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katmabu.bsky.social

IMPORTANT THREAD
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
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katmabu.bsky.social
ICE has escalated week after week. They have told the village of Broadview that tonight will be a "shytshow", terrorizing residents and using more force against protesters.
I would not be surprised if we see dramatic escalation from ICE tonight. 2/6
www.fox32chicago.com/news/broadvi...
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katmabu.bsky.social
ICE sealed off Beach Street with an unlawful fence which forces protesters to be at a driveway that is ripe for kettling. Yesterday, they shot pepper balls, flash bangs, tear gas, and rubber bullets at 9 AM.
It will almost certainly be worse tonight. And used as an excuse for ICE overreach. 3/6
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katmabu.bsky.social
As someone who has been peacefully protesting at Broadview every Friday for weeks, I cannot in good conscience fail to name these additional risks publicly or advise others to go.
ICE is escalating and confrontational protest right now will likely make conditions worse for everyone except ICE. 4/6
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katmabu.bsky.social
Other folks who have also peacefully protested Broadview and encouraged people to come out on Friday mornings are also worried that tonight will be far, FAR higher risk than anyone expected.
If you choose to go, keep that in mind. 5/6
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katmabu.bsky.social
The fight against the conditions in Broadview isn't over. Far from it. I'll be there for the Friday morning protest (7-9 AM).
But if you're considering going out tonight, take a moment to also consider other lives at risk.
We are here to advocate for our neighbors, not jeopardize them. 6/6
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jack1973.bsky.social
Good work
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starryledger.bsky.social
The best thing everyone can do right now is make them look like the fools they are. There will be other weekends.
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enchantedpencil.bsky.social
This is the way, take every opportunity to turn their own choices against them. Look into "dilemma actions" if you want to learn more about the strategy, it's proven and effective against authoritarianism.
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kristinsboatshack.bsky.social
Yes! I didn’t realize there was a name for this. I’m not saying we should send children, but here’s a good example of that working…not immediately, but it got action afterward.
nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
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deborah302.bsky.social
Info
commonslibrary.org/new-research...
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mslupine.bsky.social
An army of toy "demonstrators" seems like a good idea.
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thelouzealand.bsky.social
If we won't fight back, we have already lost.
This has been in the cards since we let him get away with Jan 6.
Since every democratic leader has backed down, over and over.
When is the moment to fight?
Honestly?
Because soon it will be too late.
Pain once, or pain forever.
Make a choice.
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starryledger.bsky.social
You aren't wrong, but you have the opportunity to make them look like fools by staying home. We set the time and place, not the fascists.
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thelouzealand.bsky.social
I didn't say put the fight where they want it, did I?
I didn't say meet them in force at a defensible position, did I?
That's how losers fight.
I want to win.
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starryledger.bsky.social
You're implying today is the time to fight at the detention center. The optics of them beating down protesters and then defending the position is much much worse than if it's just them with their dikks in their hands.
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thelouzealand.bsky.social
I wasn't implying that, I was making a general call to fight back.
I never once said be at Broadview or be square.
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dont-get-played.bsky.social
Sure looked like you were saying that.
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thelouzealand.bsky.social
Great. You want a cookie for telling me what others already made clear?
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dont-get-played.bsky.social
Lol. You grouchy?
It seems there is always someone on the thread complaining that the resistors aren't resisting enough or correctly.
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thelouzealand.bsky.social
No I'm tired of people who wear the cutesy political term "Resistors" as a badge while getting butt fukked by a man so stupid, he bankrupted a casino.
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dont-get-played.bsky.social
How many protests did you attend this Summer?
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numb.comfortab.ly
Stay safe.
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chrisjustice01.bsky.social
It's wise and fair to warn people of the risks. Although citizens have a Constitutional right to protest, this regime does not follow the law. Same as 1st term, but likely to be worse. More violent, with vindictive prosecutions.
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lsdawson.bsky.social
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bluebell49.bsky.social
Doobie Brothers early 70s. Still relevant
youtube.com/watch?v=yBzl...
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lsdawson.bsky.social
Thanks for this..
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bluebell49.bsky.social
Thanks for reminding me

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greeneyedlady07.bsky.social
Under the cover of darkness, risk for protesters as well as RESIDENTS goes up. “Good trouble” only works well with high visibility. There’s resistance and then there’s knowingly putting yourself and others at higher risk. Thank you!
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lasta2.bsky.social
#portland good advice here.
Bluesky
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greeneyedlady07.bsky.social
Thanks!
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eheart.bsky.social
What are all the top generals and admirals going to do after their “meeting” with the drunk Hegseth? This is their reckoning with history. Are they lost to our country or to a megalomaniac, narcissistic sociopath? Will the show true loyalty to our Constitution or to a despot?
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cbjmad.bsky.social
It doesnt matter if they dissent bc they will just be replaced w those that will. Weeding the dissenters out is the only point of the meeting.
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realkaryotic.bsky.social
Excellent point.
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singerindy.bsky.social
They want a fight. Don't give them what they want!!
Everyone in #Portland should open their windows & play Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". Play it at the Broadview ICE facility.
Loudly over and over. Psyops. Dance, too.
ICE really needs to chill. Let the incels enjoy the earworm.
Bluesky
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scoutpaint.bsky.social
Nancy Sinatra. These boots are made for walking.
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singerindy.bsky.social
Good one.

i think as long as something is played repeatedly it will annoy them more.
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uncledon.bsky.social
We each have to decide what’s right for us. With that being said; at some point we have to face them head on. Stay safe. Do what’s right for you. We need to have the backs of those who decide to show up.
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derpyllama.bsky.social
Unless massive coordination and guaranteed turn out I would be very cautious with any impromptu protests...
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dark-shining-ness.bsky.social
Irony would be wasting ices Saturday night while you guys just take a break and relax a bit.
I know the prisoners can't relax and that's miserable. But getting hurt doesn't help anyone.
Best to be unpredictable.
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sunsong23.bsky.social
Pritzker is on it too
"The State of Illinois is closely monitoring the federal deployments in the Village of Broadview.
Public safety is always my top priority, and the Illinois State Police remains in close communication with the Broadview Police Department to monitor and maintain public safety."
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xjvzmxejgd.bsky.social
Just protest somewhere else. Presenting yourself to the brownshirts as a target accomplishes nothing.
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benevolentb*stard.bsky.social
stay peaceful
don’t give FOX news the highlight clip they’re drooling for
and watch out for provocateurs!
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andyppp.bsky.social
I never thought in America people would be this scared of the government, it’s absolutely awful that they are allowed to behave like this and the rule of law is being destroyed.
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scoutpaint.bsky.social
trump is a cancer that has metastasized.
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xenomorphlv426.bsky.social
This is how you lead!
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iwantyoustudio.bsky.social
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mayhem4eva.bsky.social
Not smart since Trump said they can use deadly force
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janetea4.bsky.social
Living under a fascist Dictatorship is worse.
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mayhem4eva.bsky.social
I agree but make your death count, not at a rally where ten people show up, but in monsterous gatherings where people can protect each other
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janetea4.bsky.social
Every protest counts. I’m not Brave enough to do what happens in Portland but random and small acts of resistance have value and if we wait for millions to show up at once it just won’t happen. What they’re doing isn’t misguided or dumb. They’re actively doing what they preach and that takes bravery
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