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nolabear

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13. Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. Luck runs like wine in the streets down there.

Reply to Katashi_itto (Reply #12)

Thu Feb 7, 2013, 11:04 PM

Feb 2013

Unfortunately, sometimes that's literally!

Lots of good people, though. Wait til Mardi Gras is over and get to know the place. It really is awesome, for all its woes. Always had em, always will. But it gets a hold of you. *sigh* I am officially homesick.

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About that "Day of Resistance" [View all] nolabear Feb 2013 OP

When they get blown off the streets with firehoses and attacked by police dogs... Hekate Feb 2013 #1

I still say making ammo high, high in cost will discourage many...n/t monmouth3 Feb 2013 #2

I'll just add they're pretty pissy about not being able to carry in those protests, too. nolabear Feb 2013 #3

I see they are holding it on 2/23 Earth_First Feb 2013 #4

What a bunch of loons. libtodeath Feb 2013 #5

Hopefully they'll be surrounded by the riot goons in full gear lunatica Feb 2013 #6

Wouldn't wish that on anyone. These seem like fine places to stay FAR away from. nolabear Feb 2013 #7

The proper term is Human Shields. Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #8

Yeesh. Horrible thought. I suppose some might gamble that. nolabear Feb 2013 #9

I agree, Hey are you in New Orleans? Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #10

Sadly, not now. But I grew up nearby and lived there nolabear Feb 2013 #11

Well shoot, I dont know anyone down here. Lots of pretty girls, but no luck so far. Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #12

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. Luck runs like wine in the streets down there. nolabear Feb 2013 #13