Prayers I hope I make it out unscathed. Thank you very much for your prayers as I venture into South Minneapolis.

 It’s finally happening, I’m headed into the worst of it this morning. The epicenter of all of the fear and fascism. I hope I make it out unscathed. Thank you very much for your prayers as I venture into South Minneapolis.

Rhetoric

 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTYqm3Ikthg/?igsh=NmlleG5rcnM4aDE2

When the ASPL try to explain why people mourning Kirk's death publicly was bad, while mourning Good's death publicly is good, it invariably comes down to one simple thing.  They slander Kirk.  

The normalization of this kind of slander, name calling, and language, only justifies and emboldens those who think that "NAZIs" and "fascists" should be eliminated "by any means necessary".   If y'all want to talk about toning down the rhetoric, start with stuff like this, Walz' call to insurrection, and the vitriol hurled at LEO.   

Who Are They Trying To Protect?

When Walz and Frey come on TV and talk about wanting to protect Minnesotans and about the importance of keeping our friends and neighbors safe, these are the people they are trying to keep safe.  These are the people that the protesters are protesting about.   Every one of these people (and more) have been involved with MN criminal justice system.  Every one of them could have been sent straight from jail/prison/court to ICE custody with no muss and no fuss.  Instead the leadership of MN, MPLS, STP, and Hennepin county, simply release these fine upstanding citizens to continue to victimize their constituents. 

 

 

 

 https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2011872740739801097?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

 BREAKING: The three men who ambushed and attacked an ICE agent in Minneapolis last night have been identified as Venezuelans in our country illegally. All 3 entered illegally during the Biden admin. Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis - prior arrest for driving without a license and giving false names, was released back onto the streets by Minnesota authorities who don’t honor detainer requests Alfredo Alejandro Ajorna - was issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2023 Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez-Ledzema - was marked by the Biden admin as a “non-enforcement priority” in 2023

Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, a man from Mexico, who was wanted on an immigration warrant and had a prior conviction for sexually assaulting a minor.

 Jose Miguel Reyes Jovel, a criminal illegal alien from El and known MS-13 gang member. He has been convicted of homicide, drug trafficking and selling amphetamine. He was also arrested for aggravated homicide in El Salvador in 2011.

 Htun Min Pai, a criminal illegal alien from Burma and former member of the South Side Crips who’s been convicted of three counts of felony drug possession, one count of misdemeanor drug possession and fraud. He’s also been arrested for vehicle theft and DUI.

 Alfredo Garcia-Arreola, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of felony dangerous drug charges, misdemeanor assault,smuggling synthetic narcotics, other drug possession charges, possessing fraudulent immigration documents, and two counts of felony illegal reentry.

 Luis Antonio Flores Atilano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of a weapon offense as an aggravated felony. He also has pending charges for carrying a prohibited weapon and amphetamine possession.

 Junior Alvarez Vera, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of a dangerous drug charge as an aggravated felony and selling cocaine.

 Dionicio Carbajal Escobar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and active member of the Paisas gang. He’s been convicted of seven drug crimes — including cocaine possession —and trespassing, 13 counts of illegal reentry, possession of fraudulent immigration documents and trespassing. He also has pending charges for a felony weapon offense, shoplifting, property damage and dangerous drugs.

 Jose Alberto Benitez Rodriguez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of nine counts of burglary, three counts of assault, two counts of larceny, obstructing police, public order crimes, damage to property,unauthorized use of a vehicle, drug possession, possession of fraudulent immigration documents and seven counts of illegal reentry.

 Hector Ivan Galicia Cuevas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of drug trafficking.

 Fong Vang, a criminal illegal alien from Laos and member of the Purple Brothers gang who’s been convicted of two felony dangerous drug charges, DUI, carrying a concealed weapon,possession of amphetamine, rioting, weapon possession and damage to property. He has pending charges for an additional DUI.

 Benevenuto Walter Lopez Alonzo, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material and illegal reentry. He was also charged with sexual exploitation of a child, which was dismissed, and has pending charges for sexual assault.

 Aureliano Escorcia Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and active member of the Paisas gang who’s been convicted of robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of illegal reentry. He also has pending charges for DUI.

 Mong Cheng, a criminal illegal alien from Thailand and member of the Oriental Boys gang who’s been convicted of two counts of homicide, assault, vehicle theft, two counts of property damage, three counts of stolen property — one of which was a vehicle—and possession of narcotics equipment. He also has pending charges for arson of a residence.

 Omar Alexander Arriaza, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador and member of MS-13 who’s been convicted of offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

 German Llangari Inga. He had been evading prosecution for vehicular homicide in the death of Minnesota mom, Victoria Eileen Harwell.

Ellison Is A Clown

 https://x.com/byronyork/status/2011976153636995275?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

 

 

"The suit, which goes on for 80 pages, begins with a long complaint about ICE’s mobilization in Minneapolis. It is “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities,” the suit reads, “driven by nothing more than the Trump administration’s desire to punish political opponents and score partisan points.” ICE’s actions “appear designed to provoke community outrage, sow fear, and inflict emotional distress,” the suit continues, “and they are interfering with the ability of state and local officials to protect and care for their residents.”

And so on. The lawsuit argues that the 10th Amendment “gives the state of Minnesota and its subdivisions, including the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, inviolable sovereign authority to protect the health and wellbeing of all those who reside, work, or visit within their borders.”

It’s what a number of analysts have diplomatically called a “novel” argument. Minnesota is basically asking a judge to use the 10th Amendment to bar a federal law enforcement body, ICE, from enforcing federal immigration law in a city and state. It seems like a crazy argument, and it is. “What they’re asking is that the federal government cannot use their law enforcement authority in a city,” CBS legal analyst Joe Tamburino said. “It would be like asking the federal court to bar the FBI, the ATF, the U.S. Marshal Service, Secret Service.”"

 

"When asked whether there is legal precedent to do that, CNN analyst Elie Honig answered, “None. “There is no example … of a judge prohibiting a federal law enforcement agent from enforcing federal law in a given state. The reaction that we’ve heard from various Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison, when confronted with this lack of precedent and lack of case law, is essentially, ‘Well, this is really bad, though. Well, this is an invasion.’ There is plenty of dramatic language in the complaint, but that doesn’t change the legal calculus. You can’t just take a situation that has no legal precedent and no legal support and say, ‘Well, yes, but our situation is really, really bad, therefore we get to invent new law.’”

On Wednesday, a federal judge declined Minnesota’s request to issue a temporary restraining order against ICE. Next week, each side will have to make more detailed arguments. But don’t look for this to go very far. Meanwhile, the fight for the federal government’s right to enforce federal law goes on in Minneapolis and its surrounding areas."

 

It would be interesting to compare this lawsuit with the legal justification used by the CSA when they seceded from the US.   

It seems like trying to ban one instance of federal involvement in a state, while still taking billions of federal dollars (many of those which were stolen) is contradictory to say the least. 

Pretty Good Summary

 https://x.com/ihunanya_chi/status/2012155445855527183?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

 

 "Muslim mindset: “I’m fasting, don’t eat in front of me or I might be tempted.” Christian: practices self-control and doesn’t make a public show of fasting. Muslim man: sees a woman who isn’t fully covered and says, “Cover yourself or I’ll be tempted.” Christian man: sees the same thing and says, “I need to guard my heart and discipline my eyes so I don’t sin.” Christianity deals with the heart. We emphasize self-discipline and self-control. Islam, on the other hand, tries to control the environment instead, asking others to change because the individual hasn’t learned to master himself. When the heart is truly transformed, temptation loses its power. Self-control means taking responsibility for your own desires, not placing the burden on others. A disciplined heart governs the flesh, not the other way around."

 

I've definitely seem Muslims  demand that others not eat in front of them during Ramadan, and the rest of this is being played out in real life.  

FYI, the whole Ramadan "fasting" thing is a bit overblown.  The "fast" is from sunrise to sunset, then there is feasting after sunset.   It's just not as big of a sacrifice as many portray it.   

Of Interest

 https://x.com/devon_eriksen_/status/2008699850326495479?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

This is an interesting evaluation of Trump and how he thinks about things.   

https://x.com/abridgen/status/2010802055347085461?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

Maybe the climate change thing isn’t what they said it was.  

Why, Indeed?

 https://x.com/robertmsterling/status/2010478741302997332?s=51&t=cLq01Oy84YkmYPZ-URIMYw

I touched on this a while back, and I appreciate this more in depth look at the question.  I absolutely think that these sorts of studies are vital as we look at broader questions of immigration and the makeup of those immigrants.  It seems clear that culture and desire to assimilate matters quite a lot when we look at immigrants.  I'll note that the Hmong have absolutely maintained much of their culture, while also assimilating and adopting US culture.