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SunSeeker

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13. The DNC did not ask for the same thing.

Reply to former9thward (Reply #8)

Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:00 AM

Apr 28

Unlike the RNC request for a buffer zone free of protesters, the DNC is seeking a buffer zone free of guns, fireworks, bikes, scooters, tents, balloons and dogs--but not free of protesters.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-dnc-security-plan/

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RNC asks Secret Service to keep protesters farther from convention location [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 27 OP

Do they move back when they protest? bluestarone Apr 27 #1

The DNC has asked the same thing of the Secret Service in Chicago. former9thward Apr 27 #8

We even had the city council pass new laws FBaggins Apr 28 #10

The DNC did not ask the city to pass any new laws. SunSeeker Apr 28 #12

Don't be silly... of course it did FBaggins Apr 28 #18

You're the one being silly. The city counsel and the DNC are not one and the same. SunSeeker Apr 28 #22

The DNC did not ask for the same thing. SunSeeker Apr 28 #13

Chicago is refusing permits for protesters. former9thward Apr 28 #15

Well... not so much "refusing" FBaggins Apr 28 #20

And as your article notes, some of these groups were previously violent. SunSeeker Apr 28 #24

"Some of those groups were previously violent" former9thward Apr 28 #26

Yes, it's up to the CITY to defend the denials. This was not the action of the DNC. nt SunSeeker Apr 28 #29

The city is not the DNC. You can't "both sides" this. SunSeeker Apr 28 #23

The city works hand in glove with the DNC on convention matters. former9thward Apr 28 #25

Your belief in a Democratic conspiracy is duly noted! SunSeeker Apr 28 #30

The protesters on Jan 6th protested right the heck into Nancy Pelosi's office. forgotmylogin Apr 28 #31

The GOP is afraid of non-gerimandered voters RainCaster Apr 27 #2

They mean move protesters back like Trump did at the Capitol Building on 1/6/21? Oh, wait a minute hadEnuf Apr 27 #3

Seems like the (R)epuglicon "Brooks Brothers" protesters at the Florida 2000 ballot counting erronis Apr 27 #4

I think they're afraid we've learned from their past, slightlv Apr 27 #5

I would caution against making too much hay of this one FBaggins Apr 27 #6

So, let me get this straight. Liberal demonstrators are going to be confined to a one block park. Sucha NastyWoman Apr 27 #7

THAT DENVERPOPS Apr 28 #9

"Free Speech Zones" ZZenith Apr 28 #27

I haven't seen any of the pro-palestinian protestors protesting Republicans. SunSeeker Apr 28 #11

Would the media even show that? BumRushDaShow Apr 28 #14

I don't want my taxes.... Biglinda 52 Apr 28 #16

You're out of luck FBaggins Apr 28 #17

Biden should respond sindri Apr 28 #19

MAGAts just don't see the irony of asking for protection when they are the ones threatening violence. Martin68 Apr 28 #21

They should have the same circumference the J6 "patriots " had Raven123 Apr 28 #28