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flashman13

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12. I think that there is clear evidence that large crowds that form rapidly can completely stall ICE raids.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:07 PM

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It seems like when ICE roughs people up, it's always where it's 1 to 6 on 1. They are willing to be aggressive under those conditions. But when the numbers turn against them, their tough guy bravado disappears.

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