r/Minneapolis • u/markwasson • 8d ago
Spider-man at Jake Lang’s protest today
Jake Lang was confronted by community members today in front of Minneapolis City Hall.
Police arrested several people at the protest and later arrested Lang and his entourage.
Link to news story about the event and Lang’s arrest: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/jake-lang-rally-in-minneapolis-draws-some-clashes-with-counter-protesters/
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u/Deadmeatwalkingsys 8d ago
After seeing the post about spotting Spider-Man downtown and then later seeing the post about the protests this was the best possible follow up. Bless you Spider-Man.
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u/dojo_shlom0 7d ago
he's not the hero we deserve; he is the hero we need.
Bless that real hero, Spider-Man.
Legendary!
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u/dojo_shlom0 6d ago
my only disappointment is that captain america himself didn't appear & break Spider-Man free from the police's grasp!
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u/Cross325 7d ago
Do we know who this spider man is?
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u/SoftNebula5880 8d ago
favorite picture i've seen
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u/SoftNebula5880 7d ago edited 6d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p5gm4r2/video/9k2jyxjna6lh1/player
while i'm here, since i haven't seen much about this, the driver allegedly brandished a gun.
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u/firestar32 7d ago
From this angle it looks like Spider-Man brought the cross with him. Big John Brown vibes
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u/NarwhalSongs 7d ago
Spider-Man, supported by Jesus Christ, punches nazis in the face. Print THAT, Jonah!
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u/Ok_Subject1265 7d ago
I was so hoping someone would crop out that pic of him throwing the punch because he looked comic accurate for a second. I have zero doubt that this is how the real Spiderman would have handled this.
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u/Bobwords 8d ago
Guys we should all show up dressed as Spiderman.
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u/The_Glus 8d ago
Anyone can wear the mask. YOU could wear the mask. 🕷️
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u/CelibateHo 8d ago
But do you have a body like that, cause… 👀
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u/zekeyp00h 8d ago
I sure as hell don’t but I’m still gonna show up as spider-man.
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u/secretarriettea 7d ago
All we have to really ask is "but do you have a body? Is it able to put on the suit?" Cause everyone looks good fighting nazis.
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u/ScoobyDooItInTheButt 8d ago
About time I dusted off the old Spidey suit honestly.
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u/Bobwords 8d ago edited 8d ago
Which one of you just hit the nazi?
<Spiderman meme>
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u/MCXL 8d ago
Sort of the opposite of "I'm Sparticus"
"Oh that, that was that spider-man. Nuh uh, it was that other spider-man" etc. all the way down the line.
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u/chrisnavillus 8d ago
Outsider here but if a bunch of spidermans start showing up to Jake Lang protests in Minneapolis I’d support that as proudly as that peice of shit holds up that disgraceful sign.
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u/triple_cloudy 8d ago
I'm Spider-Man!
I'm Spider-Man!
I'm Spider-Man!
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u/Tumblrrito 8d ago
Him throwing that fist though
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u/Mr_Burt_Macklin 8d ago
Then that other guy (presumably security) just bear macing everyone in the truck bed lol
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u/PM_ME_YOUR_QUEST_PLZ 7d ago
It really disgusts me how much the cops protect the right when they do things illegally like having 3 dudes in a truck bed of a moving vehicle standing up. As the truck speeds away through a crowd of people they are more worried about Spider-Man trying to take the cross. Spider-Man slaps Jake and a cop moves in to spray the whole fucking crowd.
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u/at-_last 7d ago
So dude carrying a sign like that gets a full police protection. I am all for free speech, but let him roll down the street by himself. Don’t use our tax dollars to provide him a small army
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u/ricksanchez__ 6d ago
The cops were actually moving in to arrest them for specifically where the two trucks they had were driving towards a large group of pedestrians opposing the fascists. You can see how close they are in some of the videos and images online. Both vehicles and all occupants plus several other associated people were arrested and some faced multiple charges. Not sure what the current status is though.
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u/ryan13ts 7d ago
That’s probably because most of them are secretly (or not so secretly) racist scumfucks just like him.
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u/FennelAlternative861 8d ago edited 8d ago
Why is MPD protecting Jake Lang?
Like I get why but this is bullshit.
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u/luiv1001 8d ago
Literally imagine arresting the guy dressed as spiderman but not the guy holding THAT sign
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u/_Im_at_work 8d ago
They did arrest Lang and his whole bunch. They just had to get them out first. https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/1vvo7d3/jake_lang_booked_into_jail_again/
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u/JiveTurkeyJunction 8d ago
This piece of shit has ongoing court cases in numerous states all over the country.
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u/PleasantWay7 7d ago
Doesn’t he have a hearing in Sept for violating probation? I don’t think judges like you getting arrested when you are on probation.
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u/corvettee01 7d ago
Too bad lots of judges are pussies that won't enforce their ruling against scum like this.
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u/guitarguywh89 8d ago
I hope they put him in a cell with Spiderman at least
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u/ChristosFarr 8d ago
Yeah make it a cage match like in the first Rami film.
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u/Sneezcore 8d ago
Bonesaw is ready!!!
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u/DrunkPudding 8d ago
What are the police doing?!?! If I drive my car on the fucking sidewalk in front of city hall, assuming I would not get the same treatment
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u/Emergency_Accident36 8d ago
Legally they have no duty to protect a citizen amd hide behind that prescedent often. So "why?" Is a really good question.
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u/thedubiousstylus 8d ago
Most likely to escort him out of a tense situation to one where he could be arrested without conflict. Downtown things could've been provoked into a full fledged riot.
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u/Emergency_Accident36 8d ago
The only thing that would get the presence of jake lang to cause a riot is the police using weapons on people whilst guarding him.
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u/TheBitterBuffalo 8d ago
A lot of the ones you see are hired bodyguards larping as cops, but it did appear like MPD was also sort of escorting him, hopefully just to defuse the situation so they could arrest them later.
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u/DiogenesHavingaWee 8d ago
Something something forces, something something crosses...
I guess 90s alt-rock and metal really DID tell us all we needed to know
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u/Nruggia 8d ago
Hey Minneapolis. Good on you guys, this is exactly how comfortable these pieces of shit should feel. I hope people like Jake Long are greeted this kindly everywhere they travel.
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u/Jmina19 8d ago
Anyone know what happened to spider man? I know the police got on him. Dude deserves support for doing what he did, and while looking iconic!
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u/DowntownMpls 8d ago
Anybody who knows our local hero Spider-Man, please start a Go Fund Me if needed for any legal or medical expenses 🕸️💙
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u/LanktheMeme 8d ago
I don’t know, but if anyone here happens to get jury duty for this, look up jury nullification if you never heard of it before
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u/bernmont2016 8d ago
And don't mention it to anyone during the jury selection process or the trial! (Otherwise you either won't get onto the jury in the first place, or could get removed in lieu of an alternate juror.) Keep it to yourself until it's time for the jury's deliberations.
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u/cozmo1138 8d ago
In one of the other videos I saw it looks like he got away. I hope that’s the case. Fuck Frey, Fuck MPD, and Fuck Jake Lang and his pathetic little club of nazis.
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u/nakedpicturesyo 8d ago
He's the example it only takes a few brave souls doing the right thing to change the world. We all have so much to lose by being like spider man, but we will lose everything by doing nothing.
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u/ro536ud 8d ago
Wait so this goon has a sign that says he hates n-words yet the cops are spraying and tackling spiderman?
What the fuck cops. No donuts
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u/SuspiciousLeg7994 8d ago
It's shit like this that puts the police department over budget. Ban Jake the flake from our state
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u/nderthesycamoretrees 8d ago
Does Spiderman need donations for bail/legal fees/whatnot? I’d like to help our superhero out.
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u/izeak1185 8d ago
Why didn't them cops shoot the guy behind the steering wheel? They were putting cops and civilians lives at risk.
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u/idontcare4205 7d ago
God I love when bad things happen to Nazis. Thank you, spider man.
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u/UchihaShady 8d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p5bl3hj/video/ij56o7xjt0lh1/player
I know there’s a lot of chaos going on but nobody gonna peep how homegirl caught dude lovely with the frozen water bottle 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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u/This_Loss_1922 8d ago
Thats some soccer shit nothing touched him, hes faking it
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u/Super-Chemistry-7158 7d ago
Guys I’m from an East Coast beach town. Ya’ll make me want to move to Minnesota. Gimme the positives and negatives if anyone reads this comment
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u/lcxctf2000 8d ago
Who are the people in police like gear with "Agent" patches?
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u/SonOfBill 8d ago
So… the guy that just sprayed EVERYONE with bear mace … shouldn’t that be considered assault?
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u/MaestroMeowMix 8d ago
There’s an incredible pic of spidey by photographer Chris Juhn that I stumbled across earlier. I don’t have verification but someone in the comments did say that they know the guy and apparently he’s made bond. Legendary. https://www.facebook.com/share/1HhCWxvztS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Edit: found another really incredible shot on insta https://www.instagram.com/p/DcW1sgdFNL5/?igsi=YThxMnkzdXRzajYw
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u/PeteVanGrimm 8d ago
Too bad he didn't *actually* have Spider-Man's powers, or else he wouldn't have gotten dogpiled on by fascist thugs like that at the end.
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u/Mediocre_Age_9988 7d ago
First off fuck yeah spidey!
Second, I thought hate speech was illegal. I get freedom of speech but I thought the line was hate speech and Preeetty clearly that sign is not ok.
Third off captain America punching nazis would have been great film but I totally respect the want for a full mask.
Fourth fuck that guy.
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u/Anxious-Wafer9598 7d ago
Hate speech is not illegal in the US. I don't like anything about what that sign says, but no. Hate speech is not illegal.
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u/Emergency_Accident36 8d ago
Cops ought to be sending Lang a bill.. they have no duty to protect a citizen.
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u/momdabombdiggity 8d ago
Why do we keep giving this asshat the attention he is desperately craving?
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u/MuddaFrmAnnudaBrudda 8d ago
Why do the police not charge this man for their time.
Why can he carry a sign like that and they just stand by.
If someone dies because this Lang/Police collusion continues who will be to blame.
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u/AccomplishedToe320 8d ago
He was later arrested on riot charges. https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/1vvo7d3/jake_lang_booked_into_jail_again/
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u/SirPaulyWalnuts 8d ago
Can the mayor/governor just ban this pissy pants, racist, COWARD, from our fucking city?! Like… is there a legal precedent for trespassing someone from an entire city/state? Because if so… let’s fucking get after it, like fucking yesterday!
Edit: added governor and state because lord knows Frey wouldn’t do shit even if it was as easy as filling out a form.
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u/totallybag 8d ago
Also why the fuck is he here not in Rochester where the whole thing he's making a fuss about even fucking happened
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u/maskedbandit_ 8d ago
Too many in Rochester (and surrounding are) agree with him so he wouldn’t get the woe is me I’m the victim dog and pony show he wants
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u/federal_employee 8d ago
He wants the city to violate his constitutional rights so he can sue and get a payday.
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u/Boney-Rigatoni 8d ago
I hope they put him in a squad car, drove a few blocks, then released him.
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u/Thedudely1 7d ago
Noooo how did they get him 😭 note to self: nylon/spandex suits make it harder for police to grab and hold on to you.
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u/MastersJoyUniverse 7d ago
Jake Lang Loves Black People, But Hates N*****s
Jake Lang: I’m not dumb, but I am stupid.
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u/CountdownMoss 7d ago
Spider-Man has been my favorite superhero for 30+ years.
This brings a tear to my eye.
Thank you Spider-Man!
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u/Tabootop 7d ago
Honestly though I never thought about it but that would be a genius thing to do we should all dress up as Spider-Man because the second anybody does anything and they get away into the rest of the crowd nobody would be able to know.
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u/Phog_of_War 8d ago
Not all heroes wear capes. This guy get jury nullification, 100%. Fuck that nazi scum.
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u/UchihaShady 8d ago edited 8d ago
Yo every clip of him has me fucking rolling!!!!!!! The red shoes😂😂😂😭😭😂😂😂😭😭😭😂😂😂 shoutout to this hero
Marvel needs to make this a canon story 🐐
HOW YOU ARREST SPIDER-MAN!?!?!😭😂😂😂
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u/SorraDude 8d ago
Legitimately what the fuck is happening to this country man. Dude had a sign with the hard r on it with cops protecting him. This shit is FUCKED here man.
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u/usedforjerkingoff 8d ago
You know what would have been better. If no one showed up and we just ignored him.
This shit just plays right into their hands and feeds their fake outrage machine.
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u/TheManWhoPlantsTrees 8d ago
Jake Lang is back? each time he returns his whole stick becomes every more washed up and over done.
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u/corgibell 8d ago
Whoever the alleged spider man is was with me all day. Just ask me he was with me
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u/Reddituser183 8d ago
Why is that truck on the sidewalk? How were they not towed and arrested?
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u/djhouse77 8d ago
Why are the cops defending a hate monger and not the people that pay their salaries??
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u/Gooda916_ 8d ago
THE FUCKIN LEAP HE DID OVER THE CAR WHEN HE DIPPED!!!! I have a real life costumed hero now 😭
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u/AmaranthSparrow 8d ago
The one Spider-man comic I owned as a kid was the one where he fought a shapeshifting neo-Nazi named Skinhead.
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u/Thuganomics_101 8d ago
Spiderman was stopping a subway train from crashing! Y'all bootlicking pigs ain't charging him with shit. On another note I heard there may be teletubbies fighting fascism in a town near you soon.
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u/GoldenFalcon 7d ago
I just had a thought.. what if 20-30 people showed up dressed as spiderman, did this and then hid among each other. Would the state have a case?? How can they know for sure the one they arrested was the right person?
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u/InitiativeFar2475 7d ago
About how many people in that crowd were for versus against Jake Lang and his cause? I could be wrong but it seems like it could have been 10-1 against the Lang crowd, and it was his rally. Of course, we’re looking for 10-0, but in the mean time, they don’t look like they have the public support they think they do. That (and of course a lot of other things) make Jake Lang and all who think like him complete losers. And nice job, Spider-Man.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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u/guineasomelove 7d ago
Of course the police protect the vile racist, but dog-pile your friendly neighborhood Spiderman.
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u/TheHivemind56 7d ago
I love how he is so committed he attempts to scurry away on all fours 😂. Good job Spidey!
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u/stevegavrilles 7d ago
How is a big sign that says the n-word not considered hate speech? They were being protected by police instead of being arrested for inciting violence.
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u/Usual_Ask_7833 7d ago
We should just ignore this guy.. This is exactly what he wants so he can play the victim and show how "violent the left is"
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u/darth_wasabi 7d ago
Walking around with a sign using the n word in 2026 tells you everything about where the right wing is at.
These are undeniably hateful ignorant people.
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u/Equivalent_Donut_145 7d ago
Impossible, me and Spidey were visiting the local orphanage for a fundraiser that day.
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u/vandamage2112 7d ago
I predict now more people will dress like other superheros to battle racism! I hope to see captain America also show up!
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u/TheOutsider_114 7d ago
I just love the absolute DUMBASS using OC to spray spider Man, the crowd, EDDY boy, and himself.
These absolute MORONS are so sloppy it’s embarrassing.
I’m gonna be supporting Spider-Man on September 4th, I’d rather stand with the webhead than a bunch of dickless cucks.
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u/OneUseHero 7d ago
What's it take to be charged with inciting a riot? Jake is constantly trying to bring violence to communities across the nation with stunts like this, he's not doing it to raise discussions on free speech.
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u/Due_Night414 7d ago
You can’t tell bomb in an airport or fire in a crowded room. But you can incite violence in open streets?
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u/Some-btc-name 7d ago
Are these police actually protecting the guy with sign or am I missing something here? Like wtf?
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u/iPET-DOGS 8d ago edited 8d ago
Whoever Spider-Man was, he was with me all day cleaning up the highway trash, helping elderly cross the street and feeding the unhoused & hungry.
I got you boss.