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cbabe

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1. From the article:

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 01:22 PM

Aug 9

“I’m holding a piece of paper for goodness sakes, that’s not a terrorist act. A terrorist act is intentionally starving 2 million,” she said. “I don’t know what to say to [Palestinians], I’m so sorry it’s come to this. I wish we could do more but we’re trying out best.”

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(I remember when Chinese were arrested for holding up blank pieces of white paper. Any excuse for fascists.)

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Look at those protests in London [View all] malaise Aug 9 OP

From the article: cbabe Aug 9 #1

Spot on malaise Aug 9 #2

The police have been arresting people on bullshit grounds at previous protests muriel_volestrangler Aug 9 #3

Thanks for this malaise Aug 9 #4

Glad to hear they were arrested! tritsofme Aug 10 #5

I'll be glad when they arrest malaise Aug 10 #6

Won't someone think of the poor turbine blades and their feelings? muriel_volestrangler Aug 10 #7

Right....So there should be no consequences for vandalizing military aircraft? tritsofme Aug 10 #8

There are laws against criminal damage, and the members who did it are awaiting trial muriel_volestrangler Aug 10 #9