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Roc2020

(1,613 posts)
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 01:21 PM Jun 2020

Protesters Take Guillotine to Puerto Rico Governor's Mansion Amid Anger Over Unused Aid

Source: News.com.au

Thousands of protesters rallied in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 23 against a government that had allegedly left emergency aid supplies unused despite the deadly earthquake that recently struck the region. This video shows the protesters carrying a full-sized guillotine to the governor’s mansion, also known as La Fortaleza or ‘the fortress’.

Read more: https://www.news.com.au/national/protesters-take-guillotine-to-puerto-rico-governors-mansion-amid-anger-over-unused-aid/video/eb2b315a90d2d1fda6186922a5bfd68d



WHOA! Can you imagine if the marchers set up a guillotine in front of the White House!!! LOL. Trump would crap from here to election day!
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Protesters Take Guillotine to Puerto Rico Governor's Mansion Amid Anger Over Unused Aid (Original Post) Roc2020 Jun 2020 OP
This should get the attention of the billionaire class and their paid representatives. jalan48 Jun 2020 #1
for sure. this kind of imagery must Roc2020 Jun 2020 #2
The billionaire class has the full protection of the US armed forces. That's why we have armed force BComplex Jun 2020 #3
And a certain broke-ass, orange-tinted fascist. fleur-de-lisa Jun 2020 #5
He'll be spending a lot of time "inspecting" his bunker. jalan48 Jun 2020 #9
I'm not in favor of capital punishment mnhtnbb Jun 2020 #4
the historical significance Roc2020 Jun 2020 #6
Wow. jeffreyi Jun 2020 #7
Someone on imgur a few months ago said that to christx30 Jun 2020 #11
I bet we can do better. jeffreyi Jun 2020 #12
But a rusty blade has the potential to cause infection. christx30 Jun 2020 #13
perfect! tnbadger Jun 2020 #8
good one Roc2020 Jun 2020 #10

Roc2020

(1,613 posts)
2. for sure. this kind of imagery must
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 01:30 PM
Jun 2020

make the world elites especially heads of states and as you say billionaires sit up and take notice.

BComplex

(8,019 posts)
3. The billionaire class has the full protection of the US armed forces. That's why we have armed force
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 01:58 PM
Jun 2020

and police. NOT to protect us peons, but to protect the owners of capital in the country.

mnhtnbb

(31,374 posts)
4. I'm not in favor of capital punishment
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 03:04 PM
Jun 2020

but I would make an exception if 45 were to be sentenced--after due process of law-- to death by guillotine.

christx30

(6,241 posts)
11. Someone on imgur a few months ago said that to
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 07:21 PM
Jun 2020

have one built. Materials, labor, etc would run you about $1,200. Could be why Ol’ Mitch is against any more stimulus money going out.

jeffreyi

(1,938 posts)
12. I bet we can do better.
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 08:36 PM
Jun 2020

I have some old rusty steel out in the back farm yard that surely will work for the business end. Doesn't have to be sharp, depending on who it's for.
Couple of posts and some cable, voila. A good "maker" project!

christx30

(6,241 posts)
13. But a rusty blade has the potential to cause infection.
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 01:51 AM
Jun 2020

Just kidding. Sounds like fun. I’ll bring beers, we’ll knock if out over the weekend.

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