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Hope22

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16. Why do their vests say Police

Reply to patphil (Reply #14)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 05:01 PM

Jan 2026

….when they don’t have the training?

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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 Jan 2026 OP

K&R Blue Owl Jan 2026 #1

K & R democrank Jan 2026 #2

K&R! Torchlight Jan 2026 #3

But she didn't face whistles and cellphones n/t leftstreet Jan 2026 #4

They want to eliminate the competition. By any means. Brainwashed thugs. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #5

It is not a question to ask. It is an obvious conclusion to state: their mission is murder. RockRaven Jan 2026 #6

They want deaths so they can do martial law. If you don't live there they will come for your area soon. Srkdqltr Jan 2026 #7

They want to get people mad enought to react MadameButterfly Jan 2026 #31

It makes their "mission" UpInArms Jan 2026 #8

Their mission is to prompt a violent response from Minneapolis citizens. flashman13 Jan 2026 #11

Trump's mission is to kill, terrorize, control the American people. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #9

Wow powerful. K&R. bronxiteforever Jan 2026 #10

Excellent! Pass it around. brer cat Jan 2026 #12

Thanks for the insight and perspective. Put the actions of ICE in proper proportion. Martin68 Jan 2026 #13

The other question is, "why are ICE agents outfitted like they're on combat missions in IRAQ?" patphil Jan 2026 #14

A good point. Redleg Jan 2026 #15

Why do their vests say Police Hope22 Jan 2026 #16

They should not be able to label themselves police. MadameButterfly Jan 2026 #32

It is an insult to every man and woman that has spent years training to become police officers. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #38

They are pretending they have some ethics, some honor, some concern for people. patphil Jan 2026 #41

Exactly, patphil. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #23

Thank you for posting. The more people who speak out for what is right the better twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #17

Thank you so much for that, sheshe2. Buddyzbuddy Jan 2026 #18

K&R MustLoveBeagles Jan 2026 #19

What's that smell ? Could it be .... eppur_se_muova Jan 2026 #20

Great post, sheshe2! Wicked Blue Jan 2026 #21

Well maybe it's Rebl2 Jan 2026 #22

That wasn't the case with the goon who shot Renee Good. Wednesdays Jan 2026 #25

How long does it take ? Haggis 4 Breakfast Jan 2026 #24

And to punish Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American Trump hates more than any other woman on earth. sop Jan 2026 #29

These ICE "officers" are recruited from Proud boys, neo-Nazi groups hadEnuf Jan 2026 #26

Reading further at the OP link: FakeNoose Jan 2026 #27

Author Diana Oestreich Dear_Prudence Jan 2026 #28

After seeing this, I HAVE to read her book! FakeNoose Jan 2026 #33

I'm sure the military will be on the streets eventually OC375 Jan 2026 #30

THIS THIS THIS! Wild blueberry Jan 2026 #34

K&R UTUSN Jan 2026 #35

Only a matter of time before the Feds break a door down without a warrant and duckworth969 Jan 2026 #36

In other words, you had good leadership, training, and discipline and were professionals surfered Jan 2026 #37

Let"s see all!!!! Lemon Lyman Jan 2026 #39

ICE needs to go out on the streets Aussie105 Jan 2026 #40

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Jan 29 #42

All Americans should be asking this. bluescribbler Jan 29 #43

ICE is a terrorist organization, pure and simple LymphocyteLover Jan 29 #44