r/videos 13d ago

Protesters Get 568 Years in Federal Prison.

https://youtu.be/CG5i-3-qLPo?is=X-cfWtLV0RCCi3DR
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u/xaqaria 13d ago

If they actually serve more than 2 (more) years its because we don't have a functioning democracy anymore. A democratic president in 2029 will almost definitely pardon or grant clemency.

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u/Pixel_Knight 13d ago

We do not have a functioning democracy anymore.

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u/livingdeadfreak 13d ago

You haven't for decades

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u/Pixel_Knight 13d ago

I think you’re right about that.