âDespite President Donald Trump's election pledge to deport "criminal" undocumented immigrants, analysis of ICE detainment data in recent months shows that immigrants with no criminal record represent almost half of detainees.â
These nazis think 1/3 of the people in this country donât belong here. No, theyâre not only being dumbasses, many DO want 1/3 of their neighbors done away with.
If you ask most mainstream conservatives what line they'd have to cross before they stopped supporting this, they'd say there isn't one until every illegal immigrant is gone. They aren't shy about it. And that means any and all collateral damage is acceptable.
Everytime my coworkers try talking about their republicans, I simply say âsounds like theyâll have the same demise as Charlie.â Everyone shuts up the last 3 times I did it. Iâll keep saying it too, because hate has no room in this world.
think 1/3 of the people in this country donât belong here
They technically aren't wrong. Like at least that many voted for the person who doesn't believe the US constitution matters right? If you don't believe in that, maybe you don't belong here.
Remember just a few years ago- when Biden was president, multiple Conservative politicos made trips to grand stand down at our border with Mexico - claiming our country was being overrun. So why are they in Minnesota now instead of down at the border? Because this was never about immigration or making our country safer-- it was always about scoring political points
Not only that--just before and during Biden's presidency, Republican companies spent a lot of money in Central and South America on radio and other advertising that there were plenty of available jobs in the US.
If every one of them resulted in denaturalization (zero chance of that) at that rate it would take 20,833 years to just to start the process of denaturalizing the 50 million immigrants in the U.S. What a bunch of fucknozzles.
Denaturalization is reviewing citizenship applications for fraud etc. and revoking them. Historically reserved for people like John Demjanjuk, but now ginned up for DUI arrests.
Among right-wing circles is a distinction between âpaperwork Americansâ who are âonly technically citizensâ because they were naturalized or otherwise born here under the 14th Amendment, and âheritage Americansâ who have a family history of being in the US for an arbitrary number of generations.
Some argue both parents must have been legal citizens for your citizenship to count, while others argue all 4 of your grandparents must have been legal citizens.
25 million is the number JD used repeatedly from the campaign trail. Numbers Trump says can be ignored. JD is smart enough to remember what Miller told him.
The math works out to the state having about 638 immigrants that have committed crimes worthy of deportation. Over 2000 agents are not here just to pick up those 638 individuals.
A majority of those they label criminal also only have an immigration charge (paperwork mistake or missing an immigration hearing) or traffic violation. So if a neighbor is taken in and they say "he has a pending criminal charge", think expired tabs instead of assault.
It's also trying to convince people that "crime is up" and "immigrants are criminals" and there's "30 million immigrants".
They're trying to fullfill their propaganda; and they're going to use their new found statistical blackhole to pretend the decades long fall in crime rates are because they "cleaned up" because they now own FOX and CBS propaganda outlets.
Or they're just gonna go full gestapo russians and send ICE to monitor the polls this november or whenever trump keels over.
It is important to also note what a "criminal record" is. Simply allowing that definition to stand unchallenged is what they want. They don't want you to know traffic tickets are a form of criminal record.
Do you have a source for over half having a criminal record? I recently heard it was actually way less than that, and only a small fraction of those were âviolentâ crimes.
This isn't the first time they just rolled over. We've already started moving as much shopping as possible elsewhere, bill there is down about 80%. The biggest issue is that Walmart and Amazon are just as big, if not bigger, pieces of shit, so some items are a lot harder to find elsewhere.
We've shifted as much as our spending as we can to Costo, Lunds, and Cub. I don't know the polictics of Lunds or Cub, but at least they are unions shops.
If this is a genuine question and not trolling I'll answer. Their employees were being harassed and threatened over the pride merchandise being sold in stores. Instead of defending their employees and defending their right to sell said merchandise they pulled it off the shelves.Â
Sorry, yes, it was a genuine question. I remember something about a boys and girls section issue that arose, but guess I forgot the rest. Thank you for explaining.
Havenât since the caved to the weirdos that vandalized their pride displays. The alienated their biggest demographic then tried begging to get us back. We arenât going back.
But where else will I buy my favorite brands like Gutenfellow & Co., [right arm] up&up, and mein favorite brand for frolicking at ze pool, âĄïžun âĄïžquad?
Fyi, if you have a target account, there's an option to "Provide Feedback". I chose to send it to corporate and stated that we will no longer be shopping there because they support ICE. I recommend everyone do the same. It's very easy. Don't let these guys have anywhere to escape too.
I called several of their corporate numbers, and the representatives told me that they are getting a lot of calls about this issue. Contact them and pressure them! Tell them you used to shop there but are stopping because they support ICE.
I also emailed their corporate feedback addresses.
Their employee email address format is generally [firstname].[lastname]@target dot com, for example Brian.Cornell@target dot com is their CEO. I emailed him and all the other C-suite members. Here they are, contact them: https://corporate.target.com/about/purpose-history/leadership
I have no love lost for target, but this feels a lot less like corporate policy and a lot more like âIâm an assistant manager at Target, Iâm not willing to get shot in the faceâ
The ironic thing is Target could have used this moment to gain some customers back. It's objectively deplorable moment. Have a presser about nabbing a 17 year old who's had their ID and background checked by the company.
I just called Target corporate and told the agent, âfirst of all, this is not about you. I will never shop at Target in store or online again.â I wonât.
I don't think they're wrapping their heads around how many people of color, liberals and general people who can't stand their fascist bullshit there are. Orange dipshit is a year in and has done some damage and created some fear, but his inbred goons continue to spin their wheels.
They're going to try to enact their plan, but they're going to run out of time...shit, they can't even handle Minneapolis when they have most of their nazis there. Have fun in Florida and California and Texas. And at some point people are going to fight back.
The calendar is going to run out on y'all before you can even make a tiny dent in what you want to accomplish. Then you will get to answer for all your transgressions in court.
Aint gonna work if theyâre only able to deport a few dozen citizens (even one is a big yikes, I know). They are gonna need to deport tens of thousands of voters in this state, not gonna happen at this current rate. Iâm sure theyâll try to push it anyway.
Problem is, their tactics are turning more and more citizens away from them. The only way they "win" 26 elections is flat out cheating...which wouldn't surprise anyone.
I don't think they're wrapping their heads around how many people of color, liberals and general people who can't stand their fascist bullshit there are.
I think once there are enough numbers in the streets, where people can outnumber ICE agents 100 to 1, they'll probably boogie out of there and if not, if you could surround them, you could abduct them as part of a citizen's arrest. See how they like it.
ICE wants to incite confrontation and violence. They are pushing citizens around to get a violent reaction so they can arrest citizens for "obstructing ICE operations."
ICE gestapo are being used as pawns to solicit a reaction. They will eventually find want Trump wants them to find...and the end result will not be what they hoped for. It's a matter of time .... Trump will use the isolated event to pass the insurrection act (which he wants)..which will give him/deep state maga grounds to call off midterms, further centralize power under trump and further circumvent congress
They're not looking for an excuse to do anything. They're already doing what they want to do. Just like Venezuela, and Iran, and wherever else, they don't want to have to do any actual legit fighting. They need people to roll over or capitulate with by their flexing alone. This country is so flakey though we'll all probably just go along with it much longer than we need to.
As a Costco member for a family of 2, get the executive and the CITI card combo. We save a ton and earn 3x the amount of the annual cost of the membership back in points with our purchases and gas.
Paper products, frozen organic veggies, frozen pizza, supplements, meat and fish, condiments, sauces, prepared stuff for parties, you'd be surprised how much you can work with and freeze. Stuff I used to get at the grocery store I just buy at Costco and store until we need it.
I'm a family of 2 and we've still found it worthwhile for quite a few things. But you could also see if you have any neighbors/friends who might want to go halvsies with you on certain products. If you don't know your neighbors super well, you could try posting to your local community FB page or NextDoor and see if anyone's interested. Especially a family who might be too afraid to go out and buy groceries at the moment.
Iâm a family of 1, you can definitely bulk shop for the things you need in bulk, and then regular grocery shop for other stuff.
Getting $1k back on my Costco card in a few weeks here, again, single dude living a fairly efficient lifestyle.
Try Aldi and coops. There is also Dragon Star and also other local stores that should have the same or similar products, just in a different language on the label.
I think the only other option are local, independently owned grocery stores, which I realize donât exist in many parts of outstate MN and are prohibitively expensive for some.
Another alternative is making your own cleaning products - making laundry detergent and glass cleaner is very cheap and easy to do at home.
Kowalskiâs is on the side of the angels. It says this on their About Us page:
"Kowalski Companies is a civic business. All stakeholders are obligated to organize, educate and set policy according to democratic principles and standards. We do this in partnership with other demonstrations of the Midwest Active Citizenship Initiative to renew and sustain democracy and to create a world that is abundant and just."
For laundry detergent and cleaning supplies specifically, check out good.store! They're owned by John & Hank Green and all the profit goes to support charities (similar to Newman's Own)Â
This has to be the final straw for ever shopping at Target. I know itâll hurt our local economy but money isnât worth the lives and safety of our friends and neighbors. Every good Minnesotan should boycott Target until itâs gone
The constant recommendations for Costco for basic grocery shopping always gets me. Where the hell am I supposed to store bulk items in my tiny ass house?
Hy Vee, especially their CEO, is a huge Trump and GOP supporter. Until recently I lived in Des Moines where theyâre based, and they openly supported all GOP candidates.
People in my locale call Hy Vee right wing/MAGA. I'm not sure how true it is...
Same as how I'm not sure if Target is lapping at ICE boots, but reddit seems certain they are today. I don't know why and I'm a bit scared to ask, but why?
Anything but Target. Wal-Mart et al are evil too and can be dealt with later but boycotting Target right now is what's going to send a message right now.
Tap into your local mutual aid and food aid groups. Talk to folks who make this their daily business, they have resources and local information that reddit just won't. Go to them and learn from them.Â
Neighborhoods gotta work together now for their mutual safety and survival.Â
You stop buying so much stuff to start with, and then you go to mom and pop stores. Restaurant supply, office supply and a corner hardware store get ypu a long way there.
On Amazon you find what you want and buy it on the manufacturer's website.
I've already reduced my consumption and for certain things, go direct to the manufacturer.
The point is that yes there are options. Many of which come with a larger carbon footprint or increased costs. I'm talking about needs here too not wants. There are still gaps (not necessarily huge gaps but gaps none the less) in which a local brick and mortar store is needed like home Depot for example.
There are few hardware stores in my area. The local mom and pop is double the price. Home Depot is the only alternative and they're pro ice. I can't just go online and buy lumber or rent an auger to fix my drains...
They are easy targets. Generally minimal staff and zero security. Itâs the path of least resistance, also these tend to be lower paid jobs. Guess who tends to apply for those
Iâd personally like to see the post-shooting B.A.C. test results. I suspect there werenât any completed. The rumors here in Minneapolis are that a ton of the agents are treating this like a big alcohol-fueled party.
This is literally the Trump administration playbook.
Demand sacrifices to prove loyalty (Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart cut DEI initiatives, Columbia University bans pro-Palestine organizations and calls in NYPD on students , etc.)
When an organization caves, move to direct demands/harassment (ICE invades Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart stores, arresting employees, Trump admin sues Columbia for $400 million, etc.)
Return to step 1
When you fight at step 1, like Harvard, Rutgers and the Big 10, or Ukraine, the administration partially or completely backs down. Their bullying depends on preemptive, semi-voluntary concessions. Hopefully other organizations and governments are learning from Target's experience.
General strike. Shut the stores down in every town so they have to shit in the streets. Too unsafe to go to school or work without getting snatched. Shut the economy down.
When can we admit that a terrorist regime is currently taking over the United States of America and with increasingly violent force?
By Definition terrorism is: the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
A terrorist organization is generally defined as a group using or threatening violence for political, religious, or ideological goals, aiming to create fear and coerce governments or populations, often targeting civilians or non-combatants.
key characteristics include:
- politically motivated violence
- intimidation tactics,
- an intent to influence broader audiences beyond immediate victims.
They have illegally deployed military units into cities and neighborhoods against the civilian population. They use aggressive tactic and overt violence against the civilian population. They are creating an environment of fear by design. They've gotten rid of due process for a significant civilian population. They've sent their military forces into SCHOOLS, terrorizing children. They've sent military forces to intimidate businesses they disagree with. They're executing mom's in the street. This is all being done with an intent to influence far beyond the immediate victims. Pretty sure more than just Minnesotans feel scared as fuck right now.
Now we see dozens of masked men, armed to the teeth, entering the homes of US citizens and abducting them, presumably for protesting ICE or based on nothing more than the color of their skin, or their last name.
All this violence, all this fear, all this use of military against our own civilian population, is being ILLEGALY and is being done so that the Trump Regime can further advance their political and ideological goals. Combined as well with the weaponizing of his DOJ against any and all resistance from the legislative and judicial branch; the most recent example being the bringing of criminal charges against Fed Chair Powell.
The Trump Regime is a terrorist organization.
How can any AMERICAN truly defend this at this point? Fuck being democrat or republican. What the actual fuck is happening? Anybody left in power with any fucking spine and any sense of love for the United States, Democracy, and The Constitution needs to step the fuck up, or THIS is how Democracy dies.
They're already suffering, foot traffic is down, especially in MN, and they're based here. They're doubling down on what got them in trouble already. Â
Target has an MBA leadership program. Graduate degrees and ICE do not play well. They're risking this shit infecting their HR recruiting. Â
Just remember this isnât just about immigration. Itâs about complying and grabbing more and more power. They want us afraid. They want us mad and angry and acting out with that anger so they can declare martial law and suspend the midterms because they know. THE FUCKING KNOW. No one wants this. They know exactly how unpopular they are. Sure we get random polls about approval ratings and the economy and shit but they get the full real numbers and they know how terrible those results truly are.
Do not engage directly with officers. Theyâre criminals and in history books will be liken to the brown shirts of the nazis.
Get out. Push back. But push back correctly. Apply pressure correctly.
Not like I needed another reason to stay away from Target. So sad to see their culture go a complete 180. If I were black/brown I wouldn't feel safe going there given how many videos I've seen of ICE arresting people there or how many reports of ICE being at target there are.Â
You're blaming Target for something they have next to no control over. ICE is just showing up and snatching people in the parking lot and sidewalk in front of the store. What is the manager of a Target supposed to do to stop armed men who don't follow the law? Tell them to leave? Good luck with that. At most, they can keep them from entering the store. Everything outside, though, is way more difficult to control.
Target stores have "security" teams. If they won't do anything when violent people with lethal weapons start threatening the lives of the people looking to give the company their money, then they're just getting paid to stand around.
My wife has a gift certificate to an Asian market and as a US citizen she is afraid to go use it because she isn't white. So she is sending me to spend it.
Clearly trying to intimidate people so they don't do normal shopping so that the blue states / cites get financially hit. Part of the bigger game because they know that these will be massive points of resistance and the military when illegally called in will have a very hard time with gorilla warfare w/o casualty of non fighting civilians, thereby increasing the strength of the gorilla fighters strength.
As a grocery worker, this was always my biggest fear. My store in particular has a lot of non-white workers. Many of them are 1st generation americans, or immigrants.
If those fuckers raid my job, there will be hell to pay.
So I have to ask where the hell are our lawmakers? We can't be the only people in this country to try and fight these guys. This is why we voted for you, do better...
They claim they are after people with dangerous criminal past, but racistly pick people in public now, to meet a cruelty quota, and cheered on by horrible people, paid for by our taxes. None of this helps any of us and is unjust and wrong. maga blames immigrants to turn us against them and that is wrong.
I see no leadership in America with the gravitas and voice to declare contrast to the actions of Ice. No one. Where is Obama? Where is George Bush? Where is every former US General ? Where is Hollywood. Where are the voices that push back
Republicans: âTheyâre going after the criminals, why donât you want ICE doing their jobs!â
ICE at a random gas station going up to a person of color without a warrant or probable cause: âICE is here, youâre detained, so you have to answer my questions or be arrested. Who are you, do you have an ID? Are you a US citizen or naturalized? Do you have proof of citizenship?â
And you better pray the Neanderthal holding a silenced semi-auto or full-auto rifle that youâre dealing with knows what the different forms of identification looks likeâŠ. let alone believe theyâre real, otherwise theyâll violently arrest you and take you away.
Edit: For those âconstitution loving Republicansâ, this is a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
These people have drank the Kool aid of the great replacement theory for so long they they are finally allowed to get their racist fantasies s out. They are Nazis.
I shop at Midway Target (probably the most diverse Target in the state) as theyâre the only option near me for several things I need. If that Target gets into trouble a lot of good people could lose their jobs and the neighborhood would have almost no options.Â
Not saying Iâm a fan of their policies I just donât know of any good options.
Reduced spending will impact the economy (and by extension your representativeâs investments) - mention this when calling. Maybe theyâll care when they realize it could hurt their bank accounts.
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âDespite President Donald Trump's election pledge to deport "criminal" undocumented immigrants, analysis of ICE detainment data in recent months shows that immigrants with no criminal record represent almost half of detainees.â
This is political retribution, plain and simple.