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Redleg

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15. A good point.

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 03:50 PM

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I have complained about the "militarization" of law enforcement for some time now. I have a special dislike for the so-called "warrior ethos" that many law-enforcement people have adopted. I wish they would develop the discipline that so many of our actual troops have.

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I was a combat soldier in Iraq. Here's the 1 question everyone should be asking about ICE right now [View all] sheshe2 20 hrs ago OP

K&R Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #1

K & R democrank 20 hrs ago #2

K&R! Torchlight 20 hrs ago #3

But she didn't face whistles and cellphones n/t leftstreet 20 hrs ago #4

They want to eliminate the competition. By any means. Brainwashed thugs. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #5

It is not a question to ask. It is an obvious conclusion to state: their mission is murder. RockRaven 20 hrs ago #6

They want deaths so they can do martial law. If you don't live there they will come for your area soon. Srkdqltr 20 hrs ago #7

They want to get people mad enought to react MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #31

It makes their "mission" UpInArms 20 hrs ago #8

Their mission is to prompt a violent response from Minneapolis citizens. flashman13 20 hrs ago #11

Trump's mission is to kill, terrorize, control the American people. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #9

Wow powerful. K&R. bronxiteforever 20 hrs ago #10

Excellent! Pass it around. brer cat 19 hrs ago #12

Thanks for the insight and perspective. Put the actions of ICE in proper proportion. Martin68 19 hrs ago #13

The other question is, "why are ICE agents outfitted like they're on combat missions in IRAQ?" patphil 19 hrs ago #14

A good point. Redleg 19 hrs ago #15

Why do their vests say Police Hope22 19 hrs ago #16

They should not be able to label themselves police. MadameButterfly 17 hrs ago #32

It is an insult to every man and woman that has spent years training to become police officers. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #38

They are pretending they have some ethics, some honor, some concern for people. patphil 13 hrs ago #41

Exactly, patphil. sheshe2 18 hrs ago #23

Thank you for posting. The more people who speak out for what is right the better twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #17

Thank you so much for that, sheshe2. Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #18

K&R MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #19

What's that smell ? Could it be .... eppur_se_muova 18 hrs ago #20

Great post, sheshe2! Wicked Blue 18 hrs ago #21

Well maybe it's Rebl2 18 hrs ago #22

That wasn't the case with the goon who shot Renee Good. Wednesdays 17 hrs ago #25

How long does it take ? Haggis 4 Breakfast 18 hrs ago #24

And to punish Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American Trump hates more than any other woman on earth. sop 17 hrs ago #29

These ICE "officers" are recruited from Proud boys, neo-Nazi groups hadEnuf 17 hrs ago #26

Reading further at the OP link: FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #27

Author Diana Oestreich Dear_Prudence 17 hrs ago #28

After seeing this, I HAVE to read her book! FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #33

I'm sure the military will be on the streets eventually OC375 17 hrs ago #30

THIS THIS THIS! Wild blueberry 16 hrs ago #34

K&R UTUSN 16 hrs ago #35

Only a matter of time before the Feds break a door down without a warrant and duckworth969 16 hrs ago #36

In other words, you had good leadership, training, and discipline and were professionals surfered 16 hrs ago #37

Let"s see all!!!! Lemon Lyman 15 hrs ago #39

ICE needs to go out on the streets Aussie105 13 hrs ago #40

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