It was only a matter of time before the militias showed up...

[Earth_First]

Trump militia forms to ‘forcefully protect’ rally goers against ‘far-left agitators’

A group of Donald Trump supporters over the weekend called for volunteers to join a would-be militia aiming to protect voters against so-called “violent far-left agitators.”

“Do you want to provide security protection to innocent people who are subject to harassment and assault by Far-left agitators?” Lion’s Guard asked in a call to action. “If so, you are welcome to join. That’s the mission — to protect innocents who can’t hire their own security guards.”

Lion’s Guard said that their members would be unarmed, “but willing to forcefully protect people if need be.”

“We are *defensive*, *protective* of innocents who are being beaten and harassed for their political views.”

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/03/trump-militia-forms-to-forcefully-protect-rally-goers-against-far-left-agitators/

Apologies if this has been noted already...

[arcane1]

1. Prediction: they will turn on other Trump supporters for insufficient zeal n/t

[Earth_First]

3. That's not a far-off assessment...

The utterly frightening outcome of this is not something I wish to witness.

[Iggo]

13. Hammers looking for nails.

They'll find them.

[world wide wally]

2. Uh huh, I'm sure they won't be armed

[Earth_First]

4. Oh yes, I am willing to bet the 'Open Carry' folks are froathing over this 'opportunity'

This is getting out of hand in a very real, consequential way...

[Eleanors38]

15. Sounds like some controllers are "froathing" a little as well.

[Thor_MN]

5. Would I have to pay for my own Brown Shirt? Is there reimbursment for ammo?

Are snacks provided?

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. We posted the twitter capture as well

http://reportingsandiego.com/2016/03/14/trump-the-rise-of-self-defense-militias/

The account is no longer active, but...

[Raster]

7. "The Lion's Guard"....

...
...picturing brownshirts guarding the Cowardly Lion.

[Javaman]

8. Sturmabteilung

Founded in 1920, the Sturmabteilung (SA) was the first of many paramilitary protection squads that worked to protect Nazi officials. In 1923, a small bodyguard unit, which became known as the Stosstrupp-Hitler (SSH), was set up specifically for the Führer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler%27s_bodyguard

just saying...

[Blue Dalek]

9. A militia will result in someone getting killed. Just watch.

[tabasco]

10. The New Amerikkkan Freikorps

How charming.

[tblue37]

11. Will they wear brown shirts so they can recognize each other in the crowd? nt

[HughBeaumont]

12. These anuses wouldn't know what a far left looked like if they were in the Winston Cup.

We all know what happens when you take a hard right in racing, though . . .

[Oneironaut]

14. I still think this is bullshit.

The "I'm being threatened!" thing was a little obvious. A group might form from this with a similar name, but this seems like it started as a troll.