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RandiFan1290

(6,710 posts)
6. Pigs don't care if you are a veteran or if you are 84
Tue Oct 15, 2013, 06:20 AM
Oct 2013






If you are protesting the right you will get beaten and arrested.
Who called these pigs off?

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So much for lady justice. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #1
They are the most craven people. Using old vets as human shields. PeteSelman Oct 2013 #2
agreed ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #4
Chickenhawk Reublicons USE our honorable vets to shield themselves Berlum Oct 2013 #5
if Democrats had done all that, they would have been arrested steve2470 Oct 2013 #3
Pigs don't care if you are a veteran or if you are 84 RandiFan1290 Oct 2013 #6
IOKIYAR n/t Fumesucker Oct 2013 #7
They're afraid they'll be raked over the coals NewJeffCT Oct 2013 #8
The comments made me lose my breakfast! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2013 #9
I didn't understand why they were involved at all. LisaLynne Oct 2013 #10
Occupy and similar groups drew attention to what the PTB's would rather you ignore. Puzzledtraveller Oct 2013 #11
Sorry, but I'm off the reservation on this one. These "closings" are bullshit 7962 Oct 2013 #12
I disagree but even if I didn't. fuck the asswipe vandalizing, thieving, racist pig cali Oct 2013 #14
Parks and memorials are just symbols Beaverhausen Oct 2013 #15
Agree! There's a question of perspective here. We need food inspectors working, mountain grammy Oct 2013 #18
Of course we do! I agree the shutdown is ridiculous and a stupid GOP stunt. Thats not my point. 7962 Oct 2013 #21
If there are supposed to be federally-paid personnel to patrol, safeguard, collect money, pick TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #22
What about the places where there ARE no federally-paid personnel? 7962 Oct 2013 #23
Just because you don't see someone (ranger, etc.) doesn't TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #24
So, you support this joeglow3 Oct 2013 #26
"Support" is a weird word to use. This is just one of the reasons, though, that the GOP TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #28
Why did none of this happen in past shutdowns joeglow3 Oct 2013 #32
I assume a lot of it depends on the timing and funding at hand. Oct. 1st is the start of the fiscal TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #34
I dont think its a "plot", just a show. The sites I mention use no federal people or money. 7962 Oct 2013 #29
Oh Christ. It's not a SHOW, it's a CONSEQUENCE. Only a Repub thinks Obama's making a show TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #30
Actually that proves my point. Theyre letting the states foot the bill on those sites, 7962 Oct 2013 #36
It's funding. That's my entire point. If someone else steps up to run the site at their TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #37
My own example shows how. 7962 Oct 2013 #39
Geez not this again. What evidence do you have of your assertion Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #25
You dont need to wait, just read my posts. Its very simple. 7962 Oct 2013 #31
Here's my reply with links: Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #40
My examples use no federal money or personnel 7962 Oct 2013 #41
So what does that have to do with the fact these confederates Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #27
Agreed. It is childish to close off park access. Emelina Oct 2013 #33
I too think the GOP is childish for closing off park access. TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #35
I imagine many people will rationalize a non-binding exception for the services and grounds they the LanternWaste Oct 2013 #43
17K posts and you've never felt the wrath of those here who disagree with you? 7962 Oct 2013 #44
Yeah! Pepper spray for all bluedeathray Oct 2013 #13
and just where did anyone suggest pepper spray? cali Oct 2013 #16
Nope. Refering to UC Davis protest bluedeathray Oct 2013 #20
check out the comments section if you have a strong stomach SHRED Oct 2013 #17
We're playing chess. not checkers.... Adrahil Oct 2013 #19
I read a number of comments, big mistake G_j Oct 2013 #38
God I have been asking that since Sunday gopiscrap Oct 2013 #42
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