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sarisataka

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2. What I would like to see the Guard do

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 05:38 PM

Jan 25

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 Jan 25 OP

I hope this translates into the military no longer supporting F45 Kegsbreath. nt in2herbs Jan 25 #1

What I would like to see the Guard do sarisataka Jan 25 #2

An interesting plan. It would prove the NG is there to protect the public. TomSlick Jan 25 #5

At least the National Guard are professional PatSeg Jan 25 #13

Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs. TomSlick Jan 25 #15

ICE/CBP has hired unqualified people, PatSeg Jan 25 #19

The ICE/CBP thugs a eminently qualified for their task of terrorizing the US public. TomSlick Jan 25 #21

I agree PatSeg Jan 25 #22

I thought about COD, too. Seems to be about the level of fantasy experience required... Beartracks Jan 25 #29

That's probably close to reality PatSeg Jan 25 #40

thanks for posting UpInArms Jan 25 #3

Calling them "officers" implies a training and professionalism they do not exhibit. Beartracks Jan 25 #30

A bit of tears in a Good way. Differentiating Reflective vests - very good idea! electric_blue68 Jan 25 #4

Same here, instatears... yorkster Jan 25 #25

okay, but what are their orders if ICE starts shooting? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 25 #6

Protect the donuts n/t leftstreet Jan 25 #9

At all costs orangecrush Jan 25 #27

Leave the guns.... Hokie Jan 27 #53

I don't see any weapons. OGBuzz Jan 25 #20

Love it malaise Jan 25 #7

Great news! Grim Chieftain Jan 25 #8

Minnesota protesters need some kindness, That's for sure!! bluestarone Jan 25 #10

And for them to know PatSeg Jan 25 #14

Yes, exactly! bluestarone Jan 25 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 25 #11

It is a very smart, caring thing to do PatSeg Jan 25 #17

Bridge building Brother Buzz Jan 25 #24

ohhh myy, has lg been busy again? niyad Jan 25 #26

She's a DU institution Kaleva Jan 25 #28

That she certainly is. I will refrain from the obvious comment. niyad Jan 25 #32

Yes, and Library Girl was in good form today Brother Buzz Jan 25 #31

Not sure why anyone "welcomes" it Cha Jan 25 #34

Think of those posts as breadcrumbs, informal bookmarks Brother Buzz Jan 25 #37

lol.. a Whole new Perspective.. Cha Jan 25 #38

Good point PatSeg Jan 25 #43

I thought the comment was a bit suspect PatSeg Jan 25 #42

I figured they wouldn't last long PatSeg Jan 25 #41

Right... they don't "last long". Cha Jan 25 #44

Pretty impressive PatSeg Jan 26 #47

Nah... no credit from Cha Jan 26 #50

Yeah, I meant that sarcastically PatSeg Jan 26 #52

Library Girl (WEIRDO GIRL) only hangs around for a few posts, then mysteriously disappears. Emile Jan 26 #45

Sounds like someone needs a life PatSeg Jan 26 #48

I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies leftstreet Jan 25 #18

like. AllaN01Bear Jan 25 #12

we'll see if Noem is ready to attack the guard pfitz59 Jan 25 #23

Good! SheltieLover Jan 25 #33

Mahalo, Gov Walz & Minnesota NG! Cha Jan 25 #35

I'm so proud of Minnesota. tavernier Jan 25 #36

What a waste of fucking time Hokie Jan 25 #39

That is precisely what Trump wants. NutmegYankee Jan 26 #46

Simply opening fire on ICE seems shortsighted at best Torchlight Jan 26 #49

That would be colossally stupid and would make the situation exponentially worse. Ocelot II Jan 26 #51