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67. Would anything have been reported if the drivers being hurt were black of hispanic? I doubt it really.

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The real reason the buses stopped at Coachella? The angry mob attacked the bus drivers. [View all] tinrobot Oct 15 OP

This will be the only place this is reported, gab13by13 Oct 15 #1

That's because it isn't true - this is likely completely made up Wiz Imp Oct 15 #23

Which could, itself, be reported. krkaufman Oct 15 #52

You mean like most things trump says, which are given ample media attention? quakerboy Oct 15 #59

There's a big difference between reporting something the candidate for President says vs. something Wiz Imp Oct 15 #64

It's an obvious LARP soandso Oct 15 #72

There isnt that much difference between quakerboy Oct 15 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #122

When the whole bus thing was reported the other day Klarkashton Oct 15 #60

Really what an er interesting post. Demsrule86 Oct 15 #97

It Could Be, of Course. Do You Have Any Independent Information, or Even a Suggestion of Where Such Might Be Found? The Roux Comes First Oct 15 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #107

With the specifics that can be checked by those with access to hospitals, etc., slightlv Oct 15 #109

Huh?? Wiz Imp Oct 15 #116

Iow... slightlv Oct 15 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #119

Here is a news org that says a driver told them they were assaulted. spooky3 Oct 15 #128

Thanks 3auld6phart Oct 15 #70

It's hard to fathom the 15K ............................. Lovie777 Oct 15 #79

If this is true, it makes more sense than buses just disappearing for the night. Think. Again. Oct 15 #2

What makes MOR sense is Trump didnt pay for the return trips. HE was long gone! oldsoftie Oct 15 #74

Could be both North Coast Lawyer Oct 15 #98

Oh Dear Goddess. There are almost no words.. niyad Oct 15 #3

If the story is just on Reddit, it won't have any BootinUp Oct 15 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #43

I googled it at least one bus driver was punched in the head. Demsrule86 Oct 15 #100

Totally not surprised in the least! Initech Oct 15 #5

I think both narratives are true: trump didn't pay for more than 1 or 2 ecstatic Oct 15 #6

Don't busses have enormous gas tanks? littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #10

When a mob has been saturated with hatred and violence, it has to go somewhere Walleye Oct 15 #7

If this makes it to MSM Conjuay Oct 15 #15

If antifa cannot be blamed then this did not happen. Zilli Oct 15 #25

It will definitely get the "both sides" treatment Walleye Oct 15 #28

Yes,folks will get Trumpled... BattleRow Oct 15 #65

That's a good one, and also, ouch Walleye Oct 15 #66

Or their rabies shots...probably some rabid BattleRow Oct 15 #73

I hope this man's father is okay. Norbert Oct 15 #8

Age enid602 Oct 15 #31

I have a friend who is UpInArms Oct 15 #32

The last draft call was on December 7, 1972 padfun Oct 15 #48

The crazy is strong with these clowns. Dave Bowman Oct 15 #9

here's the Mayor's statement PedroXimenez Oct 15 #11

The real true story from an actual legitimate news source Wiz Imp Oct 15 #19

Sheriff seems to be working for the Trump campaign PedroXimenez Oct 15 #27

Absolutely Wiz Imp Oct 15 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #46

I got that impression... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #62

Would anything have been reported if the drivers being hurt were black of hispanic? I doubt it really. LiberalArkie Oct 15 #67

This dude is a huge Trumper and also a huge protector of Scientology obamanut2012 Oct 15 #84

The over hours limit makes sense to me love_katz Oct 15 #63

Here is a news org that said a driver reported being assaulted spooky3 Oct 15 #129

Well that is the first hint of anything from any source other than that reddit post Wiz Imp Oct 15 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 16 #137

The OC Register is a conservative newspaper catering to Orange County Republicans. SunSeeker Oct 17 #142

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The rally was on PRIVATE LAND. That is why the Riverside County Sheriff got involved. SunSeeker Oct 17 #144

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That does not indicate the CHP was involved. In fact, it confirms the Sheriff's Dept. was who was involved. SunSeeker Oct 17 #147

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Good answer! Top 3 answer. Nt BootinUp Oct 15 #29

Trump can't even run a shuttle bus service Captain Zero Oct 15 #57

Self-fulfilling prophecy Hela Oct 15 #12

That is exactly what happened. The rioting made an already poor bus supply collapse. SunSeeker Oct 17 #145

Just a preview of Trumpian America if he wins the election. Martin68 Oct 15 #13

Proper headline: "Trump Rally Incites Riot" HariSeldon Oct 15 #14

Proper headline: Random redittor makes up a story - gullible people believe it AZSkiffyGeek Oct 15 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #47

I think the rally was on private property, not the Coachella venue. John1956PA Oct 15 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #53

Ironically... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #93

There's a date farm close by. ... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #111

Who farms manure? Whos manure? nt. druidity33 Oct 16 #135

You'd... littlemissmartypants Oct 16 #136

But then aren't you farming chickens and turkeys? nt. druidity33 Oct 16 #140

The bus drivers must have suffered a mental health episode.(Sarcasm!) yellowcanine Oct 15 #16

Sorry, I call bullshit on this Wiz Imp Oct 15 #17

The only source is a random redditor - of course it's b/s AZSkiffyGeek Oct 15 #34

Very disappointing that so many people here seem to believe it at face value Wiz Imp Oct 15 #37

People believe that which reinforces their world view Kaleva Oct 15 #38

Actually two reditors... but point taken tinrobot Oct 15 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #49

Sigh. Plenty of criminals "tape" their crimes and post them online Wiz Imp Oct 15 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #95

I've talked about the rage behind the hate. ananda Oct 15 #18

How republicon is that batshit, sucker punching an elderly veteran? BoRaGard Oct 15 #20

The localler the reporting the better. Should we be skeptical about Reddit posts? Dunno. nt LAS14 Oct 15 #21

I'm pretty sure this is complete bull shit. Somebody trying to get people to read his reddit posts Wiz Imp Oct 15 #24

If it is reporting and not "citizen journalist" made-up bullshit. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 15 #39

There is also a report that the buses stopped running because dflprincess Oct 15 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #26

He attracts the nutjobs Dem4life1234 Oct 15 #35

Trump inspires only the "Best" people! Zambero Oct 15 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 15 #50

Assault and Battery on a person 60+ is usually a felony. Mosby Oct 15 #40

What is your source that this actually happened? Kaleva Oct 15 #42

137 recs for a story that hasn't been confirmed Kaleva Oct 15 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Oct 15 #78

Fair enough..but how many postings about BattleRow Oct 15 #82

I think most of us knew that it very likely wasn't true Kaleva Oct 15 #89

Agreed,however,there is probably more BattleRow Oct 15 #94

And lots all too willing to call it bullshit... W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #85

Your argument doesn't confirm this story Kaleva Oct 15 #87

Nobody said people being stranded was made up before and nobody said it was made up now. Wiz Imp Oct 15 #102

When did Reddit become a reliable source at DU? This really bothers me. ... Hekate Oct 15 #86

It's good to fact check stories or claims Kaleva Oct 15 #90

***MAGA VIOLENCE*** uponit7771 Oct 15 #45

I read Abstractartist Oct 15 #54

If this is proven true then I'll believe it, but this is just anonymous rumormongering. Our side is better than this nt ramen Oct 15 #56

Could be part of Trump's strategy RussBLib Oct 15 #58

This might explain all the flashing cop car lights Klarkashton Oct 15 #61

It is what they do-what they have been programmed (by Trump) to do. Is is all about the hate-fueled adrenalin outrage Scalded Nun Oct 15 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Oct 15 #71

on edit. Wrong event. C Moon Oct 15 #75

Jimmy Kimmel will talk Figarosmom Oct 15 #76

Were is the press in reporting the violence from the MAGAs nfm oldmanlynn Oct 15 #77

Maybe because it didn't happen? Kaleva Oct 15 #91

Manure farm? Cirsium Oct 15 #80

It's true Wiz Imp Oct 15 #83

Yes Cirsium Oct 15 #88

Manure farming is also called manure managment - and yes it is a real thing Wiz Imp Oct 15 #101

OK Cirsium Oct 15 #104

Santa Rosa is northern California FirstLight Oct 16 #133

*Vista* Santa Rosa is in southern California, close to Coachella. nt sl8 Oct 16 #138

I know Cirsium Oct 16 #139

It just now occurred to me, the main tweeter that the media picked up on about this was Wesley Johnson Wiz Imp Oct 15 #81

Big news outlets had better cover this shit! 2naSalit Oct 15 #92

Not if it's fake. Kaleva Oct 15 #124

True... 2naSalit Oct 15 #126

Has it been proved? No it hasn't. Kaleva Oct 16 #134

This was not reported by any media that I heard...digraceful...the media lets Trump Demsrule86 Oct 15 #96

Trump is scraping the bottom end of society. Turbineguy Oct 15 #99

Why the heck were municipal buses being used for a non-municipal event??? Think. Again. Oct 15 #103

Where does it say they were using municipal buses? Wiz Imp Oct 15 #108

I think I misunderstood what I read here... Think. Again. Oct 15 #110

Yeah. California law limits the hours for ALL commercial bus drivers Wiz Imp Oct 15 #113

Thank you, that was an idiot mistake on my part. Think. Again. Oct 15 #115

No, it wasn't stupid. It was a totally understandable misreading - it happens to everyone Wiz Imp Oct 15 #117

Here's another 'reason' for the snafu. Danascot Oct 15 #106

Sounds made up. Iggo Oct 15 #112

That's what I suspect Kaleva Oct 15 #125

All of his fans are dangerously mentally ill. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 15 #114

Sacrifice will own The Libs? czarjak Oct 15 #131

Kick TY! Cha Oct 15 #121

Feral pigs Just Jerome Oct 15 #123

What else would one expect from Trump's FASCIST AMERICA. And B.See Oct 15 #127

The Same Thing Happened 4 Years Ago In Omaha, NE DallasNE Oct 15 #132

Of course the Trump Barbarians did this. Ilsa Oct 16 #141