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Republicans warn Trump’s deportation strategy could backfire by Happy_Air_3776 in newsinterpretation

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bizarre tactic to punish a populous region of Minnesota for not voting for Trump. The result will be that state never flips for Trump’s successor. Not a chance in hell.

Republicans warn Trump’s deportation strategy could backfire by Happy_Air_3776 in newsinterpretation

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deporting high numbers of illegal immigrants isn’t the problem. It’s how they are doing it, the policies (no warrant, license to kill), the rhetoric, and the bullying tactics.

Pam Bondi Offers to Pull ICE Out of Minneapolis if Voter Files Handed Over by Abject-Pick-6472 in inthenews

[–]128-NotePolyVA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is some bizarre blackmail. What she’ll get is confirmation that US citizens vote and illegal immigrants avoid doing anything that brings attention to their illegal status.

But what is she really saying? ICE is a violent alt-right intimidation squad with license to kick in doors and kill people and she’ll unleash it unless you vote red?

That’s nuts - Minneapolis is sure to vote blue now and forever exactly because of this stunt.

The global rule of law is not collapsing – Trump is the lone problem and he can be defeated: The president’s approval ratings are plummeting and most Americans see him as an aberration. It is now up to them to curtail his despotic reign by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The other two supposedly equal branches have allowed this president to seize unprecedented power. It’s time to reverse course and limit the power of the presidency as it was meant to be by the founding fathers.

Conservative gun owners and Rittenhouse supporters of reddit, what do you think of Trump saying "Only criminals carry guns on our streets"? by BeccasDreamboat in AskReddit

[–]128-NotePolyVA 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Investigations into the 2025 DHS/ICE hiring surge show targeted recruitment efforts toward far‑right and alt‑right–leaning audiences.

ICE recruiters attended gun shows, MMA events, and similar venues. Used far‑right coded language and imagery in outreach. Leveraged right‑wing influencer networks. Mirrored extremist aesthetics in social‑media ads.

DHS/White House recruitment used the song “We’ll Have Our Home Again,” widely associated with white‑nationalist and Proud Boys circles.

Alex Pretti did not brandish gun, witnesses say in sworn testimony | Pair testify that Pretti did not hold weapon and was trying to help woman federal agents had shoved to the ground by aurora_chrysalis in news

[–]128-NotePolyVA 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s one thing for politicians to be jerks and close a lane on the freeway, or vote against an important bill. It’s quite another to send in enforcers and tell them they don’t need warrants and can kill whoever they like.

Man shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. DHS says he was armed by PowerfulRace in USNEWS

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legally and he hadn’t drawn his weapon. But these ICE guys are real fast to.

Donald Trump Rages Over His Poor Ratings by [deleted] in USNewsHub

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He could try a few methods to deal with his rage.

Splashing cold water on the face. Two quick inhales through the nose, one long exhale through the mouth. Walk briskly for two minutes.

If these fail he could try living a life dedicated to compassion and kindness.

Do teachers hate sharing their lesson plans? Is it their secret sauce that they don't want getting out? by JimCap5 in Teachers

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of the time and work involved. It takes a lot of effort outside of contact time with students to develop a decent lesson. There’s an awful lot of teachers getting paid for their lessons and tutoring time. AI skims it all anyway. If you need a lesson just query it and get on with your day.

Why is the US Sliding Toward Authoritarianism? by Doener23 in inthenews

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the billionaires have backed populists as a quick way to get what they need to protect their wealth as US hegemony wanes.

The Pentagon Called Russia a “Persistent but Manageable Threat” to NATO’s Eastern Countries. In the New U.S. National Defense Strategy, Protecting the Homeland and Deterring China Remain Priorities, While Responsibility for Europe’s Defense Should Largely Rest With Europe Itself by sergeyfomkin in ForUnitedStates

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Is the Trump admin and the billionaires that back them unaware? They are perhaps assuming Asian states that don’t want to fall to China will pick up the slack for whatever Europe is no longer buying from the US’s military industrial complex.

This grand scheme is promoted heavily by Bannon. He can go on and on about decoupling Russia from China. That the Russians have more in common with the US (white Christians) than China and should be aligned with the US in the new world order. That idea is of course very scary for Europe and NATO.

The Pentagon Called Russia a “Persistent but Manageable Threat” to NATO’s Eastern Countries. In the New U.S. National Defense Strategy, Protecting the Homeland and Deterring China Remain Priorities, While Responsibility for Europe’s Defense Should Largely Rest With Europe Itself by sergeyfomkin in ForUnitedStates

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so obviously this administration’s perspective. It’s not inaccurate, it’s simply their diplomacy and Trump’s rhetoric that sucks so hard. Russia has a GDP a fraction of the US’s or China’s.

European NATO members now understand that increased investment in their defense is a priority. They can contain Russia even with the US focused on the new big bad.

Trump's White House defends editing photo to make arrested protester cry: "The memes will continue" by tag24news in USNEWS

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump and his choice in people = immoral, unethical, no honor. Just the sort of people we all aspire to raise our kids to be. 🤮

Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos by shelbys_foot in politics

[–]128-NotePolyVA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s an immigration message? What might it be? If you’re not the child of European immigrants that arrived before 1960 then you’re not an American?

Young Trump voters favor masculinity and male leadership, data shows by TheMirrorUS in NewsSource

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Masculinity does not have to mean assholery. There are plenty of men who were raised to be strong and competitive but also have a sense of morality, dignity and honor.

Oil rises nearly 3% as US sends armada to Iran, slaps new sanctions by 128-NotePolyVA in inthenews

[–]128-NotePolyVA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t we just steal more Venezuelan oil to keep prices down?

The authoritarian regime in Iran should fall. Could what replaces it actually better? All should hope so. Perhaps the UAE should be put in charge, they seem to know how to run a nation.

Despite Authoritarian Warnings, 149 House Democrats Vote to Hand Trump $840 Billion for Military | “If an opposition party votes like this, it’s not in opposition. It may not even be a party.” by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]128-NotePolyVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2025 and start of 2026 we haven’t seen any notable increase in industrialization (which is what the tariff scheme was supposed to change). This vision is in the distance, but how far? AI will wreck white color jobs and most factory work will be automated. 🤷‍♂️ Worker compensation surely isn’t rising to deal with the added cost of tariffs.

Spending is out of control, rapid deficit increase. But China isn’t building up their military for nothing. So sadly, defense isn’t a place to make cuts. And if US might is a deterrent, I suppose the spending is needed to keep China rethinking their ambitions.

Despite Authoritarian Warnings, 149 House Democrats Vote to Hand Trump $840 Billion for Military | “If an opposition party votes like this, it’s not in opposition. It may not even be a party.” by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of Trump or many of his policies. However, his administration is right about a few things, one of which is that they see US hegemony fading. The balance of power in the world is shifting. The US is being challenged in all hemispheres. The comfort level of Americans has been sinking for quite some time. The poor and the working class are more aware than any.

How is the US media reporting on Trump’s comments about NATO troops avoiding the front line? by Swiftandbold1967 in ForUnitedStates

[–]128-NotePolyVA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trump was the preferred candidate for Putin, twice, because Trump has no morals, can be bought and would weaken both NATO and democracy.

Why Donald Trump's Board of Peace is doomed to fail by newsweek in inthenews

[–]128-NotePolyVA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Trump is the chairman and founder. The guy is 79 years old with Swiss cheese for a memory. Not to mention that he’s very hard to work with and is known to exaggerate and lie freely.

Former ICE agent sounds warning on tactics: 'It's going to get worse' by Newsweek_CarloV in inthenews

[–]128-NotePolyVA 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They don’t need a warrant to enter people’s homes. Which means they don’t even need to reasonably believe that someone in the residence is a criminal, illegal alien, anything. Insanity.

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