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Source: Mashable
This photograph of a girl scout named Lucie face-to-face with a neo-Nazi member in Brno, Czech Republic, is so iconic that it already got 61,000 points on Reddit.
The girl, from the Czech Junák - český skaut (Scouts and Guides of the Czech Republic) is holding a sign which reportedly says "We will raise your children" a Scout motto and is protesting against an extreme right rally held in the Czech city on 1 May.
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), which re-shared on Facebook the picture originally taken by Vladimír Čičmanec, said in a post:
"People from all walks of life, and #Scouts among them, came to the streets during an extreme right march yesterday, to express their support for values of diversity, peace and understanding. Creating a better world!"
http://mashable.com/2017/05/03/girl-scout-neo-nazi-czech-republic-picture-photograph/?utm_cid=hp-h-4
Everyday heroes!
Link to tweet
shenmue
(38,507 posts)ck4829
(35,113 posts)progressoid
(50,062 posts)mercuryblues
(14,583 posts)the Kansas archdiocese doesn't think the Girls Scouts are Christian enough for them.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029009054
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Evil bastards.
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calimary
(81,746 posts)to the limbaugh program several years ago. With the following "observation":
"this country's gone downhill ever since women got the right to vote."
They are NOT going away. And it seems as though, with the current climate to which trump brought us, and to which he has given "legitimacy" and "respectability", and how he has thus given these assholes a seat at the table, it appears there are more of them now than ever before. And they're proud-as-punch to be allowed out of the closet, or the attic, and into the open.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)normalized the trash, that's for sure.
stevepal
(109 posts)There's always only been one problem and that's selfishness. Seeing the world as ONE or seeing the world as my little teeny self. One leads to happiness and success for individuals and nations and any group imaginable. The other leads eventually to hell for any person or group.
To find a place in society that you feel fitted to requires a great deal of focus on and energy coming from your tiny self, but if it's directed by the Higher Self, the ONE, then you'll succeed. You'll also be happy and others will be happy for you.
This is a law that will never change as long as humans inhabit the earth. To believe that it's only the little self that's important is the reason that everybody is crazy to one degree or another. When as a group we are cured entirely of the little self, we probably won't be in this dimension anymore, one based on duality but in another dimension of some kind that's a little closer to the ultimate good, the ONE.
Excuse the philosophical discourse/rant
MineralMan
(146,373 posts)She knows she's right. There's nobody stronger or braver than a 12-year-old girl, if you ask me.
yagotme
(3,066 posts)MineralMan
(146,373 posts)shows it. I've seen that kind of thing before in kids that age. They're amazing, really, in the solidity of their beliefs.
yagotme
(3,066 posts)can convince her or change her mind. Love it.
IronLionZion
(45,756 posts)That girl is powerful
TheBlackAdder
(28,306 posts)lpbk2713
(42,792 posts)But I sincerely hope she doesn't have to pay for her rightful outspokenness.
She can probably be identified through her insignia. And gutter trash like this
would never have a problem with getting back at a 12 yo girl.
Orrex
(63,339 posts)And why?
MontanaMama
(23,379 posts)Yikes!
My money's still on the Girl Scout.
MontanaMama
(23,379 posts)She is an inspiration.
Orrex
(63,339 posts)A few weeks back we had a thread with pictures of black women defying police and/or racists that were similarly impressive.
Amazing stuff. Inspiring and humbling.
MontanaMama
(23,379 posts)She Persisted!!!
demmiblue
(36,991 posts)Via: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_a_Stand_in_Baton_Rouge
And the rest of the photo-story:
Via: https://news.vice.com/article/baton-rouges-iconic-protestor-the-peace-needs-to-be-disturbed
Fierce!
Orrex
(63,339 posts)Last edited Wed May 3, 2017, 06:11 PM - Edit history (1)
I didn't know her name, but have you ever seen grace and poise like that? Incredible.
It's hard to overlook the stark purity of the image, a slightly built woman in a soft, breezy dress being manhandled by large stormtroopers in helmets and full body armor.
demmiblue
(36,991 posts)The stark difference between the two sides of the photograph, culminating in the conflict at the center, is really something.
So many different themes could describe what is happening (not only as it relates to what is going on in the forefront, but as it relates to the the background, as well). Her feet are as firmly planted on the ground as the roots of the tree behind her are planted into the soil. I also think of the pic as the calm before the storm.
Orrex
(63,339 posts)She radiates such calm and tranquility, like she's standing in a meadow, while these two goons rush her with their assault rifles.
uponit7771
(90,390 posts)Jake Stern
(3,145 posts)Looks like he's in riot gear and carrying a firearm.
Orrex
(63,339 posts)His helmet seemed kind of retro.
demmiblue
(36,991 posts)Blue Idaho
(5,085 posts)I have so much hope for the next generation...
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)demmiblue
(36,991 posts)but I knew someone would make the connection!
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)SunSeeker
(51,976 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)orangecrush
(19,721 posts)Comes from the heart.
crosinski
(414 posts)... that's freedom.
red dog 1
(28,003 posts)irisblue
(33,115 posts)Was for thin mints and peanut butter patties.
Ms Lucie is going far.
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)No neck tats so not sure he is full Nazi.
Still a great pic.
She is not backing down.
lastlib
(23,484 posts)Mr. neo-Nazi scumbag, I know cub scouts. Cub Scouts are friends of mine. Mr. neo-Nazi scumbag, you are no Cub Scout!
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)I've done my share of protests and dealt with people vocally opposed.
Some people are beyond hope.
But I've engaged with people.
Actually completely changed one fellow's mind about a (very specific) issue one time within the course of a couple of hours
Started when I walked up to him, he got a pretty nasty scowl on his face and said a few unpleasant things.
I said, "It's hot out and you don't look to have anything but that sign. I was wondering if you would like a bottle of water."
The look on his face was priceless. Last thing in the world he probably expected.
He muttered "thank you" and took it.
burrowowl
(17,677 posts)The Girl Scouts are a great group!
colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)Mental defectives are feeling like this is their time. Bless this young lady for standing up against this filth.
elmac
(4,642 posts)I am studying art school and I like to practice my leisure time, and I am now engaged in one program of active citizenship and politics. I have a passionate interest in Taekwon-du, I like to go and meet beautiful new places
She knows Taekwon-du, no wonder shes not afraid
agent46
(1,262 posts)This looks like two young people having a lively disagreement. I see no physical threat taking place here. for sure, the skinhead kid is a little scary with his wraparounds and shaved head but the body language of both kids suggests this is not necessarily a hostile confrontation but the kind of animated exchange you would see between any two young people with differing political ideas.
I resist demonizing individuals of the far right (or any stripe) because I've seen how easy it is for young people to be led into a belief system that makes no sense.