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Even though this is Idaho, these local government protests even take place in blue states where do to open government laws, city council meetings have become an easy forum to rail against efforts to fight the pandemic and to push Trump talking points. In addition, because most folks are now reluctant to go to enclosed spaces, local government meetings are a safe space for Trump supporters to gather and reinforce their views that the pandemic is hoax and the officials are overreacting in order to hurt Trump.
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Great idea. Bet they'd be begging for masks in no time. Masks, face shields, gloves gowns,
SammyWinstonJack
Jul 2020
#34
I just get out the popcorn; and watch the entertainment of a Super Spreader Event
magicguido
Jul 2020
#5
So do these idiots. Show up at business that have No Shirt, no shoes, no services. Strip.....
usaf-vet
Jul 2020
#7
They are not doing their research. The mask protects the OTHER people from your GERMS.
usaf-vet
Jul 2020
#8
Idaho had 42% more new Covid cases in the last 7 days than in the previous 7 days.
Squinch
Jul 2020
#13
Of course a lot of those same anti-mask folks are probably anti-vaxers as well.
Crowman2009
Jul 2020
#28