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soothsayer

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3. Hey, howdy! You are 100% right!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 18, 2021, 10:19 AM

Jan 2021

Numerous permits were issued in advance for pro-Trump groups to hold free speech rallies in Washington on Jan. 6, including the main one from Women For America First. That permit was originally approved by the National Park Service for 5,000 people but amended to 30,000 just a day ahead of time.

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Well here's what they did wrong. Permit was for 5,000 soothsayer Jan 2021 #1

I thought I read that the application was updated to permit higher attendance. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2021 #2

Hey, howdy! You are 100% right! soothsayer Jan 2021 #3

I haven't found that. I'm not doubting you, but what's the source for that? Thanks. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2021 #4

Here -- ha, in the very thing you posted soothsayer Jan 2021 #5

D'oh. Thanks. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2021 #6

I didn't realize either. Need coffee and sea shanties soothsayer Jan 2021 #7