• Flying Squid
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    745 months ago

    When the convoy did finally come together in a hotel parking lot in Norfolk, Virginia, there were a few dozen people and around 20 vehicles, based on video footage reviewed by WIRED and comments made by the livestreamers responding to questions from supporters.

    The day began with a speech from Craig Hudgins, one of the organizers, who stressed that the event was a "peaceful, peaceable demonstration.” Hudgins also claimed—without evidence—that he had heard that up to “40,000 truckers from all over the country and Canada” would be joining the convoy—although not a single one of those trucks managed to join the group during the first day.

    • @betterdeadthanreddit
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      525 months ago

      “Up to 40,000” doesn’t give a lower bound, 0 is within that range. I have up to $1,000,000 in my bank account but won’t be going yacht shopping any time soon.

      • Billiam
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        5 months ago

        If you want to make it sound really impressive, you should and “or more” to it. That way it covers every dollar amount ever!

        I have up to $1,000,000 or more in my bank account

          • @AnUnusualRelic
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            35 months ago

            It may.

            (that also works for pretty much anything)

        • @Zevlen
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          25 months ago

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          • Billiam
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            25 months ago

            Thank you for reminding me that exists.

            Also fuck you for reminding me that exists. 😆

            • @Zevlen
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              15 months ago

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