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The new illegals. (Original Post) hay rick Oct 2025 OP
I bet a lot of these guys really hate how they're being used Bayard Oct 2025 #1
I agree. They are also victims in many cases. hay rick Oct 2025 #2
I like the idea of coopting the term crud Oct 2025 #3

hay rick

(9,719 posts)
2. I agree. They are also victims in many cases.
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 02:12 PM
Oct 2025

Their orders are clearly illegal. For many, the price of not following those orders is career-ending and life-changing. Most Americans may be repulsed by the criminal behavior of the Trump administration but do not face the same kind of immediate existential threats - for now.

crud

(1,282 posts)
3. I like the idea of coopting the term
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 02:42 PM
Oct 2025

and flipping the meaning. That is fighting fire with fire. The pathogenic party coopted "fake news""weaponization of the DOJ""election interference" I could go on. It's about time we flip the script on them.

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