“Not another nickel, not another dime, Bombing Iran is a crime!“
Thousands of people flooded the streets on Saturday afternoon for the third No Kings protest in San Francisco. The march filled streets from Ferry Building Plaza to the Civic Center, where protesters gathered in the hot sun with signs—many castigating ICE and mocking President Trump, as well as demanding an end to the war on Iran.
Cate Conmy, 47 lives in Hayes Valley she came to the No Kings Protest, dressed in an on-theme royal queen’s dress, alongside her niece, also dressed up. Conmy said of the war in Iran, “I think it’s a distraction, and I think the timing with the Epstein files was not a coincidence.”
Conmy said she wanted to be an example for her own daughter about the importance of not being complacent to the actions, and policies being taken under the Trump administration.
“I’m scared of complacency. I’m guilty of it myself, so when there are these moments when we can really come together en masse, it seems really crucial for us to do it. I don’t want to look back at this moment and think I was just watching Netflix.”
Conmy brought her nine-year-old niece Flora, who was visiting from West Virginia, to march with her because she wanted to expose her to other like-minded people, since liberal ideas aren’t always welcome back in West Virginia
“It’s really special to have the chance to bring her here, and show her this whole cohort of people who have the great ideas that she has.”
Flora chimed in with her own thoughts on the President. “I would say you’re poop! And to try and be better to everyone, instead of just the people who were born here. Everyone is equal!”
Dressed fabulously for the protest were the very poised Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Sister Shalita Corndog had donned a purple glitter mantel. She came out because, “It’s a chance to be part of history, and a chance to have my voice be heard.”
Sister Shalita shared their thoughts on the war in Iran, “These wars divide people and they make a very select few rich beyond their wildest dreams.” and “Why did Donald Trump have to be the person that decides to do this at this time? We know why, it’s a ‘look over there’ distraction from the Epstein Files.”
Sister T’aint A Virgin, in neon green and black polka dot mantel, said that as a Sister of the Perpetual Indulgence, she’d vowed to bring joy to the community, especially in the time of need. She also wanted to stand in solidarity with local activists to send the message that the United States is not a monarchy.
Reflecting on the United States role in supporting the War in Iran, Sister T’aint said, “I find the war in Iran to be devastating. I don’t think the United States needs to be involved with outside politics.”
If she could tell the president anything it would be, “He doesn’t represent us, and the richly diverse nation that we are. And we aren’t here for the money, we aren’t here for the politics, and we aren’t here for paedophiles.”
