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struggle4progress

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1. Double standards over "86 46" posts

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Fri May 1, 2026, 11:39 AM

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... Social media users have since circulated examples of Republicans and conservatives posting “86 46” during Biden’s presidency, fueling debate over how such messages are interpreted and enforced.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the case is consistent with other prosecutions involving threats against public officials, referencing “multiple cases very similar to this one,” including one involving a threat against former President Biden.

It remains unclear which specific case he was referring to, and Newsweek could not identify any prior indictment tied specifically to an “86 47”-style post ...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/james-comey-s-indictment-raises-double-standards-over-86-46-posts/ar-AA220DBN
https://www.newsweek.com/james-comey-indictment-double-standards-86-46-posts-11891927

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Will prosecute every 86 47? Blanche says every case is different [View all] struggle4progress Friday OP

Double standards over "86 46" posts struggle4progress Friday #1

What about Roman numerals? rzemanfl Friday #2

LXXXVI XLVII! struggle4progress Friday #3

What about 86 45? maxsolomon Friday #4

The following will be indicted as threats to the DickTater if he stands against them. usonian Friday #5

Forgot one! usonian Friday #6

Blanche is full of shit and he knows it. His legal expertise is up there with Pillow Man Mike Lindell. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #7

I believe his official title is Pillow Guy AZJonnie Friday #8

That's right, thanks. I forgot, probably due to not seeing his stupid ads lately! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #10

Right, so when it's the former head of the FBI, THAT is when you totally take something like this seriously AZJonnie Friday #9

This is a partisan witch-hunt and only trump's enemies need worry LetMyPeopleVote Friday #11