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tularetom

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3. Anyone thinking of protesting should forget it

Reply to SoCalDem (Original post)

Thu May 3, 2012, 09:39 AM

May 2012

First of all protests will just distract from the fact that this convention will be a joke and the participants will make asses of themselves. Don't shift the focus.

And secondly, somebody is gonna get shot. That's a given. If there aren't any protesters there, they'll shoot each other.

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If you plan to protest in Tampa, please be aware [View all] SoCalDem May 2012 OP

This is true. I'm from Tampa myself. Tom1960 May 2012 #1

And that is exactly were people need to be to video every nykym May 2012 #5

The 1% brings the entertainment... Whiskeytide May 2012 #9

I'd really love to go protest but honestly, I don't feel safe down there. LynneSin May 2012 #2

Anyone thinking of protesting should forget it tularetom May 2012 #3

Honestly, I think the best thing that could possibly happen... RevStPatrick May 2012 #4

Gotta agree. Let tumbleweeds blow thru the empty streets as Meh Romney accepts his nomination FSogol May 2012 #7

It would be very wise ... spin May 2012 #6

Just remember to bring a Gadsden Flag .. Ganja Ninja May 2012 #8

Oh good grief. Edweird May 2012 #10