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IcyPeas

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15. Mayor of Montreal doesn't like it. Picture of effigies:

Reply to Eko (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 05:13 AM

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Montreal mayor signals rethink of protest limits after hanging effigies

https://www.europesays.com/canada/64060/

The mayor of Montreal has questioned whether police should intervene more forcefully during protests after a downtown demonstrationâ€¦
— (@canada-news.bsky.social) 2026-05-28T01:20:11+00:00

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In other news, three authoritarian fascists are paraded in effigies in Montreal by anti-fascist groups [View all] Eko Friday OP

Not good, regardless. RandySF Friday #1

I disagree. Eko Friday #2

We don't promote violence. RandySF Friday #3

Who's we? Eko Friday #4

people who believe in the rule of law Skittles Friday #7

And what does the rule of law say about making effigies being hanged? Eko Friday #8

yeah that's not promoting violence, not at all Skittles Friday #10

So it wasnt about the rule of law for you at all. Eko Friday #13

If you put your foot on a dog's neck, don't be suprised when the dog bites your ankle. harumph Friday #19

I'll ask again, Why do they get to kill people all over the world and we cant even make stupid effigies? Eko Friday #5

I'm not jumping down rabbit holes tonight. RandySF Friday #6

Waiting for you to do that. The adult thing. Eko Friday #9

Death by hanging is barbaric. AloeVera Friday #11

Yes, it is barbaric. RandySF Friday #12

I'm glad that you agree Isreal is acting in barbaric ways. Eko Friday #14

Mayor of Montreal doesn't like it. Picture of effigies: IcyPeas Friday #15

Ah well if the mayor doesnt like it. Eko Friday #16

Shocking. AloeVera Friday #17

I'm not sure some understand street theater GenThePerservering Friday #18

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