# Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1)

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**Created:** [January 31, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945 "2021-01-31T21:25:31Z")\
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[Freedom Convoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-freedom-convoy/959186) organizers have been in court, painting [their occupation of Ottawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-freedom-convoy/959186/145) as entirely peaceful.

> **[Defence shows peaceful side of 'Freedom Convoy' during trial | CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/defence-shows-peaceful-side-of-freedom-convoy-during-trial-1.6966659)**
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> Chris Barber’s lawyers showed social media videos of the “Freedom Convoy” organizer promoting peace and respect for police during the eighth day of a criminal trial for two leaders of the protest that blockaded large swaths of downtown Ottawa...

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