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paleotn

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8. A couple hundred protestors turned out in Newport VT.

Reply to TygrBright (Original post)

Sun Jun 15, 2025, 08:19 PM

Jun 15

For those not familiar with the Green Mountain state, that's "the northeast kingdom." One of the few ugly, red blotches on an otherwise very blue state. And there's only about 4K people in the whole "city." Not a bad turnout in our version of Trumplandia.

I completely agree. The geographic breadth of this protest under valued. Small turnout compared to Montpelier, Burlington, Bratt., etc. in absolute numbers., but Newport? That's really saying something.

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The Importance of Yesterday's Protest Strategy [View all] TygrBright Jun 15 OP

good insight. hope yer correct nt msongs Jun 15 #1

Some of the reddest areas of my Southern home state had relatively large crowds. And the signs Silent Type Jun 15 #2

I just hope it turns into long term action and VOTES! Wounded Bear Jun 15 #3

One other piece of brilliance deserves mention. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 15 #4

Thanks, that's a good analysis. chia Jun 15 #5

Thanks for this analysis delisen Jun 15 #6

Spot on Picaro Jun 15 #7

A couple hundred protestors turned out in Newport VT. paleotn Jun 15 #8

Jeezum crow! BaronChocula Jun 15 #11

My thoughts exactly! Thanks for posting this. Republicans in Congress are, above all else, self-serving. LaMouffette Jun 15 #9

Well-observed! ananda Jun 15 #10

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