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10. Yep, me, I couldn't get on the computer fast enough

Reply to louslobbs (Reply #9)

Fri Feb 3, 2012, 10:16 PM

Feb 2012

Same with helping crash several repub websites, just by emailing.
Social media fueled Wisconsin's protests, and I cannot believe any group or politician would not understand the power of the voice of the people.

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I happily contributed to a great deal of that ruckus, lol. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #7

As did I Kestrel, and this is the real power of the people in action when we all louslobbs Feb 2012 #9

Yep, me, I couldn't get on the computer fast enough Lifelong Protester Feb 2012 #10

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