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In reply to the discussion: I was a combat soldier in Iraq. Here's the 1 question everyone should be asking about ICE right now [View all]patphil
(9,274 posts)41. They are pretending they have some ethics, some honor, some concern for people.
But all they are is hunters. It really bothers me to see them pretending to be on the side of the people.
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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
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
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
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
Thank you for posting. The more people who speak out for what is right the better
twodogsbarking
Jan 2026
#17
And to punish Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American Trump hates more than any other woman on earth.
sop
Jan 2026
#29
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