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ariadne0614

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3. Evidence that people are spreading this lie.

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 01:53 PM

Saturday

After attending the Largo protest, we stopped at a local diner for breakfast. Both overhead televisions were playing the Faux News protest coverage. There was a grumpy old codger earnestly assuring his waitress that the protesters were being paid to attend. I cracked up, and my companion commented that he hoped a check was in the mail to cover our meal. Not holding our collective breath.

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Un-paid NO KINGS Protestors Check in HERE! [View all] lindysalsagal Saturday OP

My protest doesn't start till 4. I don't know why it's so late!! Scrivener7 Saturday #1

So unpaid I had to cancel all my internet subscriptions as "protest" SSJVegeta Saturday #2

Evidence that people are spreading this lie. ariadne0614 Saturday #3

You mean trump lied about us getting paid? mike_c Saturday #4

$$$ enid602 Saturday #5

Eastern Shore, Maryland markie Saturday #6

You GO, grandma!! some_of_us_are_sane Saturday #7

Just finished the march in San Diego CA sdfernando Saturday #8

I am so damn rich after today. FHRRK Saturday #9