiment.
The impeachment drum-beat was picking up and whistle-blowers were turning the tide of pro-impeachment sentiment.
One of our beloved members found a great deal on whistles, so naturally we had to have a whistle-blower themed protest in support of similar protests taking place throughout the country.
One of our beloved members found a great deal on whistles, so naturally we had to have a whistle-blower themed protest in support of similar protests taking place throughout the country.
We met many folks who dare take to the streets in support of Trump's impeachment.
We met many folks who dare take to the streets in support of Trump's impeachment.
Jodie, in the photo below is one of our new friends and member.
Jodie, in the photo below is one of our new friends and member.
Trump betrayed the Kurdish people!
Trump betrayed the Kurdish people!
We have some members itching to hit the streets again so we planned a 9am protest at the old courthouse before our 10am meet-up at the Cattle Dog.
We have some members itching to hit the streets again so we planned a 9am protest at the old courthouse before our 10am meet-up at the Cattle Dog.
We decided to join a National call for Impeachment on the eve of the vote.
We decided to join a National call for Impeachment on the eve of the vote.
In the mean time, our own Bull Headed County Commissioner's instigated an International incident by interfering in library affairs spouting trump political Fake News nonsense.
November 12, 2019
In the mean time, our own Bull Headed County Commissioner's instigated an International incident by interfering in library affairs spouting trump political Fake News nonsense.
November 12, 2019