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usonian

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2. Have you been reading that subversive work called the Constitution?

Reply to happy feet (Original post)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 03:46 PM

Jan 12

As I have stated before.

Laws that don't bring charges when broken, or which are not enforced, are merely recommendations.

It's sadly like the Bible. Many read it and redact the inconvenient parts, like so:

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From a commenter on Washington Post article concerning ICE [View all] happy feet Jan 12 OP

Bravo Johnny2X2X Jan 12 #1

Have you been reading that subversive work called the Constitution? usonian Jan 12 #2

They may not have the right legally but no one seems willing or able to stop them. Biophilic Jan 12 #3

Often local LEOs encourage them. rubbersole Jan 12 #4

A post yesterday said the Minnesota state police association had come out publicly as pro ICE Biophilic Jan 12 #5

I was under the impression that the release was from The Fraternal Order of Police, Minnesota chapter. OldBaldy1701E Jan 12 #8

FOP is a bunch of White-wing Authoritarian Extremists. haele Jan 12 #10

Preach on! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 12 #13

You left out phone spammers genxlib Jan 13 #22

Bingo! Current practice is Do what you want until somebody stops you catrose Jan 12 #15

Rules for ICE maliaSmith Jan 12 #6

This was my point also, however I wasn't stating it as elegantly as this person does FakeNoose Jan 12 #7

It's those pesky Canadians sneaking k55f5r Jan 13 #20

Kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 12 #9

They know that Trump will pardon them if they commit crimes. Lonestarblue Jan 12 #11

That' all well and good. But the author is ignoring the elephant in the room. progressoid Jan 12 #12

MAGAT's are so proud to be so fucking stupid it defies comprehension. NoMoreRepugs Jan 12 #14

They don't need the right if no one will enforce the law. Kablooie Jan 12 #16

Great post malaise Jan 12 #17

This is what I say every time I hear someone Hassler Jan 12 #18

The my pillow guy is running for MN gov kbowman Jan 13 #19

And ICE warrants are not judicial warrants. dalton99a Jan 13 #21

The problem is, whether or not ICE agents legally have the power to beat people up, shoot them, break down their doors Martin68 Jan 13 #23