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In reply to the discussion: Justice Dept. says 18 people facing federal charges after Portland protests [View all]Steelrolled
(2,022 posts)27. The people doing the vandalism and fighting the police
and not protesting. But they are happy to let the BLM protesters provide cover for them.
If the BLM movement had a national leader and a nationwide team of mature planners, it could be so much different.
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Justice Dept. says 18 people facing federal charges after Portland protests [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 2020
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I will be curious to see how a federal jury drawn from the area considers the charges.
TomSlick
Jul 2020
#3
How many years will the protester get who was arrested for dancing with flowers?
groundloop
Jul 2020
#11
"Trust your instincts" My instincts and logic tell me that these goons are CRIMINALS
Ferrets are Cool
Jul 2020
#25
The article mentioned jury trials, as well as "other follow-up court proceedings"
Steelrolled
Jul 2020
#31