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One of the men goes for her phone. The other grabs at her hands. Ozturk screams. Shock and fear ripple through her voice. Two masked women join them, tugging at her backpack, peeling the straps from her shoulders. “I’m going somewhere, I need to call someone,” she pleads. “We’re the police. Relax,” one of the men says in response.

They surround her. Then, one by one, they pull their neck gaiters up to cover their faces. “You don’t look like police,” a voice off screen says. “Why are you hiding your faces?” The questions continue, but the figures don’t respond. Instead, they cuff Ozturk, cross the street, and put her in an unmarked SUV. She is gone.

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[–] [email protected] 54 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Can we stop talking about "we should, we should"? Who is actually doing?

The time for talk was over November 4th, but it is beyond over now - arm yourself, period.

Where are the community resources for community building and fighting against ICE tactics - this is what the internet is for? Who is running the underground railroad? Why are every single one of us not educated on TOR and VPNs? Who are we primarying? What are the plans for removing propaganda from our real life communities?

There are no accessible answers to these questions - this is unacceptable, and we get this in order now. No one is coming to save us, we must do it ourselves. We have a 2 month window between now and when the most in-person activity will happen (summer).

P.S. Everyone screams at the gun owners and politicians about why they won't do anything. But why would they? They'll basically throw their lives away for nothing - especially when the people they claim to fight for are so fucking spineless.

If this woman can have her First Amendment RIGHT stripped and arrested in the street by plain clothes, and every single person in this country isn't rioting, guns and laws will not fix it.

P.S P.S If you are not from America and are in a relatively free country, one of the best things you can do is host the resources for fighting the Nazis. American companies, individuals, and organization are automatically compromised.

If are an American, create an onion service or host using an EU VPS and domain registar.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Jesus Titty Fucking Christ

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Makes me wonder if it would be a good idea to take down my "Hate has no home here" flag, that is prominently displayed in my yard.

We live in a very diverse neighborhood, and I'm happy to have this flag up. But I don't need any billy-jackoffs coming around causing a fuss, or worse.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago

The exact thing they used to say China did!

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago

So they're revoking student visas without telling the students?

[–] [email protected] 57 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Our inner child will refuse to believe this, but history has shown us that fascists cannot be stopped peacefully.

Concealed carry might be our only real defense in the future

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Maybe but One gun vs. 10 isn't gonna do much. Needs to be combined with community organization. Get to know your neighbors and look out for and protect those likely to be targeted next. Organize your workplace and protect your coworkers from ICE. If you don't speak up there will be no one to speak up for you when it's your turn.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

These definitely aren't cops or even anyone with any formal training.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are you serious?

They might not be cops, but that was quick and efficient with almost no interference. Actual cops would have just laid her out and detained her with excessive force. What you saw was trained professionals. They surrounded her, overwhelmed her, arrested her, and quietly walked off with her.

I'm not defending it, but they knew exactly what they were doing and it went exactly as they planned it to go. Quietly.

Did you expect some kind of movie style abduction, roll up screeching tires in a panel van and 10 guys jump out and toss a bag over her head then toss her in the van and peel out?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know what they were, but they're not cops like they clearly said they were.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

USAmerica cops have formal training?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I didn't say it was ethical, but yes, they do. The people in this video have clearly not arrested anyone before.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I was taking the piss. It’s nowhere near enough depth or long enough. For example the chapter on de-escalation might not even exist.

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