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Webster Green

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1. Maybe a lot of people aren't into getting the shit stomped out of them by the cops.

Reply to Zalatix (Original post)

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 01:52 PM

Aug 2012

Or getting struck with a tear gas cannister at close range.

It would seem that protesting has now been deemed to be illegal in the US. The response by the crazed and militarized police riot squads is usually swift and vicious.

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Where are the big protests? [View all] Zalatix Aug 2012 OP

Maybe a lot of people aren't into getting the shit stomped out of them by the cops. Webster Green Aug 2012 #1

Evidently, NOLALady Aug 2012 #2

there will be protests at the convention next week: see here: IcyPeas Aug 2012 #3

I wish they'd have something that big over here on the Left coast! Zalatix Aug 2012 #7

Many of those who protest madamesilverspurs Aug 2012 #4

From protesting to organizing tama Aug 2012 #5

Already joined! Zalatix Aug 2012 #6

Just got home from an event in my city. proud2BlibKansan Aug 2012 #8