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Arkansas Granny

(31,512 posts)
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 08:55 AM Oct 2020

Just drove by a small business in our town that has been decked out with Trump signs for weeks.

They have had large signs offering hats and t-shirts for sale. There have been large banners, flags flying and posters all over the front of the building. It looked like Trump Central.

This morning they are all gone. The only thing I could see was a small white sign out by the street that said "Trump 2020 hats" listed with some of the other tool and machinery items they sell.

Were the items stolen? Did the owner have a change of heart? I don't know, but they are all gone.

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bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)
1. There's a "Trump Shop" located locally (Iowa) that was selling all kinds of
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:00 AM
Oct 2020

flags, wall hangings, T-shirts, hats, etc. I happened to be buying something in the store next door, and when I came out, I noticed this place.

I was incredibly tempted to stick my head in the door and yell, "Hey, how much do you plan on discounting this stuff after he dies??"

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
2. Sounds like someone who just wanted to support the "winning" team.
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:04 AM
Oct 2020

But who still has some merchandise to unload.

-Laelth

Arkansas Granny

(31,512 posts)
3. I was talking to a friend last night who lives in a small town just north of here.
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:16 AM
Oct 2020

There is a trashy single wide trailer on the outskirts of town that has been similarly decked out with Trump memorabilia. She said that it's all gone now, as well. Again, we don't know if it was stolen or if someone had a change of heart. It will be interesting to see how the next month goes.

This is deep red country. In 2016 Trump won the state with 60.57% of the vote, and Clinton received 33.65% of the vote. The Republican candidate has carried Arkansas in every election since 2000.

Hugin

(33,100 posts)
4. Maybe someone they know got the 'rona?
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:19 AM
Oct 2020

It's been know to turn most people around. Except, in one highly publicized instance.

Arkansas Granny

(31,512 posts)
9. I had a yard sign earlier that was stolen. I now have a flag/banner on the front porch.
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:29 AM
Oct 2020

We'll see if they're cheeky enough to come to the front door to rip it down.

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cwydro

(51,308 posts)
10. I see the pop-up trump stores around here from time to time.
Wed Oct 7, 2020, 09:30 AM
Oct 2020

They're usually set up in a parking lot and are just as you described with banners and flags.

They're always temporary, usually pop-up somewhere else a few days later.

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