[–] 35 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Pepé the frog has been used as a Nazi symbol. Several of the protesters in Portland, Oregon are wearing blow up frog costumes. Some of the protesters are elderly and watch MSNBC. Hence, grandmothers have reclaimed the symbol of the frog.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I would expect the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to fly on a government jet staffed by the military. Apparently waiting a few hours for one of those jets to be available and interacting with normal military people is too much for her to handle.

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  • [–] 69 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Numerous Republican offices have confirmed that they were targeted by an unidentified group or individual who distributed American flags bearing a similar symbol, which were initially indistinguishable from an ordinary American flag to the naked eye,” he said. “My office was among those that were subjected to this ruse.”>

    I noticed it with my naked eyes. Is it a weird illusion that only happens on camera? Can you not see it standing in front of the object?

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  • [–] 37 points 1 year ago

    Maybe they don't understand why he wasn't playing shows in the U.S. He was afraid that ICE might arrest attendees because most people who listen to his music speak Spanish and might look like what the administration thinks Hispanics look like.

    The Superbowl is a highly televised event where tickets cost hundreds of dollars. Not too many people who don't have good lawyers can even get tickets, so he's not nearly as afraid of people being arrested there.

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