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usonian

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2. Have you been reading that subversive work called the Constitution?

Reply to happy feet (Original post)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 03:46 PM

Yesterday

As I have stated before.

Laws that don't bring charges when broken, or which are not enforced, are merely recommendations.

It's sadly like the Bible. Many read it and redact the inconvenient parts, like so:

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From a commenter on Washington Post article concerning ICE [View all] happy feet Yesterday OP

Bravo Johnny2X2X Yesterday #1

Have you been reading that subversive work called the Constitution? usonian Yesterday #2

They may not have the right legally but no one seems willing or able to stop them. Biophilic Yesterday #3

Often local LEOs encourage them. rubbersole 23 hrs ago #4

A post yesterday said the Minnesota state police association had come out publicly as pro ICE Biophilic 23 hrs ago #5

I was under the impression that the release was from The Fraternal Order of Police, Minnesota chapter. OldBaldy1701E 23 hrs ago #8

FOP is a bunch of White-wing Authoritarian Extremists. haele 23 hrs ago #10

Preach on! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #13

You left out phone spammers genxlib 3 hrs ago #22

Bingo! Current practice is Do what you want until somebody stops you catrose 22 hrs ago #15

Rules for ICE maliaSmith 23 hrs ago #6

This was my point also, however I wasn't stating it as elegantly as this person does FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #7

It's those pesky Canadians sneaking k55f5r 4 hrs ago #20

Kick BlueWaveNeverEnd 23 hrs ago #9

They know that Trump will pardon them if they commit crimes. Lonestarblue 23 hrs ago #11

That' all well and good. But the author is ignoring the elephant in the room. progressoid 22 hrs ago #12

MAGAT's are so proud to be so fucking stupid it defies comprehension. NoMoreRepugs 22 hrs ago #14

They don't need the right if no one will enforce the law. Kablooie 22 hrs ago #16

Great post malaise 22 hrs ago #17

This is what I say every time I hear someone Hassler 20 hrs ago #18

The my pillow guy is running for MN gov kbowman 5 hrs ago #19

And ICE warrants are not judicial warrants. dalton99a 4 hrs ago #21

The problem is, whether or not ICE agents legally have the power to beat people up, shoot them, break down their doors Martin68 1 hr ago #23