Dear Brown and Red people hear ye, hear ye! Due to the color of your skin make sure to carry paperwork proving you belong here or you may get arrested!
US Citizens Are Being Told To Carry Birth Certificates Amid ICE Raids
United States citizens, including Native Americans, are being warned to carry ID with them after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers questioning and detaining people this week.
One such warning came from the Navajo Nation President, Buu Nygren, in Arizona, following reports that some residents had been approached by officials.
Federal immigration authorities arrested at least one U.S. citizen and a military veteran during a raid inside a New Jersey fish market, according to city and state officials.
Roughly one dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived unannounced at Ocean Seafood Depot on Thursday, without a warrant, demanding to see documents for employees, they said.
It would be very easy to talk in absolute and say that this is what they all voted for. However, that is not the case, but it would be very fair to say a large swath of the Trump base voted for exactly this.
However, for those that didn't vote for this, it was very easy to see that this was coming and the division and angst was going to follow a trump victory. This sort of thing was inevitable.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
This is bad. Most people don’t understand why it’s bad, though.
So, why is it bad? The IGs investigate audit and go off tips they receive to target fraud, waste and abuse in federal spending programs.
What are some examples?
In 2019 and 2021, the DOD IG, working off whistleblower tips found that Transdigm, HQ’d in Cleveland, was ripping off the Government to the tune of tens of millions of dollars, just in the segment of contracts that were audited. If you extrapolate that out to their entire business base, it would approach the high hundreds of millions of dollars.
That’s just one example off the top of my head. Without an IG, it would be far easier for companies to ransack the Government.
authoritarianism with sprinkles of totalitarianism is what the people voted for. Trump made it clear he was gonna install loyalist up and down the government, experience be damned.
Getting rid of anyone that can stop him from doing his worst, it’s a heist hidden behind his fascist MAGA distractions. Nobody to catch their hands in thew cookie jar. This def won’t help the price of gas or eggs.
Got a niece that works with homeland security now but she did 8 years as an assistant to an IG. I’d like to be a fly on the wall the next time she’s home. Her MAGA daddy and her will have a nice long talk about this crap. She’s not MAGA, she’s educated and progressive. Worked as an intern during the obama era, right out of college, and has been with government going on a decade now. I hope she’s not part of his purge.
This is absolutely what they all voted for. The question is: did they know what they were voting for? Some did some didn't, Some knew but plead ignorance as an excuse But this most definitely is what they voted for - intentionally or not
Am I perfect? No Am I trying to be a better person? Also no
I took it more as him challenging that I did indeed watch it. Which is the only reason I explained it to him. I certainly know he doesn't care what it says.
Am I perfect? No Am I trying to be a better person? Also no
That is a good point. He's definitely focused on areas that capture headlines, like the pardons (awful), immigration (seems to be more good than bad so far), and NC (also seems to be good). He also had the Greenland, Panama, Gulf of Mexico, and federal employee EOs which were just nonsense. But, I think his biggest promise to fulfill is trying to make lives better for the average person. That means economy, healthcare, etc. It's early, obviously, but even throughout his campaign up through now, I have no idea what - if anything - he has in mind to accomplish that.
There is no one thing that will take care of that. As always, prices go up fairly early during inflationary times and slow to come down. In reality downward prices usually don't happen. They become stagnant as the conditions improve.
Lots of things help raise prices, but the biggest driver is increased labor costs. Once you give raises, you can't take them back. That just doesn't fly.
It's a nasty loop, no doubt, as one thing leads to another, which leads to another, then another and so on.
I think the best place to start is with government employment. There will have to be some fast-paced reductions, but I would like it to be fairly minimal. I am not big of just walking in and firing people. There isn't a short term fix. This isn't like a business that has to make quick moves because a business can't print it's own money and has to remain competitive. They can't just raise prices to whatever level needed to keep things afloat. The government doesn't have those handcuffs. They can print money, which is inflationary, or raise taxes, which is the same as raising prices. Consumers can just decide not to buy a product any longer, taxpayers don't have the same option.
I'd take a long term approach to the problem and institute a government hiring and wage freeze. Allow attrition to thin the herd. No doubt you would still hire people. You would just make sure it was a nesessary hire.
Quite honestly, I think that’s a horrible idea. It frankly sounds like you’re just following along with what he’s trying to do, honestly.
Government employees have been made to be the straw man and followers are eating the rage pills. The amount of comments you see or what people have told me have just been horribly ignorant, at best.
Focusing on reducing federal employees does next to nothing in the big picture. When you look at the budget, it’s nearly inconsequential. The amount of money we could save just by fixing our broken DoD acquisition process - let alone the process for other agencies - would DWARF any of the nonsense that DOGE and the admin is coming out with.
You want to freeze my wages…great… put that bandaid on the leaking dam. The trade off we have for federal employees is that we get paid a lot less than our industry counterparts. The value we get is more stability (that’s out the window now) decent benefits (currently under attack) and the mission (I do take pride in equipping our troops down range).
Oh, and by the way, this is part of that whole fixing up the boomer mess that I was talking about with FATE. Now-retired federal employees from the older generations enjoyed the CSRS retirement system. People will say we need to go after federal employees but they look at that acronym and go “I don’t know what that means.” Well that’s because a lot of people want to be experts on things they don’t know.
The CSRS gave retirees 80% of their top three salaries averaged as a retirement pension. So by the time you got to retirement age, you earned only around 22 cents on the dollar. Good incentive to retire.
That was stripped starting with Gen X to the FERS system which is far less of a gift.
FERS has undergone more and more employee detrimental changes since its implementation. Healthcare contributions have also gotten less beneficial. Another notch in the belt of things we’re good for the old folks, but now we’re running out of money and need to make up for it.
Right around the time of the financial crisis in 2009, the Government realized that it had a massive amount of boomers retiring and went “Oh crap!” and made a big effort to hire people out there with professional degrees and experience in the private sector. Enter people like me.
Now they are trying to push us out. All because it appears to the followers that they’re doing something, while it effectively does nothing because the actual elements in the room when it comes to debt are sitting in the corner, and they are healthcare, social security and defense.
What I think the administration needs to do is figure out a way to address revenue generation, our huge cost drivers in the deficit (definitely not federal employees by the way), and lining up at least general principles to equate wages and consumer pricing.
Oh and by the way, labor costs are one factor, but so is consumer greed. The margins I’ve seen come in from the defense sector since COVID have increased far more than the wage growth factors have.
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This is absolutely what they all voted for. The question is: did they know what they were voting for? Some did some didn't, Some knew but plead ignorance as an excuse But this most definitely is what they voted for - intentionally or not
I think I was trying to say something very similar, with the angle that many definitely knew what they were voting for and this is what they wanted looks like. Others might not have wanted this sort of discrimination and opened hatred manifesting, I can't think of a better word than hatred, but I think it would be hard to try and suggest that this was not foreseeable and expected.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
I think we are saying the same thing. The subtle difference is that in the way you phrase it, it absolves those who "didn't know" from blame. whereas the way I re-phrased it, does not. Whether those who voted for this did so purposefully or not, I feel they are nonetheless still to blame. Their ignorance does not give them absolution.
Am I perfect? No Am I trying to be a better person? Also no
I messed up and said consumer greed when I meant corporate greed.
I did think about the issue more, too, from a cultural perspective. Federal employees are one of the last bastions of the true middle class we thought of during our hey-days in the 1950s.
We have been made the enemy as of late. Why? Why focus on us? The measures being set forth would do next to nothing to alleviate the debt/deficit.
Well, when you have no plan, you need an enemy. Where can you find one? Well, in this day’s world, pointing out even a false perception is enough to rile the masses into beliefs. We’ve witnessed that already.
Now, it’s being pointed out by Miller, with his actual words, trying to spin everyone up by saying we sit at home watching Netflix all day in addition to so much other false crap.
But you know what? It’s smart.
If people are too mad at someone else, they don’t notice the objective rationality beheld in truth.
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I don't know that I would call it smart per se. To a degree I suppose. It's the easiest, most basic way to anger gullible people in order to lead them around by the nose. The game is to find people unlike themselves to blame their problems on. For those of us old enough to have witnessed most of it over time it's a never ending game it seems so many can't figure out.
It's been the blacks, the women, the poor.
Black people were targeted as being sub human during slavery. That continued long after slavery. The reasoning given was that they were an inferior race. How could you allow them to vote? The fight for civil rights tells people a lot if they bothered to think about it. Later they were blamed for crime. As late as when Guliani was the Mayor of New York when stop and frisk was his policy black people were the targets of that far more than whites.
Women were denied the right to vote and had to fight and claw to get voters rights. A large portion of men said if you gave women the right to vote the nation would go to hell. That they were too emotional to make a level headed decision in regards to voting. That they didn't know enough about politics to make a rational decision about who to vote for. It's taken forever for women to even get equal pay for doing the same jobs. And I don't believe we are even all the way there yet.
Next it was the working lower class/working for blow poverty wage workers. While it's not exactly what they were saying out loud, the bottom line is they didn't think people with what they considered menial jobs didn't deserve to make a living working full time. Because somehow that would undermine their way of life.
Now it's the immigrants and government workers.
Somehow they think their world would be a better place if we shipped out millions upon millions of brown people and slashed many essential government workers.
Millions of those brown people are doing jobs that nobody else wants and there's nobody around that wants to fill those jobs. As far as government workers, it's not that they want to slash so many government jobs as it is they wish to eliminate any departments that don't line up with their politics and find people like you to get rid of in order to knock down any guardrails and obstacles that stand in the way of the military industrial complex we were warned about by the man who was president when I was born.
And the suckers fall for it every time.
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I'm certainly old enough to see how the mind set of many didn't change much for long after slavery ended in terms of considering the black race inferior to whites. And they're not the only race that applies to.
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Emergency tariffs on Columbia. For turning back deportation flights. Coffee prices amongst other products are going to be doubled again. Nobody wins in a trade war. Plus trumps solution to the initial problem failed. Slap a big L on that one Mr President. Costing every American more. Hitting our pocket books nicely. Well played. Pffft.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson.
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Columbia today… hope you MAGA coffee drinker’s like paying more for your fix. So this video shows how leaders will treat this… retaliatory tariffs and plans to compete against our corn farmers. All because he treats non-white people like trash.
Emergency tariffs on Columbia. For turning back deportation flights. Coffee prices amongst other products are going to be doubled again. Nobody wins in a trade war. Plus trumps solution to the initial problem failed. Slap a big L on that one Mr President. Costing every American more. Hitting our pocket books nicely. Well played. Pffft.
Brazil expresses strong outrage after deportees arrive with hands and legs tied and no water
He overturned Biden's orders to CAP out of pocket expenses at 2K a yr, he want’s old folks to PAY more.
He ordered that dad’s that pay child support are the sole people who can claim the kid on taxes stiffing working moms, while helping deadbeat dad’s who pay too little.
I could write a book, but only us humans would care.
US stops visa issuance in Colombia as President Petro rejects deportation flight
“A migrant is not a criminal and must be treated with the dignity that every human being deserves. That’s why I ordered the return of U.S. military planes carrying Colombian migrants,” declared President Petro on his X.com account.
“I cannot allow migrants to remain in a country that does not want them; however, if that country sends them back, it must do so with dignity and respect—for them and for our country. We will receive our compatriots in civilian planes, without treating them like criminals. Colombia demands respect,” he emphasized. He added, “Colombia and Latin America’s dignity comes first. Migrants are human beings and bearers of rights, and they must be treated accordingly.”
White House backs off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on ‘unrestricted acceptance’ of migrants
Late Sunday evening, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the US and Colombia had agreed to the “unrestricted acceptance” of migrants from Colombia and would allow them to be returned to the country “including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”
White House backs off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on ‘unrestricted acceptance’ of migrants
Late Sunday evening, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the US and Colombia had agreed to the “unrestricted acceptance” of migrants from Colombia and would allow them to be returned to the country “including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”
just so everyone is aware, this might sound good on the surface, but these sort of actions is how you get countries to do more business with our enemies. ya know, how China got more deals with south american countries when Trump started the trade war his first term.
The deportations to Colombia and other countries via flight has been going on for years. Trump decided to make a spectacle out if this situation, and once again is causing unnecessary drama with countries we're friendly with. seriously, who threatens tariffs on an entire country over a finite amount of Colombian immigrants?
bullying your allies is straight out the Putin playbook.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
That is one thing I wanted to highlight in my previous post, but didn't. We have been sending aircraft of immigrants back to countries for some time now...it's just that now it appears we're starting to use C-17s and doing the whole chained up thing.
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And not taking your citizens back is treating them with dignity?
The guy is full of crap.
You support a man who tries to set the rules for other nations. Who tries to dictate what other nations do. Who threatens the weakest like Greenland and Panama. Who expects the globe to bow at his feet. Then you talk about the leader of another nation being full of crap?
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Yeah that was a twist and pivot trying to reframe the truth. If you're already pre-charged in your mind for outrage on the topic, you would take a Tweet like that and run with it as these countries refusing to take back their own citizens, when they have before, routinely.
To reframe the whole issue, how would we all feel if Mexico barged in and landed a military plane at our airports under similar circumstances?
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Another opinion piece, but I think it to be well-rationed and I agree with the piece as a whole. The part about hiring contractors to replace civil servants is true. We do see that sometimes, and they definitely cost more. As a matter of fact, some of us in my office joked that we should go ahead and take our severance, if offered, and then just go apply for a contractor position the next day just to come back and do our jobs, while getting paid more, and receiving severance.
Opinion - Trump tells federal employees, ‘You’re fired!’ But wait — not so fast. Alan Lescht, opinion contributor Mon, January 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM CST·4 min read 35
Before Donald Trump became president, he was known for his catchphrase on a reality TV show: “You’re fired!”
As president, he is threatening to cut 50,000 federal positions. There will be federal employees whom he replaces as part of the usual political turnover, and others whom he will fire as retribution for being disloyal. But when it comes to firing most federal employees, it isn’t as easy as it appears on television. Federal employees are protected by a system that upholds accountability and fairness — values that cannot be undermined for political gain.
Every time a new administration takes office, the federal civil service system faces scrutiny, with calls to cut the federal workforce, relocate agencies or revoke telework privileges. President Trump, along with advisors like Elon Musk, are making drastic changes to the federal civil service. This includes elimination of entire federal agencies and the reinstatement of Schedule F, a federal employment category that strips many federal employees of their due process protections and makes it easier to fire them. However, dismantling the federal civil service system is not as straightforward as some may claim, and there are compelling reasons to defend it.
The federal civil service system exists to ensure that hiring and firing decisions are based on merit, not political favoritism. Legal and procedural standards, enforced by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, require managers to provide a reason for taking disciplinary action, give employees the right to respond and mandate that decision-makers consider both sides before taking action against a federal employee. This system is crucial for maintaining fairness; it prevents arbitrary and unjust terminations.
Before this system was established, many new administrations fired their predecessors’ civil servants and replaced them with donors and cronies. This practice led to instability and inefficiency within the federal government. To address this issue, Congress established merit-based hiring and firing procedures that apply to civil servants who are not political appointees, ensuring that government agencies are staffed with qualified individuals who can effectively serve the public.
Federal employees oversee essential functions like making sure that food is safe to eat, planes do not collide in mid-air, borders are protected and veterans are cared for. We don’t want these positions to be filled or vacated based on political whims. Additionally, 30 percent of the federal workforce is made up of veterans, as opposed to 5 percent of the general U.S. labor market. Removing these protections would disproportionately harm veterans who bring a wealth of experience and skill to the federal workforce and deserve fair treatment.
The merit-based system principles also ensure that federal employees can speak freely if they see something that is not being done correctly or in the interest of the country. This protection is vital for maintaining transparency and accountability within the federal government. Without these robust protections, employees may be hesitant to report wrongdoing, which could lead to corruption, inefficiency and/or danger to public health and safety.
Critics often claim that firing federal employees is nearly impossible. That’s not true. Poor-performing federal employees are removed quite often. When a federal employee’s performance is lacking, managers can issue a proposal to remove them and follow established procedures to affect their separation. In fact, nearly 6 percent of the federal workforce is fired or quits each year.
Other critics claim that federal employees comprising the “deep state” act on their own and ignore elected officials’ instructions. However, well-established rules and policies already prohibit insubordination and authorize termination of employment or other disciplinary action. Managers simply need to identify the behavior and follow the proper procedure for termination. It is not difficult to fire a federal employee for a legitimate reason.
Another common argument for reducing the federal workforce is cost savings. However, previous administrations that made large-scale reductions have frequently replaced civil servants with private sector contractors at higher costs to taxpayers. Contractors may also lack the institutional knowledge and continuity that federal employees bring, undermining the efficiency and stability of government operations.
Workplace protections like those currently held by federal employees are not at all unique in the United States; in fact, similar protections are enjoyed by workers across many industries. For example, union workers — both within and outside the federal workforce — enjoy due process protections, ensuring fair treatment and preventing arbitrary or unjust termination.
Like most federal employees, union members are typically entitled to notice of the reasons for any proposed disciplinary action and an opportunity to respond before management can impose discipline. In the same vein, many executives in the private sector have contracts that guarantee an opportunity to correct any performance problems before termination of employment. These protections ensure that employment decisions are made based on merit and that they adhere to established legal and procedural standards.
The federal civil service system is essential to maintaining a qualified, effective and accountable workforce. Fortunately, we live in a democracy, with principles of fairness and transparency that cannot be dismantled by any one person. While Trump can fire anyone on a reality show, this is the real world.
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Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens
Navajo Nation officials have contacted the governors of Arizona and New Mexico to address concerns about Navajo citizens being detained by ICE.
In response to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, Acting Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General Kris Beecher recommended that tribal members carry their Certificate of Indian Blood along with other forms of identification.
Social media has been flooded with posts about Navajo citizens being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and questioned about their U.S. citizenship.
The unverified reports of people being detained and what leaders were doing to keep their citizens safe were discussed at a Navajo Nation committee meeting on Thursday. Beecher said Navajo Nation executive officials had contacted New Mexico and Arizona governors' offices with concerns.
"The biggest takeaway from that meeting ... was really encouraging the safety of Navajos," Beecher said. He encouraged leaders, when talking with their constituents, to urge them to carry IDs "whether they're state, federal, passport, if they have a tribal ID ... and I think that would include Certificate of Indian Blood."
State Sen. Theresa Hatathlie informed the council about a Navajo citizen who was detained for nine hours, underscoring the urgent need for emergency protocols. She emphasized that many tribal members face challenges with documentation. She said despite having Certificates of Indian Blood and state-issued IDs, several individuals have been detained or questioned by ICE agents who fail to recognize these documents as valid proof of citizenship, according to the Navajo Nation Council's news release.
"I agree with having your CIB on your phone. That's not a bad idea. These are good things to have with you," he said.
On Monday, Trump signed 10 sweeping executive actions related to border security and immigration enforcement.
Tribal Council delegates said they have been contacted by Navajo citizens in Phoenix stating they were detained by ICE. Beecher said tribal officials were working to verify those claims and address them.
The Navajo Nation's Washington office has contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to determine best practices for Navajo citizens and other tribal members to ensure they have proper identification. In addition, the Navajo Department of Justice has reached out to tribes in the southern part of the state, consulting with their governments and attorneys general, who so far have reported no noticeable increase in interactions or enforcement actions involving ICE.
"We as the Navajo Nation and the leaders have to be respectful and positive with interactions with any law enforcement. We encourage your constituents to carry the IDs necessary," Beecher told the leaders. "We need to stay safe with our interaction with law enforcement outside of the Navajo Nation." Concerns for unsheltered tribal members in urban areas
Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley said even if the tribe's executive office did not have names or records of people who were detained, officials didn't have to wait until someone was detained to react.
"Even if we don't have verified numbers but we do have these families who are fearful already ... I am not going to rely on the Office of the President and Vice President to say, 'No, we are going to wait for a verified case before we intervene,'" Curley said. "I think there needs to be a protocol or system put into place before we even get that verified information."
She emphasized the importance of leaders taking the initiative and making sound judgments for the well-being of the people. She highlighted the need for a structured system, noting that other tribes already had implemented frameworks with extended hours to provide support for those in need.
"This isn't our first time going through something like this, but we should be there to provide additional resources," Curley said. "I'm worried about our unsheltered relatives that are in the metropolitan areas. They may be on the streets with no identifications."
Beecher gave recommendations on what the Navajo Nation could do to help its citizens:
Set up a dedicated phone number, website, and email address that individuals or their relatives could use to seek assistance or request help for those who have been detained.
Address challenges with the Navajo tribal identification card and explore the possibility of rolling it out to urban areas, such as Phoenix, Tucson and other cities, to better serve Navajos living in metropolitan areas.
Establish a dedicated hotline for law enforcement, providing direct access to the Navajo Office of Vital Records & Identification to verify an individual’s identity.
Few Navajo Nation tribal ID cards have been issued
The Navajo identification card was launched under the leadership of the late former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, who collaborated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Of the approximately 400,000 enrolled Navajo members, only 8,000 tribal identification cards have been issued since their introduction in 2012.
"How come not all departments, outside entities are recognizing our IDs?" said Ron Duncan, program manager at the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification. "It's because they're scarce, they've never really seen it. Partly, because we are lacking in capacity."
Those who don't have a tribal ID should be prioritized now, Duncan said.
In a statement from Navajo President Buu Nygren on Wednesday night, he said his office had fielded concerns and unconfirmed reports that urban Diné relatives were being questioned and detained by immigration officials.
"My office is looking into this matter and will provide updates as they come," Nygren said.
For their safety, he urged Navajo tribal members to be aware of their surroundings and carry valid forms of identification, such as a Certificate of Indian Birth or state-issued driver’s license.
"I am working actively with our state leaders and law enforcement to protect our Diné people," Nygren said.
Curley emphasized the immediate need for the executive branch to issue protocols for tribal members living off the reservation.
“Our people are reaching out to us directly, and their needs are urgent,” Curley said. “We must act swiftly to ensure their safety and well-being. Our constituents are depending on us for solutions.” Tip line
On Friday, Nygren said that although his office has only received a few unconfirmed reports, staff have followed up on those leads and are designating the “Operation Rainbow Bridge” tip line to field calls on this issue.
"My administration has been working with other tribal leaders in the Southwest near the border who are more familiar with this issue," said Nygren. "My office has also been in contact with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, state and federal Senate and House representatives, and the office of the governors for Arizona and New Mexico."
He reiterated that Navajos should carry state-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or other picture identification if available.
"Having your state ID is crucial, and if you possess a CIB, it can provide an additional layer of reassurance," Nygren said. "If you do run into issues with federal immigration officials, reach out to our office through Operation Rainbow Bridge."
"We encourage individuals to remain calm and assured that our collaborative efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement are ongoing to ensure community safety," he said.
Dear indigenous people. Please make sure to have all of your paperwork with you at all times. ICE needs no warrant or just cause to detain you. Your skin color is all that matters and they have the right to round you up like they're herding animals. There are no checks and balances even if you're an American citizen.
They'll just round you all up, detain you and figure the rest out later. I wish you luck. Murica!
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White House backs off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on ‘unrestricted acceptance’ of migrants
Late Sunday evening, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the US and Colombia had agreed to the “unrestricted acceptance” of migrants from Colombia and would allow them to be returned to the country “including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”
just so everyone is aware, this might sound good on the surface, but these sort of actions is how you get countries to do more business with our enemies. ya know, how China got more deals with south american countries when Trump started the trade war his first term.
The deportations to Colombia and other countries via flight has been going on for years. Trump decided to make a spectacle out if this situation, and once again is causing unnecessary drama with countries we're friendly with. seriously, who threatens tariffs on an entire country over a finite amount of Colombian immigrants?
bullying your allies is straight out the Putin playbook.
Swish, you were talking about making a spectacle of the situation
Trump Deportation Forces Told To ‘Dress For The Cameras’ — Wear ‘Raid Jackets’ To ‘Generate Media Attention’ Say CNN Sources By Tommy Christopher,
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President Donald Trump’s immigration officials have been instructed to “dress for the cameras” according to sources who told CNN that every participant must wear “raid jackets” to maximize media attention on the mass deportation effort.
Trump officials began the promised “mass deportations” last week starting with ostentatious deportation flights using military aircraft, and according to CNN correspondent Josh Campbell , they’re under orders to take maximum advantage of media coverage as a nationwide blitz begins.
From Campbell:
Multiple federal agents assisting US immigration officials with raids directed by the Trump administration have been told to ensure their clothing clearly depicts their respective agency in case they are filmed by members of the media, sources familiar with the operations tell CNN.
While it is a common safety practice for agents conducting arrests to wear insignias clearly identifying themselves as law enforcement, even agents on the perimeter of operations conducted across the nation have been specifically instructed by their leadership to wear raid jackets to generate possible media attention, sources said.
On Sunday, federal agencies released numerous photos on social media of agents in tactical gear conducting purported immigration arrests.
Teams across the country have been given various quotas for the number of so-called “high-profile” immigration raids they should conduct each month, one source said.
On Monday’s edition of CNN This Morning , anchor Kasie Hunt was first to reveal Campbell’s reporting, telling Spectrum News correspondent Kevin Frey that
KASIE HUNT: There’s reporting here at CNN this morning is that many of these officials conducting these raids have been told to basically dress for the cameras. Right? So here’s the reporting.
“Multiple federal agents assisting U.S. immigration officials with raids directed by the Trump administration have been told to ensure their clothing clearly depicts their respective agency in case they’re filmed by members of the media.”
“Sources tell CNN while it’s common safety practice for agents conducting arrests to wear insignia, clearly identifying themselves as law enforcement, even agents on the perimeter of operations conducted across the nation have been specifically instructed by their leadership to wear raid jackets to generate possible media attention, sources said.”.
So how do you understand how this is different from what had previously been going on under the Biden administration?
KEVIN FREY: I mean, perhaps the clear cut case as to or the earliest example of kind of the playing to the camera aspect of all of this is when they utilized those military planes to try to send some of these migrants back to South America rather than just a regular civilian passenger sort of airline that are typically used.
And so, if anything, it fits into this larger dynamic that that Trump is certainly central to, which is straight out of central casting, looking for members of his cabinet that look good on TV, playing to the camera when it comes to his own experiences in reality television.
The man knows how to operate. He knows how to operate within this media ecosystem. Playing to the New York Post sort of headlines. And this is kind of the latest example of that.
I can’t imagine many will WANT to be reinstated at this point. And lgbtq soldiers who are not trans? They’ll pay a price too now. And the ending DEI… hmm. I bet they’ll still recruit sailors in the Philippines with the promise of citizenship after 20 years… but American non-whites may not get an opportunity to serve?
How does any of this mean anything but hate? How does it reduce prices on eggs, rents, and gas? The fascist pumpkin skinned draft dodger really digs his a-thor-a-tay over the armed forces. Wants them to be his band of thugs. SMFH. Everyone that voted for him is a traitor to the well being of America in my book.
Oh, I definitely think there's a lot of headlines meant to distract from the fact there is no distinct plan in place to improve lives of every-day Americans. Hell, I am one of those headline distractions. It's easy to focus people's attention on controversy while you're doing very little to actually accomplish anything.
So I think it's also inherent on us to not take the bait every single time a headline comes out (seemingly every 15 minutes), and trying to remember to look at the big picture: Are we better off as a whole? There are some on here that will think "Yes" no matter what and some that will think "No" no matter what, but it's going to have to be an earnest talking discussion to everyone who doesn't have blinders on.
What we really need to do is dig into the facts behind any actual policy or legislation that is passed, whether that's tax cuts, the direction of the debt/deficit, jobs, economy, etc.
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