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TomSlick

(12,911 posts)
15. Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs.
Sun Jan 25, 2026, 05:49 PM
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I am curious what instructions they have been given if they see ICE/CBP thugs abusing citizens.

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I hope this translates into the military no longer supporting F45 Kegsbreath. nt in2herbs Sunday #1
What I would like to see the Guard do sarisataka Sunday #2
An interesting plan. It would prove the NG is there to protect the public. TomSlick Sunday #5
At least the National Guard are professional PatSeg Sunday #13
Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs. TomSlick Sunday #15
ICE/CBP has hired unqualified people, PatSeg Sunday #19
The ICE/CBP thugs a eminently qualified for their task of terrorizing the US public. TomSlick Sunday #21
I agree PatSeg Sunday #22
I thought about COD, too. Seems to be about the level of fantasy experience required... Beartracks Sunday #29
That's probably close to reality PatSeg Sunday #40
thanks for posting UpInArms Sunday #3
Calling them "officers" implies a training and professionalism they do not exhibit. Beartracks Sunday #30
A bit of tears in a Good way. Differentiating Reflective vests - very good idea! electric_blue68 Sunday #4
Same here, instatears... yorkster Sunday #25
okay, but what are their orders if ICE starts shooting? WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #6
Protect the donuts n/t leftstreet Sunday #9
At all costs orangecrush Sunday #27
Leave the guns.... Hokie 13 hrs ago #53
I don't see any weapons. OGBuzz Sunday #20
Love it malaise Sunday #7
Great news! Grim Chieftain Sunday #8
Minnesota protesters need some kindness, That's for sure!! bluestarone Sunday #10
And for them to know PatSeg Sunday #14
Yes, exactly! bluestarone Sunday #16
Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #11
It is a very smart, caring thing to do PatSeg Sunday #17
Bridge building Brother Buzz Sunday #24
ohhh myy, has lg been busy again? niyad Sunday #26
She's a DU institution Kaleva Sunday #28
That she certainly is. I will refrain from the obvious comment. niyad Sunday #32
Yes, and Library Girl was in good form today Brother Buzz Sunday #31
Not sure why anyone "welcomes" it Cha Sunday #34
Think of those posts as breadcrumbs, informal bookmarks Brother Buzz Sunday #37
lol.. a Whole new Perspective.. Cha Sunday #38
Good point PatSeg Sunday #43
I thought the comment was a bit suspect PatSeg Sunday #42
I figured they wouldn't last long PatSeg Sunday #41
Right... they don't "last long". Cha Sunday #44
Pretty impressive PatSeg Yesterday #47
Nah... no credit from Cha 22 hrs ago #50
Yeah, I meant that sarcastically PatSeg 22 hrs ago #52
Library Girl (WEIRDO GIRL) only hangs around for a few posts, then mysteriously disappears. Emile Yesterday #45
Sounds like someone needs a life PatSeg Yesterday #48
I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies leftstreet Sunday #18
like. AllaN01Bear Sunday #12
we'll see if Noem is ready to attack the guard pfitz59 Sunday #23
Good! SheltieLover Sunday #33
Mahalo, Gov Walz & Minnesota NG! Cha Sunday #35
I'm so proud of Minnesota. tavernier Sunday #36
What a waste of fucking time Hokie Sunday #39
That is precisely what Trump wants. NutmegYankee Yesterday #46
Simply opening fire on ICE seems shortsighted at best Torchlight Yesterday #49
That would be colossally stupid and would make the situation exponentially worse. Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #51
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