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FairWinds

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11. Hey, "anything but left" . .

Reply to FairWinds (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2015, 05:04 PM

May 2015

It is common for members of Congress to get themselves arrested . .

And yes, it does draw attention to their issues - from Aparthied to Immigration.

This gent is one of my personal heroes . .

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/10/08/204733/rep-john-lewis-busted-for-45th.html

How about some full disclosure, "left"? What is your connection to the TPP?
Ever been to a protest? Ever been arrested?

Spit on the sidewalk?

I'd find it amazing if you turned out to be any kind of Dem at all.

I just don't believe it.

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Tell Sherrod Brown He Needs to Get Himself Arrested . . [View all] FairWinds May 2015 OP

how did they responds to that advice ? JI7 May 2015 #1

No, the publicity will make us look stupid! leftofcool May 2015 #2

Stupid for wanting to show the people a trade bill that will massively effect our lives? NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #3

No, stupid for a Democrat getting arrested. leftofcool May 2015 #6

Did you miss the 60's ?, never mind, no point in us discussing this, seriously NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #8

A polite young intern at his Cleveland office FairWinds May 2015 #4

MLK wasn't holding a Senate office. leftofcool May 2015 #7

I will chip in bail money Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #5

that is actually kind of a good idea. BUT, it's only OK IYAR. KittyWampus May 2015 #9

US Constitution. Article 1. Section 6. ieoeja May 2015 #10

Hey, "anything but left" . . FairWinds May 2015 #11

They would not arrest him. former9thward May 2015 #12