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GemDigger

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19. Trendy is if it is a new thing. Apparently our lawmakers are very slow learners.

Reply to Blues Heron (Reply #18)

Tue Jan 5, 2021, 10:29 AM

Jan 2021

"Is this a new protest tactic?"

"No, protesters have long held demonstrations outside the homes of both public officials and private citizens, though the tactic certainly seems to have gotten more attention during the Trump administration. Back in 1970, hundreds of demonstrators went to the Watergate to protest a court verdict, choosing the home of a slate of Nixon officials and Republican legislators because the complex “symbolizes the ruling class.”

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Sen. Josh Hawley says 'Antifa scumbags' terrorized his family's Virginia home. Protesters say ... [View all] DonViejo Jan 2021 OP

What a lying attention whore dalton99a Jan 2021 #1

Protesting at someone's home is highly creepy though Blues Heron Jan 2021 #2

He's a public figure. Would you care if this was in front of The White House? GoneOffShore Jan 2021 #7

It's like doxing someone Blues Heron Jan 2021 #8

I agree. nt Wednesdays Jan 2021 #9

I agree. cwydro Jan 2021 #14

YMMV - And it's not doxxing. GoneOffShore Jan 2021 #15

Totally agree. nt Raine Jan 2021 #25

They don't respond to letters, they don't listen to phone calls, GemDigger Jan 2021 #16

It's trendy but counterproductive and not limited to puke offenders Blues Heron Jan 2021 #18

Trendy is if it is a new thing. Apparently our lawmakers are very slow learners. GemDigger Jan 2021 #19

I agree kcr Jan 2021 #27

People's addresses are almost always a matter of public record. Mariana Jan 2021 #30

"They disagree with me. A a Republican, I find that terrifying!" struggle4progress Jan 2021 #3

Bet he vandalized his own house durablend Jan 2021 #4

The "vandalized" SoCalNative Jan 2021 #24

Well, No Wonder He Felt Threatened! smb Jan 2021 #28

Well he lies about his Missouri address on his MO election forms... cbdo2007 Jan 2021 #5

He's musclecar6 Jan 2021 #6

ummmm... spanone Jan 2021 #10

Peaceful protest is allowed anywhere. LakeArenal Jan 2021 #11

I assume he was outraged by those protesting outside the MI SOS's home, right? Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #12

You can't believe a word Hawley says. They lie about everything judesedit Jan 2021 #13

Every fucking wingnut claimed that every single march or protest during bullwinkle428 Jan 2021 #17

Antifa does not exist. Use the goddamn words!!! ANTI-FASCIST!!!!!! Tommymac Jan 2021 #20

👍 Deuxcents Jan 2021 #22

I am one also UpInArms Jan 2021 #23

other peoples' opinions are a form of terrorism, according to Republicans Bucky Jan 2021 #21

He's spouting the new lingo. Upping the ante from Socialism to Antifa. jalan48 Jan 2021 #26

Let's hear the 911 tape, and see the police report. Mariana Jan 2021 #29

More of this would be good. David__77 Jan 2021 #31