• ivanafterall@lemmy.world
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      If you were near the Capitol, you were likely dealing with Capitol Hill police. I worked there for seven years and can vouch first-hand, as an extremely anti-cop person, that they were almost always good, helpful, non-power-trippy people. They were on-guard at all times as their only job was guarding the Capitol, so they were used to dealing with all sorts.

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      Before I could step away, one of them grabbed my shoulder and screamed “fuck you fake news!” and pushed me.

      I know, no use for asking logic or coherent thoughts here. But - why would you be there if you made all up anyway?

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        They know it is not fake, they say things like that as a mnemonic aid. Like a Homeric epithet. He’s reminding his pals that they all hate the news as he attacks a press person.