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The world the Troofers made

The world the Troofers made

How the "9/11 truth" movement paved the way for today's conspiracy theorists.

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Sep 14, 2021
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On Monday, the Covidiot-Canadian community staged demonstrations in front of hospitals, because reasons.

A series of protests — against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19-related public health measures — held outside hospitals across Canada on Monday was condemned by politicians and health-care organizations as unacceptable and unfair to staff and patients.

The protests were organized by Canadian Frontline Nurses, a group founded by two Ontario nurses who have promoted conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and attended rallies in the U.S. for those who think the pandemic is a "fraud."

The group says the "silent vigils," expected in all 10 provinces, are meant to critique public health measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Organizers oppose what they call "tyrannical measures and government overreach," adding that they are not encouraging nurses to walk out on their shifts or abandon patients.

The protest here in Halifax drew a whopping two dozen people. I believe even stupid …

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