Resident of Keizer OR here. Saw that diary yesterday about some bullshit going down at the Capitol today so we decided to drive down and see what was up. I didnt really understand the nuance of why they were there, something about cap and trade and Republicans going missing something something militia.
So we went down there and turnout was...pathetic. I wish I could have gotten some shot but it was like 20 fucking people. I have never seen such a depressed looking bunch of white people in my life. While I couldn't snap any good photos of the sad circus, my wife and I did roll down our windows and laugh at the top of our lungs at the pathetic display of white Male impotent rage.
This was going to be a photo diary but all my photos turned out like shit. We were driving. But just know it wasn't the huge coup they lead us to believe. It was just another gathering of Oregons New Klan. Just in case anyone thought something more serious was brewing in the PNW.
More from KGW about the Whole ridiculous story. (BTW I trust KGW with nuanced political analysis and investigative reporting. They are a big deal around here. Best local news outlet on TV here, imo)