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Wait, Now the Right Loves Traffic-Blocking Protesters?

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Conservatives rallying behind the Canadian trucker blockade were passing laws a year ago allowing motorists to run over protesters.

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“What are these protesters protesting other than their own incompetence?” asked the famous person.

“To folks who complain protest demands make others uncomfortable… that’s the point,” said another famous person.

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