A Change.org petition with more than 187,000 signatures called for the recall of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, criticizing her decision to close certain businesses and not others.
Dubbed"Operation Gridlock," and organized by groups including the Michigan Conservative Coalition, the demonstration jammed the streets around the capitol. Many of the protesters, including some wearing red"Make America Great Again" hats and T-shirts supporting President Donald Trump, also displayed signs reading"Impeach Whitmer" and"My Freedom is Essential.
"We're here to make sure everybody has the right to assemble peacefully," one of the armed men, Phil Odinson,"It's not about not being safe -- we want to be safe -- but I don't think that we need the Constitution suspended in order to be safe," a protester, who only gave his name as Eric and described himself as an out-of-work contractor, told WXYZ."It's a personal responsibility regardless. My point is that we don't need it imposed upon us.
Maddock said she hopes Whitmer gets the message from her constituents that"bankrupting the state is not going to cure this virus." "We are telling people to stay in their vehicles," Maddock said, referring to social distancing rules."I can't see any reason why we would have any issue with the authorities. We're exercising our First Amendment right to peacefully protest."
What is wrong with these people. All around the World people have lost their jobs & businesses, but lockdown is necessary to beat this. They need to get on board. 🤭😡
100% they are all dumb Republican What a shame
TWiNKS_KS Some of the stupidest people in this country.
Look at their state the economy the people the murder rate they're just idiots
Blocking fucking Dialysis clinics for patients waiting for treatment. Disgrace! Embarrassed to call this my state. Trump says those were my people!
arrest them all
Greed is one of those seven deadliest sins. Money means nothing if you loose the ones you love. But then maybe they are expendable to these knuckleheads.
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Idiots.
Call Atlanta and learn the 'Freaknik' traffic protocol. Problem solved
These protesters are willing not only to expose them selves to the virus but to expose others selfishly.
Luckily for her, the only people out of their homes are protesters!
Move to Canada
Hypocritical morons. Wanna open businesses because it's all fine? Then group in person instead of sitting in your cars.
So this is where the STUPID PEOPLE move to! This will be the next HOT SPOT, and they’ll blame Whitmer and wonder why they all got sick and their children died.
There's dumb and then there's idiotic. This is whatever is past idiotic.
How’s this free speech? Do they have permit for protest? They are jeopardizing FirstResponders
And with their confederate flags. racists
Why don’t you cowards get out of your cars and protest without gloves, masks and social distancing? Give each other hugs and kisses to protest further and let’s see how long you’re protest lasts. 🙄
Thankfully 'covidiots' are the minority in Michigan. Operation 'We're Idiots' is doomed to fail.
Yeahhhhhh we’re American Idiots 👋 duhhhhhhhh
What a bunch of morons. Lock them all up. Rediculous behavior. This could kill so many people & all these people are so very selfish. Insane. No wonder why Michigan's numbers are skyrocketing. Now I know. 😥
Awesome!!!!!
Honestly, I hope they all get sick. I’m tired of this BS.
Lock em up 15 per cell. Trump's idiots, racists. He has a gift, he can bring out the worse in people. Am sure once they start showing symptoms and family members, they can lock themselves up. Can't text my true feelings. But initials would be STUPID M.F ERS
....and you wonder why the Wolverines can never beat the Buckeyes?! Duh! StayAtHome
I hope this doesn’t lead to extending the lockdown.
And this is why COVID19 continues to spread.
Lunacy of the right. Even if they open I will not set foot in their store. Can they guarantee that no asymptotic people have not crossed their threshold?
How many of these geniuses were calling for BLM protesters to be run over when they blocked streets and highways?
Let therm go do what ever they want .. close the borders so they cant leave, sign a paper if they get sick they give up their right to medical treatment... beat they think twice then..
If they are essential open if you aren’t you don’t need to be open. Opening non essential stores defeats the purpose of stay home & physical distancing. Sale your stuff online & stop being selfish Ds. This virus is deadly there’s no vaccine & doesn’t matter she or health level.
Governor Whitmer has made some pretty dumb decisions and statements during this pandemic.
Selfish assholes. No regard for others.
About as stupid and selfish a group of people you’ll ever see.
Effing idiots, how have we produced so many?
Time to get out the water cannons and disperse this illegal gathering.
They wanted to buy paint
This is why we need to turn the state Republican
Are they on glue?
And they all got sick, Darwin wins again
A parade of selfish a-holes blocked access to emergency services during a pandemic.
Same idiots who are going to end up catching covid-19 and will go to the ER putting the life of healthcare workers and their families at risk! Morons!!!
They could’ve gone to volunteer at hospitals or food banks, if they wanted to be outside.
Get a bull dozer n move em aside. This might be the largest group of morons I’ve ever seen in one area
That’s a couple hundred ppl at most. If that many ppl were on foot, you’d describe it as a small demonstration. It might not even make the news.
How do we know how many of these cars are filled with non protesters stuck in this asinine jam?
It’s the Tea Party syndrome. Rich Republicans inciting rich white folk “outrage”. There they are in their SUV’s, whipped into a frenzy against Democrats, blocking workers from working. As always, no logic, no sense, publicity stunts.
StephArmour1 Use local police to block their exit, National Guard if help is needed, and cite every last one of them. If there were deaths associated with the ambulances that were blocked, charge them with manslaughter. Then bring in the 'dozers to scrape them out of the way.
Patriots
Who would’ve thought Liberty Leading the People in 2020 would be depicted as a Buick. This marketing campaign is working overtime. Delacroix would support coming together as to squash a pandemic.
Looks like even Trump fans want Trump to get (1) more virus testing (2) more Iniversal Basic Income (3) mail in ballots.
And CONservatives are still selfish idiots. NEXT
Wow, ppl love traffic so much they make gridlock on purpose...?
Blocked. That includes emergency vehicles.
A bunch of Trump supporters blocked hospital access because they can't get their hair done. Gather them up pit them all in the same room and let them die for their cause.
This is what happens when a Governor issues an order banning commercial lawn care and every city in Metro Detroit defies you, every city council. I wonder what their problem was right?
One women protester interviewed in her car by a reporter her big worry getting her hair done! Yep her hair! Who cares if people die my hair is more important.
Idiots
Operation “Show to the world how stupid maga morons can be”
Yep those guns they carried along with those confederate flags will stop the virus in its tracks!
I'm sorry but they are acting like spoiled teenagers. Get a grip people and start thinking about people other then yourself. The world is seeing this and shaking their heads. You guys are dying faster then anyone in the world and look at how your acting.
So let them sit in gridlock lol
So that’s where all the assholes live!!!
Karma will find you all. This is stupidity at its finest.
Get the National Guard in to control the route to the hospital!!
To soon to open that’s just ridiculous!
This is such bullshit but I’m sure not surprised
This is enough bullshit! Have the army remove them and the press. This is not freedom. Stop communist ideals. Destroy them all.
Heres your sign. Not to smart.
If any of these idiots had a spine they would leave their cars and hold hands and form a human chain of ignorance. Then they can be buried alongside each other in one of those mass graves they’ve had to utilize in NYC
If the rational people are staying at home, aren’t they just gridlocking themselves?
Convoy of stupid people
i am ok with people exercising their rights these governors need to start planning to reopen enough
Democrat governors can’t be playing politics with our lives. We all get the stay at home order. But in her case she is going to extremes to make a name for herself in hopes Biden will pick her for VP.
Who let the rednecks out?
Either way, (whether at home or in traffic) they're going to be stuck for a while.
Greatest example of ignorance and stupidity! 🙄🤨
Man that must be inconvenient for all those people out and about right now. 🙄
Fuck these people
Hair dye and lawn fertilizer is what their protesting about!smh
Here's a deal - So if participants from operation gridlock get sick from COVID-19, they will not be admitted to any hospital. But how will the state government know? Easy - every license plate participating in this unlawful act was recorded!
Redbusia Whitmer can't be liking all of this negative attention while trying to get the VP position.
Where the snow? She said there’d be snow.
So instead of being safe at home these ding dongs are stuck in their cars because they aren’t able to buy fertilizer & hair color. Did I get that right?
Anyone reopen the business still be entitled to the stimulus offered to those who are impacted by closing their business?
Ahh. The Donnie Chump followers have spoken! Very impactful! Next!
And this ignorant, racist running for Congress was there DetmerMike Detmerisaracist
So... because they don't want to stay at home because of the lockdown, they are willingly sitting in traffic.
We need more protests country wide! Open the economy! End the free money handouts and put Americans back to work!
I’m sure the Dems support the right to protest, right?
Love to see how many are trumpettes trying to embrace their inner ignorance.
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2 to 3 weeks and they’ll be a spike in infections, within 2 months a lot of lives lost. These protesters are selfish and ignorant and deserve their destiny. To the sane, intelligent folk of the USA please stay home and stay safe.
Yep it’s the brooks brothers banging on windows during the Florida recount it’s the Tea Party demanding no debt essentially it’s a side show paid and brought to you by your friendly oligarchs and the press
How you convince that many ppl to be that ignorant. You're blocking the entrances to the hospital to prove a point that won't matter while you're getting your ass locked by the law and allowing many others to suffer due to not being able to get to a doctor. Real shitstorm 😤
What an Embarrassment to the world. Wow. So many idiots in one state? This entire state needs to be sealed. They can all roam around free within. Sigh.
‘Operation Gridlock’ was organized by Marian Sheridan of the Michigan GOP’s Grassroots Vice Chair. ABC News should ask her how long did it take to put this spontaneous event together.
Beautiful sight!!!
Let's get sick! Let's get sick!
This says it all
Trump idiots!
Welll that’s gonna help their already horrendous health care system
This did what? They do understand the importance of the lockdown, right?
Jamming the streets when everything is shutdown😄
The GOP says that the economy is more important than lives.
disgusting display
This was intentional? And considered a success? MAGAts are strange people with small minds.
Concentrated idiots
Operation Michigan Morons
Ignorance is not bliss.
Predicting the next hotspot for covid19
Provids
Something is truly wrong with White People! We need Scientists to research these Trump Supporters! They are a clear and present danger to a peaceful Society!
Deny each and everyone a bed and respirator when they inevitably catch the virus.
All of them should be fined or arrested. Absolutely senseless af
And blocked several ambulances carrying critical care students from reaching the hospital.
These people deserve what they get. +++++++++++
And this, my friends, is why Coronavirus will not be eradicated before the summer. Expect it to stick around for 18 months. History spanishflu
Coming to a City near you 🇺🇸
For those who feel inconvenienced, think of those who have not left their homes, hospices , hospitals due to other illnesses/diseases . Is it to much to ask for the health and we’ll being of others if not for oneself?
And this has to happen because why?
And so it begins, we will see the number of cases rise 😥
ARREST THEM ALL
Proud of youall
What a heck 🤷♂️
Very clever, how would a ambulance get to someone quickly with that gridlock!!
Get used to it all across the country if May 1 is given as a date today to try and open up things. Governors are going to say no their state isn’t ready and people are going to revolt. Trumps plan all along. Civil unrest.divideandconquer
Get out of those cars!!
Would be nice to know, who came up with a idea of a protest as stupid as this. Appears to me that this was similar stunt as free hotdogs for people who praised Trump for it during 16. That stunt as well the chanting for Trump in the intersections were organized by russian trolls
May starve to death on the way to get relief
The Capitol Building belongs to the people. They should storm it
Those in a hurry to get back on the streets should give up their potential hospital bed.
Holy fuck look at all those car 🚙
The governor should facially identify everyone of them and arrest them see how they like jail instead of staying at home stroking their assault weapons
Guess the 'smart' people are immune to the coronavirus
Most dangerously stupid flash mob ever.
Más dura sera la recuperación si salen esos planes.
Idiots
sometimes our Southern neighbours are as dumb as rocks
So they put themselves in gridlock to protest lockdown?
How do you think of these people?
WOW the People Have Spoken!
The brilliance of moronic tribalism on full display.
And no doubt they would call you sheeple the nitwits
This is what happens when siblings have kids or when otherwise smart folks believe in a bearded man in the sky. The gene pool is shallow and the turds are floating.
What if you had to use the bathroom?
There's people who love their freedom
Just look at all the stupid republicans, I sure hope no one picks up a cold or fever. Was that a cough I heard ? Never mind Trumptards , It is just Ted Nugent clearing his throat before he belts out the Shit Spangled Banner..
They made sure to make it impossible for hospital workers and ambulances to get to work. Why weren’t more walking if they felt safe? I’m sure they’ll be a ton more cases because of their dog and pony show. Dopes
Just an observation, since no one is actually out driving, does this even matter? Brilliant. ownthelibs michiganshutdown MichiganOperationGridlock
So proud of Michigan who are standing up against tyranny and standing for freedom
idiots
Trump MAGA fans polluting Detroit
Isn't be Don't be like this
Michigan Patriots - 1 Commie Governor - 0
Mt. St. Helens. The Gov. ordered evacuation from the area. Many weren't allowed on their property. Most complied, but they were pissed. But when it blew, they were grateful. Their lives were saved. This is temporary folks; not permanent. These Governors are trying to save lives.
Seriously every realDonaldTrump Supporter is a Complete IDIOT! Like the saying goes 👇
Better hurry up and do what the people say. Don't want them to start ramping up there 2A right, after their 1A right was deemed 'non essential' by a bunch of local supreme leaders. Local elected public servants should not become inconvenient. They need to serve, not lead
twats
This a a recommendation for Nurses & Doctors, could be a good idea to prevent the virus away from them . (The Fan) !
smell that trump supporters needing a bath
But they run people protesting Nazis over.
I’m just hoping that nobody will need the emergency services or police. Because they won’t be able to get to them.
Sue them. These cars has numberplates.
magadeath magadeth
If they get sick they will also barge into to emergency room and demand help. These are my rights. This is MERICA.
These people are idiots! Blocking the paths at hospitals up and down the state! Better hope you don’t get sick! Karma will your a$$!!
So sad to see the comments on here of people who don’t get it. It’s not about if covid19 is dangerous or not. It’s about whether surrendering all freedoms, losing jobs, destroying economy is worth it when we don’t have complete data about the illness. Many overestimates
So disappointed in my Michigan folks. Southeast Michigan is fighting the covid19 and losing lots of people to death. We all want our America back right now. But it can't happen just yet. And the America we once knew is gone at least for a year or 2
Can we do a class action lawsuit against these people for putting our lives and lives of our families in danger?
tomball65498149 Morons let them congregate. Just keep away from the sane people. StayHomeSaveLives
Guess we know where the next hot spot is going to be. And wherever the rest came from.
remindmetweets in three weeks. And hope there isn't a spike in cases.
It's extremely dissapointing that whether we ought to stand and defend our most basic rights is seen by these mewling, boot-licking progressives in the replies as a partisan issue.
Michigan Gone stupid lmao. no wonder!!! White people everywhere .COVID19
I liked the 'LIVE FREE or DIE' sign. Give that fool a 'Darwin Award'
Hey... Let's play 'Where's Waldo' Waldo is not a white person. Go. . . . . Yeah....
I wonder how many people will get infected with the virus and even die from this stunt
Love it.
Ohhh if Michigan's cases spike up... everyone will know where to turn the blame pointing finger at!
More of this coming. The entire United States is not New York City.
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'If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.' Thomas Jefferson.
The people of Michigan May be hopeless
It's Captain 'Murica against the Whitmer Cold Shoulder!
Look at all the sheep commenting about how “bad” these people are, insulting them. Reality: This has infected less than 0.025% of the worlds population. It has a 5-6% fatality rate . Liberals want to kill off business for less than .025% of a chance you die
Brought to you by DeVos and the MAGAts michiganshutdown TrumpLiesAmericansDie
Can I also point out that I see more people and cars in my small-town Walmart parking lot on weekday evenings than attended this festival of stupid. But these morons get the attention?
Those people should get jobs
White supremacy attitude and ignorance. Typical 'Always Trumpers' MSNBC CNN maddow KatiePhang
Those idiots get back to work without any social distancing without mask protection, this will drive more people die.
Don’t show up at the hospital when you get sick
Not a mask in sight. That’s a sad shitload of people in denial. Good luck in the next few weeks
So stupid it's embarrassing to be from Michigan
Live free or die? You do realize option 2 is a strong favourite thanks to realDonaldTrump and his backpedaling.
Feral fuckwits Can't the National Guard clear the road?
this is the low end of the gene pool. these people are nothing for than followers of far right talking points.
Oh good, there is some heroes out there!
I think Trump and all the right wingnuts that echoed his statements should be right there shoulder to shoulder with them.
Hopefully a vaccine will do it
Isnt this one of the coordinated right wing operations reported over the weekend? A national coordinated plan to take to the streets to pressure states to reopen? I hope most people see thru this BS & stay home & demand a national testing program to inform reopening policies.
Not a mask amongst them.
Wonder if tedCruz had counted up the fines on this?
Corona Virus for all!
These idiots are going to be dead by the end of the month
God, I’m glad Im not married to a Trumper! Matter of fact, I would have never marry a man who had the personality of a Trumper in the first place.
nutters. we are protesting our right to kill people
Welp, looks like it's in God's hands now, ladies and gents. See you in two weeks.
Maybe what we are seeing is the beginning of MAGA crowd self-extinction (for good).
IDIOTS !!!
All fun and games till one of their friends or relatives die. Then it’s why me.
Take their pictures, get their names and in a couple weeks, turn them away from the hospital and give the care to those that got the virus through no fault of their own. These people, let them die of their own ignorance and hate!
That protest is very, very white.
Blocking ambulances and hospital entries...
The rest of America looking at them like....
Stupid ass kool-aid drinkers!
Darwinism at work
This pro covid demonstration is absurd.
The dumbest shit I have ever seen 🤬
People will not accept being locked down forever. It’s just not going to happen
This stupidity is unreal.
If you get sick MAGA die at home It's your own fault If you kill someone because you get the virus and spread it, your cell phone records are accessible. People will be prosecuted, but right now, keep showing your stupidity.. keep going... The ones OUT are the ones getting sick
Survival isn’t mandatory 🤷♀️
Idiots.. They won't be able to dye their hair or open their businesses if they're dead either. GovWhitmer don't give in...follow the science.
14 days...because I am sure at least one was a super-spreader
How many of these 'protesters ' will be 🤒😷 soon (no masks or social distancing)? CantFixStupid TrumpCult CoronavirusLockdown is the right thing to do. StayHomeStaySafe
This me generation, are going to kill everyone around them, thx fox news and Trump.
Oh donnie dumbass look what you have done.
I live in Michigan. Let the protesters infect one another. They deserve it.
They all need to get on their knees and pray..
Support 100% because of her idiotic mandates...not garden seeds, no paint (to paint a room/house)...on and on. Should be Comrade Whitmer, Socialist candidate for Vice President!!!!!! GovWhitmer NBCNews FoxNews Local4News LSJNews
People who want to congregate should sign contracts that they will NOT access healthcare and will NEVER use s ventilator
Lots of social distancing going on there, huh? Thanks Fox
Reading the comments from those protestors interviewed? The overriding comment is 'Americans are smart enuf to handle this. We know how to stay safe'. From these photos I'd say quite the opposite. What a bunch of idiots. Guns, confederate flags. END THIS NIGHTMARE in Nov!
I'd love to condemn the covidiots but the truth is if you just subsidize these guys they might leave.
Look at these idiots protesting against their authoritarian dictatorship
Check back in 3 weeks. Let’s see how many are I nfected, sick, hospitalized, dead 😳
I wonder what color of skin 99% of them have? I don’t even need to see the footage. Here’s your same group of white right wing gun toting flag huggin trump lovers that will never vote Democrat in a hundred years that show up at u know who’s maggot rallies
A bunch of selfish dumbasses, many of whom are not from MI. It snowed today but they can’t plant seeds (which they can get from non big box stores) or golf. 🙄 Most of us in MI realize the seriousness of the situation & appreciate Whitmer’s actions
“Live Free and Die” is a little more on the nose. The stupid...it burns.
Are these the same people that blocked an ambulance? I hope that person who needed it is okay, but folks really shouldn’t be blocking roads. Especially during a pandemic when more people need to get to the hospital.
No wonder, That's the reason why USA is worst hit by covid-19...
She needs to go
I love the photos of them sans masks and distancing. DarwinismShallPrevail.
Love the “ live free or die” sign. I’m guessing they’re going to end up with the latter....🤦🏻♀️🙄
Let’s see how many get sick and strain the healthcare system.
Sad they care only about themselves like trump cares only for himself. They dont care if they see there kids, parents, or grandparents dying on ventilators behind a glass. Shame
That tall building on the left is a hospital with 3 floors of covid patients
Ignorant people.
The odds for the “or Die” alternative seem to be rising.
And GovWhitmer. Says BetsyDeVosED. Paid for this rally
Wow
I knew people would take to the streets sooner or later. But now is too soon. They should be practicing physical distancing.
So this idiots decided to blow up your May 1st hope realDonaldTrump
The person with the 'Live Free or Die' sign is pushing his odds toward the latter.
And this is why the Americans have Trump....education....education
Trumpsters are in a cult
Thank God! It's time for Americans to stand up!!!
Huh- lots of white men- what a shock
Democrats want CONTROL! You have a Democrat governor Michigan! What do you expect! TrumpWarRoom
Like do they know how foolish they look? No one is locking them in their homes.
Contact trace these folks and about 6% or more will be sick in two weeks
Dummies! Bet right wingnut groups were behind this.
These idiots should be denied medical treatment when they get COVID.
In a fight with anyone pictured, the smart money is betting on the virus.
Wait aprox 12 days and see how many of them get sick and die.
Idiots
What makes me laugh are the people in their car continuing to social distance as they protest the social distancing
they are blocking entrances to the hospital and ambulances cant get in!!! IDIOTS!!!
Calm out the Nat'l guard and send them home
Fight for our freedom!!
They’re going to spike in 2 weeks from all this.
Business more important than health & safety? This is political being disguised as small business issue... Trump trolls! If we learned anything in past months, let's hope that it's the fact that the health & safety of human life is more important than ALL OF IT! MAGAFAIL
I see a lot of dad jeans. And even more jackasses.
Finally!!!! Go Michigan, lead by example!!! Let’s do this. powerofthepeople wakeupamerica fakeboogieman
Bunch of clowns
distribute these photos to hospitals, don't waste ventilators on them, they are free to drown in their own dying lung tissue.
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