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OldBaldy1701E

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3. This should be interesting.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:50 AM

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I'd say about half will be there to protest him, and half will be there to applaud him.

It may be more than half doing the applauding. I have not been to C-Ville in a long time, but if things have not changed that much, this is how it will be for his visit.

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Line his motorcade route with tiki torches. sop Yesterday #1

Will he bring his own Tiki torch? Aviation Pro Yesterday #2

This should be interesting. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #3

If he has support they are primarily not indigenous to the area. GreenWave Yesterday #5

The entire protest that gave us the 'Tiki Attack' was from out of town? OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #8

The Governor at the time said they were not from Charlottesville... GreenWave Yesterday #9

We are a liberal town Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #7

Maga, inc? give me a fucking break Walleye Yesterday #4

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