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LakeVermilion

(1,521 posts)
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:49 PM 11 hrs ago

So Proud!

I'm miles away from downtown Minneapolis and due to my health I am forced to watch coverage on television.

Let me say how proud I am of my fellow citizens who have taken to the streets and the airport. Minnesota is a special place. Minnesota "Nice" is a real thing. Our demonstrations show that Minnesota values are important. People are in the streets because our government is not respecting due process. They recognize that ICE is here to intimidate not to act within the law.

To those Minnesotans who are outstate and have "not good" thoughts about Minneapolis and St. Paul, you should know that these wonderful people in Minneapolis would come to your aid too. The Twin Cities have a strong moral compass.

Once again, I'm so proud.

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yellow dahlia

(4,918 posts)
1. I am proud for you.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:53 PM
11 hrs ago

"Your people" have me teary today, with pride.

And I am proud for WE THE PEOPLE.

I posted earlier about the amazing creative signs.
https://democraticunderground.com/100220962757

Ocelot II

(129,479 posts)
2. Me too! I wanted to be there; couldn't go, but I'm so proud of my community.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:54 PM
11 hrs ago

It's even bigger than I expected it to be, even though it's godawful cold; you dress for the cold and it's OK. I hope it's a strong signal to the assholes in the Trump administration that we aren't people who give up easily.

SheilaAnn

(10,652 posts)
4. It was so easy to tell how sweet and nice Renee Good was when she told the ICE murderer she wasn't mad at him. He then
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 05:23 PM
10 hrs ago

turns around and kills her. She so did not deserve that.

LakeVermilion

(1,521 posts)
6. She was ambushed!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 05:39 PM
10 hrs ago

Nothing will change my mind about the strategic operation of the three ICE agents. When they stopped their vehicles, she was targeted for death.

Diamond_Dog

(39,939 posts)
5. This Ohioan is proud of the Twin Cities folks today who endured the bitter cold to tell ICE to get the hell out.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 05:32 PM
10 hrs ago

And, F*** Vance.

cachukis

(3,701 posts)
7. Watching and listening warmed the cockles and
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 06:39 PM
9 hrs ago

brought a tear. The vestiges are still visible.

ancianita

(43,065 posts)
10. You Minneapolis & Minnesota folk do America proud. Thank you for your strength, perseverance and love for your neighbors
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 07:32 PM
8 hrs ago

Hassler

(4,792 posts)
11. Shout out to my friend Jeff who is on the streets of
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 07:32 PM
8 hrs ago

Minneapolis protesting against the ICE-hole Goon Squads.

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