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5. Creating an armed confrontation is the only way Trump can stop the blue wave sure to wipe out Republicans in November.
Wed Jan 14, 2026, 10:19 PM
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That's what Trump wants. Mister Ed Jan 14 #1
It's inevitable. LuckyCharms Jan 14 #2
My hope is that the courts will decide in favor of the states mzmolly Jan 14 #4
I've been reading some comments on the protest videos and I'm scared because too many say civil war Deuxcents Jan 14 #3
Too much of our current timeline echoes prewar Europe fujiyamasan Jan 15 #25
Watching from abroad is surreal róisín_dubh Jan 15 #31
Creating an armed confrontation is the only way Trump can stop the blue wave sure to wipe out Republicans in November. sop Jan 14 #5
That, or his current plan TommyT139 Jan 14 #10
You're absolutely on target. Arthur_Frain Jan 14 #6
With you on that duckworth969 Jan 15 #27
Nah. biocube Jan 14 #7
Nightmare scenario: trump assembles a proud boy ice brigade Hassin Bin Sober Jan 15 #23
Here you go, try these ICE links for starters duckworth969 Jan 15 #29
I wish I could remember the quote from Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich where William Shirer describes... Hassin Bin Sober Jan 15 #38
Gropenfuhrer wants us armed and out in the streets KS Toronado Jan 14 #8
I am happy to see many many left leaning people arming themselves. nt LexVegas Jan 14 #9
it's amazing that these ICE idiots are so stupid they don't even realize their lives are being used as bait Takket Jan 14 #11
they have been taught from sunday school that we ae evil rampartd Jan 15 #33
They will eventually bust in on someone The Madcap Jan 14 #12
Americans are too lazy and comfortable..going to take a lot more than this. berkerly6240 Jan 14 #13
I refuse to believe that and it doesn't help with the defeatist attitude, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 15 #14
I agree with both of you. Millions are resisting, but millions more are either on the shelf or pro-Trump. Hopefully, artemisia1 Jan 15 #21
I wouldn't be surprised either sakabatou Jan 15 #15
I keep wondering when NRA will resist tyranny IronLionZion Jan 15 #16
DURec leftstreet Jan 15 #17
Putin/Trump: Mission Accomplished aeromanKC Jan 15 #18
I doubt the regular military will back an invasion or martial law. BidenRocks Jan 15 #19
I think some of MAGA is recognizing that Figarosmom Jan 15 #20
I think Trump knows he only has few years Tree Lady Jan 15 #22
I think more likely, at least in the near future, is a Kent State Massacre event, but far worse. flashman13 Jan 15 #24
The Second Amendment should be utilized thoughtfully and legally... AntiFascist Jan 15 #26
What happens if the governor engages the National Guard? RainCaster Jan 15 #28
I believe the situation in Minnesota is approaching... returnee Jan 15 #40
The real problem is not in MN, but a thousand miles away in Washington DC. mackdaddy Jan 15 #30
Hopefully not. H2O Man Jan 15 #32
Trump Would Drop Munitions On Neighborhoods In The Blink Of An Eye. He..... ColoringFool Jan 15 #34
And when that happens, all bets are off. They will mow us down at will. Scrivener7 Jan 15 #35
Are you advocating vigilante justice against their homes and families? MichMan Jan 15 #36
I'm advocating self-defense against a rogue militia that's attacking cars full of children. Scrivener7 Jan 15 #37
I'm seeing this the same way. Soon we will witness and hear bluestarone Jan 15 #39
It's what they want. That's exactly why they're targeting women and children. Iggo Jan 15 #41
You could well be right. MineralMan Jan 15 #42
Kill enough people and they eventually will rise against their aggressors. pecosbob Jan 15 #43
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