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The Jungle 1

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13. fascism

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Thu Oct 28, 2021, 09:06 PM

Oct 2021

Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy, which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. Wiki

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'She was just doing her job': Homeless vet loses service dog during arrest for panhandling [View all] Swede Oct 2021 OP

If people knew how many dogs cops shoot, "defund the police" would be the bare-ass minimum. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2021 #1

They didn't shoot this dog; they tased her and she later ran away Ocelot II Oct 2021 #3

"Cause the death of" didn't fit the line. But yeah, the point stands. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2021 #4

That's a horribly tragic story nuxvomica Oct 2021 #2

that breaks my heart renate Oct 2021 #5

???? atreides1 Oct 2021 #19

the story said she was caught by a friend but then slipped her leash and was hit renate Oct 2021 #20

What a bunch of low life scumbags. Then they have the giant brass ones to wonder.... nt Carlitos Brigante Oct 2021 #6

If that was my dog and the cops treated kacekwl Oct 2021 #7

I'm not understanding this. Are you saying you would beat up the cops or something? Nt USALiberal Oct 2021 #15

How sad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2021 #8

They are allowed to treat people and their dogs anyway they want. MarcA Oct 2021 #9

Pretty ironic that 911 caller who turned the guy in was concerned about the dog LisaL Oct 2021 #10

Book I read about cops years ago... Grins Oct 2021 #14

This is why I would never call the cops on ANYONE not doing anything imminently dangerous Withywindle Oct 2021 #27

Horrible MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #11

It won't bring back Sunshine, but I hope he sues those assholes and wins. How low can cops Ziggysmom Oct 2021 #12

Qualified Immunity atreides1 Oct 2021 #18

Yes. He must sue them. Duppers Oct 2021 #25

fascism The Jungle 1 Oct 2021 #13

As a person with knowledge of service dog laws Ka-Dinh Oy Oct 2021 #16

They seem to be showing us... 2naSalit Oct 2021 #17

Gastonia, Gateway to Charlotte. PXR-5 Oct 2021 #21

RIP Sunshine. MontanaMama Oct 2021 #22

Lady of the Beasts, please deal appropriately with those responsible for the death of niyad Oct 2021 #23

Cruelty just for the sake of being cruel Bayard Oct 2021 #24

Amen! Duppers Oct 2021 #26

Someone in the Gastonia community created a GoFundMe page for Joshua. lpbk2713 Oct 2021 #28