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originally posted by: frogs453
Well, day 1 of "Take Our Borders Back", going from Virginia to Florida. A Trump decked out RV and about maybe 40 regular cars and trucks. Quite reminiscent of the DC fiasco one.
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originally posted by: frogs453
a reply to: quintessentone
Ah, yes, the ever present all seeing antifa. Around to just convince Patriots to video themselves committing crimes I'm sure. They have been very successful at it.
Per the fundraising page, the money raised is needed for "Gas for lead busses and trucks, city permits, media-technology support, rally location expenses, communication equipment, staging at rally sites, lighting, supplies etc."
The page says that the funds will be received by an entity named "MISSION WTP HAGGAI 28," which appears to refer to a Bible proverb.
Organizers did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for clarification on the ongoing use of the funds.
originally posted by: TzarChasm
a reply to: canadiandw
The convoy has strict safety and conduct guidelines, it's all on the website, very kosher. Allegedly there's LEO personnel in attendance so they will be quick to identify rabble rousers.
Social media postings in response to the events, which were reviewed by NBC News, include calls for civil war and violence, and the events have been advertised on white nationalist and gun forums.
Saks, who is from California, said that the group was not looking for confrontations with the government or migrants and that anyone suggesting otherwise on their Telegram channels was not listening to what he said was a clear message coming from the top.
“I think they’re idiots,” Saks said of people posting calls for violence. “They’re stupid. They’re stupid Americans, they’re stupid people. I mean, it’s clear if you go to our website with the messages, these are peaceful assemblies.”
Scot Saks, one of the leaders of the group, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the event's size and reiterated that their intention is not to seek confrontations with the government or migrants. However, it appears that some participants may have a different agenda, as their social media posts advocate for violence and even mention bringing weapons.
These developments come at a time of heightened tension regarding border policies. Last week, the Supreme Court granted Border Patrol agents authorization to remove razor wire installed on the border by the state of Texas. Meanwhile, the White House and Senate are negotiating bipartisan legislation to implement stricter immigration and asylum laws. President Joe Biden has also hinted at the possibility of closing the border if overwhelmed.
The first convoy, which departed from Virginia on Monday, faced initial challenges, with reports describing it as a "complete mess." Potential supporters of the event remain skeptical, expressing suspicions of a government setup, echoing sentiments from previous conservative events following the January 6 Capitol attack.