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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon May 5, 2025, 06:07 AM May 5

NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.

Reposted by Mike Masnick

Emily Feiner
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Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?

May 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?

Emily (I'm not leaving) Feiner (@emilyjaynef.bsky.social) 2025-05-05T01:55:18.014Z


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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.

Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.

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May 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.

Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.

Jennifer ✨Get In Good Trouble (@thejenniwren.teamlh.social) 2025-05-05T01:23:48.709Z
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves May 5 OP
It got ugly - some MAGA dipshit was chanting "Kill her" Dennis Donovan May 5 #1
Sue the dopey bastard bucolic_frolic May 5 #2
Everyone else... 2naSalit May 5 #3

2naSalit

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3. Everyone else...
Mon May 5, 2025, 06:43 AM
May 5

Should have abruptly left the event and stood outside to protest for a good long time.

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