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Why do ICE agents wear balaclavas? Do they want to mask their identities? Are they ashamed of who they are and what they are doing? Who is authorizing these arrests? Where is the outrage?

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I assume they are undercover. Working other cases.

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"Undercover" meaning they are law enforcement officers who have pretended to be a member of the group in order to infiltrate their organization and gain intelligence? But, her visa wasn't supposedly cancelled because of any affiliation, but because she wrote an op-ed in support of Palestinians. Do I have that right?

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Her visa and green card are all in order; the reason she was snatched is suppressing her right to free speech. She is correct; Netanyahu is committing genocide. I did not like that Biden was still supportive of Israel, knowing that it was killing innocents. As in the case of Ukraine, Putin is also murdering innocents by bombing schools, hospitals, and even childcare centers. Both Putin and Netanyahu are committing crimes against Humanity, and the Hague needs to get after them, but that takes live intelligence to snatch them. As for the young lady, no matter what her status is according to the moron in the white house, she has the same rights of First Amendment as any native born American. Where is she?

His following targets will be us if we disagree. I will fight to the end.

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"Moron is a term once used in psychology and psychiatry to denote mild intellectual disability.[1] The term was closely tied to the American eugenics movement.[2] Once the term became popularized, it fell out of use by the psychological community, as it was used more commonly as an insult than a psychological term. It is similar to imbecile and idiot.[3]"

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They can't risk to be identified.

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I don't understand why. So, why do police wear uniforms, name tags, and no balaclava? If crime syndicates begin doing this, kidnapping people off the street, how are you supposed to know if these people really are ICE, or criminal kidnappers. What's more, what if a person thinks they're thugs, pulls out a gun in self-defense, and somebody ends up dead? What is the threat in being easily identified as a law enforcement officer, regardless of which agency?

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I've alwys taken the position they should, and administer Miranda, but they don't because they probably think they are all illegals, who have no status.

Under cover they don't. We shared a building with DEA....never in uniform.

When I lived in Maryland, worked in DC, one of my neighbors infiltrated a Salvadoerean gang...had been a DC cop. They'd make mass arrests...simultaneously in different locations.

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Are you submitting this stuff to Americana Music?

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Please continue your good work.

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I don't believe it's ICE Agents. In my opinion, Trump is creating a secret police force that will kowtow to him in every way. He is duplicating what Hitler and Putin did in Russia. However, it may be that Russia does not need a secret police force. Putin is too obvious in his dislike of his opponents, and as you all know, he kills them. However, I think that the USSC should be concerned about their safety. Most people know the history of "The Night of the Long Knives" under Hitler. It would not surprise me if he acted against them if they disfavored him anyway. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans elected a mentally unbalanced person. His cupidity and profound quest for power removed any reasoning behind any order that causes harm and gives him deep pleasure. I know a lot about ICE Agents and the Former Immigration agency. I cannot disclose, but I am reasonably sure, those wearing the balaclavas are not our government agents. Recently, I read that the USSC would meet with others unknown to us, but if anyone smells something. After all, in their stupor of power, they cause this imbecile to rise again.

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why no credits for songwriters? how would one submit a song? why all the secrecy?

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Battle Song for Rallies

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A song of fear, a song of hope. We the People must organize and rise up!

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Just a note…the recording stops abruptly as the first line of the final chorus begins. I love this composition and the wonderful performance. Please post who the artist is, or how we can download it.. Thank you!

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How do we know that these kidnappers were US government agents? She is Turkish, probably not a supporter of that dictator, and he does disappear people who speak out against him.

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I absolutely love this song. Where could I download it/buy it?

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Who’s next ? Canadians?

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Reminds me of a song Leonard Cohen used to sign- The Future. "Get ready for the future it is murder". He saw this darkness coming. But he also said "Love's the only engine of survival." I hope we can come back from this slide into darkness.

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Louise and Thom: Such an awesome combination! Grateful for your inspiration, leadership, informed commentaries, and historical perspectives. Let's roll!

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