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sarisataka

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11. The way the group quickly gathered around Wiener

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 08:15 PM

Jun 29

and that half of them were cosplaying as Hamas it seems likely this was a premeditated assault on the Senator.

How many people either watched/filmed without intervening or simply walked past as if this was a normal occurrence?

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CA-11: Leaders call out harassment of Wiener (D) at Trans March [View all] RandySF Jun 29 OP

he was assaulted. police report should be filed and attackers arrested. nt msongs Jun 29 #1

Ive watched the video a couple of times and I dont see where anyone assaulted him. Eko Jun 29 #7

assault includes behavior that causes a person to believe they are in danger msongs Jun 29 #8

I saw one person the the left of him shouting. And heard some other people shouting. Eko Jun 29 #10

It's gotten dumb and insane - and dangerous Sympthsical Jun 29 #2

Some people just want to be assholes. RandySF Jun 29 #5

I certainly understand this frustration with democratic leadership fujiyamasan Jun 30 #16

Agree 100% Sympthsical Jun 30 #17

It's clear that this is going to be the Republican strategy this fall. yardwork Jul 2 #25

Wait... I know about the "defund the police", and the "abolish prisons" tweets. But.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #22

That's terrible. yardwork Jul 2 #26

Thanks! Yeah, who knows what crap they'll pull... I think Jack Smith, or someone else said.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #28

Trillions of dollars are at stake. yardwork Jul 2 #30

Could be...which is why thinking up everything imaginable!.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #32

I think that's the best strategy. Get out the vote. yardwork Jul 2 #33

I'll probably do GOTV phone work like I did before! electric_blue68 Jul 2 #34

You're a good guy! I need to do more this election. yardwork Jul 2 #35

Vicious Harassment! Thank Goodness it's Cha Jun 29 #3

This whole episode is so disappointlingly disgusting. TheProle Jun 29 #4

Bigotry of any kind is unacceptable! MustLoveBeagles Jun 29 #6

Sad. And unfortunately illustrative .... stopdiggin Jun 29 #9

The way the group quickly gathered around Wiener sarisataka Jun 29 #11

Yes, that pissed me off Sympthsical Jun 29 #13

"He's a cishet activist" Has that been confirmed? Behind the Aegis Jun 30 #15

Yes, he posted on his Twitter that he's not gay Sympthsical Jun 30 #18

And, surprise, surprise: S.F. Trans March organizers defend protesters who drove out Scott Wiener Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #19

People are *pissed* Sympthsical Jul 2 #20

Seems so... Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #21

They completely misread what bubble they were in Sympthsical Jul 2 #23

If this keeps up politicians won't feel comfortable attending events. yardwork Jul 2 #29

Wait what? A cis het man bragged about kicking an ally out of a trans event? yardwork Jul 2 #27

There is another one out there of him being attacked in a restaurant. Behind the Aegis Jun 29 #12

Another bizarre aspect of this is that he is very critical of Israel. yardwork Jul 2 #31

A gay man Boo1 Jun 29 #14

... Solly Mack Jul 2 #24