The Democrats' failure to act on ICE's brutal tactics is a stark reminder that in the US, opposition parties often prioritize their own interests over doing what is right.
In Minneapolis, two American citizens were shot to death in under two weeks, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents abducted children as young as 2 years old. Yet, instead of taking decisive action, Democrats voted with Republicans to increase funding for ICE. This vote came after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to whip his caucus against the bill.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz was criticized for not providing clear directives or policy proposals to expel ICE from Minnesota, while Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to bring charges against Jonathan Ross, the killer of Renee Good's son. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders like Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vaguely called for "transparency and accountability" without specifying concrete steps.
Rep. Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat, called ICE "cowards" and threatened to defund them, but most Democrats fall short of calling for their abolition. Even Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who voted to fund ICE, criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's response to the killings.
The party is trapped in a world of its own creation, where committing to anything that might alienate mythical moderate conservative voters or donors is anathema. Instead of taking the initiative and attaching themselves to the growing public anger for political gain, Democrats are tamping down the energy and enthusiasm for change and ensuring that any actions taken do not challenge entrenched power structures.
This is a clear indication that in the US, opposition parties often prioritize their own interests over doing what is right. The Democrats' failure to act on ICE's brutal tactics is a stark reminder that they need to wake up to the role they play in organized opposition and take action before it's too late.
In Minneapolis, two American citizens were shot to death in under two weeks, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents abducted children as young as 2 years old. Yet, instead of taking decisive action, Democrats voted with Republicans to increase funding for ICE. This vote came after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to whip his caucus against the bill.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz was criticized for not providing clear directives or policy proposals to expel ICE from Minnesota, while Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to bring charges against Jonathan Ross, the killer of Renee Good's son. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders like Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vaguely called for "transparency and accountability" without specifying concrete steps.
Rep. Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat, called ICE "cowards" and threatened to defund them, but most Democrats fall short of calling for their abolition. Even Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who voted to fund ICE, criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's response to the killings.
The party is trapped in a world of its own creation, where committing to anything that might alienate mythical moderate conservative voters or donors is anathema. Instead of taking the initiative and attaching themselves to the growing public anger for political gain, Democrats are tamping down the energy and enthusiasm for change and ensuring that any actions taken do not challenge entrenched power structures.
This is a clear indication that in the US, opposition parties often prioritize their own interests over doing what is right. The Democrats' failure to act on ICE's brutal tactics is a stark reminder that they need to wake up to the role they play in organized opposition and take action before it's too late.
. The fact that Democrats voted with Republicans to increase funding for ICE despite all these atrocities happening is just mind-boggling. I mean, what's going on here? Are they really more concerned about pleasing their donors than doing what's right? It's like they're stuck in a cycle of compromise and politicking instead of taking real action. And the lack of concrete proposals from leadership is just frustrating 
. We need to see some serious commitment to change, not just vague calls for "transparency and accountability". The American people deserve better than this 
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, I'm literally shocked by this news!!! The dems are supposed 2 be all about justice & equality but like they're more worried bout appeasing those Repubs lol 
. I mean, come on! two ppl rnt even alive cuz of ICE's brutal tactics & what do the dems do? increase funding for ICE 
. Like, what r they even thinking?! 
And don't even get me started on Tim Walz & Keith Ellison not takin action 
. It's like they're just as bad as the Repubs they claim 2 oppose 
or else we'll keep losin ppl like Renee Good's son 
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They're supposed to be all about justice and equality, but instead of taking a stand against ICE's brutal tactics, they're just playing politics 
It's like, come on guys 
we have two American citizens murdered in under two weeks and kids as young as 2 being abducted by ICE agents? That's outrageous 
And yet, they vote to increase funding for them instead of calling for their abolition? No thanks 
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. The party needs to wake up and stop playing nice with the Republicans 
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. I mean, two lives lost to ICE brutality in just a few weeks and they're still kicking it back to the Republicans? That's not leadership, that's spineless 
#JusticeForReneeGood #KidsShouldntBeTargeted 
. What's next, will they start funding their own party's campaign expenses with tax payer money? 
#CorruptionInTheParty #ChangeIsNecessary 
this whole thing is so messed up, like how can democrats vote for more funding for ice when there are innocent ppl getting killed? it's all about them trying to save their own skin & not rock the boat... i mean what would've happened if they just took a stand and called for ice's abolition already? 
. Where's the outrage? The demand for change? It feels like the Democrats are letting fear hold them back, instead of using it as fuel to push for real reform 
. We need more than just empty promises and vague calls for "transparency" - we need concrete action 
#JusticeForRenee. It's time for Democrats to wake up and stop playing it safe with their moderate voters 
. How are we supposed to justify this kind of inhumane treatment of vulnerable humans? 
. They're all talk about "transparency and accountability" but where's the action? 
I mean, come on, two American citizens shot dead in Minneapolis and ICE starts abducting toddlers?! It's not even close to "transparency and accountability" - it's more like "we're scared of rocking the boat". 
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& Democrats are just enabling it, like they're stuck in neutral 
. Need some backbone, not just rhetoric