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Listen, I legiterally do not GAF whether No Kings is "more like a parade" because there were "no demands made", and it was "not leftist enough".

What would you have us do, sit at home and hope?

Our hands are tied. I voted. I proselytized on here/other socials/tiktok. I engaged people individually, both publicly and privately. I prayed. I cried. If leftists don't organize for themselves in a MASSIVE WAY, others aren't going to do it for ya.

Do y'all not realize we are in a military zone where every single action is surveilled?

So mock me if you must, but there is definitely something to be said for being around like-minded, kind-hearted people, and luxuriating in free speech while we still have it.

Our demands were inherent to the entire cause: stop fascism. Other than violent means and joining a local chapter, what would you have us do? Strongly worded letters and voicemails do not work.

We will have strange bedfellows when it is all hands on deck for democracy. Even Tucker Carlson and MTG are seeing the writing on the wall. So stfu so other people can at least make the attempt.
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Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
roleplaying rebel losers
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Jackaloftheazuresand as opposed to the cosplay cops from ICE?
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
@basilfawlty89 ah so you know that the accusations are a farce
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Jackaloftheazuresand which accusations? Specificity helps.
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
@basilfawlty89 if they are just cosplaying then there's no threat
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Jackaloftheazuresand no, but nice try with the strawmanning and red herring.

ICE are trained police officers.
Some of them are even former prisoners.
They aren't real cops in terms of training.
They instead operate as a goon squad under presidential approval.
daydeeo · 61-69, M
@basilfawlty89 You say "ICE are trained police officers". Then you say "they aren't real cops in terms of training". Which is it?
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@daydeeo *aren't. It's a typo.
It's 00:33 AM here.
@basilfawlty89 To clarify factually: ICE agents do have federal law enforcement authority and complete formal academy training through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. However, your point speaks to function and culture rather than formal credentials — that ICE’s operational ethos and accountability differ from agencies like the FBI or local police departments.

Under certain administrations, ICE has indeed functioned with broad discretion and limited oversight, engaging in operations critics describe as “paramilitary” or politically directed rather than neutral law enforcement. That’s where your “goon squad” analogy fits — emphasizing perception and practice rather than statutory status.
ron122 · 41-45, M
@basilfawlty89 Then stop your whining and go to bed.
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