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inthewind21

(4,616 posts)
49. RICO
Mon Jul 31, 2023, 11:22 AM
Jul 2023

Over a stupid stunt at the library? Maybe execution is in order too. These bitches are just that. Bitches. Yes they puled a stunt, and it backfired spectacularly. Now the library has a chunk of change to buy more. It's actually a win for the library.

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That's epic. You'll never see one of those "moms" check out a copy of the Constitution. nt okaawhatever Jul 2023 #1
Or the bible. n/t SpankMe Jul 2023 #44
I hope the late fines are doubled for these ignorant women. kimbutgar Jul 2023 #2
they should be arrested for extortion Skittles Jul 2023 #3
My library no longer charges late fines, tanyev Jul 2023 #4
San Diego did away with late fees in 2018 FreeState Jul 2023 #14
Yes, but -- they charge for replacement if the books are not returned. Moosepoop Jul 2023 #22
But these people made their intentions of stealing them know. If over $950, grand theft/larceny. TheBlackAdder Jul 2023 #25
And the Moms for Liberty now have a permanent record. Baitball Blogger Jul 2023 #5
I suspect they're now banned from the library Arazi Jul 2023 #6
Would hope so Rebl2 Jul 2023 #20
San Diego! byronius Jul 2023 #7
They're certainly not the sharpest knives in the drawer. paleotn Jul 2023 #8
Swede.......... Upthevibe Jul 2023 #9
I wouldn't be surprised if they burned those books the same day they were checked out. eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2023 #19
They have MAGAt brains, you would not expect any critical thinking from them, would you? Escurumbele Jul 2023 #27
Extortion is a felony. James48 Jul 2023 #10
If they took the books with no intention of returning them, they are guilty of theft. Chainfire Jul 2023 #11
BlowBackFires Spectacularly!! Cha Jul 2023 #12
I believe that might be theft. TNNurse Jul 2023 #13
Indeed. And they should be charged. Duppers Jul 2023 #29
It would be interesting to know who is funding Moms for Liberty. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #15
Well inthewind21 Jul 2023 #47
So extortion and theft of property. sakabatou Jul 2023 #16
i read a story about this a while back. loved the outcome . who do these so and sos think who they AllaN01Bear Jul 2023 #17
I grew up with a girl blueknight73 Jul 2023 #18
Moms for Flibbity Blue Owl Jul 2023 #21
backfires. !!!!! elleng Jul 2023 #23
One characteristic of a fascist mindset is immediate gratification by tormenting their chosen enemy prodigitalson Jul 2023 #24
How on earth could they check out every book in the library? Ligyron Jul 2023 #26
If you do it as a team ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #31
Also: ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #33
I must have not read the OP correctly... Ligyron Jul 2023 #37
The wording of the tweet is sloppy, so there's reason for confusion... Silent3 Jul 2023 #38
I don;t think inthewind21 Jul 2023 #48
Yeah, as was said, the quote made it seem that ALL books were checked out. Ligyron Jul 2023 #50
Something doesn't add up here jmowreader Jul 2023 #28
I'm guessing they had help ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #32
Also, see above about the lending rules ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #34
If I'd been the library ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #30
Wouldn't amount to theft? n/t Whatthe_Firetruck Jul 2023 #35
Stories about super Christians who rented dirty movies and kept them. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #36
But public libraries don't require you to have a credit card on file. halfulglas Jul 2023 #39
My city is VERY PRO LGBTQ so trying to pull that crap in San Diego is laughable JuJuChen Jul 2023 #40
Premeditated robbery and subsequent extortion. Sounds like criminal behavior to be. Scalded Nun Jul 2023 #41
RICO inthewind21 Jul 2023 #49
Can't we just call them Maine Abu El Banat Jul 2023 #42
Nazi Mom's For Hatred works too. sellitman Jul 2023 #43
We have a lot of dumb fucks in this country who think they are clever. pwb Jul 2023 #45
The actions of people who say "liberry". Aristus Jul 2023 #46
Love this. Joinfortmill Jul 2023 #51
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