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FascismIsDeath

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36. There are times when we all need to cover our face for some reason.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 08:41 PM
Yesterday

These are rare things. Sometimes, in law enforcement, its because they may be going into a situation where they need to protect themselves against breathing in contaminates or, like the one Congresswoman said, they may be dealing with an actual situation where they are interacting with assets related to organized crime. And you know, we could always have another pandemic.

Might as well get ahead of the ridiculous reasons Republicans will use to shoot down any restrictions on masks whatsoever.

"Well, Democrats are trying to get them all killed when the next pandemic hits"

"Democrats want make sure the cartels know who's family to target whenever we have agents communicating with informants"

Just take those talking points away from them now instead of having to explain themselves later. Put an iron clad proposal on the table that refutes as many of their disingenuous arguments as possible.

The goal is for it to be held to the same standards as regular police officers as far as identifying oneself. Lets make sure that happens.

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Anytime I see Dems soften their demands I kacekwl Yesterday #1
Sadly, neither am I ...incredibly disappointed but not Phoenix61 Yesterday #6
And this is before any negotiations. They're just smacking their own selves in the ass. Scrivener7 Yesterday #51
The OP Left Out This Part.. WHY? Cha 21 hrs ago #61
Yeah, I was looking for the "softening" but I couldn't find much. Sounds like they all want masks off. travelingthrulife 13 hrs ago #69
They'll claim its a 'special circumstance' every time. sboatcar 10 hrs ago #79
Yeah, again, we know the plot here. mr715 10 hrs ago #80
I don't think equivocating sends the right message. Do the republicans ever equivocate like that? Crunchy Frog 9 hrs ago #90
Scream bloody murder, "No, you're wrong!" Biophilic Yesterday #2
There is no need for this military style look. pwb Yesterday #3
Sure, but these guys are signing up so they can finally use all the "Tactical" costumes AZJonnie 20 hrs ago #62
You think they need jocks mr715 10 hrs ago #82
About right...start negotiations at the bare minimum Bettie Yesterday #4
Our leaders like their little club. mr715 Yesterday #16
No it's not! You're wrong! MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #5
I don't think they are. Did you read this part, Beagles.. Cha Yesterday #39
I must've missed it MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #44
Yes. The leaders said it, and the two of them had to politely walk it back. Why did they say it in the first place? Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #81
Which makes one wonder... mr715 10 hrs ago #84
Leadership's position Cirsium 10 hrs ago #85
Shameful and unacceptable Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #7
The masks were a big ask. They are tempering it down. underpants Yesterday #8
If agents of the executive authority are unwilling to show their face mr715 Yesterday #10
Did you read this part?.. Details... Cha Yesterday #38
I saw that "80%" post, but gave it zero credibility. sl8 Yesterday #43
Isn't that the goal here ? kacekwl 22 hrs ago #59
No shit. Iggo 9 hrs ago #91
"...no masks, except in extraordinary and unusual circumstances." flvegan Yesterday #9
It wasn't an unreasonable ask. mr715 Yesterday #11
Agreed 👍 MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #21
Just gross capitulation NewHendoLib Yesterday #12
Disgusting and unacceptable. mr715 Yesterday #13
Dem Leadership is montanacowboy Yesterday #14
I want everyone to understand that Dems have 100% leverage right now on DHS Prairie Gates Yesterday #15
It isn't "not a good start". It is a betrayal. mr715 Yesterday #17
WTF????? bluestarone Yesterday #18
If ICE is indeed to be defined as "law enforcement", then they need to act like all other law enforcement. hamsterjill Yesterday #19
Agree 100%. mr715 Yesterday #20
ICE wears whatever they buy themselves Bettie Yesterday #25
You are exactly right! hamsterjill Yesterday #41
Principles, Morals, even common human decency is negotiable under Trump and Ping Tung Yesterday #22
Are they though? mr715 Yesterday #23
Quick, everyone react to the headline and don't bother reading the details! FascismIsDeath Yesterday #24
You don't think it is problematic mr715 Yesterday #26
I think we should be honest, open and spell out exactly what we want from the get go, with as many details as possible. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #27
I can only speak for myself. mr715 Yesterday #30
There are times when we all need to cover our face for some reason. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #36
They're murdering people in the streets. And now, thanks to our own leaders shooting us Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #66
You're one of those "watched too many movies" people I was talking about FascismIsDeath 13 hrs ago #67
No. I'm one of those people who has actually conducted negotiations and who understands the Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #71
Labor leader? mr715 11 hrs ago #73
No. I've had two careers. In the first I was with a company that was doing a lot of acquisitions Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #76
Well despite all that, you obviously didn't learn about pre-emptive argumentation or proactive objection handling. FascismIsDeath 1 hr ago #95
My honored friend, Scrivener, is a clear and original thinker. mr715 10 hrs ago #77
I am going to continue to dismiss it because of the concepts I mentioned to that person, that they are ignoring. FascismIsDeath 1 hr ago #96
Because sometimes exceptions apply. Jedi Guy 23 hrs ago #56
And why are we putting DeLauro and Murphy in a position that they have to Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #65
Distributive blame. mr715 10 hrs ago #75
It would depend on the exceptions EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #37
If the end result is, "follow the same protocols as regular ass police officers tend to do", its a huge difference. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #49
That's certainly one possibility. EdmondDantes_ 13 hrs ago #68
Theres nothing congress can do about that other than impeach people. FascismIsDeath 13 hrs ago #70
They can cut funding. mr715 11 hrs ago #74
If you actually read what I was responding to: FascismIsDeath 1 hr ago #94
Negotiations haven't even started and they're backing down. If, after they sit at the table Scrivener7 Yesterday #52
Or we could just abolish ICE and then we don't have to worry about masks WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #28
We will be a better Country when we have Democrats controlling the WH and Congress. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #29
Also mr715 Yesterday #33
The devil is in the details, without which this should be a NO. Raven123 Yesterday #31
Only fund unmasked agents bucolic_frolic Yesterday #32
No guns/weapons if you need a mask. mr715 Yesterday #34
I Hope Everyone is Contacting Them Cha Yesterday #35
We are not cartels, drug lords or the sort. We're everyday citizens, children being terrorized. Deuxcents Yesterday #50
Nooooo! There is no reason for masked law enforcement other than to avoid accountability! surfered Yesterday #40
Not this shit again Blue Owl Yesterday #42
He's technically right, but, I'm not sure the 0.01% of situations that require a mask are worth mentioning. Oneironaut Yesterday #45
Milquetoasts will always waffle over tiny details as fascists steamroll ahead Mysterian Yesterday #46
I don't see republicans making any concessions before negotiations begin about ICE not murdering Americans. Scrivener7 23 hrs ago #53
No! They are *NOT* OK under any circumstances! Initech Yesterday #47
ICE's goal is to terrorize. Wearing masks helps accomplish this. IcyPeas Yesterday #48
What is WRONG with our party leadership? EnergizedLib 23 hrs ago #54
Consultants and entitlement mr715 23 hrs ago #55
Fuck that noise . . . hatrack 23 hrs ago #57
I don't think people appreciate how bad modern tech is gulliver 22 hrs ago #58
A street gang is your worry? aocommunalpunch 16 hrs ago #63
So you think they SHOULD be masked? That's what you're saying? And you're saying that, with a budget Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #64
Guess what? This could happen to any of us. pinkstarburst 8 hrs ago #93
Nope. And disarm them. Hassler 21 hrs ago #60
Ho sweet of them. Autumn 12 hrs ago #72
What the actual fuck? yankee87 10 hrs ago #78
No. Iggo 10 hrs ago #83
When is it ever okay? C_U_L8R 10 hrs ago #86
NEVER! Jilly_in_VA 10 hrs ago #87
Every time I hear about Dems caving CanonRay 9 hrs ago #88
I ain't gonna click alert. mr715 9 hrs ago #89
We need new leadership pinkstarburst 8 hrs ago #92
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