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by jackpirate 245 days ago
Why not have a conversation instead of downvoting. What did I say is wrong?

Your second paragraph is implying that the half of Americans who voted for Trump are "bad Americans". That seems to be sowing the division that your first paragraph warns against (even if it is a reason to dislike Trump).

I don't think either democrats or republicans can claim the moral high ground about sowing division.
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stevenbedrick 245 days ago
It seems to me as though you're reading a lot in to that second paragraph. Are you disputing the basic facts outlined, about "masked agents roaming the streets kidnapping people in broad daylight"? Because that is, in fact, a thing that is happening in cities all over the country right now, and simply pointing out that it is happening is not a partisan act.
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zahlman 245 days ago
The partisan act is the description of what is going on.

Can you show that the arrests are unlawful? Or else what exactly is your basis for the use of the term "kidnapping"?

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sgustard 245 days ago
How about "Federal judge rules ICE arrests at Liberty restaurant unlawful"? Does this meet your standard?

https://fox4kc.com/news/federal-judge-rules-ice-arrests-at-l...

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mlrtime 245 days ago
This is good, in means we have checks and balances. I don't have the details of this particular case, but does it mean every action ICE takes is illegal?

If someone breaks the law ICE or otherwise, there should be enforcement and justice.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-104publ208/pdf/PLAW...

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thomassmith65 245 days ago
I posted a substantial reply to this comment but immediately deleted it. It's impossible honestly to take issue here without crossing into culture war territory.
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mempko 245 days ago
First of all, half of Americans didn't vote for Trump, at best a fourth. Look up voter turnout and of those that voted. And yes, not voting is legitimate when you believe both parties don't represent you. This idea that half of Americans voted for Trump makes no sense.

Not only that but most people don't approve of his immigration policy.

https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker

He is going against the will of the people with unpopular policies

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