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[–] UrPartnerInCrime 10 points 9 hours ago

So what are the chances these dudes couldn't wear masks during covid cause it made it too hard to breath?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 hours ago

Looks like the mafia

[–] [email protected] 8 points 12 hours ago

Correction: 4 masked terrorists.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

These are most likely members of the proud boys not ice.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I mean... 2 things can be true. Why do u think he pardoned them?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago

So that they could act in an unofficial capacity to strike fear for his regime and serve as loyal little bitch puppets.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago

Serious Watchmen vibes

[–] [email protected] 46 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

Friendly reminder that it should be 100% illegal for law enforcement to wear masks and hide their identity.

We pay their salaries and they have ZERO accountability.

These are domestic terrorists.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 23 hours ago

State sponsored domestic terrorism

[–] [email protected] 7 points 18 hours ago

Baton drawn, absolutely ready to start shit

[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Call swat on them.

"Hello police? There are armed masked men waiting next to a black unmarked van eyeballing women as they walk by. I'm afraid when I leave they are going to try to abduct someone.

No they aren't law enforcement"

If they don't get guns pointed at them then you will make 4 thugs waste most of their day and piss them off.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Local police is probably made aware in advance so it would end with the dispatcher

[–] [email protected] 2 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

Possibly, but some local police do have a policy of only giving ICE exactly the legally required room to operate, and no more.

Reporting ICE in every time creates opportunities for local law enforcement to catch ICE in any mistake. (Yes, I do realize the irony of this recommenation.)

ICE probably aren't great about keeping everyone informed. They appear to, today, keep poor records intentionally.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 23 hours ago

Walmart out of white hoods?

[–] [email protected] 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yea these guys don't look like law enforcement. They gonna get shot if its my turn cause these look like bad guys just kidnapping fools.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You know what, that probably would stand in court. "I saw some random dudes in masks attempting to kidnap a woman so I intervened."

If they wanna look like a some random thug they'll have to accept thug consequences.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Getting your chance in court is becoming less likely.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

That's probably what they are. If they don't show ID and don't have a uniform, why should people believe they're officials and let them operate? Maybe they're just a bunch of MAGA idiots who decided to kidnap someone and take them to Mexico, thinking they're helping the Trump regime

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Why have no gun carrying Americans shot these fools yet?

Just dress the same way they do

Jeans, some walmart sweaters, shitty face masks and cheap baseball caps.

Come on America, you've got this.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 23 hours ago

Come on America, you’ve got this.

LOL. No they don't.

They'll bend over and take it like they always do.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Because they're primarily targeting states with strict concealed carry laws

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 22 hours ago

bro.... even bank robbers wear stuff better.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago

Just judging by the cover, my guess is that this album sucks.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 22 hours ago

Wearing civilian clothing to blend in but the mask gives them away… just put the ICE suit back on!

[–] [email protected] 49 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Has anyone actually confirmed that those guys are actually ICE? Because they look like I could pretend to be ICE and get away with it.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 day ago

There are already reports that people are committing crimes disguised like this, and I'm starting to think that's part of the strategy.

They know they cheated to get into power, and they don't have nearly the support that they claim to have. They know they don't have enough trained manpower to suppress the national mob that will arise when the Tipping Point happens. By establishing that this is the "uniform" of their "Enforcers," ANYONE can align with them by embracing their ideology, no joining or training necessary.

Eventually, we will have volunteers joining them in their assaults on protesters, zip-tying their neighbors and dropping them off at the local ICE facility, and eventually just organizing their own little ICE Militias, and the government will be just fine with all of that.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Out of curiosity, is anyone allowed to dress up like that? What if everyone just decided to wear masks, camo pants, and hats?

They clearly don't have to identify themselves - why should we?

[–] the_crotch 2 points 22 hours ago

Out of curiosity, is anyone allowed to dress up like that?

There may be states where the masks are a problem, but generally yes.

They clearly don't have to identify themselves - why should we?

In most states you don't have to unless you're driving a car or suspected of a crime. Cops are going to bust your balls pretty hard though and may hit you with a BS resisting or obstructing charge that will get thrown out after you spend a night in lockup.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

"You see your honor, they were wearing ski masks, and I've been taught by Hollywood that a group of people wearing ski masks in the middle of the day with a black van means they are up to no good. So I took it to my own hands to shoot these motherfuckers down."

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Well. If there's nothing identifying them as an arm of the state, it's legal to shoot them in self defense should they try to kidnap you. You can also say that the law doesn't matter anymore as the US government is flagrantly violating it but that also means that the law no longer has legitimacy as the government is breaking it's end of the social contract. Therefore, normal morality in the absence of law applies which says that self defense is legitimate.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Look how wide that dude's stance is. Fucking loser. What a bunch of big tough guys with masks. Show your faces, and be proud of your actions bitches.

Edit: It's giving:

[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 day ago (16 children)

It's 2025. America. You see these men on the street.

If you assume they are going to rob a bank dial 911.

If you assume they are going to lynch someone dial 911.

If you assume they are going to kidnap someone dial 911.

If you assume they are law enforcement then get your eyes checked. They aren't wearing any identifying uniform, no insignia, no badges.

If you assume they are impersonating law enforcement then dial 911 and get your eyes checked.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago

If people that looked like this showed up at my door, they'd be looking down the barrel of a shotgun. These morons are going to get shot.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 day ago

If these people approached me I would shoot.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago

4chan summer camp

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (7 children)

Everybody should always call the cops if they ever see this anywhere at anytime. That's insane.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This is actually the right move.

Literally find a payphone, pick it up, call 911 and say there's a group of dangerous looking masked individuals at (name of location), and I'm scared that it's not safe here.

Then immediately drop the phone and walk away. It seems rude but if you hang up or stop responding the correct action on the 911 operators side is to expect the worst and literally send everyone to that location, lights and sirens.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (3 children)

A payphone? Do you have a 21st century idea?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Scum and villainy

[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 day ago

They look like random Grand Theft Auto enemies that you wipe out by the dozen.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

You can probably identify them by their ugly ass mall cop shoes

[–] [email protected] 41 points 1 day ago

They know what they’re doing is wrong. And outside the law

They know if they are identified they will be dealt with. Outside the law.

[–] [email protected] 66 points 1 day ago (5 children)

These guys look like they're about to rob a bank.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Maybe it was just casual Friday.

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