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In reply to the discussion: Reposted From Facebook [View all]quakerboy
(14,512 posts)48. They do have the money
They have the whole damn federal budget. And the majority of the state budgets (albeit not most of the well funded ones)
And if we are being honest, they have the benefit of large portions of all state budgets and id guess a majority of most municipal budgets. Because state and local LE are on their side and will back them given any real opportunity or pretext.
On Edit: Ive said it before. I'm sure i will say it again. Let me know the first time any governor or mayor directs their police force or national guard to face away from protestors/civilians and protect them from the armed forces being sent to intimidate them. Till that happens, Everything they do is just quick talking to distract while they comply with the fascists.
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