"Penny Auction" at a farm, with a noose as a warning to bank agents who might attempt to bid, Michigan, USA, Great Depression, 1936

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1952026/penny-auction-at-a-farm-with-a-noose-as-a-warning-to-bank-agents-who-might-attempt-to-b

Sadly in this digital age it’s impossible for a community to band together like this any more

Counterpoint:

Also, I’d like everyone to take a closer look at this image, and decide what you think the demographics are. I see mostly older folks and very few young people showing up. You need to not make excuses, and show up.

I went to the last no kings in a town by me and it was mostly older folks and their boomer rage gave me so much life. I’m in a rural and DEEPLY red area and hundreds of people showed up for this last protest. I let and spoke to so many amazing folks. It was incredible.