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Trump said Minneapolis burned down, so Minnesotans sarcastically posted about the ‘ash and destruction’ (www.startribune.com)
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It’s a well-worn cycle by this point.

A politician suggests Minneapolis is a charred husk of the city it once was, and Minnesotans take to social media to share picturesque images of its parks and skyline with sarcastic captions. Tuesday was no different.

Former President Donald Trump asserted that the state’s largest city “burned down” during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and, within moments, social media was rife with posts depicting grassy hills and scenic sunsets.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Poorer areas also have a higher potential for poverty induced crime of necessity.

The quickest way to decrease petty crime is to increase the living standard of your “least”