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angrychair

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Thu Jan 15, 2026, 02:18 PM Jan 15

Protesting [View all]

Last edited Thu Jan 15, 2026, 03:24 PM - Edit history (1)

Here is the problem I have with the pushback from some state officials, specifically Frey after the latest shooting of that person in the leg, that he admonished protesters to back off that they were not being helpful but this is not helpful either. (frozen water) is treating citizens like criminals, even those not protesting or protesting peacefully. By attacking the protesters you feed the Republican narrative of "violent protestors" when they are legally protesting but still being attacked by (frozen water).
This is essentially demanding people in Minneapolis and Minnesota in general, to just lay down and shut up and take it and many Americans, most people , just aren't built that way.

You can't tell people ICE should "get the fuck out" one day and then all but blame protestors for the violence the next.

The Federal Government has declared war on the state of Minnesota and there is no other way to look at it.

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Protesting [View all] angrychair Jan 15 OP
If you are referring to Frey Nanuke Jan 15 #1
I get it angrychair Jan 15 #3
Thank you leftstreet Jan 15 #2
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