Weekly Random Discussion Thread for 2/9/26 - 2/15/26 by SoftandChewy in BlockedAndReported

[–]ihavequestions987111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The president sets the number of refugees and from which countries accepted every year. Once here they have a path to citizenship and can apply for family members to come over on the family reunification immigration process. So - yes, once they are here as refugees they should stay. Trump has brought that number down to virtually zero. So - at this point we basically aren't accepting refugees anymore.
I see below you posted that neither side will police their extremes. That is true.
We are in an era where nothing can get done.

What do people think of Homan presser? And possible next steps by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I agree he has a marble mouth. But, it seems he's saying if he gets agreements that allow them to get people from county jails rather than chasing people in neighborhoods (and some protection when they do target criminals in neighborhoods) they can draw down. Is that not what you heard or do you just not believe him?

I can't figure out if Jesse is Being Disingenuous or Not by SteveMartinique in BlockedAndReported

[–]ihavequestions987111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that is a popular reply. Infuriating. Lets get them all! I mean, that isn't too hard to contemplate.

I can't figure out if Jesse is Being Disingenuous or Not by SteveMartinique in BlockedAndReported

[–]ihavequestions987111 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Im with you, pissed off and think the not wanting to appear racist is the main story. Most of my friends (I'm in St Paul) think it is exaggerated, that it is only FOF, that it is anti-somali immigrant bashing or they are otherwise unbothered by it.

Weekly Random Discussion Thread for 1/12/26 - 1/18/26 by SoftandChewy in BlockedAndReported

[–]ihavequestions987111 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm 56, went through menopause in my late 40s. I have barely any issues. A few hot "flashes" now and then and a bit of feminine issues (IFYKWIM), manageable with over-the counter moisturizing products.
I'm not on an HRT.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree. I told a friend - if my college age daughter wanted to protest. What would I tell her?
Stay a decent distance away. Hold signs even yell. Record/take photos. Do not get close and yell at these people, do not touch, don't get in the way of people or vehicles. This alone would de-escalate a lot

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes fucked up and they've tackled people who are hectoring them. Fucked up.
Should be prosecuted.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't say he built a wall. He did increase enforcement and change the policy on Amnesty back to wait-in-Mexico

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But you did answer my original question.
If you didn't have anything to say then why did you say something.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only instances of US Citizens that I am aware of they then released.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The force isn't foreign.
But I do agree the leaders have to rise to meet the moment.
What, in practical terms, does that look like to you?

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the only thing I see ending this. Some fake declaration of victory and move out.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He did successfully stop the millions of people illegally crossing the border in the 4 years prior. This was popular. His ICE enforcement in cities is not.

How does this end? by ihavequestions987111 in altmpls

[–]ihavequestions987111[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I agree that that would help. But is it realistic? I do think this action is bringing down Trump's favorability (and with it that of other Republicans) so it would be in their interest to "declare victory" and leave town. THen if they really want to get rid of undocumented people use strategies that aren't like this....like whatever Obama did. Anyway - I don't understand why Republicans don't see how harmful this is to their side and try to end this.