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nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
Tue Mar 22, 2022, 02:10 PM Mar 2022

The truck convoy is trying to invade DC again

Per WTOP, they came down to I-495 to I-395, and exits are being blocked to keep them from getting off into downtown DC.

((already jammed around the Tidal Basin for the cherry blossom seekers))

If this keeps up, I may have to switch back to virtual CPEs for next week...

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The truck convoy is trying to invade DC again (Original Post) nitpicker Mar 2022 OP
Isn't that bio-terrorism? C_U_L8R Mar 2022 #1
I don't understand how being assholes BlueIdaho Mar 2022 #2
Do these assholes have a fucking job? BradAllison Mar 2022 #3
I think SteelReel Mar 2022 #5
This is their job. The question is who is paying them to do this. PSPS Mar 2022 #7
Yep, I'd love to see the money trail on this one. Midnight Writer Mar 2022 #10
I think the ones that do actually work... 2naSalit Mar 2022 #8
I thought they had covid?? Srkdqltr Mar 2022 #4
Still trying to get some attention..not much I guess mitch96 Mar 2022 #6
I am curious if nationwide coverage of these dopes has dwindled. My local news here seldom mentions dameatball Mar 2022 #9

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
2. I don't understand how being assholes
Tue Mar 22, 2022, 02:17 PM
Mar 2022

Is supposed to build support for their cause. It’s obvious they are a bunch of idiots, but somewhere the dark money geniuses have decided the best way to gain support is by throwing tantrums and bringing traffic to a standstill. What happens when someone dies because their ambulance can’t get to the hospital on time? Do they count that as a ideological “win?” Is that really what Mr. and Mrs. America want?

Im a skeptic.

PSPS

(13,584 posts)
7. This is their job. The question is who is paying them to do this.
Tue Mar 22, 2022, 02:33 PM
Mar 2022

These are not wealthy people and there are plenty of well-paying legitimate jobs out there, especially for "truckers."

2naSalit

(86,502 posts)
8. I think the ones that do actually work...
Tue Mar 22, 2022, 02:33 PM
Mar 2022

Are participating on their days off and switching places to make sure someone is always there.

dameatball

(7,396 posts)
9. I am curious if nationwide coverage of these dopes has dwindled. My local news here seldom mentions
Tue Mar 22, 2022, 02:37 PM
Mar 2022

these "convoys" any more. Back page news here. Sorry for those that live in the areas affected. That must be a pain in the ass.

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