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marmar

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Mon Jan 18, 2021, 05:28 AM Jan 2021

Lansing protest over the presidential election proves to be a dud


(Detroit Free Press) Fears of mayhem at the Capitol in Lansing appeared overblown as no trouble was reported Sunday during a small protest.

A dozen or so self-described members of the Boogaloo Bois openly carried rifles and handguns, but no shots were fired and no altercations were reported. They wore masks as they spoke briefly outside the fence that encircled the Capitol building. They condemned government overreach and insisted they always intended a peaceful demonstration. ....... (more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/01/17/lansing-capitol-protest-presidential-election/4199510001/




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Lansing protest over the presidential election proves to be a dud (Original Post) marmar Jan 2021 OP
LOL llmart Jan 2021 #1
They wanted peaceful so they brought guns. Srkdqltr Jan 2021 #2
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