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In reply to the discussion: People's Convoy Gives Up After Accomplishing Nothing in D.C. [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)37. They had them in his day all right. That scenario supposedly happened
about the time the Scopes Monkey Trial helped deflate the surge of far right extremism back then. Not that simple, of course; but like the truckers, I read that critical numbers "went home" and more or less left national politics. That "wave" passed.
I've been wondering if Russia's Ukraine invasion, making RW hero Putin's plan to subjugate dozens of nations become real, could help this era's wave pass. Of course, I've been waiting for 30 years for something to make that happen.
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I'd toss in a few tornadoes, too, but that might hurt some innocent bystanders.
Wounded Bear
Mar 2022
#25
Hope They Enjoy The Higher Gas Prices In Their Guzzling Trucks On The 3,000+ Mile Journey Back nt
SoCalDavidS
Mar 2022
#16
Yes, freezing cold's apparently a significant factor. Back to California!, etc.
Hortensis
Mar 2022
#29
Wow, there are so many big rigs there, I can't count them! Oh wait, there are 11.
FSogol
Mar 2022
#23