Vermont

TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts) Sat Sep 7, 2019, 08:22 AM Sep 2019

F-35 protesters march in Burlington

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Protesters who want to stop the F-35 from landing in Burlington took to the streets of Burlington Friday.

A number of protesters gathered late Friday outside Senator Bernie Sanders' office at the top of Church Street. They then moved over to Main Street to protest outside of Senator Patrick Leahy's office, and are set to also make a stop at City Hall to let Mayor Miro Weinberger know how they feel.

All three politicians are on the record supporting the Vermont National Guard's mission, including their use of the F-35.

Video at https://www.wcax.com/content/news/F-35-protestors-march-in-Burlington-559605071.html .

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F-35 protesters march in Burlington (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2019 OP

I have no idea what the point of this is Loki Liesmith Sep 2019 #1

Apparently the f-35 Rebl2 Sep 2019 #2

its one of the biggest boondogles of all time. marble falls Sep 2019 #4

The planning for the manufacture of the F-35 was ingenious. keithbvadu2 Sep 2019 #3

A bottomless barrel of pork. marble falls Sep 2019 #5

Loki Liesmith

(4,602 posts)

1. I have no idea what the point of this is

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 08:31 AM

Sep 2019

Rebl2

(17,925 posts)

2. Apparently the f-35

Reply to Loki Liesmith (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 10:03 AM

Sep 2019

is very loud and has the potential to carry nuclear weapons.

marble falls

(72,531 posts)

4. its one of the biggest boondogles of all time.

Reply to Loki Liesmith (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 11:38 AM

Sep 2019

keithbvadu2

(40,915 posts)

3. The planning for the manufacture of the F-35 was ingenious.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 11:03 AM

Sep 2019

The planning for the manufacture of the F-35 was ingenious.

They spread the jobs around many, many Congressional districts.

marble falls

(72,531 posts)

5. A bottomless barrel of pork.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 11:39 AM

Sep 2019

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