This is so scary and heartbreaking. I am trying not to rage at all the people I know who voted this monstrous administration into power. I know they have been lied to and have been deceived by the propaganda but I honestly don’t think I will be able to respect someone who voted for this administration ever again. Greed, xenophobia, bigotry and/or selfishness were at the heart of every single MAGA vote and it’s unforgivable.
I don’t agree with what is happening right now with the abuse of power, but also strongly disagree with your classification of MAGA voters. That is falling for propaganda and contributes to the division. Xenophobia, bigotry, and selfishness exist in some people regardless of how they vote or don’t vote.
Katheryn expressed her very different view, and I am grateful that we have a safe place for everyone to respectfully do the same, so we can all explain ourselves, and learn from each other.
Yes, please, let’s speak truth to power, AND have compassion for the fact that the false narratives, lies and intentional deception have captivated many and used fear and hate to activate a base. It is scary, and it is heartbreaking. And we need to center and ground ourselves for strong resistance.
Agreed, Kathryn. Agreed. There are people in my life who still support this administration, and I have lost all trust in them. If I knew where Ann Frank was hiding, I wouldn’t let these people know.
I hope the people who support this new precedent understand that a President of the party they oppose can now also use these powers if they so choose. I certainly hope they won’t but it is now on the table thanks to this administration.
I hate that my mind always goes there too, because I don't want anyone to do the things Trump is doing, but this is what I always think of as well. We're opening this up for everyone to do and you're not going to be happy when those powers are being used against you. Everyone should be speaking out about children being zip tied. This is not immigration reform, this is not making us great, there are so many ways to deal with immigration but this is not it.
Thank you for covering such an important topic! It is critical that we are all made aware of these things. I don’t know any Trump voters who would be okay with what happened in Chicago, especially to the children, but it seems most don’t know it happened.
I agree. I spoke to my husband about this yesterday. He is a staunch Republican and while I vote conservative most of the time, I am feeling like I don’t have a political home. We actually don’t discuss politics often but did talk about what is happening in Chicago. He wasn’t really aware of the horrific things happening with there and other places with ICE.
I understand the feeling of political homelessness and it’s always nice to not feel alone in that 🫶
I want to share posts about these raids to drive awareness but have not found a news outlet or source covering them in a way that isn’t wildly biased (which would cause them to be ignored). Any suggestions are welcome!
We are a shithole country with a questionable president who has immunity, on behalf of a corrupt Supreme Court. Thanks to everyone who voted for the most immoral president ever.
Sharon, I live in Chicago. Who can we write to in order to make our objection’s known that we do not want federal troops and military forces in our city. Writing to our own Illinois congresspersons does not seem to be effective. Trump, Voght, and the rest of these thugs seem to have unprecedented power with no effective congressional oversight.
Everyday I feel more blown away by the lawlessness of this administration and capitulation by the Republican members of Congress.
Three separate but equal branches of government. Yelling it from the rooftops!!
This is so scary and heartbreaking. I am trying not to rage at all the people I know who voted this monstrous administration into power. I know they have been lied to and have been deceived by the propaganda but I honestly don’t think I will be able to respect someone who voted for this administration ever again. Greed, xenophobia, bigotry and/or selfishness were at the heart of every single MAGA vote and it’s unforgivable.
I don’t agree with what is happening right now with the abuse of power, but also strongly disagree with your classification of MAGA voters. That is falling for propaganda and contributes to the division. Xenophobia, bigotry, and selfishness exist in some people regardless of how they vote or don’t vote.
Amy, thank you for sharing your perspective.
Katheryn expressed her very different view, and I am grateful that we have a safe place for everyone to respectfully do the same, so we can all explain ourselves, and learn from each other.
Well stated, Gina :) and agree!
Yes, please, let’s speak truth to power, AND have compassion for the fact that the false narratives, lies and intentional deception have captivated many and used fear and hate to activate a base. It is scary, and it is heartbreaking. And we need to center and ground ourselves for strong resistance.
Agreed, Kathryn. Agreed. There are people in my life who still support this administration, and I have lost all trust in them. If I knew where Ann Frank was hiding, I wouldn’t let these people know.
In a world of ICE, be a Miep Gies.
Judge Immergut’s ruling answered the question when military force can constitutionally be deployed.
Elise asked whether the ruling will hold.
But what I want to know is:
1. Will the people breaking the law be help accountable?
2. Who has the ability to hold them accountable?
3. And by accountable, I know judges and Congress can tell them to stop, but who has the ability to physically make them?
4. What would that look like?
5. What can we do to facilitate that?
I don’t know how ANY American can support this. It is fascism.
This is one legal loophole away from domestic terrorism.
...maybe.
I hope the people who support this new precedent understand that a President of the party they oppose can now also use these powers if they so choose. I certainly hope they won’t but it is now on the table thanks to this administration.
I hate that my mind always goes there too, because I don't want anyone to do the things Trump is doing, but this is what I always think of as well. We're opening this up for everyone to do and you're not going to be happy when those powers are being used against you. Everyone should be speaking out about children being zip tied. This is not immigration reform, this is not making us great, there are so many ways to deal with immigration but this is not it.
“The president’s claims were simply untethered to the facts.” This is an excellent way to describe his entire presidency and beyond.
Thank you for covering such an important topic! It is critical that we are all made aware of these things. I don’t know any Trump voters who would be okay with what happened in Chicago, especially to the children, but it seems most don’t know it happened.
I agree. I spoke to my husband about this yesterday. He is a staunch Republican and while I vote conservative most of the time, I am feeling like I don’t have a political home. We actually don’t discuss politics often but did talk about what is happening in Chicago. He wasn’t really aware of the horrific things happening with there and other places with ICE.
I understand the feeling of political homelessness and it’s always nice to not feel alone in that 🫶
I want to share posts about these raids to drive awareness but have not found a news outlet or source covering them in a way that isn’t wildly biased (which would cause them to be ignored). Any suggestions are welcome!
We are a shithole country with a questionable president who has immunity, on behalf of a corrupt Supreme Court. Thanks to everyone who voted for the most immoral president ever.
Don’t forget to write your Senators and Representative. It’s not just the courts job to check the president when he violates The Constitution
I’m calling daily. This is BS.
Sharon, I live in Chicago. Who can we write to in order to make our objection’s known that we do not want federal troops and military forces in our city. Writing to our own Illinois congresspersons does not seem to be effective. Trump, Voght, and the rest of these thugs seem to have unprecedented power with no effective congressional oversight.
Did they actually find any of the gang?!