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Bayard

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24. We can't just be sheep going to slaughter though

Reply to popsdenver (Reply #15)

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 10:54 PM

Oct 8

But, you're right--he is trying to provoke confronations.

I suspect there will be civilians mowed down in Kent State fashion by the military. The big question will be, does it wake up our apathetic citizens, or will they just say protestors deserve it?

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I think popsdenver Oct 9 #25

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