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1. "For it to be tolerated in a democracy...". Well, that's the problem. We're not in a democracy anymore.

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Tue Jul 8, 2025, 11:59 AM

Jul 2025

Are we the people really calling the shots?

Do we really hold the power, in practice?

Do Donnie and his billionaire backers and his ice goons really feel accountable to we the people?

We may have elected officials, but that is hardly enough to qualify as a democracy.

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Take Off the Mask, ICE (The Atlantic) [View all] usonian Jul 2025 OP

"For it to be tolerated in a democracy...". Well, that's the problem. We're not in a democracy anymore. unblock Jul 2025 #1

If they refuse to show legitimate ID or legitimate warrant, arrest them and charge them with impersonating an LEO. mwmisses4289 Jul 2025 #2

Sadly many police officers kacekwl Jul 2025 #10

It just became a legalized tradition that actually dates back to the olden days when they had to wear bed linen Uncle Joe Jul 2025 #3

The Atlantic hasn't an inkling about ICE. To be maskless would require honesty. What about Noem or Homeland is honest? ancianita Jul 2025 #4

Over 1000 Snackshack Jul 2025 #5

"mistaken for cowardice" JoseBalow Jul 2025 #6

nah just abolish the department entirely WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2025 #7

ICE to the Atlantic: maxsolomon Jul 2025 #8

This is so damn dangerous on so many fronts, of people start shooting it'll inspire others uponit7771 Jul 2025 #9

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