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Doreen

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6. So the softening of what actually happened has started.

Reply to CentralMass (Original post)

Sat Jan 16, 2021, 07:04 AM

Jan 2021

If the repukes have their way it will only be looked at as a mild spat between peaceful protesters and capitol employees.

We can never ever let them dumb down what really happened. If they had gotten pence and/or Pelosi they would have murdered them.

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US takes back its assertion that Capitol rioters wanted to 'capture and assassinate' officials [View all] CentralMass Jan 2021 OP

So, I guess "Hang Mike Pence!" is ambiguous...? regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #1

This really smells of tRump appointees trying to water this down. CentralMass Jan 2021 #2

Totally. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #3

Pretty much... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #4

Arizona and a second state, forget which one. TWO states reported that. nt Hortensis Jan 2021 #5

So the softening of what actually happened has started. Doreen Jan 2021 #6

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