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Some people: "Great, this will help them get criminals and other bad people off the street."

Some other people: "More fascism. This is Trump's version of the SS. It's absolutely horrible and we are doomed if this continues."

The world continues to spin.

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Some other other people: "i can't tell the difference between rotten apples and fresh oranges. therefore all fruit is shit."

But which one do you think is accurate? Here's an article to consider, where ICE broke into an apartment building without warrants to arrest citizens and children. Does this sound like Gestapo tactics or no?: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/01/massive-...

It doesn't matter what I think. The reality is most people who voted, voted for this or something like this. This will only change at the ballot box, assuming you believe in fair elections.

So what is your actual point? Is there a true reality in your world or is it just all political spin? Does ICE's violence against US citizens even exist in your worldview? Is ICE's violence against US citizens something that is objectively true in your eyes? Say something concrete.

Many people are upset, many people aren't. My point is: what are you going to do about it?

> It doesn't matter what I think.

Then do us a favor and stop sharing it.

You can feel free to ignore. I hope you have a nice rest of your weekend.

This is not a direct democracy but a constitutional republic. I don't care if 99% of people WANT this. If they can't follow the proper process and laws then it's treason or war at this point.

> The world continues to spin.

It kept spinning while millions were murdered during WWII as well. Did you have an actual point to make or did you just come here to be dismissive?

Yes, and has continued to spin over millions of years as various atrocities have occurred. The question for everyone: what are you going to do about it?

I won't be dismissing it with a trite line like "the world keeps spinning", for a start. Secondly, I am politically active and engaged, which is the most effective way to effect change right now.

Encouraging others to actually engage with politics instead of being dismissive, with the goal to build a coalition of people who want to protect our rights against this consolidating dictatorship.

You want to do something about it? Call your senator and voice your opinion.

Your senators and congress critters suck? Find a local challenger and work to build pressure against your sitting reps.

You think nothing can be done? Get out of the way.

Hey, more power to you! Fight for the change you want to see. I would like all people, of all political persuasions, to fight for the change they want to see.

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