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.

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.

and well trained actual soldiers. Also, they're not getting huge sign-on bonuses or bonuses for each person detained.

I am curious what instructions they have been given if they see ICE/CBP thugs abusing citizens.

many who couldn't pass basic literacy tests or fitness examinations. They certainly don't qualify as soldiers outside of a Call of Duty video game.

Oh yes, I'd love to know what their instructions were as well.

They are soulless ghouls that prey upon the terror and pain of others.

They are exactly what DHS wanted. I wonder if they were given psych evaluations and if so, what questions were asked.

... to do what they do. "A huge signing bonus to cosplay in the real world with real gunz?? Fuck yeah, where do I sign up??"

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I'd love to know what DHS's sales pitch is.

no masks, no violence

kindness will win

— (@melina8855.bsky.social) 2026-01-25T21:11:05.284Z

Corrected typo!

Take the donuts.

Rec

Thank heavens - rays of hope!!

My heart goes out to ALL Minnesotans.

that not everyone in uniform is a sadistic thug. We need soldiers and law enforcement that we can trust.

The sort of thing we'll never see from any ICE agents.

Welcome to DU!

And speaking of bridges, I see our resident troll has been shipped back to her bridge.

to DU. I see that a lot. Guess I'm just not that polite when it comes to trolls.

TY!

So they can comeback to look at the train wrecks.

I'll try.

but I had no idea they were a known troll. I said "Welcome to DU" to let them know I realized they were new.

I didn't realized they were a known troll. How can you tell?

because We have a MIRT.. which stands for Malicious Intruder Removal Team.

They don't stand a chance trolling on DU.

Gotta give them credit for trying anyway.

me, anyway.

I really don't understand such people.

Good to know the system works though!

That's kind of sad.

Throw the NG off, the way this "kindness" from the NG will do the same to the protestors

There are possibly people in those crowds who got the shit beat out of them by NG during George Floyd protests

kill them with kindness

They are all people of substance, from the average citizens to their leaders, to their national guard. All of these people want to take positive steps to healing and unity. Maybe they can change some minds.

And good for whoever made the call to distribute donuts and coffee and hot chocolate. I’m thinking this sounds like a Walz idea.

Until they start arresting and fucking shooting ICE go home.

I suppose we all have our own measure of what waste is and is not.