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Arizona

marybourg

(13,373 posts) Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:13 PM Apr 5

the turnout! Thousands! I got to hold one of the best signs for a few minutes before its rightful owner showed up: “Alexa, change the President”!

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West Valley "Hands Off" demonstration is great! Couldn't believe (Original Post) marybourg Apr 5 OP

Arlington Tx 1500 at least Beachnutt Apr 5 #1

Yes she does kimbutgar Apr 5 #4

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1. Arlington Tx 1500 at least

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:18 PM

Apr 5

and my daughter called from Detroit and said she drove for 4 miles with people on both sides of the street.

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2. My 94 year old mother in law who lives in the Phoenix area said there are many protests going on there today

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:26 PM

Apr 5

Her local news was reporting them and showing the crowds. She said she wished she was able to go to one but physically it’s impossible for her😢

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3. I think from your previous posts that she lives near me, in the Sun Cities.

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:32 PM

Apr 5

A few years ago, a crowd like we had today would have been impossible, but tens of thousands of new residents in the West Valley now!

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4. Yes she does

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:43 PM

Apr 5

A lot of seniors will be hurt in that area. Social security and Medicare keep a lot of seniors alive. I worry for her and her friends.