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[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 45 points 1 month ago (6 children)

Im surprised the street gangs or criminal elements in these cities haven’t popped a few ice agents by now

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 48 points 1 month ago

The presence of such people in San Francisco is wildly overstated by the media.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 21 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If they wear masks and don't identify themselves they are simply a criminal, and you can stand your ground.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (4 children)

That's why we haven't seen these cowards in Oklahoma. We are allowed to open carry without a license and can stand our ground here. Just waiting for one of these fucks to try this shit here. They will need to bring body bags.

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

The only problem with that sort of bravado is that the ICE agents are seldom alone, and it’s a fair bet there are even more waiting as backup in vehicles nearby. If somebody starts shooting at one of them it’s going to stir up a huge hornets nest that will likely result in a significant number of casualties.

Edit: Oh, and ICE has indeed been operating in Oklahoma to some extent since at least April.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

and the cops are on ICE's side. so if shooting starts, well....

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

they wont hit super red areas, it will alienate thier base, and rile them up the gop as well.

[–] BeardedBlaze@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Lol might want to put "ice Oklahoma" in a search engine.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Same in Florida but without open carry. It's on the table, but probably won't fly. Who knows. I didn't care until the Gestapo deployed to non-armed cities and states. Now I fucking want it.

[–] Alaik@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

They've been in Oklahoma. That being said 11 (?) people just straight attacked ICE in Texas, and I can't imagine that won't start catching on more.

[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It's kinda hard when they are packing more heat and military equipment. Also let's be honest, if a single protestor shoots back, it will end up in a massacre.

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

It goes to show the fantasy of violence Muricans hold so dear is indeed just a fantasy

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

in a place like sf unlikely, maybe in LA in the 90s

[–] SPRUNT@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

IIRC, ICE has been told to stay away from neighborhoods that are a bit rough. The American Gestapo are turning the projects into the safer neighborhoods for anyone with skin darker than a suntan.

[–] crusa187@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

I think there’s a widespread feeling of anticipation among these groups and other organized factions. Once the first domino falls, it’s going to snowball quickly imo. We haven’t really had the first big incident, but with the almost $200B influx in funding and a seeming lack of willing and capable boots for recruitment, i suspect it will happen quite soon.