Staff Reports
A Minnesota grandmother and business owner, Lisa Hanson, is stepping forward to cast a spotlight on the disastrous policies of Democrat vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, who quite literally locked her up for defying COVID lockdown orders. While the mainstream media might paint Walz as the next best thing to sliced bread, Hanson suggests he falls closer to the tyrant side of the spectrum. Her story isn’t just a personal tragedy; it’s a punchline in the comedy that is government overreach.
Hanson’s establishment, a cozy bistro for those with a taste for wine and coffee, was shut down by what can only be described as a Democrat lockdown circus. While she complied initially, holding out hope that common sense would prevail, by December 2020, Walz, the self-proclaimed grand marshal of COVID control, made it clear he doesn’t have the faintest clue what a mom-and-pop shop even looks like. While the little guys were shuttered, the big-box stores thrived—talk about a double standard! It seems only Walz’s favorites were deemed “essential,” leaving small business owners like Hanson to navigate a bureaucratic gauntlet just to make a living.
Thanks @libsoftiktok for amplifying my conversation with Lisa Hanson. The Minnesota grandmother and small business owner was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating @Tim_Walz’s COVID lockdown orders. She now issues a warning after he was tapped as @KamalaHarris’s running mate https://t.co/06jX1SgZLI
— Danielle Wallace (@danimwallace) August 14, 2024
When Hanson reopened her business against Walz’s draconian orders, she was hit with multiple misdemeanor charges and served 60 days in jail. Missing precious family moments like Christmas and a grandchild’s birth, she feels as if time was “stolen” from her, and rightfully so. No one should have to choose between their family’s milestones and their right to make a living. Yet here we are, with elected officials wielding their authority like a sledgehammer on the American dream.
In an ironic twist of fate, while the media touts Walz as a kind and caring individual, Hanson sheds light on a much darker reality. She likens him to a villain straight out of a bad horror flick, arguing that he isn’t merely misguided but rather actively seeking to strip American citizens of their rights. It’s a classic case of the “good cop, bad cop” dynamic, but with the unfortunate result of innocent people ending up in jail for exercising their rights.
Interestingly, while Hanson’s experiences could easily lead her to embrace the Republican party, she’s not interested in playing the “team” game. Instead, she advocates for transcending the tired two-party system altogether. While conservatives and libertarians can nod in agreement with her rebound against Walz, she consistently deflects a label as a Trump supporter, adding yet another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga of American political identity.
In the end, whether it’s her shattered business or the time lost with family, Hanson’s story serves as a stark warning against the consequences of unchecked government power. With Walz possibly poised for a higher office, the lesson couldn’t be clearer: beware of those who claim they are there to help, as they might just be the ones locking you up.
