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Dec302011

2011 Mill City Flashback - Union Thugs Seize Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis

"Union thugs" is a term heard frequently on cable news and talk radio - search Google for and see for yourself:

- union thugs tea party 3,680,000 hits

- union thugs sarah palin 3,500,000 hits

- union thugs governor walker 2,270,000 hits

When I heard of the "Build Minnesota So Minnesota Works" rally, I wondered what it was really all about, so I decided to walk over to see some thugs for myself.  What I witnessed was shocking.  I hope my readers appreciate the bravery this reporter showed in covering this event.  As the following pictures show, I was in fear for my safety every moment spent on the Stone Arch Bridge (View all of the photos on Flickr...):

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Thugs gathering for their assualt on the Stone Arch Bridge

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Thugs about to attack

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Grandpa thug and his buddy

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Future thug

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Apprentice thug

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Cute blonde thug

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Scary Black thug

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Girl next door thug

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Gang signs

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Thug propaganda

Watch the Rally and judge for yourself:

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