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TomSlick

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

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 05:54 PM

Jan 2026

However, it would require exceptional courage on the part of the Guardsmen. They would certainly be hit with tear gas, pepper bombs, etc. They could be assaulted by the ICE/CBP thugs.

I have no reason to believe that more concern would be shown for NG soldiers than has been shown for civilians.

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Minnesota National Guard members distribute donuts, coffee & hot chocolate to anti-Ice protesters [View all] red dog 1 Jan 2026 OP

I hope this translates into the military no longer supporting F45 Kegsbreath. nt in2herbs Jan 2026 #1

What I would like to see the Guard do sarisataka Jan 2026 #2

An interesting plan. It would prove the NG is there to protect the public. TomSlick Jan 2026 #5

At least the National Guard are professional PatSeg Jan 2026 #13

Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs. TomSlick Jan 2026 #15

ICE/CBP has hired unqualified people, PatSeg Jan 2026 #19

The ICE/CBP thugs a eminently qualified for their task of terrorizing the US public. TomSlick Jan 2026 #21

I agree PatSeg Jan 2026 #22

I thought about COD, too. Seems to be about the level of fantasy experience required... Beartracks Jan 2026 #29

That's probably close to reality PatSeg Jan 2026 #40

thanks for posting UpInArms Jan 2026 #3

Calling them "officers" implies a training and professionalism they do not exhibit. Beartracks Jan 2026 #30

A bit of tears in a Good way. Differentiating Reflective vests - very good idea! electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #4

Same here, instatears... yorkster Jan 2026 #25

okay, but what are their orders if ICE starts shooting? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #6

Protect the donuts n/t leftstreet Jan 2026 #9

At all costs orangecrush Jan 2026 #27

Leave the guns.... Hokie Jan 2026 #53

I don't see any weapons. OGBuzz Jan 2026 #20

Love it malaise Jan 2026 #7

Great news! Grim Chieftain Jan 2026 #8

Minnesota protesters need some kindness, That's for sure!! bluestarone Jan 2026 #10

And for them to know PatSeg Jan 2026 #14

Yes, exactly! bluestarone Jan 2026 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2026 #11

It is a very smart, caring thing to do PatSeg Jan 2026 #17

Bridge building Brother Buzz Jan 2026 #24

ohhh myy, has lg been busy again? niyad Jan 2026 #26

She's a DU institution Kaleva Jan 2026 #28

That she certainly is. I will refrain from the obvious comment. niyad Jan 2026 #32

Yes, and Library Girl was in good form today Brother Buzz Jan 2026 #31

Not sure why anyone "welcomes" it Cha Jan 2026 #34

Think of those posts as breadcrumbs, informal bookmarks Brother Buzz Jan 2026 #37

lol.. a Whole new Perspective.. Cha Jan 2026 #38

Good point PatSeg Jan 2026 #43

I thought the comment was a bit suspect PatSeg Jan 2026 #42

I figured they wouldn't last long PatSeg Jan 2026 #41

Right... they don't "last long". Cha Jan 2026 #44

Pretty impressive PatSeg Jan 2026 #47

Nah... no credit from Cha Jan 2026 #50

Yeah, I meant that sarcastically PatSeg Jan 2026 #52

Library Girl (WEIRDO GIRL) only hangs around for a few posts, then mysteriously disappears. Emile Jan 2026 #45

Sounds like someone needs a life PatSeg Jan 2026 #48

I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies leftstreet Jan 2026 #18

like. AllaN01Bear Jan 2026 #12

we'll see if Noem is ready to attack the guard pfitz59 Jan 2026 #23

Good! SheltieLover Jan 2026 #33

Mahalo, Gov Walz & Minnesota NG! Cha Jan 2026 #35

I'm so proud of Minnesota. tavernier Jan 2026 #36

What a waste of fucking time Hokie Jan 2026 #39

That is precisely what Trump wants. NutmegYankee Jan 2026 #46

Simply opening fire on ICE seems shortsighted at best Torchlight Jan 2026 #49

That would be colossally stupid and would make the situation exponentially worse. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #51