From Black Panthers to Boogaloo Bois: Lobby Day in Virginia

Despite fears of violence and a country on edge ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, gun rights activists rallied outside the Virginia capitol Monday, drawing in right-wing groups increasingly hostile toward the government and openly armed in defiance of the law.
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[@dankyangclips8603]

Hell yea. I stand with all of these liberty loving people. "When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."

[@sallah6301]

Yea until jan 6th..😅😅

[@simsesworkshop1546]

😎😎

[@waynejohnson1786]

@@sallah6301 That was the first day politicians have feared the citizenry in a long time and that’s a good thing.

[@alecbowman4127]

Every American should be involved in the 2A community. When I was a shooting instructor, I taught people from all sorts of backgrounds, and all races.

[@owen3790]

NOT the 2a but the pro gun, 2a is supporting the state we want to support guns

[@alecbowman4127]

@@owen3790 the 2A endorses our right to defend ourselves from the state.

[@jokesonyou1253]

Keep in mind, the 2A says you can keep and bear ARMS not only firearms.

[@bogo_wanderlust3692]

The government and the elites have always tool to repress you...they won't because in a sense they care for you. But if it was the russian or Chinese government these groups would have been dissolved in an hour with harsh repression

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

@@jokesonyou1253 MRAP’s, RPG?

[@afrotech69]

The incredible diversity of our democracy is a grand experiment that has worked overall, but adding too much of any element to the chemistry could spell disaster for us all. I support any initiative to unite us as a country and refuse to support any divisive elements. Peace and Love to all my fellow Americans!

[@SconedColdSober]

That’s the WAY!

[@BoogalooBoy]

This is a Republic, not a democracy.

[@afrotech69]

@@BoogalooBoy Agreed. America is more accurately defined as a Constitutional Federal Republic that is currently allowing a democracy.

[@mattthelearner2797]

Only ethnonationalism can unite a country

[@jokesonyou1253]

Democracy is little more then mob oppression where 51% decide how the other 49% should live. Which is why we live in a Republic.

[@purplerocket4300]

Good stuff. Gun ownership is not a left or right thing, it's a people thing. People who share a common interest. Here in Maine, we are as far-left as anyone can get and we love our guns...AR-15's, AR-10's, you name it.

[@dannygrift2264]

The left is trying to restrict or ban your constitutional rights, what do you think of that?

[@Ty-uq8ff]

@@dannygrift2264 Exctly take our AR and AK away we will end up like Kyle if we try to keep them

[@BoogalooBoy]

Commies and guns don't mix.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

@@BoogalooBoy all law-abiding Americans mix quite well with guns, actually. Whether right, libertarian, centrist, moderate Democrat, leftist, Communist ... man, woman, non-binary, transgender, Christian, Jewish, atheist, Muslim, etc., ... it's a universal right to self-defense and self-preservation... that's kind of the point, my dude.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

@@dannygrift2264 it's not "the Left" trying to take your guns. I'm pretty far to the Left (like, Bernie and AOC are "moderates" to me) and I'm all about 2A rights for everyone*! And my socially-liberal Leftist friends feel the same way. We don't want to take your guns. You're confusing centrist status-quo "establishment" Democrats (like Pelosi and Biden) and misguided/misinformed neo-Liberal weenies (like Beto O'Rourke) with actual Leftists. The right to self-preservation and self-defense is especially critical for women, LGBTQ folks, people of color, indigenous peoples, the working class, the disabled, and the politically-unpopular. We all have the right to life, liberty, and property and the 2A is the ultimate equalizer in protecting those rights. *excluding convicted violent criminals, domestic abusers, and those with serious mental illnesses

[@wallx6547]

Boogaloo Boys United Fight for The Liberty

[@norse_agorist9322]

Hell yeah bother till van Halen

[@BoogalooBoy]

They fight for communism and march with BLM.

[@Povertycab]

@@BoogalooBoy uhh care to explain?

[@Gokugaming594]

@@BoogalooBoy BoogalooBoy1776 is against the boog?

[@vh9network]

Boogaloo Boys dancing to the Electric Boogaloo.

[@chasethomas8234]

There is nothing the inner party fears more than all of the prolls standing together

[@BoogalooBoy]

You a commie?

[@K.b.173-dog]

Right on

[@topsecretbear9918]

The boog a loos are mostly anarchist but can be from either side of the spectrum. The black panthers are proudly from the far left, maoist/communist, same with blm. The proud boys are not a "white supremacy" group. They are led by an afro cuban and have many different races in their membership. That being said many are center right. The far right wing is so small that they hardly show up for anything. However, these are all only small fringe groups, 99% of the people that participate in lobby day are just normal everyday people from the center that want to preserve the ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. Everyone agrees that the govt is too big, too strong and too controlling/oppressive. The same view that the founding fathers had. The media obviously wants to highlight mostly the fringes, to frame the entire 2A as "extremism". "lies by structure"

[@stewart2238]

I don’t always support these guys, but maybe it’ll wake people up to how dangerous our government has become domestically and internationally.

[@robinbowie8093]

Wouldn't expect LA Times to be the news source that doesn't paint the Boogaloo Bois as some right wing white supremacy trumpers

[@waylonk2453]

I think that the LA times did a very non-biased and fair coverage of this event. Letting the interviewed people speak for themselves rather than "analyzing" what they are there for.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

I’m in shock!

[@christopherdavis163]

That’s right....owning a gun is not a crime!!!!!!!!!

[@uggostinko6914]

I will support my enemies right to defend themselves against all forces, i expect the same from them

[@peteratherton4459]

No guns means you are Helpless

[@KpR333]

Not really, learn to fight like a man and stop depending on firearms

[@StupidMafia7.62]

@@KpR333 Something the proud boys can’t do 😂 always depending on firearms.

[@mrbookish6701]

@@StupidMafia7.62 Well, said. Interesting how many America has one of the biggest murder rates when compared to countries with 2A

[@Fire__77]

@@KpR333 The elite and gov are laughing at you

[@victorarreola822]

Constantly funding the military for new drones, fighter jets, and armored vehicles to then pass onto police forces to stomp out protests all the while that military has the means by which to spy on its people . . . Leaves civilians with little more than muskets helpless

[@MikeIzzle_]

Dammit I love this country so much. Unity 🤝

[@Ryan_1997]

Shout out to that nurse 👍🏼

[@sonicmiku3009]

A quite a bit of groups that I didn't like because of violent reasons and I was taught where terrorist groups, this video gives me hope in humanity. A lot of bad apples tend to be more aggressive, and the left and right are always going down each other's throats because of it. But here all groups coming together to have a peaceful discussion. No yelling no fighting. Just a peaceful conversation, and not spreading fear. Good job people

[@chilloutbruh2475]

I actually watched the whole event last night and Montgomery county MD police just showed up in swat gear and about a minute later the reporter says "Virginia governor says he's sending 200 troops" .....of course he did

[@kvinmiller4631]

link? iwas without internet and cable during all of this cause i was working in a national park trying to catch up

[@articulatemonster9529]

Government stripes citizens of weapons for dominace. You owe no weapons You cannot challenge them on things they refuse to address that may require physical force to enforce.

[@eyeje19]

The Gun Rights Need To Always Remember That Unity Is What The Government Doesn't Want...

[@mr.stately9205]

I am a Democrat for other reasons and in general, guns are something I feel every citizen should be able to own.

[@ykcorzepol6234]

For the people!!

[@eyeje19]

Your Gun Rights Defend All Your Other Rights

[@kingsuap4890]

Christopher Columbus never came to Virginia. He never even touch foot on America.. I hear you tho

[@fuzzX]

“ProGun” and flies Trump flag😂😂

[@dannygrift2264]

Trump is pro gun!

[@mrbookish6701]

@@dannygrift2264 lol sure, if you ignore his comments during the bump stock ban - stop making conservatives look dumb

[@mrbookish6701]

Imagine the look on their faces if they knew Trumps views on guns lol

[@fuzzX]

@@dannygrift2264 trump is long time democrat rat lol, he himself said in his book he believe in gun control.. he did more against the 2A in 4 years then Obama in his 8 years as POTUS.. even Obama passed more pro 2A rights then Trump... but yeah “take the guns first, due process later” - Donaldino J Trumperino

[@Ty-uq8ff]

@@mrbookish6701 Bump stocks hm name why any citizen needs that? Trump is also more Pro gun the biden

[@Ilovetheearth-q9l]

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

[@TutelaTV]

Love to see the positive press for the luau

[@kennethcook8598]

The Boogaloo Boys are not a bad group. In fact, they should join forces with the black panthers to curbstomp those Proud boys.

[@SlipWreck]

To the gentleman at 5:57, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, and the Confederacy arguably started in South Carolina.

[@Orf]

4:50

[@G396]

this is like jumping into warhammer lore XD XD XD

[@erod6468]

"lobby day"? Really LA times? Stop the BS. It's the 2A support rally by multiple groups of all backgrounds.

[@athappyhiker]

"Lobby Day" is the official title of the event day. it's been that way for decades.

[@Walk_Off_0311]

They lost me when they said proud boys are white supremacist

[@JustineEllushon]

THERE IS A REASON THEY DONT WANT TO PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS .....................

[@mrbookish6701]

yes, because America has a higher crime rate and holds 1/3 of the world's prison population

[@JustineEllushon]

@@mrbookish6701 THANK YOU FOR TRYING TO DISPROVE ME AND COMPLETELY PROVING MY POINT.... WHICH BY THE WAY, I'M ONE HUNDRED PERCENT CERTAIN YOU HAVE NO LEGIT SOURCES ON THESE STATISTICS, IT'S OBVIOUS YOU ARE A BOT OR A SHEEP... NOW. AMERICA HAS A HIGHER CRIME RATE THAN.....? DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THAT "POINT". AND WHERE DID YOU GET THIS ONE THIRD STAT? WHY WOULD WE NEED TO BAN GUNS IF SO MANY OF OUR CRIMINALS ARE INCARCERATED? I'M CONFUSED ON WHAT LEGALLY ARMED CITIZENS HAVE TO DO WITH CRIMINALS? NOW. THE REASON THEY DON'T WANT US TO BEAR ARMS IS BECAUSE AMERICANS CAN NOT DEFEND THEMSELVES AGAINST SICK TWISTED AND CORRUPT LEADERS AND THEIR DRACONIAN RULE!!!!!!! LET'S TRY AGAIN ..... WHAT WAS THAT YOU WERE SAYING?

[@victorarreola822]

@@JustineEllushon The United States is #1 for prison population, both per capita and in large. Although not a 1/3 the US actually has a 1/4 of the world's prison population while only making up 5% of the entire world's population. The US also dwarfs other developed countries when it comes to gun violence, and is again #1 by a large margin. This is all FBI crime statistics and if you bothered to look it up you'd see that its widely available knowledge.

[@victorarreola822]

@@JustineEllushon also for the love of God please turn off your caps lock

[@Ty-uq8ff]

@@victorarreola822 Is that why it is illegal to take one gun away?

[@charliebrown5611]

Anyone who thinks that violent overthrow of the Govt. is a good thing should read "Animal Farm" by Orwell. Then look to history and think about Napoleon, Lenin, Hitler, Franco, Castro and the many banana republics.

[@raphaelcastro1332]

Everyone just hates the proud bois is my takeaway

[@ironfistdave8571]

When the Hopi prophecy comes to pass and the Red Hats start raining down from the sky Americans are going to need to trust each other and unify

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

I HOPE I SEE SOME PROUD GIRLS IN MY AREA OOOOOH WEEEEEE

[@kennygp2004]

Lol

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

@@kennygp2004 CANNONNNNN LOL

[@conscience5500]

Thanks Mr. Poopybutthole

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

@Manwinder Singh COME PUT UR DUKES UP LOL!!

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

@Manwinder Singh SLAUSON N NORWALK BLVD!!!

[@eziahjohnson167]

The Black panther party should be ashamed for supporting the boogalis that’s not what Newton would want At all

[@ith0rn329]

1619 Bullshit lies and concluded to be false, and in need of revisions.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Unfortunately with the Marxists in power it’s here to stay. They exploit the poor and disenfranchised against the masses. Divide and conquer!

[@TheNextTurn]

finally msm that tells the truth about boogaloo

[@johncreighton844]

Does no one feel or think that bringing weapons to a public space is intimidating? Come on, don't urinate on me and say it's rain.

[@kennygp2004]

When government fear the people, there is some sense of freedom. Take those weapons away and history would repeat itself.

[@kennygp2004]

@Fact Checker Sic Semper Tyrannis.

[@FreeMenDieFree]

No, because we don't fear guns. It's only intimidating to you if you're clueless.

[@johncreighton844]

@@FreeMenDieFree why you have to be rude? I am neither intimidated by any of the posturing of the citizens bearing arms, nor am I without knowledge or awareness. So now, why do you seem so hostile or aggressive? Just asking for honesty. Please note, I'm not using insults or trying to blame anyone. Please answer the question simply, clearly, without the attitude. Is that okay? Fair enough?

[@FreeMenDieFree]

@@johncreighton844 My response was a general statement to anyone, not just you. It's not a form of public intimidation because our constitution literally protects our right to do this. The people uncomfortable with people exercising their rights in this manner should find a new country. Where they can feel safe, away from the benefits of freedom.

[@bfrfoxtrot]

Hey thats the kinderguardian guy ahahhahaah

[@thegamechanger7157]

It's coming.

[@ramoduff9399]

Ok so America is real quick to defend the ownership of guns but not quick to defend racial equality in America. Hmmm... have it make it more sense to me.

[@skullsouljah8103]

Boogalo boys support both. They support Black Lives Matter, gay rights, gender equality and freedom for all.

[@ramoduff9399]

@@skullsouljah8103 whatever you say.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

@@ramoduff9399 really? Have you considered the black caucus, NAACP, affirmative action?

[@ramoduff9399]

@@andrewtanczyk4009 Yes I have.

[@FishcatGames]

ahahahahah is that the clown that borat tricked??? 😂

[@jabezdurham282]

They love de arming citizens already over here. Haha

[@jairoquintero26]

I will like to know which Christopher Columbus set foot in Virginia ? 😳🤯hope he means the statue

[@JabbaJohnson445]

Did anyone notice that a bunch of these people different backgrounds, politics, and etc came here for one reason just reason gun rights why can’t we as Americans just put aside the bull shit they did for the one time so why can’t the rest of us

[@a.s.etaboo8769]

Chris Rock said it best , "we don't need gun control" , ...."just price the bullets at $5000 each"

[@sonofatlas1372]

Well I’m buying me a bunker with a few games and tons of food and weights to lift go for it I won’t come out until the u.s military obliterates everyone involved former sergeant I seen war I don’t want affiliate myself with it anymore. Civil or on a mass scale leave me alone 😂 Ps I know I’m late.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I wonder who Richmond Police where recruiting ? Maybe some Thomas Magnum impersonators?

[@DrSpooglemon]

Where were the Egoist Swamp Maoists?

[@chilloutbruh2475]

And the DoD aka the Pentagon is in Virginia now you know why it took so long for the military to arrive at the capitol

[@BlkArmory]

They look so sloppy my ocd is bothering me with there uniforms and set ups

[@kentgrady9226]

The white-knuckled, pants-pissing fear which must overtake a person who feels compelled to be armed to the teeth whilst going for a stroll... it must be hell. I actually feel sorry for them. I'm nearly 51 years old. I've traveled the length and breadth of this country. I've seen huge, crowded cities and miles of empty wilderness. I've met people of dozens of races, colors, creeds and places of origin. I have never, however, been in a gunfight. Outside of military context, I don't *know* anyone who's ever been in a gunfight. Maybe, just maybe.... the "need" to carry an AR-15 about is, ummm, not real - or at the very least, exaggerated to a ludicrous extent.

[@jed6rar]

USA looks like fear soup

[@TX_BoomSlang]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@eyeje19]

The Proud Boys Comments are just ignorant

[@jAZZCRU22]

United

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

White lady 2nd amendment right is the most important no the amendment that allows Me not to be a slave is the most important. that's called white privilege ma'am.

[@steven1329]

All lives Matter!! We all deserve to protect ourselves, homes, kids, spouse, !! We all need a gun no one should be left out!! Let's strengthen our communication amongst all these groups and work strongly together to minimize crime & killings!! If your free then you deserve to carry no excuses!! Stay positive but let's be equal since we say America is such a great place to live!!

[@rob6480]

Common ground

[@LaughingKarrot]

O shit they don’t won’t unity

[@froggitylumpus3805]

"Virginia was the birthplace of the landing of christopher columbus" Oh boy this is 1619 project logic lmao.... but expected

[@SlavicTom56]

I stand with the brothers 💯

[@truthisthevictory9278]

We're not a perfect society.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Exactly why we need to be armed to the teeth!

[@mrnohax5436]

Wait so let me get this straight Boogaloo Bois are guardians of free speech and proud Bois are just the kkk with guns and armour... *thats scary*

[@skullsouljah8103]

Difference is boogalo bois support black lives matter and Proud boys dont. Proud boys are a joke. Even their founder left.

[@newenglander1551]

Proud Boys denounce racism and all forms of extremism. We are pro free speech and minimum government. We have no problems with the Boogaloo Boys but they seem to work with BLM and antifa.

[@newenglander1551]

@@skullsouljah8103 Gavin left for legal reasons, he still supports the proud boys.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

@@skullsouljah8103 boogaloo don't support BLM entirely though.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

A bit of a funny title. BB may well support BP, depending on circumstances. Not sure it works like this the other way around. The title is making it seem as if BB and BP are at opposite ends of a spectrum. Which is not the case. There are more differences than similarities. BB are all about freedoms and rights for ALL, while BP are about rights for some but not all.

[@rosemariehomeyerbente1832]

What a terrible situation

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

You want the government to own all the guns? Ever hear of the Armenians? What about the Holodomor? Look that up!

[@bakuisimpartialtoemu]

Luau time

[@argr]

My grandson dressed up as spiderman makes more of an impression than these armed clowns. How about they walk the walk instead of talking the talk.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Go tell that to the Armenians who gave up their guns. Ever hear of the Holodomor? First they were disarmed.

[@dogsenseforu301]

Canada and Mexico are looking GREAT!

[@matthewmorel3758]

Mexico while it has its problems, its far superior to the USA, Canada hell no. They’re a mini USA that has the same problems as the USA but always denies it.

[@skullsouljah8103]

Mexico is awful. The cartel runs everything and the government lost most of its power. Women kidnapped and raped every day.

[@Gokugaming594]

@@skullsouljah8103 as they should be

[@funfofa]

@@Gokugaming594 wtf

[@ineffable1129]

Need to pass the same law DC has nationwide, no weapons at a protest. If you show up at a protest armed you aren't there to protest you are there to terrorize.

[@kennygp2004]

Was anyone terrorized?

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

Agreed, weapons are used to kill people. Why else would you bring weapons to a protest? Their trigger fingers are itching.

[@kennygp2004]

@@rogeliorodriguez8518 and how many people has governments killed once they disarmed their people? I'll wait...

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

@Monkey Savant 2 Its not hard buddy. Think about it for a second.

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

@@kennygp2004 Its never happened. Why would the government kill its own people?

[@kshimer7331]

No, the Second Amendment isn't the most important right, it's not what protects all other rights.

[@donkeysjawbone]

Actually the second amendment does protect all our other rights, quite literally.

[@kingofflamingos4344]

Then what dose then bro.

[@KpR333]

@@donkeysjawbone it isnt the most important however

[@donkeysjawbone]

Apprentice, It is not a matter of which right is more "important". The Bill of Rights enumerates God given rights, not permissions given by government. History shows us that the usual form of government is tyranny. The right to bear arms is a free people's only defense against the taking of all their rights by force.

[@KpR333]

@@donkeysjawbone just admit your trigger happy and you feel defenseless without a firearm

[@anniebranwen4148]

If you have a toy you want to use it .

[@Orf]

5:07

[@jacksith9779]

Yay, Make a video! 💗