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7. It will be a controlled situation, as the disruptors will be in the "Free Speech Zones" away from the convention.

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 05:05 PM

Apr 27

There were no “Free Speech Zones” in ‘68. Brooklynite is also correct about the police and Mayor Dailey, they completely overreacted.

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For those imagining/fearing Chicago convention riots a la 1968... [View all] brooklynite Apr 27 OP

That doesn't guarantee there won't be problems. Elessar Zappa Apr 27 #1

racial makeup and leadership weren't the issue WhiskeyGrinder Apr 27 #3

I'm not worried, in fact, I'm kind of intrigued Fiendish Thingy Apr 27 #4

I know LeftInTX Apr 27 #11

+1! emulatorloo Apr 27 #15

My thought Rebl2 Apr 27 #13

I'm still not worried Fiendish Thingy Apr 27 #14

Still months away. nt BootinUp Apr 27 #5

You are correct. But it wouldn't be DU without dooming. emulatorloo Apr 27 #9

All those young kids are gonna want to be at the beaches LuvLoogie Apr 27 #12