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sarisataka

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2. What I would like to see the Guard do

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 04:38 PM

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when standing between the protestors and the Feds is to link arms, facing the Feds.
It would fulfill their mission to protect Federal property yet demonstrate which side is the actual threat.

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Minnesota National Guard members distribute donuts, coffee & hot chocolate to anti-Ice protesters [View all] red dog 1 Sunday OP

I hope this translates into the military no longer supporting F45 Kegsbreath. nt in2herbs Sunday #1

What I would like to see the Guard do sarisataka Sunday #2

An interesting plan. It would prove the NG is there to protect the public. TomSlick Sunday #5

At least the National Guard are professional PatSeg Sunday #13

Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs. TomSlick Sunday #15

ICE/CBP has hired unqualified people, PatSeg Sunday #19

The ICE/CBP thugs a eminently qualified for their task of terrorizing the US public. TomSlick Sunday #21

I agree PatSeg Sunday #22

I thought about COD, too. Seems to be about the level of fantasy experience required... Beartracks Sunday #29

That's probably close to reality PatSeg Sunday #40

thanks for posting UpInArms Sunday #3

Calling them "officers" implies a training and professionalism they do not exhibit. Beartracks Sunday #30

A bit of tears in a Good way. Differentiating Reflective vests - very good idea! electric_blue68 Sunday #4

Same here, instatears... yorkster Sunday #25

okay, but what are their orders if ICE starts shooting? WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #6

Protect the donuts n/t leftstreet Sunday #9

At all costs orangecrush Sunday #27

Leave the guns.... Hokie Yesterday #53

I don't see any weapons. OGBuzz Sunday #20

Love it malaise Sunday #7

Great news! Grim Chieftain Sunday #8

Minnesota protesters need some kindness, That's for sure!! bluestarone Sunday #10

And for them to know PatSeg Sunday #14

Yes, exactly! bluestarone Sunday #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #11

It is a very smart, caring thing to do PatSeg Sunday #17

Bridge building Brother Buzz Sunday #24

ohhh myy, has lg been busy again? niyad Sunday #26

She's a DU institution Kaleva Sunday #28

That she certainly is. I will refrain from the obvious comment. niyad Sunday #32

Yes, and Library Girl was in good form today Brother Buzz Sunday #31

Not sure why anyone "welcomes" it Cha Sunday #34

Think of those posts as breadcrumbs, informal bookmarks Brother Buzz Sunday #37

lol.. a Whole new Perspective.. Cha Sunday #38

Good point PatSeg Sunday #43

I thought the comment was a bit suspect PatSeg Sunday #42

I figured they wouldn't last long PatSeg Sunday #41

Right... they don't "last long". Cha Sunday #44

Pretty impressive PatSeg Monday #47

Nah... no credit from Cha Monday #50

Yeah, I meant that sarcastically PatSeg Monday #52

Library Girl (WEIRDO GIRL) only hangs around for a few posts, then mysteriously disappears. Emile Monday #45

Sounds like someone needs a life PatSeg Monday #48

I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies leftstreet Sunday #18

like. AllaN01Bear Sunday #12

we'll see if Noem is ready to attack the guard pfitz59 Sunday #23

Good! SheltieLover Sunday #33

Mahalo, Gov Walz & Minnesota NG! Cha Sunday #35

I'm so proud of Minnesota. tavernier Sunday #36

What a waste of fucking time Hokie Sunday #39

That is precisely what Trump wants. NutmegYankee Monday #46

Simply opening fire on ICE seems shortsighted at best Torchlight Monday #49

That would be colossally stupid and would make the situation exponentially worse. Ocelot II Monday #51