Social ICE/deportation protests and riots megathread

[NoSmilez]

Was it the aussie chick?

I think it’s some Asian or Mexican dude.

 

[Flower2dPeople]

I think it’s some Asian or Mexican dude.

It's fine then.

 

[Islam Imamate]

Which federal law are you referring to that makes it illegal?

There is no such law but most likely he's referring to the flag code which dictates how you should and should not display the flag.

Funny enough the flag code discourages altering the design in anyway such as the thin blue line version or using it in ads but Americans don't care about those details, just don't fly it upside down or alongside/under another flag.

 

[SurferH2O]

"It's not legal to fly the Mexican flag in place of the American flag or fly it higher"?

Really? Show me the laws, that sounds really silly.

Would it really bother you if someone had the Mexican flag above the US flag? Like, would you go all citizens arrest?

Are you an American? I asked you that question. Before I prove it to you... are you an American citizen?

 

[SurferH2O]

Which federal law are you referring to that makes it illegal?

Are you an American? I am going to answer your question, but I am asking because if you are... this is going to be embarrassing for you.

 

[SurferH2O]

There is no such law but most likely he's referring to the flag code which dictates how you should and should not display the flag.

Funny enough the flag code discourages altering the design in anyway such as the thin blue line version or using it in ads but Americans don't care about those details, just don't fly it upside down or alongside/under another flag.

You're not an American either?

Under federal law (4 U.S.C. § 7), no foreign flag—including the Mexican flag—may be flown above or in a position of superior prominence to the U.S. flag on U.S. soil during peacetime Specifically, section 7(g) states:

International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace

Additionally, section 7(c) clarifies:

No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence to, or in place of, the flag of the United States

 

[Aurelian]

I can only speak for myself so the point I'm making is that its perfectly normal to expect that the people living in the border states that were ceded from Mexico will have a deep cultural and economic attachment to that country. Furthermore, any expectation that border enforcement and mass deportation can severe that longstanding connection is misguided.

Right but the leader of the MAGA movement himself is a criminal who pardoned 1500 of his goons the first day of his presidency. All sides have criminals but within MAGA they're the leaders and take center stage.

Sure but as much as MAGA might feel otherwise winning an election for president doesn't put you above the law.

Oh if only I had heeded the warning of a karate forum poster none of this would've happened

Reality is lots of so called centrists laid out the red carpet for the criminal in chief and helped launder his reputation even while he ratcheted up the tension in the country and ejected all principled conservatives from his party.

It's really just a little bit of common sense and critical thought. This shitshow between Dems and Reps affects ME, too.

I hold Democrats to slightly higher standards than I do Reps, but maybe that's not fair or accurate. How in the hell do you guys keep losing to an obvious con-man? It's one bad decision after another in two things. How you deal with someone like Trump, and how your side conducts itself within office and the policies they put focus on.

But enough of that rant and back to laughing at morons getting shot in the face with rubber bullets.

 

[Satanical Eve]

Do you mean "support" or "I don't give a fuck", like you don't give a fuck about Biden setting such a ridiculous precedent with his pardons? I would fall under the latter.

Do you agree with Biden(or rather his handlers), introducing the "preemptive pardon" that basically makes any government going forward completely untouchable if they so choose to be?

Answer my question and stop resorting to whataboutisms

 

[b34stmode]

You think so, huh? What exactly is the left doing to make that happen? Doubling and tripling down on all the unpopular shit that lost them the last election?

I mean, good luck. Until then, cope.

Democrats don't have to do a thing. Trump's first 100 days have been fucking awful. He has failed on every front that he ran on. He has shown he can't get a solid deal done with any Country. Putin has made him look horrible on foreign policy. Bondi hasn't came through on a single promise, and has left the entire Republican party on read regarding the Epstein files. Elon Musk just cucked Trump in front of a hundred million people. His first big bill on the Economy is a horror that nobody supports and he is having to result to immigration pandering to try and pass it. The left has an issue of needing someone competent to run, but as long as they find someone half way decent, they will be a shoe-in, in 2028. If you think otherwise you are really out of touch with politics in general.

 

[b34stmode]

Are you an American? I am going to answer your question, but I am asking because if you are... this is going to be embarrassing for you.

Yes, which law are you referring to? It's a genuine question. And I'm not going to be embarrassed on sherdog my guy.

 

[SurferH2O]

Yes, which law are you referring to? It's a genuine question. And I'm not going to be embarrassed on sherdog my guy.

Under federal law (4 U.S.C. § 7), no foreign flag—including the Mexican flag—may be flown above or in a position of superior prominence to the U.S. flag on U.S. soil during peacetime Specifically, section 7(g) states:

International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace

Additionally, section 7(c) clarifies:

No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence to, or in place of, the flag of the United States


I honestly thought most Americans knew that foreign flags may not be flown above ours. Also, our flag may not be replaced by a foreign flag. Well... now you know.

 

[PEB]

 

[AdamWarlock]

it's disappointing how small these protests are, i thought they at least try to put some effort in, give us a spectacle.

 

[Islam Imamate]

You're not an American either?

Under federal law (4 U.S.C. § 7), no foreign flag—including the Mexican flag—may be flown above or in a position of superior prominence to the U.S. flag on U.S. soil during peacetime Specifically, section 7(g) states:

International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace

Additionally, section 7(c) clarifies:

No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence to, or in place of, the flag of the United States

Are you American? Because if so I'm surprised you're only now just finding out that the Flag Code is non-binding

Is Violating the Flag Code Illegal?​

No. While the U.S. Flag Code is a federal law, guidelines are only stated within the voluntary and non-binding language such as, "should" and "custom," meaning there is no penalty for violating any of its provisions. This is because of the Supreme Court's act in declaring the law unconstitutional in United States v. Eichman.

 

[Deorum]

Northern Mexico and the Southwest United States are really one geographic, cultural zone split in two by the border.

@Deorum can you confirm?

It's fairly accurate where culture is concerned (more so Tucson than Phoenix), but Arizona has a clearly defined third-party component with its indigenous tribes; they're full blooded and wholly distinct from Mexican mestizos with Spanish colonizer language and surnames. They aren't Mexicans, and Mexicans ain't them. It was also their land, not Mexico's (for the record).

The basin and range physiographic region is responsible for the visual stereotypes people have of Arizona as a scorching barren desert and looks a lot like Northern Mexico. The Central Highlands (transition zone) and Colorado Plateau are much higher in elevation, much different where climate and ecosystems are concerned. Check the Grand Canyon cutting through 278 miles.

 

[haysus31]

Watch news from Latin America. Most of them are shocked at how ridiculous these people are. The privilege and opportunities they have vs our home counties is comical. Every country has rules and borders in Latin America. They would not tolerate these protesters.

 

[Osculater]

Donald Palpatine hahahahaa!

 

[SurferH2O]

Are you American? Because if so I'm surprised you're only now just finding out that the Flag Code is non-binding

It's law. I know you don't want it followed. Are you an American?

 

[b34stmode]

Under federal law (4 U.S.C. § 7), no foreign flag—including the Mexican flag—may be flown above or in a position of superior prominence to the U.S. flag on U.S. soil during peacetime Specifically, section 7(g) states:

International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace

Additionally, section 7(c) clarifies:

No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of superior prominence to, or in place of, the flag of the United States


I honestly thought most Americans knew that foreign flags may not be flown above ours. Also, our flag may not be replaced by a foreign flag. Well... now you know.

Federal Law: The U.S. Flag Code (4 U.S.C. § 7) governs flag display but is advisory, not enforceable with criminal penalties. It states that the U.S. flag should be flown in a position of "superior prominence" when displayed with other national flags, meaning it should not be below another country’s flag on the same pole. However, violating this is not a federal crime, as confirmed by court rulings like NAACP v. Hunt (1990), which protected flag desecration as free speech under the First Amendment.

^ What is that referring to then?

the more you know I guess!

Imagine someone decides for the first time to buy some flags and a holder for their house, and ends up flying them wrong, and gets hit with federal charges. That is what you are suggesting could happen, but it appears you are mistaken.

 

[Islam Imamate]

It's really just a little bit of common sense and critical thought. This shitshow between Dems and Reps affects ME, too.

I hold Democrats to slightly higher standards than I do Reps, but maybe that's not fair or accurate. How in the hell do you guys keep losing to an obvious con-man? It's one bad decision after another in two things. How you deal with someone like Trump, and how your side conducts itself within office and the policies they put focus on.

Well people like you surely don't make it any easier to deal with corrupt populists when you subject them to a more lenient double standard.

But enough of that rant and back to laughing at morons getting shot in the face with rubber bullets.

Kinda gross but alright.