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In reply to the discussion: "Hands Off!" demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S. [View all]BigmanPigman
(52,883 posts)39. They WERE tRump fans until he threatened their Social Security
They have had a very conservative group of seniors there for a long time. My friends moved there...yuk!
However, even old geezers get mad when you take away their Social Security and healthcare. Now tRump has succeeded in pissing off some of his most loyal supporters.
It's always like that...you never protest until it effects you and your life specifically.
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NOW: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins protesters at the National Mall for the "Hands Off!" rally against Elon Musk and Don
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#HandsOffProtests today in Detroit. Look who's on the other side supporting! Our Canadian brothers and sisters!
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Apr 5
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The Gadsen Penguin is brilliant! Made me smile broadly, thanks! . . . nt
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Apr 5
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I was thinking the same--and I had to stop the video to try to read the signs to make sure they
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Apr 5
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Hundreds are gathered at Market Square Park in Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday as part of the nationwide 'hands off' protest a
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Apr 5
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Something remarkable is happening on 5th Ave right now. 100s of 1000s of people, a spontaneous outpouring of anger,
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Apr 5
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HAPPENING NOW: Protesters march through downtown Los Angeles for the "Hands Off!" rally -BALLON
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Apr 6
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Protesters are lining both sides of the street for blocks in the tiny little town of Geneva, Illinois!
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Apr 6
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Despite the snow, there was a huge turnout in Santa Fe for the #HandsOff protest. Even Ali McGraw showed up! #SantaFe #N
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Apr 6
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Amy Klobuchar- I joined a huge crowd of thousands gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on a cold, sunny
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Protesters in Brussels, Belgium have gathered for the "Hands Off!" worldwide protests today
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Apr 6
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