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Update from behind the enemy lines of New England:
The number of folks wearing masks is maybe 5%. That number goes a little higher near metro areas like Boston, Providence and Worcester.
All the old Ukraine flags have either blown away or were taken down. I haven't seen one in many months. Same goes for the few BLM flags.
Israeli flags are few and far between, BUT there is a coordinated billboard (brainwashing) campaign to "Stop the Hate" and references some historical hatred of Jews that's I've never witnessed in my 40 years living here. Classic "Divide and Conquer" tactics.
Pro Trump flags and signs are easy to spot in every community or on major roads. I haven't seen any 2024 Biden / Harris flags or bumper stickers yet.
But what IS interesting is I've seen about 5-7 Robert Kennedy yard signs in my city and surrounding towns. I assume that's because the dems know oBiden really sucks, but they are still convinced that Trump is the bigger criminal.
Radio stations are occasionally pushing Covid & RSV shots but not nearly as often as a year or more ago.
Even my recently retired coworker who never bothered to vote says he likes Trump more and can't believe how stupid oBiden is. Unfortunately he's burning through his retirement a lot faster than he was planning on and now has some weird bowel problem. He got one shot two+ years ago only because the nearby hospital was hounding him to get it. But he does say that he's all done with shots now.
My mother lives in Central VT and in forays into a city there now sees Trump signs flying. There were none last year. Not many, but it’s a big deal where everyone bought into Covid, the vaccines and Biden.
Wow, That's saying a lot for Vermont. Bernie had a huge following there. Thanks for the local report.
Well praise the Lord the sheeple are beginning to see the light. It’s been a long road for those of us that are wide awake, but timing is everything. I sure hope your ex coworker has learned his lesson and will never allow them to shoot more poison in his body. It’s sad that so many people have into the fear.
Yeah, he admits that he's terrified of needles and dentists due to a traumatic experience as a child. I nearly fell out of my chair when he told me he gave into the nurses at the hospital near our office. I thought for sure he'd never get it, but he watches local news and Faux Snooze.
It’s the FEAR. It really infuriated me that these people play on peoples vulnerable emotions. I had them in my family give in as well. And it’s the ones I never thought would do it. I guess it’s true that if you preach enough fear, the sheeple will give in. I want every single one of these liars to be held accountable for this. Accountability is the only way we can move forward.