Conservatives at Local Bar Nostalgically Recall the “Good Old Days” of Showing Up to Protests With Assault Rifles
KENOSHA, WI (MEMORY LANE) — A group of middle-aged conservatives gathered this weekend at a dimly lit sports bar to reminisce about what they lovingly referred to as “the summer of freedom,” when they drove across state lines armed with AR-15s, sidearms, and enough ammunition to invade a small nation — all in the name of “helping” during the 2020 protests. “Man, those were the days,” said Chuck, swirling his light beer like a fine wine. “Just us, our rifles, Facebook rumors, and the strong urge to cosplay Call of Duty in real life.” The table erupted in laughter as another man pulled up a photo on his phone of himself in tactical gear standing in front of a burned-out storefront. “Look at us,” he said proudly. “Didn’t even know who owned the business. But damn, we were protecting it.” “Remember Rittenhouse?” One Asks, Smiling Conversation soon drifted to their favorite nostalgic moment. “Remember when that kid Rittenhouse showed up?” said Dave, grinning. “Two protesters dead, one wound...