Gaza War protest in conservative Florida county sparks diverse reactions!
A generous homeless couple, 2 young grateful Dominican-American women, and an angry Jewish couple encounter Gaza War demonstrator.
[Can a "Shadow Presidential Campaign" become a "one-state" Presidential campaign in Florida?]
Weeki-Wachee/Brooksville/Spring Hill, Florida, Monday, August 26, 2024:
A sole Gaza War protester, Brian Moore, was approached on both sides of U.S. Highway 19 Saturday afternoon, in two geographic locations, by six people,
during 2 and 1/2 hours of demonstrating.
Two homeless people offered to help Moore take pictures and hold signs, two young Dominican-American women approached giving him a chilled bottle of water in
90 degree sun—and congratulatory embraces for his peace messages; and a local Jewish couple berated him for “encouraging Hamas as terrorists”.
The Jewish couple was infuriated with Moore’s two stronger-worded signs which read "Stop the genocide of Palestinians" and "Bring justice to Palestine."
Weeki Wachee corner demonstration, Saturday,, August 24, 2024. Homeless couple helps out.
Cars waiting traffic light change at Weeki Wachee intersection, Saturday, August 24, 2024.
With hands flaying the Jewish-American and his Israel-born wife questioned how the Spring Hill resident could justify “Hamas's’ horrendous violent actions on
Israeli citizens.”
The exchange was both civil and respectful, but with plenty of passion on both sides. The Israeli supporter did agree with Moore’s backside signs that read “Peace in the Middle
East,” and “Peace thru diplomacy now."
Backside of stronger-worded signs
At a second location, photo of two Dominican-American girls, named Agnes and Elise, next to a J.C. Penny's store sign and Panera restaurant, in Spring Hill, waving from afar, after approaching Moore with cold water and gratitude.
Water bottle given to Brian at demonstration by two young Dominican-American women, Agnes and Elise.. More significant was their support of his sign messages and their concern over Palestinian deaths.
As Moore waved his signs throughout the afternoon, in Weeki Wachee and Spring Hill (Hernando County) several passersby gave him a vulgar gesture, but others honked and yelled words of support!! Moore said the entire afternoon "was a mixed bag of reactions.”
Second location of Moore's separate demonstrations was at corner of Applegate Drive and UI.S. Highway 19, across from Denny's and in front of Panera Restaurant, in Spring Hill. Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Moore estimated that 1500 to 2,000 cars passed by on each side of U.S. Highway 19, in both locations, during his 2 and 1/2 hours. (70 cars every five minutes because of traffic light time sequences).
Cars entering right turn lane at Weeki Wachee intersection, Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Shadow Campaign or a "One State" Official Florida campaign?
Brian Moore, who is a long-time resident of Spring Hill and antiwar activist, has also run for federal and statewide positions in Florida. Presently, he is displaying on his website named twopartytyranny.org, a “Shadow campaign for U.S. President” title, with platform.
However, he was nominated by the re-activated Florida Reform Party who are presently awaiting the State of Florida’s decision whether their party or the Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. presidential campaign’s claim of Reform Party support, are the rightful representatives. If placed on the official Florida ballot, Moore would be a "one-state" Florida presidential candidate for 2024.
"Refugees Matter" sign was also displayed at both locations leaning against light poles as Brian hand-held other signs with regard to the Israeli-Gaza War.. Location in front of CVS drug store adjacent to Weeki Wachee intersection.
Publix Store at Hernando West plaza parking lot, at 1400 Pinehurst Ave, Spring Hill, that fed Applegate & US 19. corner in Spring Hill. Saturday, August 24, 2024.
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Cars awaiting traffic light change next to Moore's protest at U.S, 19 and Applegate Drive,, Spring.Hill, Saturday, August 24th.
Photo of Weeki Wachee State Spring Park by Brian Moore as he exits car to begin Gaza War Protest at StateRoad 50 and U.S. Highway19 intersection, on Saturday, August 24, 2024
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