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Protesters are real ‘deplorables’

Ken C. Michael, Lacey

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November 17, 2016 10:24 AM

A short time ago as the political battle raged, we heard Hillary Clinton refer to Trump supporters as “deplorables.”

Following Trump’s victory, may miscreants took to the streets as they desecrated building and burned flags. I strongly think them to be Clinton supporters. Downtown Olympia saw buildings spray painted and windows broken. I ask you — who indeed are the real “deplorables?”

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