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C_U_L8R

(47,694 posts)
3. States that once had Republican voters
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:52 PM
Jun 11

Now their just collateral roadkill.
Or as Trump calls them... losers.

Bev54

(12,669 posts)
4. They are happening in red states as well, like Florida, Texas and Virginia to name a few
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:52 PM
Jun 11

The difference is, the red states are helping them instead of fighting back so nobody is hearing about it.

Wiz Imp

(6,093 posts)
5. Virginia is not remotely a red state.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:03 PM
Jun 11

The last time a Republican Presidential candidate won Virginia was way back in 2004. They've gone for the Democrat in 55 straight elections.

Bev54

(12,669 posts)
7. There is a republican governor who is helping Trump by partnering local agencies with federal agencies
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:08 PM
Jun 11

Wiz Imp

(6,093 posts)
11. Democrats control the legislature and are pretty much guaranteed
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:13 PM
Jun 11

to win back the governorship in November. IT IS NOT A RED STATE.

Torchlight

(5,147 posts)
9. Gov. Abbott is positively giddy about getting on the bandwagon
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:09 PM
Jun 11

He's deploying the Guard for some non-existent violence this weekend to impress dad. He doesn't realize that dad will never look at Gregg as one of his favorite sons, the wheelchair chair relegates his status to that of Untermenschen in the gilded fantasy world of trump's, just like the rest of us... the only difference is Gov. Abbott doesn't know it.

Wiz Imp

(6,093 posts)
8. Not True. There are massive raids going on now in Nebraska.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:08 PM
Jun 11

Nebraska is NOT a blue state.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/11/ice-raids-meat-production-plant-omaha/84145695007/

ICE raids meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state during the Trump presidency, the Homeland Security Department said.

U.S. Congressman Don Bacon told local media 75-80 people were detained.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid happened at a plant of Glenn Valley Foods. The food packaging company said it was surprised by the raid and had followed the rules regarding immigration status.


Most cities are majority Democratic so it should not be a surprise if raids take place in "blue" cities in red states as that is where there is the highest concentration of population.

peggysue2

(12,027 posts)
12. I understand ICE hit and is continuing to raid Nebraska's meat-packing plants
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:25 PM
Jun 11

So though I wouldn't be surprised if the raids focus gleefully on Blue States, Trump will have no hesitation to go anywhere he can abuse immigrants and demonstrate dominance.

Because that's what this is all about. Dominance and red meat for MAGA World.

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