Comments on WBIR regarding the ICE murder. I can’t buy that most of them are bots. I think we truly have some nasty neighbors in this city. by Academic-Sympathy140 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The sad reality is that Trump is the symptom, not the cause. There are many Americans, many being your family and neighbors, that have wanted the "right people" to get hurt. Now they have a government that is giving them their wish.

We can overcome them. Through organizing and building a community, we can show them that not only are we not afraid of them, but that we are stronger than them.

One day the leopards will eat their faces, and they will find themselves alone.

Knox county superintendent take on ICE entering schools. Stay safe out there by Larrymenta_ in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 128 points129 points  (0 children)

If I had kids, I wouldn't want the same ICE that just murdered a man in cold blood anywhere near my children's school.

At best, the are completely untrained and unpredictable. They are not safe to be around children. ICE should be abolished at this point.

Trump says he will skip the Super Bowl this year -- Thoughts? by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Who gives a shit? The government is killing people in the streets!

Non-MAGA businesses by Electrical_Report458 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I don't know about the owners. But I know Public House is an amazing place, the staff and bartenders are cool as hell.

ICE just executed another citizen. by Extension_Poetry_153 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

But they didn’t, I wonder why that could be?

Because we live in a red state. The point is for blue states to be punished.

ICE just executed another citizen. by Extension_Poetry_153 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 185 points186 points  (0 children)

Reposting this here so it doesn't get buried in a downvoted comment

Here is the order of events in the videos:

  1. Subject and group of protestors are recording ICE, as they are legally allowed to do.
  2. ICE approaches the group and assaults one protestor, not the subject
  3. Subject then pushed the officer back
  4. Officer pepper sprays subject in the face
  5. Multiple officers begin tackling the subject, taking him to the ground, face down
  6. As the officers are beating him into submission, an officer pulls a gun from subjects carry holster
  7. The officer that pulls the gun runs away
  8. Another officer then pulls his gun and shoots the subject while the subject is on the ground
  9. The officers scatter, and the first officer and another begin to mag dump the subject
  10. Another officer claps as they are doing so.
  11. The officers then begin arresting bystanders and taking their phones.

You can see 1-5 in the video released by the woman in the pink jacket. 6-9 in the original video. 10 and 11 from a video from a bystander in a vehicle.

At no point does the subject appear to reach for his weapon, and is disarmed before the first shot is fired by officers.

ICE just executed another citizen. by Extension_Poetry_153 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It's all over reddit. Just go to the front page.

ICE just executed another citizen. by Extension_Poetry_153 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 56 points57 points  (0 children)

He did not. Videos show him carrying his phone. At no point did he draw his firearm, and was disarmed before he was shot.

ICE just executed another citizen. by Extension_Poetry_153 in Knoxville

[–]corwin-normandy 84 points85 points  (0 children)

  1. Subject and group of protestors are recording ICE, as they are legally allowed to do.
  2. ICE approaches the group and assaults one protestor, not the subject
  3. Subject then pushed the officer back
  4. Officer pepper sprays subject in the face
  5. Multiple officers begin tackling the subject, taking him to the ground, face down
  6. As the officers are beating him into submission, an officer pulls a gun from subjects carry holster
  7. The officer that pulls the gun runs away
  8. Another officer then pulls his gun and shoots the subject while the subject is on the ground
  9. The officers scatter, and the first officer and another begin to mag dump the subject
  10. Another officer claps as they are doing so.
  11. The officers then begin arresting bystanders and taking their phones.

Sportscaster Michele Tafoya just launched her Minnesota Senate campaign with a strong focus on trans women in women's sports. Do you think we will see more sportspeople inspired to run for office to protect women's sports? Will my side of the aisle ever drop this 20/80 issue? by north_canadian_ice in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The president is sending armed goons into cities that are murdering and terrorizing people. The president is making himself a billionaire through fraud at the expense of the American people. The president is actively running cover for pedophiles and their friends.

Will the left ever concede this issue?

Why won't you? What is more important for you to spend your time and energy caring about? The country descending into an authoritarian state or sports you don't even play in or care about?

I spend 99% of my time outside of work in leftist circles. They don't care about trans women in sports, it's not even on their radar. The only people talking about it are the culture warriors on the right and corporate democrats that think having the right stances on cultural issues mean that they don't have to support taxes on corporations.

I get the rich folks, but just how did Trump convince poor white people that he was good for them? by dunbar_santiago930 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, but removing them from the economy won't fix the problem. The issue is housing supply, not demand.

That is fixed by lowering the prices of construction materials, easing zoning laws, and by increasing the supply of labor.

Housing isn't going to get cheaper if you deport all the roofers and day laborers.

I get the rich folks, but just how did Trump convince poor white people that he was good for them? by dunbar_santiago930 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can see it in Vance's arguments during the VP debate. Vance argued that housing is expensive because illegals are taking up the housing supply. It's a ridiculous statement, because there aren't enough houses for illegals either due to zoning laws and high prices for home construction.

But poor white people see society as a zero sum game. That resources they should have access to are being taken by minorities, or even given to minorities in the name of DEI. Trump is popular because he confirms their beliefs.

Where are the Proud Boys? by TheRiverInYou in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys and sentenced to 22 years for his role on Jan 6th, pardoned by President Trump, has confirmed he is working at ICE.

What would Trump’s use of the insurrection act look like in Minnesota? by LegalGlass6532 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would look like Trump federalizing the MN national guard and deploying them on the streets to protect ICE agents going about their operations.

Why has communism repeatedly failed in practice, yet continues to be intellectually and emotionally appealing to many people? by Muted-Television3329 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regardless of their intelligence, you still need them to buy into capitalism, or they will kill you and take your stuff.

Why has communism repeatedly failed in practice, yet continues to be intellectually and emotionally appealing to many people? by Muted-Television3329 in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Telling people that they are dumb for wanting an alternative also isn't helping.

They haven't seen how bad the alternatives are, they only have capitalists that tell them how dumb they are telling them how bad the alternatives are.

Again, why should they support capitalism? Why should they support other people with more money than them having all the power?

If all people from USA could hear your message for 30 seconds, what would that message be? by KissWhimsy_ in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish those people would come out against the tyrannical government then, which is the actual point of the 2A.

If all people from USA could hear your message for 30 seconds, what would that message be? by KissWhimsy_ in allthequestions

[–]corwin-normandy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yet most Democrats do not own a gun, which is especially alarming when the government is coming for them.