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leftstreet

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18. I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 05:53 PM

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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

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Minnesota National Guard members distribute donuts, coffee & hot chocolate to anti-Ice protesters [View all] red dog 1 Sunday OP

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 16 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 Yesterday #50

Yeah, I meant that sarcastically PatSeg Yesterday #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 Yesterday #51