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There are at least half a dozen groups (probably many more) who are all being tied to RNC Welcoming Committee inappropriately and unfairly ... through these raids ... and, quite possibly, in the minds of the locals, even though the groups have VERY DIFFERENT focus and agendas... are they all going to be labeled as part of an "anarchist conspiracy"
Is this pretext to withdraw already issued permits? To keep more locals "safely" at home? Mute objections to the treatment of those raided and detained? Bread not Bombs need their stuff back! Everyone needs their laptops and phones back!
Is it, as was suggested over at Common Dreams, provocation to force a confrontation?
This, doubtless IS some sort of opening volley for what is to come TODAY, TOMORROW, the DAY AFTER.
Bush, Cheney and Schawtzeneggar have all canceled their appearances (storm related) and there is talk of shortening the convention by a day ...
Stay tuned.
