Truck Convoy Stops in Erie En Route to Washington

[orangecrush]

A convoy of trucks headed to Washington D.C. gained supporters in Erie today, frustrated community members who say they have a simple message for politicians.
"It’s saying we the people are pretty fed up with this and we’re done with it,” said Brian Shank.
In particular, they’re frustrated with pandemic-related restrictions, things like mask and vaccination mandates, which, although largely lifted, aren’t entirely gone.
“They’ve lifted most mandates," Shank said. "Our school districts are still using it, and some businesses are still using it. I just talked to a nurse who just lost her job because she refuses to get the vaccine. And that’s still a part of this that’s still functioning. This vaccine mandates. I disagree with them.“
As inflation and gas prices soar, convoy members say their patience wears thin, and when they arrive in the capital, they hope lawmakers see their protest as a call to action.
"Do your job. Get your buddies out. Do your job," said Keith Stuart. "You guys do nothing. You sit and argue with each other. You're going to do this you're going to do that. But we see the results. Where are they? Nothing."
They say government officials are no longer responsive to the people they represent, and they hope hitting the road can send a message to congress.
“This is all about our freedom," Shank said. "We’re kind of tired of being pushed around and being told you’re going to do this so you’re not going to do that.“


https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/45989929/truck-convoy-stops-in-erie-en-route-to-washington



I hope they are greeted by the National Guard, with loaded weapons.

[LW1977]

1. I thought they would be nothing more than a couple big wheels bye now.

[elleng]

2. Grow up, babies.

[onecaliberal]

3. The fucks they vote for are WHY it's like this.

Why do we have to allow these people to think anyone takes them seriously.

[applegrove]

4. One Freedom Convoy guy in Ottawa said "well I've had a good life"

when asked about the police action that was about to start in the days to come. Mole Hill Vanilla ISIS like to play heroes.

[BigmanPigman]

5. I thought the convoy was supposed to be at the SOTU

last Tues. Colbert said that 3,000 trucks initially planning to be in DC on Tues was down to only 12 trucks.

[democratsruletheday]

7. their 'spokesman' sounds like a dumb hick....

and I'm kind of an expert on dumb hicks. I live in a red area of West Michigan and have to deal with them every day. Eff them and their weak assed 'convoy' Like another poster said, grow up.

[Maru Kitteh]

9. Hugs from ruby-red Montana. I know what it feels like. nt

[orangecrush]

11. Zappa!

[raging moderate]

6. But it was FINE with them to have other vaccines mandated.

They are only throwing tantrums because their bleach-blond MATINEE IDOL did not get re-elected to the White House. And because FOX NON-NEWS told them they were going to do it.

[ornotna]

8. Those poor dears

I do hope they can overcome these atrocities and find peace and comfort.

[Nevilledog]

10. Fox keeps telling them they're important

Link to tweet

[Emile]

12. Freedumb convoy is a big nothing burger!

[JHB]

13. Can we hire some circus trucks to intermingle with these clowns?

Might as well advertise what they are.

[orangecrush]

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