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littlemissmartypants

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11. And what if the "government" decided to extend and expand the action? ...

Reply to question everything (Reply #9)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 10:16 AM

5 hrs ago

It's one thing to stage a 24 hour protest it's entirely different when it's pain imposed on citizens by their government.

I'd rather not give them any ideas. But at the same time, people need to be prepared for anything. I think we should be facing that realization with urgency based on everything we have seen up to now.

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Imagine the visual impact it would have if every single residence and business was pitch black MichMan 8 hrs ago #2

Are you suggesting that there will be no power, water or heat if people stay home? Or littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #3

Why shouldn't utility workers refuse to go to work same as everyone else? They don't love the state any less. MichMan 6 hrs ago #5

I still don't understand your point. Everyone means everyone. littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #10

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Stupid Randomthought 6 hrs ago #7

Tell that to the people who are organizing and supporting it MichMan 6 hrs ago #8

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And what if the "government" decided to extend and expand the action? ... littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #11

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