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wnylib

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14. I looked up Laughlin. Just as I anticipated, his complaint

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #11)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

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said that the partisan political message was not covered by free speech. He also called it an act of violence, although no violence was involved.

Apparently there are enough Rs in the suburbs and rural areas to get a R state Senator for the district. Or maybe not enough city voters turn out. Don't know. I haven't lived in Erie for decades and no longer have relatives there either.

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USS NIAGARA CAPTAIN, CREW FIRED FOR POSING WITH "86-47" SIGNAL FLAGS (ERIE PA) [View all] orangecrush Sunday OP

I applaud the effort of many of these protests Raven123 Sunday #1

We hold "Tall Ship" events here orangecrush Sunday #2

I am an Erie native. Yes, the Niagara is BIG DEAL in Erie. wnylib Sunday #6

How strong was the reaction? calimary Sunday #18

Strong objection from a Republican state senator wnylib Sunday #20

Insecure demented petty tyrants Farmer-Rick Sunday #3

Sounds like the captain and his crew were just doing their patriotic duty LymphocyteLover Sunday #4

And had their 1st amendment rights violated orangecrush Sunday #5

Maybe they can use that to fight being fired. wnylib Sunday #7

State historic society orangecrush Sunday #11

I looked up Laughlin. Just as I anticipated, his complaint wnylib Sunday #14

Laughlin covers most of Erie county orangecrush Sunday #15

As I recall, there are some pretty conservative areas in the county, like wnylib Sunday #17

South of I90 orangecrush Sunday #23

Yes, I could easily see that being the case. wnylib Sunday #24

Political speech is the most protected speech under the First Amendment Mysterian Sunday #26

And staying true to the original mission of the ship -- 70sEraVet Sunday #9

Precisely orangecrush Sunday #12

Patriots Kid Berwyn Sunday #8

A brave Captain and crew orangecrush Sunday #13

Very much appreciate Procul Harum Kid Berwyn Sunday #19

Thank you orangecrush Sunday #21

We have met the enemy and ... struggle4progress Sunday #10

"NIAGARA," like the FALLS; NOT "NIAGRA," like the PILL. ColoringFool Sunday #16

Thank you will fix orangecrush Sunday #22

CAPTAIN, CREW FIRED, hell, they should be given medals. republianmushroom Sunday #25

A lot of people orangecrush Sunday #27

Perry Was a Big Deal In My Area Deep State Witch Sunday #28

I have traveled Rt. 19 to Pittsburgh orangecrush Sunday #29

You Passed By My Old Neighborhood Deep State Witch Sunday #30

Sounds like a blast orangecrush Sunday #31