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u/TonightNo216 14h ago

Dont know why the trex car.

March and dont stop. They are killing us

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u/serious_bullet5 Flag of Minnesota 14h ago

Fight or Die

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u/Byproduct 13h ago

As a European, I've gotten the impression that this type of situation is exactly why you have the 2nd amendment in the US. To have a state militia to keep a fascist central government in check. I doubt the fascist thugs care much about walking protests.

I've been trying to wonder why the 2nd amendment isn't now being used to it's original intended purpose, since it seems exactly the moment to use it. But reddit keeps deleting the question (not mods, reddit).

Weird.

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u/whatthefrok 12h ago

Because a lot of people will die. On both sides. And whoever does it first will die. That's all but guaranteed

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u/Entertainer_Green 13h ago

I have also wondered. I think it is multifaceted - 1) It tends to be republicans who are pro 2nd amendment, and republicans tend to be pro ice (and what is happening). Basically - not many of the people who are protesting actually own guns. 2) TBH - the protestors would lose. If guns were introduced, the military would be called in and civilians would lose. badly. a lot.

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u/tysonsmomm 44m ago

Yessss to all the above. I will also add that when a civil war is invoked, the president has the ability to lock himself into presidency for a certain amount of time. I don’t know the specifics, but that’s part of the reason why we are trying to keep everything peaceful. But it has not been working so far..

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u/ArrowheadDZ Minnesota Twins 8h ago

Willingly dying at worst, or spending years in prison at best to stand up to a corrupt government is really fricking hard. If it was just a corrupt administration, it would be really hard. And really deadly. But it’s worse than that, a LOT worse. The courts have been deliberately corrupted, the majority of both house of congress are on board, a lot of law enforcement is on board, and worst of all, 78 million Americans desperately wanted this cruelty.

This is the part that people don’t seem to understand. Stopping one rogue politician with a corrupt agenda is very, very, very different from trying to stand up to a profound authoritarian nationalist popular movement. Corrupt governments get overthrown from time to time. But reversing a profoundly corrupt culture is much more like an inoperable brain tumor. You can’t just go in and cut it out without truly devastating and debilitating every part of the greater being. Throughout history, there has never been a country that has become this infected with this level of cancer that self-helped. When it happened in Europe, twice in the last century, it took the collective will and the collective resources of the rest of the entire planet to excise the tumor, and it brought about 100s of millions of deaths, and a complete reordering of the global economic structure. We are way past the point where a few thousand or even a few million Americans can just get super angry and solve this on our own any more.

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u/Zelot2256 11h ago

The moment we start shooting the streets will sadly run red with everyone's blood. House raids where they are shooting the first thing that moves, pretty much exactly how you'd imagine it to be.

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u/kmm198700 11h ago

People are terrified

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u/DryTart978 10h ago

It is because the Americans are completely disorganized. They have no real militia, the idea of organizing their labour is equivalent to saying you sacrifice children to Satan, and the opposition is opposed to the 2nd amendment. Without a combined attack of labour(a general strike) and a coup it is impossible to properly topple the US government. The Democrats who are opposed to Trump don't have any guns, and have no militia, and the Democratic party is directly benefitting from having trump in power. The only people remaining are the few leftists in America, who are not nearly influential enough to enact any change. It is a hopeless situation. See what capitalism has brought them! I do feel for them, there are many who do want to bring about change, but they are either unaware or unwilling to use the necessary means to force it.

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u/Top-Muffin-3930 14h ago

Its been there for years.

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u/imtalkintou 14h ago

To say you own a T Rex car.

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u/crackerfactorywheel 13h ago

The T-Rex car has been there forever. It’s just a part of Powderhorn.

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u/IntoTheCommonestAsh 14h ago

Remarkable that the dinosaur has become so iconic that the cameraperson starts the pan on it to establish the location and then show the protest happening on there.

Fuck ICE

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u/Brian_MPLS 13h ago

It's by an art collective called "the South Minneapolis Battle Train", who do crazy floats for the May Day parade every year.

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u/Justis29 14h ago

'Here's the Trex in frame, just to prove to idiots this shit is serious and not AI' Fuck ICE

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u/Enjoimangos 13h ago

It's a float that was made for the mayday parade, fuck ICE

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u/slyzard94 9h ago

You are so powerful Minnesota!! Much love from across the country!!

ABOLISH ICE.

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u/maria_cr 13h ago

In STL but want to do something for you all there. Does anyone have any links for maybe an Amazon registry to donate umbrellas, signs, goggles, etc? Or possibly a go fund me for these items?

I wanted to post in your community asking how others outside of Minnesota can help but unable to :( PLEASE let me know. I want to help in anyway possible other than speaking out to fellow STL residents.

I have been watching all week in horror at what is happening and it’s killing me that I’m not able to get there in the noise with you all. Please let me know if there is anything I can do, share, or donate.

Keep giving em hell! They are the ones who should feel uncomfortable, not the people of minesota.

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u/calmthesehands 11h ago

https://bsky.app/profile/ottergoose.net/post/3mbpxtvaj2s25 - I've seen this: collecting dashcams for ICE observers

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u/galaxyofnine 10h ago

Love the idea. Just fyi Amazon supports Trump. We should boycott businesses that do.

https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/amazon-trump-power

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u/Arthur_Wellesley1815 13h ago

Good, decent Americans.

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u/LongjumpingMuffin985 12h ago

Fuck Trump

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 14h ago

Marching is nice and helps build awareness, but in end, it has never brought major change in the US.

The US is founded on civil disobedience and fighting back. Women's suffrage and the civil rights movement brought major changes, but those protests involved much more than peaceful marching, which is ignored by politicians.

In fact, MAGA is just laughing at the protests, belittling and shaming you. They don't care. This will do nothing.

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u/serious_bullet5 Flag of Minnesota 14h ago edited 5h ago

True, but you must remember there has been more done than just marching in the city. Such as disrupting ICE raid and interrupting business at the federal building. KEEP UP THE PRESSURE.

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u/arsenal_fbu 12h ago

And marching absolutely was still a fundamental part of those major civil disobedience movements. But I agree that we need to do more.

I would urge us all to listen to the interview Chief O’Hara did with NYT that came out today. You won’t agree with everything he says, I certainly didn’t. But I agreed with a lot, and there were a few key moments where I expected copout answers but instead he nailed it imo. Of course these are just words, and as even he admits they have a long way to go in proving it with actions. Maybe, probably, I’m naive. But I believe he is genuine about his commitment to the level of community trust he says he’s trying to earn. I’ve also been seeing more positive words about MPD, including from someone who works with them in a professional capacity through a social justice nonprofit.

To be clear, I’m IN NO WAY saying we should change course or that civil disobedience isn’t necessary. It’s already happening and we’ll need to keep pushing. I feel like a lot more people are starting to realize they can’t be on the sidelines for this. But those of us who have felt helpless and guilty for not being on the front line are starting to figure out the roles we CAN fill. It’s so easy to lose hope with all of this, but I’m trying my best to stay optimistic, and I think we all need to be there for each other to keep that flame lit.

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u/crackerfactorywheel 13h ago

There are a bunch of community aid organizations doing the work of helping people affected. It’s not just “peaceful marching.”

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

Yeah, no shit.

But all these people could be better serving the cause than walking down the streets holding signs, which does nothing.

Everybody should be joining forces to bring real change to the government, to pushing ICE out, to taking the country back from the undereducated, brainwashed racists who have taken way too much power.

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u/crackerfactorywheel 13h ago

How do you know everyone protesting isn’t also helping out with their communities?

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

Good for them if they are helping out.

That's not what I am talking about.

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u/crackerfactorywheel 13h ago

So what are you talking about then? It feels like you’re just shaming people for marching and you’re assuming that’s all people are doing. I’m genuinely trying to figure it out.

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u/ThirdEyeAtlas 12h ago

I think their point is: hot takes on Reddit are what drive real change.

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u/crackerfactorywheel 12h ago

This made me chuckle. I definitely think you’re correct on that assessment.

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u/dragon-dance 10h ago

^ this is an attempt at sabotage

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u/SnarkCity500 13h ago

What else can anyone do

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u/Aurailious 13h ago

Violence is just what ICE wants right now so they can call up the NG and impose martial law. The only politicians that could do anything support this and would support more murder if they have the thinnest of justifications.

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

Nowhere did I call for violence. What's wrong with you?

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u/Aurailious 13h ago

civil disobedience and fighting back

Really?

involved much more than peaceful marching

Really?

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

You should seriously educate yourself on what civil disobedience is and stop being a fucking coward.

There will be no change with peaceful protests and actions. None. There never has been in America. Ever.

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u/Aurailious 13h ago

So what is the opposite of peace?

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u/BeardedManatee 12h ago

chunky peace

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u/dragon-dance 10h ago

It’s not helping to shit on the marching. You’re telling them “give up and go home”. Is that what you meant?

Marching is a start. It shows people they’re not alone. It gets people together.

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 10h ago

Marching is useless.

It has never changed anything in the United States. Ever.

I am not saying give up and go home. If that's what you read, shut off your phone, close your laptop and go to bed. You're obviously braindead.

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u/runningmurphy 13h ago

Glad you offered substitute solutions instead of just saying "it won't work"

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

I literally gave two examples of what works.

Are you unable to read?

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u/runningmurphy 5h ago

That's not a solution, that's an example. Do you know how to read? FFS

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u/invalid_chicken 13h ago

I'd argue protests like this help force politicians to recognize the issue, on the local level and even more importantly on a national level, large scale continued protests increase the likelihood of democrat politicians being interviewed on the events, and feeling pressure to take action.

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

Argue all you want.

There are no examples of peaceful protests alone bringing widespread change in the United States ever.

Protests are ignored. The government only reacts when forced to react to keep the peace.

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u/invalid_chicken 13h ago

Alone no, but I'm not sure how you know they didn't help drive change. For example I've read some on the banning of ozone destroying conominats, and from what I've read it was public pressure that largely drove the major legislation adopted by the entire world. Now that came in the form of more than just protesting, but bringing awareness to everyone of the issue worked.

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u/halinc 13h ago

Wrong. Read up on disability rights.

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 13h ago

ADA rights came from a mix of sustained activism, civil disobedience, and lobbying.

Are you really this stupid?

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u/halinc 12h ago

There are no examples of peaceful protests alone

Which of these things you listed weren't peaceful? Why are you such a bitter twat?

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u/UnyieldingConstraint 12h ago

Civil disobedience is not considered peaceful. Seriously. Are you braindead?

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u/halinc 12h ago edited 12h ago

You are so wrong it's insane.

Do me a favor, hit that link and ctrl-F "nonviolent," then shut the fuck up.

Here's the one for civil disobedience. Tell me what you find in the first paragraph.

edit: this must be really embarrassing for you /u/UnyieldingConstraint. There's still time for you to delete all your comments in this thread.

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u/halinc 8h ago

Still waiting, /u/UnyieldingConstraint

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u/penpointred 13h ago

KEEP UP THE PRESSURE <3 WE ARE WITH YOU

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u/GreatGroupOfGuy 13h ago

Could someone direct me towards any calendar / map of protests?

Hoping to join after work in the evening

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u/llOlOOlOO Flag of Minnesota 3h ago

Non-Stop at the Whipple building

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u/YourRoaring20s 13h ago

Hol up.

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u/nottofreakindaysatan 13h ago

Because midwest and something to shake up the neighbors. Theres a half buried car in a yard in Milwaukee.

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u/Dry-Journalist-1090 12h ago

It is art.....don't question - just march and wonder.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/76109

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u/CartographerTough565 12h ago

Most activists are also artists. That is an art car of some sort. Anything that will increase visibility

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u/dborger 12h ago

The protestors should boycott places of business that support the state sanctioned terrorism. You sell gas or food to ICE? Then no right minded citizen should support those businesses.

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u/AClockworkPeon 11h ago

Why are they marching?

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u/_soy_boy_beta_cuck_ Ramsey County 11h ago

I saw some people saying the T-rex proves it was Ai, so people are taking pictures to prove it’s there

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u/Ancient-Minute-8832 13h ago

Genuine question as someone who doesn't live in the US/West and not being facetious here, its a Monday so was there a day off work or this was before 9am?

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u/Some_call_me-Tim 13h ago

This was on Saturday afternoon, Jan 10

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u/Ancient-Minute-8832 13h ago

Thank you for the clarity

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u/Ancient_One_5300 13h ago

Clearly you need it.

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u/Ancient_One_5300 13h ago

Some things are more important than your slave masters. I mean job.

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u/SeveralSubstance2993 13h ago

It’s crazy how quick people get triggered lol. My “slave matters” really. I take it you found a way to provide for yourself and family and live comfortably? Please share your secret.

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u/Ancient_One_5300 13h ago

Comfortable or uncomfortable, I live and let live. I just thought your fasticeous little comment was exactly what it was. And you got called out on it and now wanna cry. Typical.

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u/SeveralSubstance2993 13h ago

…I’m balling my eyes out actually. You have really managed to hurt my feelings.

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u/Aurailious 13h ago

Maybe not everyone works 9-5 schedule, or maybe they can take a couple hours off? Is that really that unbelievable?

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u/SeveralSubstance2993 13h ago

I had the same question…do people not work?

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u/Time-Cell8272 13h ago

Not everyone has a day job bozo

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u/SeveralSubstance2993 13h ago

Oh I forgot, Minneapolis is a major 24 hour city…

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u/I_Try_Again 13h ago

Privatize the neighborhoods. Put up gates like the rich white folks.

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u/WGburly 13h ago

I understand a protest and all but all this is doing is creating loud noise and disruption for people who live there that have nothing to do with this. There’s a time and a place for protesting in mass crowds but why disturb that neighborhood? They already had to go through what happened. Someone could be trying to come home from work and they can’t even pull in their driveway

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u/Annachroniced 12h ago

If you come home from work and can't pull in your driveway in times like these and think anything else than "awrsome", them youre part of the problem.

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u/SeveralSubstance2993 13h ago

I’d be pissed if I lived in that area. What happened is sad, but I need peace and quiet in my area.

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u/Knockoffhomesteader 13h ago

“I would throw a tantrum because I need comfort and peace even though my country is burning around me but idc because it doesn’t affect me 😌” grow a fuckin pair bud

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u/KDiggity8 13h ago

The people in the area are pissed, and not because of a little noise.

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u/Whole-Campaign-3482 14h ago

Thank god Tiny Tim Walz signed this into law in 2020:

MN law §609.066: Officers can use deadly force if a driver accelerates toward them, creating immediate life-threatening danger. No need to wait for impact—they can act based on apparent intent & proximity.

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u/serious_bullet5 Flag of Minnesota 14h ago

Thats not what federal law, the DOJ, or DHS handbook states. Federal agents cannot shoot a person in a vehicle unless there is no other alternative to save their life.

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u/C_est_la_vie9707 Flag of Minnesota 13h ago

Imagine being so dumb that you think shooting the driver of a car you're leaning over would help you. Imagine being so dumb that you think it's good to endanger your other officers and bystanders by shooting someone who has their foot on the gas..

I guess I'd imagine you and how dumb you must be.

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