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mahatmakanejeeves

(64,670 posts)
Fri Sep 9, 2022, 07:50 AM Sep 2022

From 2017: "A Texas sheriff threatened this woman for having a "F**K TRUMP" bumper sticker."

It's of interest in 2022, because the man who was the sheriff then, Troy Nehls, is now a member of Congress. That explains Allen Weisselberger's comment.

The First Amendment Retweeted

This you, bro? Maybe we should crack down on sheriffs who violate the First Amendment.

motherjones.com
A Texas sheriff threatened this woman for having a “F**K TRUMP” bumper sticker. Her new sticker...
Karen Fonseca is not backing down.


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From 2017: "A Texas sheriff threatened this woman for having a "F**K TRUMP" bumper sticker." (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2022 OP
Finally, a good Karen Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #1
Exactly. The same goes for North Florida. Chainfire Sep 2022 #2
Yeah, there is that one point. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2022 #3
Here is an update LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #4
100% Constitutionally protected activity. mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2022 #5

Ferrets are Cool

(22,190 posts)
1. Finally, a good Karen
Fri Sep 9, 2022, 09:40 AM
Sep 2022
I WISH I could sport such a statement on my truck, but I would get shot down here in MAGA land. (Alabama).
 

Chainfire

(17,757 posts)
2. Exactly. The same goes for North Florida.
Fri Sep 9, 2022, 10:32 AM
Sep 2022

It is OK for them to fly their Confederate flags, and adorn their cars and trucks with Trump stickers, but it may be a death penalty for displaying support for Biden or Democracy.

I do appreciate their displays though, it lets me know who to look out for...

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