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Protests Take Place in Chicago On Sunday

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Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up because the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago is shaping up to be one wild ride! If you thought choosing Chicago as the host city might stir the pot, well, you were right on the money. The decision to hold the DNC in the Windy City—known for its passionate and sometimes fiery activism—was always going to draw out the local radicals in droves. And guess what? They showed up in full force, even before the convention officially kicked off.

Now, here’s the kicker. The Democrats tried to keep the chaos at bay by erecting barriers and lining up police officers to control the crowds. Ironically, some of the same folks who once shouted for defunding the police are now relying on those officers to keep the peace at their own event. Funny how things turn out, right? It’s hard not to notice that the Republican National Convention (RNC) didn’t seem to face quite the same level of disruption. Coincidence? You decide.

Our friends over at Townhall, with a nod to Matt Vespa, caught some of the most eyebrow-raising moments. Picture this: while some on the left label certain conservatives as "weird," what they had marching down the streets outside the DNC was next-level bizarre. And let’s not forget the DNC’s more unconventional offers—like free abortions and vasectomies, just to spice things up.

But let’s get back to the streets. Protesters, chanting with passion and fury, weren’t just calling for change—they were issuing what sounded an awful lot like threats. "Bring the war home," they shouted, as masks covered faces in a scene that seemed like something out of a dystopian movie. One particularly “enthusiastic” protester even carried a bat, though cooler heads prevailed when other demonstrators urged him to put it away. Not exactly the peaceful protest vibes you'd hope for.

And the slogans? They’ve moved on from “Genocide Joe” to a new target: “Killer Kamala.” Welcome to what the protesters have dubbed “hell week.” They’re promising to make their voices heard, whether inside or outside the convention. Groups like Delegates Against Genocide are planning to exercise their freedom of speech rights during the main events, with promises to push for amendments to the party platform and speak out on the convention floor. How far they'll get with that remains to be seen.

Monday, the first day of the convention, is set to be the big one. Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to march just blocks away from where Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will give their acceptance speeches at the United Center. And if that wasn’t enough, someone even rushed the stage during a pre-party for delegates at Navy Pier, shouting about genocide and U.S. policies toward Israel before being dragged away.

Protesters aren’t just staying near the official venues, either. They’ve also set up camp outside the Hilton Hotel, where some delegates are staying. It’s clear that Chicago is in for quite the week, with no shortage of drama both inside and outside the convention halls.

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