Just when I didn’t think it could get any worse . . .
Sunday, anti-ICE protesters invaded a church, disrupting services and terrifying families in the People’s Republic of Minnesota. Among the phrases shouted was “Gestapo!” For those unfamiliar with the German language, Gestapo is an abbreviation of the title Geheime Staats Polizei. or Home State Police. The term took on a negative spin during Hitler’s domination of Germany; however it was, and is, a legitimate law enforcement agency . . . as is ICE.
Those of you who read my blog are aware of my position regarding the separation of church and state and this atrocity is a classic example of the need for separation. Everyone is entitled to worship their chosen faith sans interference from political intervention. That certainly wasn’t the case on Sunday. It was evil personified.
Try as I might, I will never understand what is going on up there as well as other areas of the country. It’s like going to the movies and rooting for the villain. These anti-ICE nutcases are protecting and supporting those who are in this country illegally and who are preying upon legitimate citizenry. Would Governor Walz or Mayor Frey demand protection for someone who raped and murdered their daughter? How do these individuals obtain power?
They’ve made a martyr of Renee Good, who died while attempting to take an ICE agents life! She is a “poor 33-year-old mother who was taking her child to school”. Any investigation into Good’s background would reveal someone who constantly interfered in ICE operations and taunted agents. At a recent benefit concert, for Good, Bruce Springsteen ranted against President Trump for causing her death! Now, I ask you, does anyone give a hoot what a has-been spiels? It amazes me how many “celebrities” scoot to the left of Karl Marx while expecting money from sane folks.
Some time has elapsed. I’m having some health issues which have kept me away. The situation has escalated in Minnesota in the meantime. Another citizen was shot and killed by ICE officials while attempting to make an arrest. Word has it that he was armed and had extra ammunition with him at the time. The city of Minneapolis is in full scale riot mode and, despite the frigid temperatures, the streets are full of angry citizens. Apparently, the victim was a registered nurse and even GOP Congress members are beginning to react negatively to all that is going on there.
Speaking of frigid temps, much of the country is under siege with tens of thousands without power, even in the south. Inch-thick ice is bringing down power lines everywhere. We are just to the north of the storm area and are just suffering zero temperatures so far. The term “ice” seems to be responsible for all of the angst in the country these days.
The White House Ballroom which President Trump is hoping to construct has come under more fire with a lawsuit filed by a leftist group opposed to the destruction of the East Wing. The project, which has a $300 million price tag, is a pet project of Trump Administration. It is unknown whether the suit will delay the project.
From a personal standpoint, 2026 has gotten off to a rather crappy start and I certainly hope it becomes more promising as it continues.
Paco