Michigan protesters storm state Capitol in fight over coronavirus rules: 'Men with rifles yelling at

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  1. Ddyad

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    Just a real anti-fa protest.
    A peaceful one - for a change.
     
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    Headlines should read: Liberals and Democrats, who once proclaimed to believe in democracy, when faced with the biggest test of democracy in 100 years, welted to pressure and destroyed American democracy.
     
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    Yes, the DP has become very anti-democratic. Another reason why so many ordinary American Democrats and Independents are supporting Trump.
     
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    I mean, I've openly stated my desires for a new political state, so I admit that I'm not a believer in 'democracy' in general but that's not the point. The point is that for the people who do believe it, if you believe in something, you should follow it. The protests aren't just because people lost their rights to their jobs and livelihoods, but because the people who proclaimed they'd uphold democracy, didn't do that.

    Their lack of values, is disturbing for political leaders and for a political party. Opportunists is what they're called.
     
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    We? What's in your pocket Daniel? ;)
     
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    Oh, ick. Whitmer has only been in office for one year. She has three years to punish people for voting for her. Well, unless Biden picks her in the Veepstakes. Then she's done politically for good.
     
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    They are preventing their removal by being armed. No matter how mad that makes you, there is nothing you can do about it. That’s why they are armed to ensure there is nothing you can do to stop them from making their voices heard.
     
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    A good answer. The trouble, of course, is that people will still continue to die from other reasons.

    So, I reject the fear factor that permeates the US views on this event. Monday I'm going back to the beach to find peace and quiet away from the madding crowd. :angel:
     
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    Maybe the blue states could start a lottery pool. The "winner" is the last blue state to go bankrupt.
     
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    FoxHastings said:
    Sad to see weak-kneed cowards protesting because they aren't as brave and tough as the older generations who put up with conditions during war which were much worse..



    Oh, I forgot to add.."" spoiled pampered babies with no respect for anyone...tender, delicate things that can't handle a disruption in their sheltered lives...""
     
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    FoxHastings said:
    Sad to see weak-kneed cowards protesting because they aren't as brave and tough as the older generations who put up with conditions during war which were much worse



    Oh, I forgot to add.."" spoiled pampered babies with no respect for anyone...tender, delicate things that can't handle a disruption in their sheltered lives...""
     
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    "Making their voices heard"? LOL. The only thing they are doing is saying that if you don't agree with them they will shoot you. Personally, I prefer Democracy but that's just me, huh?
     
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    You can choose to “feel” how you want but these people were heroes standing up to tyranny. No matter how angry it makes you, they aren’t going away. The state will bend the knee to the people.
     
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    The purpose of most protests is to draw as much media attention as possible. That gets news stories which get people debating. Debate is good. Whitmer is an authoritarian fascist, and most of the country knows it now.

    I'd say that the protest was a success.

    I hope Biden picks Gretchen for his running mate. :) If not, she's a one-term governor.
     
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    Incorrect they are saying if you try to stop them from making their voices heard through force, then they will use force as well. That is democracy. You only like democracy when its a message you like.

    Regardless, we aren’t going away and we are only going to get louder. Anyone who tries to use force against us will be met with force.

    love that second amendment
     
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    Good luck. I have finals and a cat that lets me know when it’s feeding time. Which ironically enough is all the time.
     
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    I don’t think this will be doing gun rights activists the kind of positive publicity they want — and taking weapons to a protest about not spreading a virus...
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    Mark my words, this will backfire.
     
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    No, it won’t. The left will be angry because they hate guns and those with them. Everyone else will recognize the validity of their arguments and the necessity of being armed.
     
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    LOL! So, the brave Americans are hiding at home in the "land of the brave" - under house arrest - right? ;-)

    VOTE DP FOR THE ECONOMIC SHUTDOWN AND HOUSE ARREST!

    DP party bosses should fire their strategists - stat. :)
     
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    These armed protests have very little support.
    There is zero reason to be armed, are they allowed to — sure — but optics are a thing, and this looks poor.

    Like I said, watch
     
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    You do realize that numerous red states also shut down, yes?
     
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    You mean like Hogan's Maryland? ;-)
     
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    That really is looking on the bright side. :)
     
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    Those "protesters" deserved to be arrested.

    A Handful of Far-Right Extremists are giving Michigan a bad name.
     
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    In fact, the optics are great. It was a peaceful anti-fa protest - for a change.
     
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