Notre Dame The Open Forum

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College-educated, bourgeois dregs of society. [LINK] - MAS - 2:58am 1/26/26 (0) [View All]

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More on why Alex Pretti might have carried a gun..."Is Your Nurse Pack'in? Firearm [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 2:34am 1/26/26 (16) [View All]

These are the same people who made Kyle Rittenhouse into a hero [NT] - Chris94 - 1:12pm 1/26/26
So he needed a semi automatic. Who brings a semi automatic to a peaceful protest? [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 4:12am 1/26/26
- Kyle Rittenhouse. You remember him. [NT] - Chris94 - 1:28pm 1/26/26
- He had a carry permit but yeah, it’s probably not a good decision to bring a weapon to a protest - jimbasil - 6:00am 1/26/26
- He had a "Concealed Carry" license...and if you read my linked article you'd know that some nurses - TyroneIrish - 4:37am 1/26/26
  - What we might notice in police precincts across the nation is an uptick in violent behavior - jimbasil - 6:52am 1/26/26
  - Your posts are comical. Did you support Rittenhouse like this? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 4:53am 1/26/26
    - Be specific.. and stay on this case…what do you find comical. and why? [NT] - TyroneIrish - 6:22am 1/26/26
    - The reasoning by the judge was Rittenhouse was too young to get a permit for that weapon. - jimbasil - 6:09am 1/26/26
      - I suspect that NED knows this and is deflecting… [NT] - TyroneIrish - 3:16pm 1/27/26
Except he wasn’t at work. He was at a riot interfering with enforcement operation. [NT] - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 3:50am 1/26/26
Sure. Plus the extra mag. [NT] - jakers - 3:31am 1/26/26
Strictly prohibited in all VA facilities. [NT] - LanceManion - 2:43am 1/26/26
- "Except for Official Purposes"...could he have been cleared to carry?...We'll see. [NT] [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 2:58am 1/26/26
  - Sad that VA hospitals have to rely on arming random nurses to protect against angry veterans. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 6:00am 1/26/26
    - I'm just positing a rationale that Alex Pretti may have had for carrying the gun...but it's one heck - TyroneIrish - 8:49am 1/26/26

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Not much different than Trump’s America— [NT] [LINK] - conorlarkin - 2:12am 1/26/26 (10) [View All]

Mullahs in Iran now grateful to remain in Iran instead of USA, given the danger of ICE. [NT] - MAS - 2:41am 1/26/26
Watch for Pelosi to quickly purchase massive shares in the Zyklon B industry. [NT] - MAS - 2:39am 1/26/26
Tim compares ICE to the Holocaust. [LINK] - MAS - 2:37am 1/26/26
- Libs have been hawking the Nazi/Hitler shtick for 80 years. [NT] - Hensou - 2:40am 1/26/26
  - It's amazing that neither conor nor any of them are fleeing the country, given the fact that Nazism - MAS - 2:42am 1/26/26
    - I wonder if any of the board libs have attended any anti-ICE protests in their towns. [NT] - Hensou - 3:11am 1/26/26
      - Not a chance. I mean, they might lost their jobs. I have always said the profs who feed this cult - MAS - 4:59am 1/26/26
Totally rational comparison. Like in his first term, you folks predict that "democracy" is about to - MAS - 2:30am 1/26/26
Ridiculous hysteria. [NT] - Hensou - 2:30am 1/26/26

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Question to all you attorneys: Can ICE officers sue Walz, Frey and Minnesota for defamation … - Kalc - 12:53am 1/26/26 (4) [View All]

Can? Sure, Clerk's office opens at 9a. /s [NT] - ND521 - 5:33am 1/26/26
Call 1-800-EAT-MY-ASS - NDWisconsin - 1:26am 1/26/26
- Verona? Shorewood? Stevens Point? Viroqua? New Glarus? Bayfield? [NT] - MAS - 2:34am 1/26/26
No. [NT] - conorlarkin - 12:59am 1/26/26

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The close up video looks like a possible bad shoot in MN. I’m all for an investigation. [NT] - Hensou - 12:21am 1/26/26 (4) [View All]

LEO shootings should always be investigated. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 12:37am 1/26/26
Even WSJ headline say “Video contradicts US story.” [NT] - RocketRay - 12:37am 1/26/26
It looks pretty bad - Fisher01 - 12:37am 1/26/26
- I believe they are allowed to carry tasers. [NT] - Hensou - 12:39am 1/26/26

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How a nation becomes fascist - Chris94 - 12:00am 1/26/26 (14) [View All]

You are a brainwashed radical. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:02pm 1/26/26
Kinda like when the government & pharma lock people in their house to avoid the flu - LanceManion - 12:19am 1/26/26
- Jesus Christ, what a retarded response. [NT] - RocketRay - 3:18am 1/26/26
  - In response to the regarded assertion that Trump is fascist [NT] - LanceManion - 1:56pm 1/26/26
    - Yes because we wouldn’t know fascism because he’s authoritarianism gets in the way. [NT] - jimbasil - 9:54pm 1/26/26
- Yes that’s exactly what it’s like. [NT] - Chris94 - 1:51am 1/26/26
- I wasn’t locked in my house. I also don’t recall feds being sent to big cities. - NDWisconsin - 1:22am 1/26/26
  - The MN national guard wasn’t exactly handing out donuts [NT] - LanceManion - 2:17am 1/26/26
  - You people set up hotlines to have neighbors rat each other out. - jakers - 1:54am 1/26/26
    - Colluded with social media giants to censor speech, created a "Disinformation Governance Board," - MAS - 2:20am 1/26/26
What happens to a nation where laws and borders are not respected and enforced? - iairishcheeks - 12:16am 1/26/26
- Oh Please! Save it. [NT] - jimbasil - 12:27am 1/26/26
Bertrand Russell? - Hensou - 12:04am 1/26/26

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Question to all you attorneys - can the state of Minnesota charge the ICE officers with violating - jimbasil - 10:43pm 1/25/26 (16) [View All]

Almost every State has a version of Federal 1983 civil statute, and criminal statutes to prosecute. - conorlarkin - 12:57am 1/26/26
I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - LanceManion - 11:07pm 1/25/26
- Re: I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - garryowen - 11:24pm 1/25/26
  - Re: I’m not being combative, but what civil rights were violated? - RocketRay - 12:13am 1/26/26
  - This discussion is far beyond your capabilities. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:37pm 1/25/26
    - How so? [NT] - Hensou - 11:43pm 1/25/26
Not an attorney but … - OCIrish - 11:06pm 1/25/26
- Nothing to do with the law but why would a demonstrator bring a semi-automatic to a peaceful protest [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 11:33pm 1/25/26
  - As I posted earlier, it's entirely possible that Alex Pretti wanted to provide additional protection - TyroneIrish - 12:18am 1/26/26
  - Ask rittenhouse defenders. They have the answer. [NT] - jimbasil - 12:09am 1/26/26
- 😊 [NT] - jimbasil - 11:14pm 1/25/26
- When he engaged ICE, I’d say he forfeited all of those except 8 [NT] - LanceManion - 11:09pm 1/25/26
  - Hmmm … let me get this straight - OCIrish - 12:24am 1/26/26
  - One problem with that - he didn’t engage with ICE. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:15pm 1/25/26
    - He engaged with a woman who they were engaging with, so he did [NT] - LanceManion - 11:29pm 1/25/26
      - Yes he was helping her up from being pushed to the ground by ICE. [NT] - jimbasil - 11:36pm 1/25/26

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Judge issues TRO banning DHS from destroying Pretti info. Good. [LINK] - LanceManion - 10:34pm 1/25/26 (0) [View All]

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Right- wing armed 2nd amendment activist gun nut, fights with police and is shot. - iairishcheeks - 7:05pm 1/25/26 (7) [View All]

Same situation. Don’t tangle with law enforcement if you are strapped [NT] - LanceManion - 10:27pm 1/25/26
Two things can be true simultaneously - Chris94 - 8:41pm 1/25/26
- Agreed, based on the facts known. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 9:06pm 1/25/26
Mr. Pretti was aiding a woman shoved to the ground by an overzealous ICE Agent… - TyroneIrish - 7:13pm 1/25/26
- Initially, and then he was blinded by pepper spray & started wrestling her and ICE [NT] - LanceManion - 10:26pm 1/25/26
- They know the facts. They are self governed by sheer ignorance. [NT] - Quest4twelve - 8:35pm 1/25/26
  - It's like the OF MAGAs are trying to 'Digitally Tear Gas' everyone else with head-spinning nonsense - TyroneIrish - 10:02pm 1/25/26

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Wondering about Pretti gun. - Hensou - 4:20pm 1/25/26 (25) [View All]

Better you ‘Wonder’ why ICE shot an already disarmed man who never held it in his hand. [NT] - TyroneIrish - 7:26pm 1/25/26
It could have been a knife in his pocket. The Stasi still would have killed him. [NT] - conorlarkin - 6:51pm 1/25/26
- If he wasn't throwing haymakers and complied, he's still alive. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 7:02pm 1/25/26
  - Bullshit. This was not his fault. [NT] - Chris94 - 8:59pm 1/25/26
    - If he didn't fight with armed officers, he's alive, that's indisputable. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 9:07pm 1/25/26
- A knife is a lethal weapon. - Hensou - 7:00pm 1/25/26
  - Exactly my point. Neither the presence of a firearm or knife justified use of deadly force. [NT] - conorlarkin - 7:28pm 1/25/26
    - Yes, wait til you get shot or stabbed to defend yourself. [NT] - Hensou - 9:42pm 1/25/26
Red dots (reflex in this case) are easier to use than iron sights. - iairishcheeks - 4:45pm 1/25/26
- I think shot 1 was accidental and his gun by agent who disarmed [NT] - LanceManion - 5:09pm 1/25/26
  - Plausible. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 5:42pm 1/25/26
    - Who is the guy in the grey coat who sneaks off with Pretti’s gun? [NT] - LanceManion - 10:29pm 1/25/26
      - No idea, there's a lot that is bizarre here. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 7:04pm 1/26/26
- They saw the gun. It was part of the equation. - Hensou - 5:05pm 1/25/26
  - I'll add that the Sig Custom P320 AXG Combat isn't a 'my first gun' purchase. - iairishcheeks - 5:22pm 1/25/26
    - I have a permit. My first rule: don't go places where I have to carry. - NedoftheHill - 5:58pm 1/25/26
      - Sadly, there have been multiple instances where people have fired handguns in hospitals...like where [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 10:12pm 1/25/26
      - I also have a permit, have never carried. - iairishcheeks - 6:10pm 1/25/26
    - Not sure that has any relevance [NT] - Chris94 - 5:33pm 1/25/26
      - He was certainly armed well for a peaceful rally. - Hensou - 5:52pm 1/25/26
        
        Being “prepared to shoot” is not a thing. [NT] - Chris94 - 6:14pm 1/25/26
        
        Why bring a gun unless you are prepared to shoot it? - Hensou - 7:02pm 1/25/26
      - These are details, relevance is unknown at this point. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 5:41pm 1/25/26
- “Fighting w/Cop?”…watch the video…he was helping a woman who was Shoved Down by an ICE agent. [NT] - TyroneIrish - 4:59pm 1/25/26

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More "Show me your papers" shenanigans [NT] [LINK] - Quest4twelve - 4:17pm 1/25/26 (0) [View All]

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Minneapolis police chief on Deface the Nation invoking the 2nd Amendment when asked if it was legal - MAS - 3:51pm 1/25/26 (31) [View All]

Not illegal, just incredibly stupid. Did he urge residents to exercise restraint and common sense? [NT] - LanceManion - 5:16pm 1/25/26
- The escalation was 100% on ICE (unless you are watching an Earth II video). [NT] - conorlarkin - 6:24pm 1/25/26
  - Law enforcement is provocation, eh counselor? [NT] - iairishcheeks - 7:06pm 1/25/26
    - Reckless unhinged law enforcement = escalation [NT] - conorlarkin - 7:56pm 1/25/26
      - You're the one supporting reckless, unhinged behavior.. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 8:14pm 1/25/26
        
        Only you MAGAmorons are supporting reckless unhinged behavior. [NT] - jimbasil - 8:50pm 1/25/26
        
        Yes, biting someone’s finger off is perfectly normal behavior. [NT] - Hensou - 10:26pm 1/25/26
        
        Attempting to fight 7+ armed officers is the definition of reckless and unhinged. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 9:10pm 1/25/26
        
        Agsin, there must be a video copy in braille just for you. [NT] - jimbasil - 9:16pm 1/25/26
    - They have the video in braille just for you. [NT] - jimbasil - 7:53pm 1/25/26
Why do you need 30 "bullets" for self-defense?!?! Is the question they'd be asking. - iairishcheeks - 4:58pm 1/25/26
- That part I understand. Hard to hit multiple attackers with single bullet each. [NT] - Hensou - 5:20pm 1/25/26
  - Why bring a gun with 42 rounds to a peaceful protest?!?! - iairishcheeks - 5:47pm 1/25/26
    - That part agree with you. [NT] - Hensou - 6:26pm 1/25/26
He was disarmed. Then shot. No investigation will ensue. [NT] - Chris94 - 4:32pm 1/25/26
- This has to be investigated. He wasn’t in possession of gun when shot. [NT] - LanceManion - 5:19pm 1/25/26
  - Agreed. But DHS has already passed judgment. [NT] - Chris94 - 5:42pm 1/25/26
    - Then that is an avoidable major mistake. [NT] - LanceManion - 5:47pm 1/25/26
- You don’t know that. Each situation is unique. [NT] - Hensou - 4:37pm 1/25/26
Yes. The Second Amendment is only designed to protect the Kyle Rittenhouse’s in America. [NT] - conorlarkin - 4:04pm 1/25/26
- In every other context, you folks want the gun prohibited, and of course someone carrying two mags. - MAS - 4:12pm 1/25/26
  - I’m not the hypocrite. - conorlarkin - 4:56pm 1/25/26
  - Assault weapons and weapons of war. Far different than what he was carrying. You all keep inventing - jimbasil - 4:22pm 1/25/26
    - In every other context, you people oppose any civilian carrying around two mags. - MAS - 4:27pm 1/25/26
      - Again, you build a false narrative to support your bullshit agenda. [NT] - jimbasil - 4:30pm 1/25/26
        
        Internet fluffers in their safe space criticizing agents who work in extreme conditions. - ELP - 5:42pm 1/25/26

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There are some happy people in this crowd. I’m a big fan of Billy Preston, his [LINK] - Frankx - 2:27pm 1/25/26 (10) [View All]

The 5th Beatle. Love Billy P. [NT] - Domer From Hell - 3:24pm 1/25/26
- Fantastic musician. Also a convicted child molester. Lifelong predator who also, allegedly, [IMAGE] - MAS - 3:48pm 1/25/26
  - He was never convicted of sexual assault. You have got to stop posting bullshit. - jimbasil - 5:24pm 1/25/26
    - He pled no contest. You aren't that stupid. You know what that plea means and why he took it. I wish - MAS - 9:57pm 1/25/26
      - Charges were dismissed - he pled no contest to drug charges in a later arrest. - jimbasil - 10:35pm 1/25/26
  - Well you’re a doggy downer. Had no idea, just read a few things. Coacaine… BAD [NT] - Frankx - 4:41pm 1/25/26
  - Well shit. You’re a buzz kill 😂😂 [NT] - Domer From Hell - 4:29pm 1/25/26
- Got a family member via marriage who’s wife is connected to the music world, she’s met him - Frankx - 3:34pm 1/25/26
A fine selection. Thank you! [NT] - Hensou - 3:13pm 1/25/26
My Sweet Lord. His rendition in the tribute to George Harrison is something I watch a lot. Love it. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 2:30pm 1/25/26

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Insurrectionist Democrat senators threaten to oppose appropriations bill if ICE not defunded - LanceManion - 1:53pm 1/25/26 (0) [View All]

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This was mentioned before, but it shows that many ICE protesters are completely deranged. [LINK] - Hensou - 1:11pm 1/25/26 (5) [View All]

Seems only fair…ICE “mistakes” U.S. citizens for undocumented immigrants… [NT] - TyroneIrish - 2:21pm 1/25/26
Kill them! [NT] - Chris94 - 1:56pm 1/25/26
- They falsely identified a group of guys minding their own business. Including one who was anti-ICE. - Hensou - 3:18pm 1/25/26
- Probably sufficient to institutionalize them. [NT] - LanceManion - 1:57pm 1/25/26
Man lands on moon. [NT] - LanceManion - 1:48pm 1/25/26

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i don’t like this salt on the road, i’m going to go block the trucks from moving [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 12:44pm 1/25/26 (2) [View All]

The vast majority of MN residents who oppose this nonsense need to get their neighbors in line. [NT] - LanceManion - 1:55pm 1/25/26
- the protesters are the same people who cheered when Kirk was executed and want Mangioni to be set - WestCoastIrishFan - 2:18pm 1/25/26

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It’s not about immigration enforcement. It never was. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 10:11am 1/25/26 (23) [View All]

a minority gets it [NT] [LINK] - WestCoastIrishFan - 1:18pm 1/25/26
and an open border was always about rigging elections [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 12:47pm 1/25/26
- at least about preserving House seat counts. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 6:51pm 1/25/26

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Bondi says for Minnesota leaders to turn over voter rolls and the violence will stop. - jimbasil - 6:44am 1/25/26 (0) [View All]

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NYT Article. No Paywall. [LINK] - Iggle - 3:34am 1/25/26 (2) [View All]

These people live in a different world. Sometime, go onto the NYT and Atlantic's FB pages. - MAS - 3:49am 1/25/26
- I feel bad for young guys. It must be impossible to go on a date these days. [NT] - LanceManion - 1:59pm 1/25/26

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Just finished Alien Earth - AlbanyIRISH - 2:32am 1/25/26 (0) [View All]