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OldBaldy1701E

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14. So, forgive me, but I am not allowing CNN to plant stuff in my machine just to read an article.

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 03:34 PM

Jan 17

But, based on what I am seeing here, Walz is mobilizing the Guard in response to the demonstrators that were present at the Whipple Building, and promised that they were going to 'maintain public safety' while thanking local police for 'keeping the peace'.

Doesn't that sound like he intends to have them move against the protestors, if the need arises... not the goon squad? Everyone is asking about how they are going to engage with federal agents, and I am saying that this mobilization is not to use the Guard against the ICE people, but the locals (or, the potential 'goon squad' wannabes that keep cropping up).

Am I missing something here? Because if I am, I would sure like to know.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 17 OP

excellent creon Jan 17 #1

GOOD!!! Kid Berwyn Jan 17 #2

In my mind THIS is needed. bluestarone Jan 17 #3

Could trump still take them over and make them under federal jurisdiction? Bayard Jan 17 #4

Not sure, but i thought a thread here said Supreme court decided bluestarone Jan 17 #5

He could try to federalize the MN Nat Guard. I wonder if they'll simply ignore it. paleotn Jan 17 #7

Good! Thanks to Gov. Walz for trying to brer cat Jan 17 #6

Damn, Walz is displaying leadership. murielm99 Jan 17 #8

Yep. He would have made a great VP. brer cat Jan 17 #9

now use the NG azureblue Jan 17 #15

FINALLY! nikatnyte Jan 17 #10

He should azureblue Jan 17 #16

That's a great news. Also, a couple of thugs getting arrested would be good for morale. Dave Bowman Jan 17 #11

Be careful James48 Jan 17 #12

He can't do that azureblue Jan 17 #17

Yes, he can. James48 Jan 17 #31

But it's been ruled illegal (last month by SC), hasn't it? Polybius Jan 17 #42

The generals will decide Puppyjive Jan 17 #13

I hope they will; not sure in all cases. Some apparently were willing to invade Venezuela with inpunity. No Vested Interest Jan 17 #19

Which popsdenver Jan 17 #37

Gray area. Papa Bush and Panama. paleotn Jan 17 #39

It is vital to avoid violent clashes with ICE. MervinFerd Jan 17 #32

Words to the wise. calimary Jan 17 #34

So, forgive me, but I am not allowing CNN to plant stuff in my machine just to read an article. OldBaldy1701E Jan 17 #14

He had already readied and "pre-staged" them 10 days ago BumRushDaShow Jan 17 #23

Well, they may well be deployed to quell that and other such disruptions (as I stated above). OldBaldy1701E Jan 17 #35

A clash popsdenver Jan 17 #18

No decent American would have predicted the antics of the current President. No Vested Interest Jan 17 #20

After Trump's first term popsdenver Jan 17 #21

I'm sure you're correct; those of us who are innocents in indecent behavior situations No Vested Interest Jan 17 #22

LOL, popsdenver Jan 17 #25

I will think this over while I wash socks. n/t rzemanfl Jan 17 #28

Well fuck me orangecrush Jan 17 #29

Repeal Posse Comitatus Act? How? Without Congress? paleotn Jan 17 #40

THANK YOU!!! IrishAfricanAmerican Jan 17 #24

Epstein him Joinfortmill Jan 17 #26

The Minnesota National Guard have been mobilized and are staging to support local law enforcement LetMyPeopleVote Jan 17 #27

That's a gawd shame that Gov. Walz needed to do this................ Lovie777 Jan 17 #30

Finally! The Guard and local police need to protect the people , Arrest ICE Bread and Circuses Jan 17 #33

Wish had Rebl2 Jan 17 #36

To support the cops, not the protesters. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 17 #38

You are right RoseTrellis Jan 17 #44

Confront bullies and they turn coward. paleotn Jan 17 #41

Playing into Trump's hands AverageOldGuy Jan 17 #43

How? BlueTsunami2018 Jan 17 #45

"The cops aren't trying to remove ICE. The Guard isn't going there to stop ICE." BumRushDaShow Jan 18 #46

It would be nice if they had orders to follow and record/document ICE vehicles and personnel in their duties. nt Gore1FL Jan 18 #47