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Parade float causes controversy (figures of Obama, Hillary caged in jail, Trump standing outside)
KSFY ^ | 6/21/2019 | Ryan Martin

Posted on 06/24/2019 6:27:02 AM PDT by simpson96

The celebration of Highmore's 50th annual Settler's Day was a success.

"It's just a wonderful time to get together and come back home," said Vikki Day, the Mayor of Highmore.

But one parade float did get people talking.

"I had to think about it with the mask of Obama, coming out as racist," said Jeff Damer, the creator of the controversial float.

The float portrays former President Barack Obama in a cage with Hillary Clinton, while current President Donald Trump stands on the outside.

"I just wanted to put it out there, it was just my view that I feel that they should be charged, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton," said Damer.

Damer's float has stirred up a lot of talk on social media. Highmore Mayor Vikki Day says city officials have received a lot of messages from people who think she shouldn't have allowed the float.

"My stance, and the city's stance is that every person has a right to the first amendment, to express his or her speech, and the expressions of it, we do not regulate that," said Day.

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KEYWORDS: highmore; southdakota; vikkiday
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1 posted on 06/24/2019 6:27:02 AM PDT by simpson96
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I like it.


2 posted on 06/24/2019 6:28:48 AM PDT by bgill
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The Left looks st this as mocking their heroes.

I look at this as what would be a good start.


3 posted on 06/24/2019 6:29:15 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: simpson96

So what’s the problem?


4 posted on 06/24/2019 6:30:52 AM PDT by ~Vor~
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To: simpson96

Oh, but the baloon portraying PDJT in diapers is A-OK EH???


5 posted on 06/24/2019 6:31:07 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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To: simpson96

I heartily approve.


6 posted on 06/24/2019 6:32:31 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (If it weren't for fake hate crimes, there would be no hate crimes at all.)
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To: simpson96

Wow!!!! A future prediction. Excellent!


7 posted on 06/24/2019 6:32:53 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: simpson96

Jeff Dahmer.

Now where have I heard that name....


8 posted on 06/24/2019 6:32:58 AM PDT by bk1000 (I stand with Trump)
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The left cannot stand being mocked!!!!!!!!!!😁
9 posted on 06/24/2019 6:33:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: simpson96

Floats have been made great again!


10 posted on 06/24/2019 6:33:49 AM PDT by freedomson (Tagline comment removed by moderator)
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"My stance, and the city's stance is that every person has a right to the first amendment, to express his or her speech, and the expressions of it, we do not regulate that," said Day.

She gets it. Why is it so hard for the media?

11 posted on 06/24/2019 6:36:43 AM PDT by DeFault User
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To: simpson96

The Cage is way too big


12 posted on 06/24/2019 6:38:43 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: simpson96

They won’t let him on the knitting boards...


13 posted on 06/24/2019 6:38:54 AM PDT by Skywise
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Bout time the Conservatives level the field in the ‘political humor’ department.

Liberals shouldn't be the ONLY ones who are permitted to openly bash their opponents!!

14 posted on 06/24/2019 6:39:24 AM PDT by SMARTY ("Nobility is defined by the demands it makes on us - by obligations, not by rights".)
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“...city officials have received a lot of messages from people who think she shouldn’t have allowed the float.”

Those same critics were probably cheering when they heard about “Shakespeare in the Park”. A play where a character resembling President Trump is murdered.


15 posted on 06/24/2019 6:49:49 AM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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16 posted on 06/24/2019 6:51:40 AM PDT by spokeshave (If anything, Trump is guilty of attempting to obstruct injustice.)
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To: simpson96

Where is Highmore?


17 posted on 06/24/2019 6:53:58 AM PDT by Savage Beast (When the Light of Truth threatens to expose corruption, it's the corrupt who try to extinguish it.)
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

“a lot of messages” are likely from basement dwellers across the country who only saw a picture of this on some lunatic leftists Facebook page


18 posted on 06/24/2019 6:54:42 AM PDT by digger48
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To: simpson96

I don’t see how depicting two deserving criminals in jail is racist. I guess it’s also sexist.


19 posted on 06/24/2019 6:56:23 AM PDT by JudyinCanada
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To: Savage Beast

South Dakota


20 posted on 06/24/2019 6:57:19 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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