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mopinko

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4. there will not b another 68. take it to the bank.

Reply to Tom of Temecula (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2024, 12:08 AM

Apr 30

every elected in chgo is gonna throw themselves into the line of fire if shit breaks out.
protesters r gonna b very disappointed.
i wish i cd find a pic from the 03 protests. it was a solid blue wall.
and btw, the city paid out $6m to protesters that yr. we’re tired of that shit.

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David Frum: The Plot to Wreck the Democratic Convention [View all] Tom of Temecula Apr 29 OP

FWIW, it wasn't just at the RNC in 2004, there were also anti-war protests at the DNC in 2004 EarlG Apr 29 #1

I don't recall any significant campus uprisings in any of those years you've cited. Tom of Temecula Apr 30 #5

2004 was too close to the Saudi terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and an empty field in PA. Barry Markson Apr 29 #2

This makes me feel better. Conventions are now federal "National Special Security Events". They weren't in 68. LeftInTX Apr 29 #3

there will not b another 68. take it to the bank. mopinko Apr 30 #4