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13. I don't think this is any mystery.

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2020, 10:18 AM

Jun 2020

Folks are bored from months of social distancing / stay at home / quarantine. They’re participating in a common summertime activity (fireworks) that doesn’t require them to be in close proximity to others.

I’ve seen several posts from people who seem alarmed by his increase in activity. But what the heck, it is still just fireworks.

If we saw a huge spike in the number of people flying kites would we assign some sort of nefarious intent?

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It's not just you -- there's a sudden wave of fireworks exploding in cities across the US [View all] Demovictory9 Jun 2020 OP

Well, The Hot Gasses Do Kill The Coronavirus! ProfessorGAC Jun 2020 #1

well that explains why Trump doesn't catch it cojoel Jun 2020 #11

My brother's ex wife posted this on Facebook. Throck Jun 2020 #2

My heart goes out to all those with PTSD and their families Deb Jun 2020 #3

Do we think that with local July 4 displays being canceled... soothsayer Jun 2020 #4

Ah, that's a good theory. Mike 03 Jun 2020 #6

Haven't noticed it yet around here but they usually go nuts captain queeg Jun 2020 #5

In Hunter S. Thompson's book "The Curse of Lono" Mike 03 Jun 2020 #7

Our normally quiet area had someone shooting-off fireworks... NurseJackie Jun 2020 #8

What did you do with the body? Renew Deal Jun 2020 #9

Fireworks would certainly be an effective distraction to disguise actual gunshots. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #15

It seems to be constant bamagal62 Jun 2020 #10

They getting you used to the sound of gunfire Baclava Jun 2020 #12

I don't think this is any mystery. PTWB Jun 2020 #13

It's happening in my town too! Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #14

Detroit is like a war zone! bif Jun 2020 #16

Are fireworks legal in Detroit? Renew Deal Jun 2020 #18

They're legal in Michigan, however... bif Jun 2020 #19

can't stand them but this happens every year. starting about 1-2 months JI7 Jun 2020 #17

We've been suffering the sort of fireworks that set off car alarms and rattle windows... hunter Jun 2020 #20

I'm hearing them a couple times a week for the past month Devil Child Jun 2020 #21