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So upset about ICE killings in Minnesota

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Allotmentblackfly · 24/01/2026 23:55

So upset about the killings. No investigation and victim blaming from the Trump administration. I see no hope for America. Trump will cancel the midterms possibly elections or will rig them. The most powerful western country - one we thought was our friend is dying
im so sad for the bereaved and do sad for the country

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CJsGoldfish · 08/02/2026 05:47

GaIadriel · 07/02/2026 23:38

I watched the video for the first time today and the noise of the whistles was overwhelming. I can't imagine how loud it must've been there!

The ICE agents defo used more force than necessary but I actually think the whistleblowers were escalating the situation if I'm honest. We know that loud noises trigger 'fight or flight' responses and it's likely that the ICE agents were already full of adrenaline as a fair few have been fatally shot in the last year and death threats have apparently risen by 8000% recently.

If I had a stressed officer pointing a gun at me I'd not want people to do anything that could further agitate him or elicit a 'fight or flight' response. Just the presence of all those people would've increased tensions, even before the whistles started.

Where did you find the information that a fair few have been fatally shot in the last year?
Are you sure you're not mixing up the number that have been killed by, or under, ICE? Because that number is a bit higher than a 'fair few' 🙄
More likely the adrenaline is due to the power trip and the enjoyment they clearly get from having carte blanche to do whatever the fuck they want, as violently as they want.

The only info I could find was that 2 ICE agents have been killed since 2003, one by an escaped US born prisoner and one in a shootout in Mexico in 2011.
There have been 7 border patrol agents killed since 2003, the last one in early 2025 by a cultist in Vermont.
So whilst you are being told how dangerous it is for them, it really isn't. It's all part of the propaganda.

GaIadriel · 07/02/2026 23:38

DdraigGoch · 03/02/2026 09:48

Those using whistles are trying to protect those the government is trying to persecute. Unlike the Germans in 1933 it's much harder for tyrants to keep the population compliant thanks to modern communications.

History repeats in rhyme, not in verse.

I watched the video for the first time today and the noise of the whistles was overwhelming. I can't imagine how loud it must've been there!

The ICE agents defo used more force than necessary but I actually think the whistleblowers were escalating the situation if I'm honest. We know that loud noises trigger 'fight or flight' responses and it's likely that the ICE agents were already full of adrenaline as a fair few have been fatally shot in the last year and death threats have apparently risen by 8000% recently.

If I had a stressed officer pointing a gun at me I'd not want people to do anything that could further agitate him or elicit a 'fight or flight' response. Just the presence of all those people would've increased tensions, even before the whistles started.

CJsGoldfish · 07/02/2026 21:18

This is a great page. She explains things so well

www.instagram.com/p/DTaQynRjH-Y/

DdraigGoch · 07/02/2026 14:58

Unlawfully arrested and beaten about the head with a baton:

www.huffpost.com/entry/immigrant-skull-broken-eight-places-during-ice-arrest-beating-unprovoked_n_69873d15e4b09b6b16d7ffcf

CJsGoldfish · 06/02/2026 23:04

SpaceRaccoon · 06/02/2026 09:03

https://x.com/i/status/2019527673039753512

"Fuck you, you're brown"
Honestly the more footage I see of the protesters, the more I think they are terrible people.

I'm sure that, out of the tens of thousands of protestors, some will be terrible people. Well done on finding 3 of them. 👏
3 questionable videos of 3 seemingly awful people out of the tens of thousands who have protested in Minneapolis alone.
I say 'seemingly awful', not because of what was heard on each video because, let's face it, not acceptable, but they appear to come from X. Having looked at the sources and the absolute vileness of the platform, all I'm left with is my mind blown and the need for a shower.

The first video was problematic. Someone said they were 'rabid agitators', clearly seeing a different video. I saw about 5 people firing. questions at an ICEstapo dude. I had to watch the video a couple of times to hear the racist slur, and I did, however, at no point do you see who said it. Just to mitigate any ridiculous "oh, so it's ok to say these things, response". No it is not. And I do not question that there may be protestors who would use that language. Tens of thousands of people, you're going to find arseholes and even racists 🤷‍♀️
But hyperbolic language when it is clear that you're talking about a few people doesn't really work. If you're watching a bunch of people filming and yelling at officers and you get 'violent, abusive agitators' from that, any point is lost

The timeliness of such videos that seem to pop up on X and the many, many proven lies of this regime that filter down to the ideologues makes it VERY difficult to take them seriously 🤷‍♀️

DdraigGoch · 06/02/2026 21:36

misscockerspaniel · 06/02/2026 20:07

Latest news on Liam Ramos, the 5 year old child

DHS wants ICE to quickly deport 5-year-old and dad days after release

Just as I predicted, like with Kilmar Abregio Garcia they're going to harass him in every way they can. They hate that they were forced to back down. This administration lives on spite.

Gloriia · 06/02/2026 10:36

RedTagAlan · 06/02/2026 09:40

Tell you what I understand. I understand that the Freaking President of the Freaking USA should NOT be posting that crap.

Totally agree. Now there's a first.

Notonthestairs · 06/02/2026 10:13

Surely the President of the United States should uphold standards?
But then if you look past the pussy grabber doing this I suspect there is a lot more you can pretend you don’t see.

So upset about ICE killings in Minnesota
RedTagAlan · 06/02/2026 09:40

Gloriia · 06/02/2026 09:29

If that is genuine can you really not understand more than one thing can be wrong or are you doing a 'they started it' like a pp?!

Tell you what I understand. I understand that the Freaking President of the Freaking USA should NOT be posting that crap.

SpaceRaccoon · 06/02/2026 09:31

RedTagAlan · 06/02/2026 09:24

You have posted that after hours Trump posted a vid that had an image of the Omama's heads on monkey bodies ?

They're both bad, surely? Are people really this mired in tribalism?

Gloriia · 06/02/2026 09:29

RedTagAlan · 06/02/2026 09:24

You have posted that after hours Trump posted a vid that had an image of the Omama's heads on monkey bodies ?

If that is genuine can you really not understand more than one thing can be wrong or are you doing a 'they started it' like a pp?!

Gloriia · 06/02/2026 09:25

SpaceRaccoon · 06/02/2026 09:03

https://x.com/i/status/2019527673039753512

"Fuck you, you're brown"
Honestly the more footage I see of the protesters, the more I think they are terrible people.

Just appalling. Peaceful protestors my arse. Violent, abusive agitators.

RedTagAlan · 06/02/2026 09:24

SpaceRaccoon · 06/02/2026 09:03

https://x.com/i/status/2019527673039753512

"Fuck you, you're brown"
Honestly the more footage I see of the protesters, the more I think they are terrible people.

You have posted that after hours Trump posted a vid that had an image of the Omama's heads on monkey bodies ?

5MinuteArgument · 04/02/2026 11:18

RedTagAlan · 03/02/2026 12:08

Quote " This lot are just parroting groupthink."

Hmmmm.

So Trumpists are all individuals.

"Yes, we are all individuals. "

Anyone opposed to Trumpism are parrots.

"Yes, they are all dead parrots !"

I was referring to the creative and performing arts in the US, not civilians. Yes, I do think there is groupthink going on among actors, musicians, writers etc.

As their income is so dependent on networking, who you know etc, it would be surprising if that was not the case.

Gloriia · 04/02/2026 07:29

DeepBlueDeer · 03/02/2026 23:00

I suppose that depends on what you mean by "legitimate protest".

Do I support it? Absolutely not.

Did the current President pardon all of the Jan 6 felons, including those who used the same slur towards police officers at the Capitol, and then honor those felons with an invite to the White House? Yes.

So you could say its "legitimate" in the sense of it being something that the Trump administration has strongly endorsed (including when coupled with acts of violence).

Honestly. The desperation to defend these rabid racist agitators must be exhausting.

Gloriia · 04/02/2026 07:28

SpaceRaccoon · 03/02/2026 22:06

Is calling a black man a "house n**r" legitimate protest now?

https://x.com/i/status/2018717786067911051

Just disgusting isn't it. Oh but it's ICE who are the racists allegedly.

Love the 'are you a man?' question asked in a very cool and calm manner.

DeepBlueDeer · 03/02/2026 23:00

SpaceRaccoon · 03/02/2026 22:06

Is calling a black man a "house n**r" legitimate protest now?

https://x.com/i/status/2018717786067911051

I suppose that depends on what you mean by "legitimate protest".

Do I support it? Absolutely not.

Did the current President pardon all of the Jan 6 felons, including those who used the same slur towards police officers at the Capitol, and then honor those felons with an invite to the White House? Yes.

So you could say its "legitimate" in the sense of it being something that the Trump administration has strongly endorsed (including when coupled with acts of violence).

SpaceRaccoon · 03/02/2026 22:06

Is calling a black man a "house n**r" legitimate protest now?

https://x.com/i/status/2018717786067911051

CJsGoldfish · 03/02/2026 21:12

What is largely misunderstood here is that Minneapolis has done everything it is legally required to do. The regime continues to lie about the situation and the actions of ICEstapo.
So all the "they should be helping" ignores the fact that they ARE doing what is required and have always done so. It is the regime who are acting outside of the law and therefore the Constitution. That is what is all boils down to so what better way to misdirect from that. A common tactic which has been highly successful if you read some of the posts on here 🤷‍♀️

CJsGoldfish · 03/02/2026 20:44

Gloriia · 03/02/2026 13:31

Oh yes but its the very same thing apparently. Except the mass murder bit and the deporting legal residents bit. So not the same thing at all.

Edited

All that your fixation on the Holocaust does is highlight your need to deflect as a tactic. Do you really think that no one can see your strawman?

Multiple posters have given you the courtesy of providing you reasons for the belief that the actions of the current US regime shares many similarities to 1930s Germany. Are you not able to tell us why you believe there is NO comparison? If not, why not. It shouldn't be too hard if you truly believe in your position.