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kentuck

(115,115 posts)
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 10:52 AM Jun 2025

Who are these people??

That wear masks to cover their faces and refuse to identify themselves?

That carry guns and snatch people off the streets without warrants?

That threaten the American people with fascist tactics?

Where did they come from? Are they ex-military? Are they pardoned criminals from the January 6th insurrection?

How much are they paid? What type of bonuses do they receive?

That pledge loyalty to the convict in charge of our government?

Who are these people that ignore our laws and our Constitution and spread anxiety and fear on the streets of America?

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Who are these people?? (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2025 OP
The broader question is why do we have so many shitty people Ocelot II Jun 2025 #1
No doubt, it takes a "special" kind of person... kentuck Jun 2025 #2
This is what I am grappling with KT2000 Jun 2025 #10
They're all members of the BonnieJW Jun 2025 #18
But why? What makes people think that way? Ocelot II Jun 2025 #21
They dont think they are doing anything wrong Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #20
Proud Boys, Oaf Kreepers, and Jan. 6ers Jilly_in_VA Jun 2025 #3
I think this is a spot on assessment Docreed2003 Jun 2025 #8
After one of them ends up shot The Madcap Jun 2025 #22
Christian Talban. nt Hotler Jun 2025 #4
They seem like the equivalent of Russia's "little green men" Wicked Blue Jun 2025 #5
We don't know. We absolutely should know, though! MineralMan Jun 2025 #6
Meal Team Six? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #7
From google ai. Littlered Jun 2025 #9
"ICE agents typically carry official badges and identification cards. If there is any doubt about an Amaryllis Jun 2025 #17
Racist element of Christianity: Crossists. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 2025 #11
What're their job titles? Are there openings? What are the qualifications? live love laugh Jun 2025 #12
Erik Prince. orangecrush Jun 2025 #13
So far, not one fucking local or government agency is willing to protect citizens. Magoo48 Jun 2025 #14
Probably Eric Prince's mercenaries under... S/V Loner Jun 2025 #15
I recently saw a news article about huge bonus for ICE infullview Jun 2025 #16
Why are you an ICE agent? AverageOldGuy Jun 2025 #19
Seeing the way they treat people who are other than white, leads C Moon Jun 2025 #23
Hired mercenaries, I expect. ananda Jun 2025 #24

Ocelot II

(129,106 posts)
1. The broader question is why do we have so many shitty people
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 10:54 AM
Jun 2025

who are willing to do such shitty things?

KT2000

(21,950 posts)
10. This is what I am grappling with
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:04 PM
Jun 2025

I cannot figure out where these hateful grotesque people came from. Even on out Nextdoor discussions, the hate and utter sadism is being stated as a valid point of view.

America is diseased and that is becoming more evident as politicians support this.

Ocelot II

(129,106 posts)
21. But why? What makes people think that way?
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:53 PM
Jun 2025

Maybe it's one of those questions that's been asked for centuries, with no answer - why are some people evil?

Jilly_in_VA

(13,817 posts)
3. Proud Boys, Oaf Kreepers, and Jan. 6ers
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 11:08 AM
Jun 2025

That's who a lot of them are. Deputized by the orange slime to fill up the ranks. They don't have badges, that's why they don't wear them. Likewise warrants, don't have any. And they don't wear name tags or give their names because they know they'll be doxxed.

Docreed2003

(18,709 posts)
8. I think this is a spot on assessment
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 11:50 AM
Jun 2025

These are right wingers who have been deputized and they're hiding their identity to prevent exposure

The Madcap

(1,751 posts)
22. After one of them ends up shot
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:53 PM
Jun 2025

We might find out. This can only go on so long before someone packing heat turns their gun on one of them. Not advocating, but predicting.

I am honestly surprised it hasn't happened yet. Maybe that's why they go after 60 year old women instead of hardened gang members.

Wicked Blue

(8,458 posts)
5. They seem like the equivalent of Russia's "little green men"
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 11:31 AM
Jun 2025

who wrought havoc in Ukraine prior to the invasion.

I even wonder whether some of the ICE Gestapo ARE Russians.

MineralMan

(150,643 posts)
6. We don't know. We absolutely should know, though!
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 11:42 AM
Jun 2025

I'm not sure how we find out, either. But, we need to find out.

 

Littlered

(347 posts)
9. From google ai.
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 12:31 PM
Jun 2025

Had to look it up as I wasn’t completely certain.

Overview
On thin ICE: Protests erupt in New York and Los Angeles over ...
ICE agents are personnel of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their primary duties involve enforcing immigration and customs laws to protect national security and public safety. This includes investigating crimes, apprehending individuals who violate immigration laws, and overseeing the detention and removal of those who are not authorized to be in the United States.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO):
.
ERO officers are responsible for upholding U.S. immigration laws, focusing on individuals who pose a risk to national security, public safety, or border security.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI):
.
HSI special agents conduct federal criminal investigations into transnational criminal activity, including illegal immigration, human trafficking, financial fraud, and other crimes that threaten the U.S.
Investigations:
.
ICE agents investigate various crimes, including the illegal movement of people, goods, money, and weapons, often targeting criminal networks that operate across borders.
ICE's Role:
.
ICE agents play a crucial role in combating terrorism, preventing illegal immigration, and upholding the integrity of U.S. borders.
Identifying ICE Agents:
.
ICE agents typically carry official badges and identification cards. If there is any doubt about an individual's identity, it is advisable to ask them to present their credentials.

Amaryllis

(10,981 posts)
17. "ICE agents typically carry official badges and identification cards. If there is any doubt about an
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:50 PM
Jun 2025

individual's identity, it is advisable to ask them to present their credentials. "
That has certainly not been working, even when elected officials ask.
They either don't have ID or won't show it. WHich is it?
And who is employing them?

live love laugh

(16,203 posts)
12. What're their job titles? Are there openings? What are the qualifications?
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:13 PM
Jun 2025

I want to know that and when were they hired.

Magoo48

(6,688 posts)
14. So far, not one fucking local or government agency is willing to protect citizens.
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:17 PM
Jun 2025

against masked, government terrorists. I do believe we saw a few local cops protecting Dodger Stadium., but would they have been there if management hadn’t taken the lead? My guess, no.

infullview

(1,108 posts)
16. I recently saw a news article about huge bonus for ICE
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:21 PM
Jun 2025

Under this program ICE officers would get a $42000 bonus. And they wonder why they’re out of money….

AverageOldGuy

(3,357 posts)
19. Why are you an ICE agent?
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:52 PM
Jun 2025

"Because I made C's and D's in high school and the other kids picked on me."

C Moon

(13,471 posts)
23. Seeing the way they treat people who are other than white, leads
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 02:03 PM
Jun 2025

me to believe they are J6rs, or kkk, etc
The soulless attitude is mind boggling.

ananda

(34,439 posts)
24. Hired mercenaries, I expect.
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 02:05 PM
Jun 2025

They have to be the lowest of the low
to take a job like that.

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