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27 Tuesday Jan 2026

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

Today:

Congressman Mark Alford
[January 27, 2026]

Let’s be clear: In America, we welcome LEGAL immigrants who strengthen our nation. What we don’t welcome is chaos, lawlessness, and politicians shielding criminal illegal aliens.

Minnesota is an example of failed leadership and open-border policies. The American people voted for enforcement, not anarchy.
[….]

Some of the responses:

This is racism at its worst! 2000 FE 26 and we’re still dealing with this BS! If any of these politicians had any balls they would be up there on the hill screaming and yelling!!! Crickets…..

This is not who we are. Im disappointed you are not one of us.

Those ICE agents are harassing people purely based on skin color and accents – it’s not about criminals.
People do support deporting violent criminals.. we don’t support the way immigration is currently being approached. Stop the chaos and the violence from ICE agents.
Do you know how to be honest ever?

No. This has been another edition of Short Answers to Simple Questions.

apparently he does not, sold his soul.

we need to make a concerted effort to remove and replace the liars. So tired of the gaslighting and propaganda. They are destroying our country.

Congressman Mark Alford your Pinocchio nose grows with each new pandering post your consultants who run your social media accounts post in your name.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has repeatedly pointed out that his city has one of the lowest immigrant populations that lack all of the required documentation to be granted residency. I recall the number to be less than 2% of the immigrant population.
You are just parroting Talking points, but seem to be a little behind. Trump is reducing ICE agents out of Minnesota after the state sponsored murder of 2 US citizens.
#ResistFascism
#ImpeachNoem
A round of applause for the citizens of Minneapolis! True patriots and an inspiration to all democracy loving Americans.

Do you endorse when ICE agents clap with enthusiasm after gunning down someone in the street?

another one said, “it’s like call of duty. Pretty cool, huh?”

Yet anarchy is what this administration has given us!! We know what we see with our own eyes!!

If we supposedly welcome legal immigrants, why is ICE showing up at courthouses across the country to arrest immigrants going through the legal process?

Good question.

So why is Ice grabbing people outside of court houses who are there for immigration hearings? Aren’t they trying to do it the right way?

Then why are people being arrested and deported from their immigration hearings?

Did you see the video of ICE murdering the VA nurse in the middle of the street? Are you good with that? How about when everyone in the administration lied about it? Good with that? Seems pretty dangerous Mark. That’s two US citizens murdered and no investigation so far.

No you don’t, and no it isn’t!

No Democratic politician nor state has EVER promoted or legislated having open borders.

When do we invade Texas and open investigations into their Governor?

If you welcome legal immigrants than why are your Nazi goons arresting those here legally, like the 5 year old boy in the bunny hat. His parents entered legally at a port of entry and have a legal asylum case on going?

I think protecting US citizens from being murdered by the government should be top priority.

Then why is ICE terrorizing & detaining legal immigrants???

And how many criminals & fraudsters has Trump pardoned ?? Congressman Mark Alford. Sit down – your fascism is showing!!!

You know Mark it’s so funny how previous administrations have been able to deport hundreds of thousands of people who were here illegally without shooting Americans. without tear-gassing people .what are you going to do when ICE brings their Stormtroopers to Kansas City? I’m all about legal immigration I think it’s a great plan I think we need to make it easier for people to come to this country our current system is completely broken but having a bunch of armed thugs shooting people is insanity

What you welcome is an organization whose specific function is to intimidate and terrorize neighborhoods. No one is protesting immigration laws. They are protesting against your American Gestapo. They are protesting because you are a Nazi and if you don’t want to be called a Nazi, I suggest you stop acting like one.
Get out your waders, folks. The bullshit’s getting deep here!

In America we also expect those involved in upholding the law to actually follow the law. From the top of the DOJ down to any agents in the field. Sadly, they are all letting us down. And, if you support this you are to blame.

Congressman Mark Alford saying people voted for federal agents to murder people?

This isn’t law enforcement. It never was. Neither is it about immigration. If it were about immigration, then ICE would be focused on Texas and Florida. Rather, this about a government agency creating chaos to distract from other issues like the Epstein files, the economy, Ukraine, etc. I am saddened that you can’t see that. You’ve lost my vote.

Wow.
This invasion of Minnesota by 3000 ICE AGENTS has nothing to do with immigration. This is an intimidation tactic.
Ask why there aren’t 3000 immigration agents in TEXAS…A state with nearly 2 million undocumented residents.

Fix the long wait times and stop arresting those that finally get hearings! Quit firing immigration judges and staff! It takes forever just to get a green card, and costs way too much!

Either you’re naive, stupid, or amoral because y’all have been going after immigrants who followed the rules. Oh and DHS did execute 2 US citizens. And you speak like this.

All three.

Congressman Mark Alford this is not what people voted for. I didn’t vote for racism/racial profiling and I didn’t vote for American citizens and green card holders to be abused and killed by the federal government. Every other President from W Bush to now has been able to use ICE to deport people without this violence and flagrant abuse of power.

“What we don’t welcome is chaos, lawlessness, and politicians shielding criminal illegal aliens.” Yet, you support Donald Trump? Makes no sense.

Do we? Cause we are arresting them at their hearings. you’re lying to our faces. How do you sleep at night?

Chaos by the Republicans you mean.

Mr. Alford, I will not forget your town hall message to your constituents, who had just lost their federal jobs, that “god has a plan for you.” Extremely crass and insensitive from people who are paying your salary. Saying this, from your privileged position, is such a pompous, nasty thing to say. Despicable. Now I read in the KC Star that you are supporting a concentration camp in Missouri. What are you thinking? Please resign.

How many of the immigrants that have been dragged from their cars, their jobs, their homes have been going through all the legal steps that are required to become citizens? It is amazing to me that you think we are so stupid that we don’t know what you and MAGA are doing. This is not about immigration. It’s about elimination of people of color. It’s racist and it’s wrong.

Hey Alford, how about explaining the steps for immigrants to become citizens like we’re kindergarteners.
PS: We know you don’t know.

Damn did you just shit yourself? I can smell it from my house. Way too much shit coming out of you.

I laughed my butt off at you last night when you said your people came from England “the right way.”
In other words, Einstein, they showed up and didn’t have TB?

Let’s be clear, ICE is causing the anarchy in MN and laughing about it!

ummm that’s a lie and you know it. legal immigrants are being arrested and deported daily.

Why do we not see ICE going after the EMPLOYERS of the illegal immigrants?

So you support masked murdering thugs. Good to know congressman.

What we didn’t vote for was allowing former playground bullies to be armed and turned loose on public streets to terrify and murder our citizens. I suggest you go back to your old job because you really suck at your current one!

The presence of ice goons is far for more dangerous than any immigrants. Ice goons are shooting and murdering HUMAN BEINGS. And you are evil, nasty, un-American creature soaking it all up and rolling around in it.

“Abolish ICE, America’s Gestapo”

Stop killing people and acting like thugs. If agents knew how to conduct themselves without being violent and, shockingly, actually followed the law, maybe things would be different.

If only Mark would see these comments! He doesn’t care.

Do us all a favor and just quit

I didn’t vote for this.

Do you ever stop spewing bull💩?

WTF is wrong with you. ICE is arresting LEGAL immigrants everyday. They have legal status and yet they are locking them up. They are snatching them from court proceedings that are facilitating the process. They are doing what WE TOLD THEM TO DO. They are doing things the right way and ICE agents are laying in wait. The gaslighting is extreme.

Y’all are snatching people up at the courthouse while they’re they’re for their immigration appointments. Please stop acting like we’re idiots. It’s insulting.

I think you are extremely confused.

It is my opinion that ICE personnel are armed…with ample ammunition…they intimidate citizens, attack in groups and assault and kill innocent citizens. I think that is domestic terrorism…plain and simple. Sending thousands of armed troops into SELECT American cities IS NOT acceptable to anyone with a brain and heart. It’s not America.

It is now.

Then why are citizenship ceremonies being postponed and cancelled? Why are green cards and student visas being revoked for no cause?…

Give me a break! This is the CHAOS administration. Every day, chaos. Every day. And that’s from the top!

Where oh where did you leave your conscience?

You are really a CLOWN

MN is an example of a government murdering its own citizens when they choose to protest.

In America, we also don’t welcome a poorly trained, overagressive, paramilitary, armed goon squad that answers only to the president operating with “absolute immunity” gunning down US citizens.

Legal immigrants.
Except for the legal Somali immigrants. Except for the immigrants from South America. Except for those from Mexico. Except for any brown immigrants.
But yes to white South Africans!

We didn’t vote for murder

Really? Remember when ICE forced their way into his home? He’s been an American citizen for decades, who asked his daughter to get his identification. ICE officers refused it, while his 4 year old grandson cried. An elderly man, taken in his underwear, while his neighbors cried.
You brought this chaos, Mark Alford .
Thankfully he’s back home, but ICE terrorized this man, his family, and neighbors.

“If only the government cared about the right ICE”

Mark Alford (r) [2025 file photo]

Mark Alford (r) knows exactly what he’s doing

09 Tuesday Dec 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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4th Congressional District, bigot, Fascist pig, former newsreader, immigration, Islamophobia, Mark Alford, missouri, right wingnut, sycophant, that ridiculous hat, Trump sycophant

“….For hundreds of years Germany was good enough to receive these elements, although they possessed nothing except infectious political and physical diseases. What they possess today, they have by a very large extent gained at the cost of the less astute German nation by the most reprehensible manipulations….” – Adolf Hitler – January 30, 1939

Mark Alford (r) [2025 file photo]

Yesterday:

Congressman Mark Alford
[December 8, 2025]

Securing America isn’t optional — it’s our duty.
[….]
BIG TENT IDEAS

REP. MARK ALFORD: Time To Counter Escalating Radical Islam Menace In America

‘After an era of open borders and the left’s continued efforts to stifle reasonable debate about the effects of third world immigration, America grapples with the corrosive advance of radical Islam.’

CONGRESSMAN
MARK ALFORD

Bigot.

Every right wingnut accusation is a confession.

Some of the responses:

Mark, you are falling deeper into the trap of the national christian movement.

He’s always been there.

I thought big tents had room for all kinds? Which one of us is confused? 🤔

We have a big tent for those that want to assimilate to American culture. Goat humpers need not apply.

They’re so open about it these days.

Just curious, what border do we share with an Islamic country?

trump invites them to the white house and they give him expensive gifts, money or business deals that benefit the orange man or the organization

Christians accept secularism. Islam does not.

Oh my.

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So how are we vetting Qatari airmen coming here to train?

By the amount they can afford to pay Trump.

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Look out everyone it’s the boogeyman!

Let’s talk about the Christian nationalist version of Sharia law

Actually, this islamaphobic rant and fear mongering IS A TOOL of Xian Nationalism. (Not calling them “Christian” because Jesus would say “I never knew you.”)

Been thinking the samething for awhile. Christian National are ok with religious control as long as they are their laws.

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Where in your district do you perceive this threat?

in the far reaches of what used to be Mark’s brain.

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Instead of uniting, this guy is taking our money just to divide us. Unity is our strength!! Make America UNITE again

What about the radical fascism in America right now?

I think the actual problem is the corrosive advance of radical christian nationalism.

Time to counter xenophobia in America.

We getting after that radical Christian movement too? Lol

First they came for….

“…Not this time…”

So anyone thats not far right wing and white is fair game

We are not scared. We see you.

Yeah? Where?

Accepting others is an American value. You guys talked the same way about my Irish ancestors when they came over.

Xenophobic much?

First deal with the ongoing violent threat from radical-right Christian nationalists.

I suppose Christian Extremism is better somehow.

The Daily Caller? That’s like referencing the National Enquirer!

An insult directed at the National Enquirer.

Do you happen to have crime stats for folks who say they’re Christians?

By “securing” don’t you really mean “only white people” in America?

The Daily Caller???? LOL!!!!

Another divisive message from a radical politician.

Mark look at the comments.
Think deeply about your dignity and integrity.
These things you’re allowing will be held against you.

Missouri’s 4th district drama queen has spoken

Why don’t we deal with all religious fundamentalists. For starters let’s tax all the churches!

Ohhhh a religious war. Those are always successful

And when the fk have Republicans ever wanted “reasonable debate”?

There’s that.

Far more worried about the rise of white Christian nationalism and fascism, which has taken hold in the highest echelons of government.

Can we do something about the radical Christians trying to take over our country?

The radical “Christians” are a bigger problem. Do something about them.

I’m more concerned about radical christianity. They’re the ones running roughshod over our civil liberties in this country.

Do you ever listen to or learn anything outside the MAGA echo chamber?

Make America Hate Again!

More fear propaganda.

Isn’t there enough hate here?

Too much.

The Daily Caller? You want us to take this post seriously?
Hilarious!

Rep Mark Alford – please give one example of this “menace” here in district 4. We’ll wait.

The only religious threat this country faces, comes from Christianity.

Every fascist needs a scapegoat.

Radical White Supremacy? Radical Brown Shirt “policing”? Radical Klan cults? These are imminent threats. What are you doing about mitigating these threats?

If a government built around religious fanaticism is wrong (and it is), why are you all embracing Christian Nationalism?

The Constitution guarantees the right of freedom of religion. Your racism won’t change that.

Want to know what happens to you when you side with evil against God? Watch all of the people who turned away from God and towards trump. Watch what now becomes of their lives. It has begun, it’s in motion. Some of you can feel it in your soul. These are judgement times. Right now would be a good time to reflect on where you stand in this life.
Embracing trump = Turning away from God.

So the economic numbers coming out this week must be pretty bad if the GOP has to make Muslims the “boogeymen”.
Anything to distract us from the corruption and coverup of Trump’s mental status.

Congressman Mark Alford
Stop the hateful rhetoric!
STOP IT!

Maybe Congressman Alford could tell us what a “Third World Country” is. Talk about going back in time. Republicans like you are corroding our government and lying everyday. Trump is the one inviting them into the White House. What a bunch of hypocrites. You better worry about the Christian Nationalists first. They are in the room with you.

lol… we are grappling with religion being the government… thanks to you right wing, fake christian fucking assholes. That, you douche bag, is the problem we have. Personally, I have NEVER had an issue with any reasonable person because of their faith, color or creed… that’s because I am NOT an asshole

You’re scared of a girl.
[….]

They don’t belong in our country and they sure shouldn’t be holding office. It’s time to reenact the law which was overturned in the 90s that they cannot hold political office.

Time to show your racist self

Radical Maga is a far bigger danger to the USA than Islam is. I wonder who Maga will be telling its cult members to hate next month?

And you are a hateful delusional bigot !!!

The vast majority of comments on here are unbelievable. People who want to sit on their butts and wave their precious signs ( In this house we believe…, Immigrants welcome here, etc) feeling self-righteous and pleased with themselves. Has your house been broken into? Yet? Has your daughter been raped yet? Has your 8 year old been hit by a guy in a car or truck who can’t read street signs in English? Yet? It has happened to Americans and could happen to you! Has your tax money been scammed by foreigners yet? Probably yes. Has your state’s Medicare/ Medicaid money been used by immigrants who were given EVERYTHING when they were invited into our country by the OBiden administration? Probably Yes. Why aren’t you outraged and angry as @&$%# ? Instead you nit pick on Christians and Conservatives because they happen to want to preserve our country and our culture. It’s terribly sick and sad that you just don’t care about your future, your children’s future or your country’s future. People who hate us and don’t appreciate our country and culture AND don’t wish to assimilate can go home and the faster the better.

This is why we can’t have nice things…

Radical Right Wing Christians meanwhile…can serve up Racism at will

You should worry more about nazis that have taken over the Republican party

Good lord, you’re stupid.

Fake weather boy Allfraud. There is nothing that is notable about you. There’s nothing that is significant. There’s nothing that makes you stand out. Everything that you say or do is from a script that you read. Has been tried before, and it resulted in the event rebuttal from those who believe in the rights and freedoms of others. Whether it be the illegal internment of Japanese Americans, the cruel enslavement of African-Americans, the indentured servitude of Chinese Americans, or the cruelty being displayed now. Our nation has always had tyrants and those willing to go along with them. So, fake weather boy, all fraud your time will too eventually end

You should be ashamed mark! You arn’t following Gods work! You are everything God teaches us to fight against!! Hate for our neighbor!!

Oops, your racism is showing.

All of you MAGAts seem to thrive on fear, anger, and hatred. Ya’ll might want to get some counseling.

asshat

Muslims make up only 1% of the US population. If that scares you you’re pretty fragile to begin with.

Let’s start in securing America from bigots like you

Reads like Nazi propaganda

What happened to you? Were you always this angry little man? I remember when you started in Kansas City as an anchor. You had this goofy sense of humor. But under that fake tan you had this simmering racism and resentment for women and people around you? How did you develop such a love for misinformation? You were a journalist of sorts. More of a goofball talking head, but still. It’s really shocking to see this ugliness. Sad, really.

It’s so sad how racists this country is becoming!

So this idiot doesn’t believe in the Constitution? Freedom of religion asshole.

Alford is just another trump tool, kissing the ring and hoping/begging for his recognition. Pathetic.

Alford is just an idiot spewing propaganda.

Hitler said that about the Jews

We noticed that.

Sweet baby jeebus you are an idiot, and an embarrassment to our nation.

And you just proved you are a bigot. Smart.

You either are stupid or you think your constituents are

It’s both.

You guys are literally fascists and I am supposed to be scared of my neighbors because they dress differently and have a different religion?

You are such a fucking idiot.

It’s fascinating how Marky can’t find his voice or guts to speak out when Trump is hosting a radical who had an American journalist cut into pieces while he was still alive. Trump kissed MBS’ butt and yelled at an American woman for daring to mention the murder, all while accepting billions of dollars in crypto scams from people who helped Hamas, giving nations with ties to terrorism access to advanced AI chips, and making deals for his crappy resorts in the Middle East. I can’t imagine how Mark sleeps at night, pushing this crap of pointing fingers about enabling religious radicalism while turning a blind eye to what the administration is doing to weaken our security on behalf of nations to whom he is beholden, not to mention enabling the unChristianity and danger of the Christian nationalist movement within our own nation and our own government. It’d be a heck of a thing to still have more than a handful of GOP politicians willing to speak truth to power. Enjoy whatever financial gains you’ve made off of selling out your constituents. You’re earning your place in history as a cowardly enabler of the first order. It’d be funny if it weren’t such an utter dereliction of duty. You’ve managed to make MTG look like a moral and intellectual giant, by comparison. 🙄

So is remembering your oath…but seem to have shit all over that. Stop gaslighting you ass h a t.

What a load of racist BS. Where is your concern about radicalized MAGA?

MAGATS, always jousting at windmills. Someone explain this literary reference to them, since they don’t read.

The most radical religious group in America is the Christian Nationalist Movement. People like yourself.

Didn’t you just post something about stopping religious discrimination? I guess you only mean certain religions huh? You got any examples of the “corrosive advance of radical Islam?” I bet I got plenty more more of examples of the corrosive advance of white nationalism!

Funny, but the main terrorists I see these days are armed, wearing masks, assaulting citizens while claiming theyre sent by Noem the dogkiller.

Quit promoting Islamophobia. It’s not any better than antisemitism.

You are painting all followers of the Islamic faith with one brush. You imply that all are terrorists and that Islam is radical.
That’s like saying all Christians are radical Christian Nationalists instead of Christians who actually follow Christ.
Because only a radical Christian Nationalist would put up a post like this one.

Are the radical Muslims in the room with you right now? Are they feeding you Baklava?

Congressman Mark Alford You are beyond being a FU***ng Moron.
You would know this if you had “true” Town Hall meetings, instead of pandering to your rich supporters…

Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

“…Badges? We ain’t got no badges. We don’t need no badges. I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ badges!…”

11 Friday Jul 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

First Amendment? We ain’t got no First Amendment. We don’t need no First Amendment. I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ First Amendment.

Yesterday, from Mark Alford (r):

Congressman Mark Alford
[July 10, 2025]
Proud to join Congressmen Roger Williams & Pat Fallon in demanding an immediate investigation into the ICEBlock app.
The Trump Admin is getting dangerous criminals off our streets, and any attempt to interfere with lawful ICE operations cannot be tolerated.
[….]

Some of the responses:

Have the officers in uniform and displaying what department they are.
Stop grabbing brown people. Ask if a person is a citizen.
Several reports from US citizens of having masked men with no ID/ patches running up and grabbing them. Being roughed up, put on the ground and cuffed . Then a hour or too later being able to show ID. Often then charged with obstruction or resisting the officer.
Do US citizens need to obtain a passport and carry it on their person at all times?

“Your papers, please.”

Nothing else will do.

Perhaps if the ICE agents were wearing uniforms and badges, and not wearing masks, and behaved like respectful law enforcement with warrants, citizens wouldn’t feel threatened!

they do wear uniforms! And they are dealing with mentally unstable people who are trying to block them from doing their job!

Probably thinks Klaus Barbie was just misunderstood.

No they don’t. They have plain clothes on, and no identifier within plain view. There are bounty hunters running around as well, there is no accountability for these people, that is the issue.

participating in arrest, detention, and confinement without due process is a violation of the Constitution. Deporting to another country other than their home country, to be jailed, is participating in concentration camps.
Why do you not understand this?
Do you value due process? The Trump administration and the man himself has greatly abused due process in the other direction as well, by using every step available, even patently false arguments forwarded to extend the due process timeline.

Principles of International Law Recognized in the Charter of the Nüremberg Tribunal and in the Judgment of the Tribunal, 1950.
Principle IV
The fact that a person acted pursuant to order of his Government or of a superior does not relieve him from responsibility under international law, provided a moral choice was in fact possible to him.

we have already seen many accounts of the judicial branch setting the record straight on the rights of citizens AND holding the Executive departments accountable to the rule of law they violated.
Just doing orders means you are equally complicit in said crime. Remember we determined that decades ago as well.

why are you supporting an agency that violates US Law against its own citizens?

he supports a man that pardoned hundreds of people who attacked and injured law enforcement officers. The two are not compatible

Congressman Mark Alford, Really, yet the Felon is still in office.
What about “Freedom of Speech”?

Please post the statistics for the number of undocumented criminals and non-criminals ICE has kidnapped. Or would those numbers not match your rhetoric?

“Dangerous criminals?” A few.
But overwhelmingly, the Trump Administration is grabbing ordinary immigrants who are following US laws on their path to citizenship.
Meanwhile, the guy ordering these immigration raids is a 34x convicted felon and serial sexual abuser whose name and image appears frequently with that of pedophile and serial rapist Jeffrey Epstein. He also happens to have fathered an anchor baby by an illegal immigrant who overstayed her visa.
So let’s be clear, Alford.
You don’t hate criminals. You hate dark skinned people.
You should read up on what your Bible says about Liars and Hypocrites, pal.

It’s time that ICE quit messing around and start using lethal force against people that throw rocks at them or anything for that matter. And when one of the protesters wave a flag handcuff and send them back to the country of the flag that are waving get them the hell out of the United States. 😡😡😡😡

St. Patrick’s Day is gonna be lit!

So much for freedom of speech, I guess
How many have been taken off the streets, Representative?
How many of those have been proven as ‘dangerous criminals’, because that’s not at all the stats I see.

Getting dangerous criminals off the street? You mean like beating a father of three Marines who was mowing the lawn of a local business? Or perhaps arresting non criminals who are attending scheduled immigration hearings? Or do you mean arresting and deporting a citizen who worked as a make up artist who had no criminal record. ICE isn’t going after criminals. They are going after minorities. They are trying to ethnically cleanse the country.

Awful, you’re a fn useless bigot. When are you going to light the ovens?

“Dangerous criminals” at job sites and federal buildings? BS! Human beings trying to live.

Another pathetic move from a spineless fake conservative. You all want small government and free speech, until you have control.

We’re just reporting unmarked, military-like activity to warn our neighbors of suspicious activity. Are they ICE? no idea. 🤷🏻‍♀️ they could be those Venezuelan gang invaders y’all were going on about.
If y’all want to identify and conduct yourselves as legitimate federal agents, then we wouldn’t have to be on the lookout for shenanigans. Seems pretty simple, really.

You have become as big of a joke as your golden idol. You can’t serve two masters. We know which master you have chosen.

Congressman Mark Alford is a fucking idiot if he thinks sharing information about ICE raids is illegal. The dumbass must have forgot about the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution. Citizens are like journalists. In fact, citizens that communicate news and information are journalists. ICE raids are a significant interest to the public. We have a right to know what government agents are doing on public property. We have a right to know what government agents are doing in public spaces. Furthermore, private property owners have a right to know what is happening on their own property. So Congressman, stop the tyranny. Stop the rediculous claims. Stop being a total government asshole

Trump’s little dog, woof woof.

According to TRAC Immigrations, over 71% of detainees have no criminal convictions. People have to do something to protect themselves. Here’s a question Mark, why isn’t ICE going after immigrants who are not Black and Brown?

Mark Alford (r) [2025 file photo].

The exhausting inertia of our time

09 Wednesday Jul 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, social media

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“…Do not diminish those who are raising alarm bells by scolding them that they are hurting the cause—do not believe that if only they dialed it back, then the troubling behavior they are describing will somehow go away. History shows that the opposite is true…” – Eric Larson – 10 Lessons from a Dark Past [David Pepper]

“…All we really have in the end is massive resistance. That is where we are heading–acquiescence or resistance. You and I will all need to make our choices about whether we will stand up against oppression in ways that a lot of our ancestors did not stand up…” – Erik Loomis

“…in the face of the impulse to normalize, it is essential to maintain one’s capacity for shock. This will lead people to call you unreasonable and hysterical, and to accuse you of overreacting. It is no fun to be the only hysterical person in the room. Prepare yourself…”

“…Don’t make compromises. [….] In an autocracy, politics as the art of the possible is in fact utterly amoral…” – Masha Gessen – Autocracy: Rules for Survival

“…Write down what you value; what standards you hold for yourself and for others. Write about your dreams for the future and your hopes for your children. Write about the struggle of your ancestors and how the hardship they overcame shaped the person you are today.

Write your biography, write down your memories. Because if you do not do it now, you may forget.

Write a list of things you would never do. Because it is possible that in the next year, you will do them.

Write a list of things you would never believe. Because it is possible that in the next year, you will either believe them or be forced to say you believe them…” – Sarah Kendzior – We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump

Our time:

San Francisco, yesterday.

Michael Bersin ‪@michaelbersin.bsky.social‬

“….People can’t get to [xxxxxxxx] work and be a normal person, that’s what I’m upset about…” – San Francisco man, upset about ICE protest/confrontation blocking traffic.

We’re doomed.

If you’ve ever wondered what you would have done had you lived in Germany in the 1930s, you’re doing it now.

July 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM

“RESIST” (2024)
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01 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Today, more verbal diarrhea from Donald Trump (r):

Aaron Rupar ‪@atrupar.com‬

Trump calls for deporting US citizens: “We also have a lot of bad people that have been here for a long time … many of them were born in our country. I think we ought to get them the hell out of here too, if you want to know the truth. So maybe that’ll be the next job.”

[….]

July 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM

“…a lttle controversial, but I couldn’t care less. Uh, we have a lot of bad criminals that came into the, uh, into the, this country. And they came in stupidly, it was an unforced error. It was, uh, an incompetent president that allowed it to happen. It was an autopen, maybe, that allowed it to happen.

And it did happen. But we also have a lot of bad people that have been here for a long time. People that whack people over the head with a baseball bat from behind when they’re not looking and kill ’em. People that, uh, knife you when you’re walking down the street. They’re not, they’re not new to our country. They’re old to our country. Many of ’em were born in our country. I think we ought to get them the hell out of here, too, you want to know the truth.

So maybe that’ll be the next job that we’ll work on together. But, I think getting them out, you know, we forget about them. We have some very bad, we had some bad accidents in New York, and they’re not accidents…”

Come and take it.

Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month – Warrensburg, Missouri

30 Monday Jun 2025

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An educational celebration at the Community Center in Warrensburg, Missouri:

Archived images from Ellis Island.

We are a nation of immigrants. It’s been convenient lately for far too many to forget that.

1932 called, it wants its timeline back

10 Tuesday Jun 2025

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“Confederates and Nazis: Fucking Losers”

Stephen Miller @StephenM

Illegal aliens invaded America.

The government of California aided and abetted that invasion.

Violent mobs, incited by California leaders, attacked ICE officers to keep them from removing the invaders.

California officials refused to send the police to rescue the ice officers, hoping the rioters would succeed in shutting down ICE raids.

This is an organized insurrection against the laws and sovereignty of the United States.

4:26 PM · Jun 9, 2025

Posse Comitatus – 18 U.S. Code § 1385

10 Tuesday Jun 2025

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“Ah yes, the Attorney General who wants to skip trials and go straight to deportations. You don’t “reason” with citizens, you just round them up? That’s not law and order; that’s authoritarian cosplay. The Constitution isn’t optional just because you’re scared of protest. Maybe brush up on the Bill of Rights before pretending to defend America.”

German Nazi Swastika Flag, National Museum of American History. Catalog number 1977.0788.03, 29 in x 49 in; 73.66 cm x 124.46 cm.

Pants peeing is apparently a thing in the Trump Administration.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth @SecDef

Due to increased threats to federal law enforcement officers and federal buildings, approximately 700 active-duty U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton are being deployed to Los Angeles to restore order.

We have an obligation to defend federal law enforcement officers – even if Gavin Newsom will not.

5:24 PM · Jun 9, 2025

“…U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton are being deployed to Los Angeles to restore order…” Read the act, moron.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

“If they spit, we will hit.” This is a statement from the President of the United States concerning the catastrophic Gavin Newscum inspired Riots going on in Los Angeles. The Insurrectionists have a tendency to spit in the face of the National Guardsmen/women, and others. These Patriots are told to accept this, it’s just the way life runs. But not in the Trump Administration. IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before. Such disrespect will not be tolerated!

8.58k ReTruths 30.8k Likes Jun 09, 2025, 1:47 PM

“…But not in the Trump Administration…” Well, actually, yes. It is the Trump Administration and it is happening now. The key is to create a free society where people don’t feel the need to spit.

18 U.S. Code § 1385 – Use of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force as posse comitatus

Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully uses any part of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Space Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
[….]

Eric Schmitt (r) [2024 file photo].

Eric Schmitt
[January 8, 2025]
Nope. Sorry. We’re not doing this.
You don’t try to “reason” with rioters and anarchists.
We need arrests and deportations. Now.
[….]

Right, all those masked ICE agents showing up at elementary schools. Oh, wait…

Some of the responses to Eric Schmitt (r):

“Rioting is the language of the unheard.” -MLK

You might want to read what Los Angeles Archbishop Gomez said on this issue. Thoughtfully written. You can go to the website of The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to access his statement.

just like the j6 rioters, right?

Granting Pardons And Commutation Of Sentences For Certain Offenses Relating To The Events At Or Near The United States Capitol On January 6, 2021

Yeah, right.

millions of Americans watched J6 unfold in real time. Millions of people, including Republicans, were shocked and disgusted that Trump did not activate the military to protect our Capitol on J6. These were insurrectionists that beat police and sent them to the hospital. They damaged our capitol and threatened our VP. I am not a fan of Pence but he was elected as VP and was following protocol, the law. We must respect that. In the meantime, where is the video of all these LA riots?? I can’t find riot video even on FOX. Just because you don’t like the truth does not mean the rest of us will stop bringing up J6. They were traitors! History is NOT on your side.

What happened to “states rights”?

Take a history lesson. Learn about Kent State May 4, 1970. We don’t want to repeat the mistakes of the past.

States rights, huh, Eric?…

Rather, you pardon 1500 of them the moment you assume office.

We see what you did there.

Maybe should have done this Jan 6th …

Except we all have access to the same internet. We can see in real time how the protests were peaceful until Trump got involved- something he seems to have a track record of.
Even the LAPD said the protesters were peaceful. And now we have Hegseth threatening to mobilize the Marines against US citizens for exercising their right to protest.

Trump needs to go there like he did in DC with his Bible and pound his chest. That would get rid of the rioters.

Upside down Bible.

You are in the wrong Schmitt. No reason for armed National Guards. Have ICE unmask themselves and do the job they were hired to do. But peacefully and respectfully. These have been peaceful protest..which every American has that right.

Amendment I – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Oh Eric Schmitt you are the epitome of “the calls are coming from inside the house”!

Yes, yes they are.

What about Jan 6? He didn’t seem to want law and order on that insurrection day. Your logic makes no sense.

It was just tourist visiting LA and the fires were a movie set. Whoever is arrested should be released just like J6 people.

We see what you did there.

And yet you were notably silent about J6, huh?

And yet you were notably silent about J6, huh?

That’s true Eric, you are not doing anything useful.

You are a poor excuse for an attorney and an even poorer excuse for a human being. You should be disbarred and disgraced. Now

Are you referring to the Jan 6 rioters who tried to overthrow the government?
The ones that were ignored and later pardoned by Trump?
No?
Why not?.

Oh, you think the government should actively increase unrest? You sad, sad man.

How about the J6 seditionists?

Ah yes, the Attorney General who wants to skip trials and go straight to deportations. You don’t “reason” with citizens, you just round them up? That’s not law and order; that’s authoritarian cosplay. The Constitution isn’t optional just because you’re scared of protest. Maybe brush up on the Bill of Rights before pretending to defend America.

How much are we paying the January 6th insurrectionists after they were pardoned, Eric?
Always hypocritically shitting the bed aren’t you?
I hate to say it but you are way worse than Hawley and he was the one scurrying through the hallways like a scared bunny on January 6th.

They neither needed nor wanted the federal “assistance”, it was under control and you escalated it – to serve your narrative and cause a crisis. Which is fine for both sides – because your guys running around masked and unbadged are unhinged, just like you.

What are you going to do when it’s here? Constitution or Trumpanzee?

OH, wittle Eric, this administration created this situation. You’ll be remembered for being on the wrong aide of history just like Brown Shirts, the SS, Borman, Himmler, Goebbels, Goring, etc.

Yet, the J6 criminals were pardoned and you said nothing. You’re a hypocrite and your words are hollow and your intention is only to inflame this country. You are a disgrace Senator.

Build a giant pen in the desert and put all of them in it. This is civil war and needs to dealt with. Abolish the democrat party as a subversive terrorist organization and arrest its leadership and exile them.

Old school, eh? Did not see that coming.

Nope? You don’t want reduced tensions with American citizens? You want more tension and violence? You’re disgusting

You don’t purposely invade a city in military gear and act like they are the aggressors.

Your own post is verbal violence, and propaganda, and very much like many. many posts you have made in this and your Senator pages. You are an expert in blaming people for things you, your party and your leader have actually done or encouraged. You will lie, twist facts and blame anyone handy. By your own words, in this post, it is clear that you WANT internal tension and unrest, not peaceful discourse and petition. Why else would you try to force even more hate and anger than you have already, with slurs untruths and verbal violence, like this post?

You sure didn’t care when your boss freed 1500 convicted felons who actually DID try to overthrow the government. Traitorous POS.

You are such a cowardly piece of shit. You’ll support sending masked gangs into neighborhoods to send people to prisons in El Salvador, but when people fight back they are anarchists.

Schmitt all in on fascism…..militarized policing….no coordination with state leaders for these raids….just move on in like they are fighting the Taliban…..so much for state’s rights……we have seen free press denigrated, judicial system denigrated, institutions denigrated…..only a matter of time when military is used on US citizens…….all about stoking fear and power…..just days away from the North Korean style parade costing taxpayers 45+ million to stroke the ego of a malignant narcissist…….
“If Joe Biden federalizes the National Guard, that would be a direct attack on states’ rights.”
Kristi Noem

Eric Schmitt hasn’t met a peaceful protester he wouldn’t shoot.

Nope. We’re not doing this. YOU don’t get to mislabel – indeed, libel peaceful, righteous protesters for justice, as “rioters and anarchists.” How sad that you have once again betrayed the basic precept of your Jesuit education: Men and women for others.

Ummm what about the Jan 6 rioters? Where are they going to be deported to?

You misspelled federal overreach and violating citizens right to free speech.
Look at Noem’s 2024 tweet criticizing Biden relating to employing the national guard. So ridiculously hypocritical.

No one is rioting or being anarchists. The correct process per the law needs to be followed. Grow the f up. I know for a fact you wouldn’t allow a masked person to take your family member without identifying themselves and having paperwork. You’d lose your mind. Stop attacking people for protesting.

Oh dear, you really think that shooting chemical weapons at peaceful protesters was justified. Have I got some bad news for you about who broke the law. Hint: it’s was ICE.

You’re a real asshole, Eric. Ever been to church or opened a Bible?

It’s called demonstrating against an authoritarian administration. This is America, not Communist China.

Ask Eric Schmitt (r) about foreign ownership of farm land in Missouri.

Obviously, you are choosing Trump and party over the Constitution and Country.

We could have had nice things

08 Sunday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, social media

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Kamala Harris (D) [2019 file photo].

This evening:

Kamala Harris ‪@kamalaharris.com‬

My statement on what’s unfolding in Los Angeles.

The Office of Kamala D. Harris

Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos. In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is a part of the Trump Administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.

The Administration’s actions are not about public safety – they’re about stoking fear. Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process.

Protest is a powerful tool – essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful.

I continue to support the millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms.

June 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM

“Farmers for Harris-Walz 2024”

“Missourians for Harris/Walz”

You and what army, dumbass?

08 Sunday Jun 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist, social media

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California, Donald Trump, dumbass, Fascist pig, ice, immigration, Los Angeles, masks, National Guard, social media

“…Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests…”

Early this morning:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest. We have an incompetent Governor (Newscum) and Mayor (Bass) who were, as usual (just look at how they handled the fires, and now their VERY SLOW PERMITTING disaster. Federal permitting is complete!), unable to to handle the task. These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will NOT BE TOLERATED. Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why??? Again, thank you to the National Guard for a job well done!

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“…Also, from now on, MASKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be worn at protests…”

Does this apply to ICE, too? Just asking.

Donald Trump (r) is clueless and a dumbass.

“Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest…”

Also, early this morning:

Mayor Karen Bass @MayorOfLA
I want to thank LAPD and local law enforcement for their work tonight. I also want to thank
@GovernorNewsom
for his support.

Just to be clear, the National Guard has not been deployed in the City of Los Angeles.
2:22 AM · Jun 8, 2025

“…Just to be clear, the National Guard has not been deployed in the City of Los Angeles.”

Donald Trump (r) is clueless and a dumbass.

Last night Pete Hegseth (r) wet his pants:

Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth

The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to prevent the removal of Criminal Illegal Aliens from our soil; a dangerous invasion facilitated by criminal cartels (aka Foreign Terrorist Organizations) and a huge NATIONAL SECURITY RISK.

Under President Trump, violence & destruction against federal agents & federal facilities will NOT be tolerated. It’s COMMON SENSE.

The @DeptofDefense is mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. And, if violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert.

9:06 PM · Jun 7, 2025

“…Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert.”

Pete Hegseth (r), the Secretary of Defense of the United States, is that stupid. And he’s a Fascist pig.

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