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mwmisses4289

(3,557 posts)
2. The open carry in some states that many of these idgits are gungho about may come back and kill them.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 09:25 AM
Jan 16

One day, Someone with a gun in one of thses states sees someone claiming to be an leo, but no id, no warrant and masks, is just going to open fire. Surprised it hasn't happened yet.

odins folly

(566 posts)
10. Unfortunately, most of the open carry folks
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:36 AM
Jan 16

Would never draw down on someone with a gun. They too like the cosplay aspect of looking and acting tough but are just play acting.
Now if it’s a person they feel threatened by, who is unarmed, they will blast away and claim stand your ground, castle whatever or the ultimate catch all: I was in fear for my life….

Historic NY

(39,797 posts)
11. I've been saying that. These YaHOOES AREN'T COPS - Police
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:43 AM
Jan 16

I don't think many even went through the entire 18week FLETCO training course

Lonestarblue

(13,340 posts)
5. Trump and Miller have turned ICE into bounty hunters who will break any law to get that reward.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 09:57 AM
Jan 16

Even if it means murdering US citizens.

Trueblue Texan

(4,259 posts)
14. Imagine those ICE thugs demanding to see the papers of US citizens
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:06 AM
Jan 16

...when they offer no identification at all for themselves!

usonian

(24,113 posts)
16. What is a terrorist? A Poem. By Henry Gibson.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:48 AM
Jan 16
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220928748

A terrorist carries deadly weapons with the intent of mayhem.
A terrorist hides his identity.
A terrorist wears garb that belies his intent, for example, cosplay law enforcement.
— Remember the phony cops at the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre?
— They were ice-cold-blooded murderers.
A terrorist drives unmarked vehicles.
A terrorist records his own misdeeds.
A terrorist generally is silent.
A terrorist intentionally defies laws.
A terrorist is part of a secret cadre, hidden from disclosure.
A terrorist kills.

BurnDoubt

(1,579 posts)
18. Deviants stroking their "Warrior Ethos"
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:29 PM
Jan 16

They dream of Domination and Murder.
Useful Idiots, all.
Toxic Masculinity.
It's a Mental Health Crisis.
Put down your gun and truncheon and Get Help.

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