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(94,672 posts)
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 03:47 PM Aug 2025

Rep. Swalwell: 'These masked men -- roaming around like bank robber bandits -- will be unmasked in a Democratic majority.'

Rep. Eric Swalwell @RepSwalwell· 16m
I want this to be absolutely clear — these masked men — roaming around like bank robber bandits — will be unmasked in a Democratic majority. Literally and figuratively. There will be accountability for the terror they’ve brought to our communities.

It’s all coming out.


Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff @DanRosZiff
On 14th & R this morning in DC, officers with vests that said only police detained a man who seemed to have been riding a moped, taking him down as passerby screamed. Officers refused to say what agency they’re with. Their unmarked cars had Maryland plates. @washingtonpost



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Autumn

(49,020 posts)
8. When Democrats take over that fucking department needs to be gone.
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:37 PM
Aug 2025

and every single bastard in it need to be in jail. They don't even need to be looked for, they all recieve a paycheck.

usedtobedemgurl

(2,071 posts)
3. When we get control we can follow the money.
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:14 PM
Aug 2025

Every one of these thugs, unless they are cosplaying, gets paid. Masks won't cover the pay neck paper trail. So, while folks may not know who they are now, it will be brought out. Are they that stupid that they think if they wear a,mask their identity will never be revealed?

Hell, we may not even need to be in charge. It could be leaked by so.done at ICE, the IRS, or some other agencies.

bluestarone

(22,466 posts)
4. I really look forward to this.
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:19 PM
Aug 2025

I'm thinking Right now these thugs are the same ones guilty of assaulting Jan 6th officers. Today they are getting PAID to continue their assaulting behavior.

AZ8theist

(7,636 posts)
5. The "unmasking" is predicated on taking over the House and possibly the Senate in '26.
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:32 PM
Aug 2025

Unfortunately, there is not a zero possibilty that Dotard and the Reich Wing hasn't already fixed the election in their favor.

electric_blue68

(27,329 posts)
12. Which is why we need Serious White Hatters, and other specilized on the ground observers....
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 09:19 PM
Aug 2025

to counteract Repuglicans sabotaging the '26 elections!

AZ8theist

(7,636 posts)
13. You could have a billion people on the ground.....
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:46 AM
Aug 2025

...but if Musk found a way to change the tabulations, it won't matter.

electric_blue68

(27,329 posts)
14. Sure. And...White Hatters refers to superior computer hackers turned "goog guys" who might be able to help.
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 01:22 AM
Aug 2025

Beartracks

(14,653 posts)
6. "refused to say what agency they're with"
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:35 PM
Aug 2025

This seems to be a constant. Why are ICE agents afraid to identify their agency?

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