Is the US heading for civil unrest.

stevevw · Jan 12, 2026

Valletta said:
The radical arm of the Democratic Party is now in control of their party, the Marxist/radical Islamist temporary coalition seems to be in charge. While a lot of the racist and bigoted teachings at the universities have at least paused, many young people are already radicalized. So many thought the killing of the health care CEO was justified, it shows how quickly the principles and virtues upon which our nation was founded can be abandoned. I cannot predict the future, prayer is our most powerful weapon.

Yes I agree prayer is important. I also think taking a big step back and pausing for thought and reflection. Whenever anyone becomes sort upset or enraged that it is controlling them and affecting relations then the problem is in the person. Even if they feel they are justified.

But I do think as you explain this that this is a cultural wide situation. Like the US is fighting for its identity or moral foundation or what sort of nation they want.

Its not just over specific issues that get sorted and people move on. This is over the US itself, its politics and consitution like you say. I think it is the same throughout the world at the moment.

Its certainly a worrying time on top of climate change, wars, resources, economic insecurity. Its not a bright future for anyone. I think we need an alien invasion and that way all earthlings will unite lol.

But then I can see how some will be defending them and this will just make matters worse. Then the whole universe will be in a culture war lol. Maybe the aliens already realise and they are staying away as they know where it ends up lol.

Fantine · Jan 12, 2026

Postvieww said:
The right did not riot in the streets when Biden and company were in power doing what they wanted. You tell me the difference is! Or would you like for me to tell you?

No they staged an insurrection.

BCP1928 · Jan 12, 2026

stevevw said:
Yes I agree prayer is important. I also think taking a big step back and pausing for thought and reflection. Whenever anyone becomes sort upset or enraged that it is controlling them and affecting relations then the problem is in the person. Even if they feel they are justified.

But I do think as you explain this that this is a cultural wide situation. Like the US is fighting for its identity or moral foundation or what sort of nation they want.

Its not just over specific issues that get sorted and people move on. This is over the US itself, its politics and consitution like you say. I think it is the same throughout the world at the moment.

Its certainly a worrying time on top of climate change, wars, resources, economic insecurity. Its not a bright future for anyone. I think we need an alien invasion and that way all earthlings will unite lol.

But then I can see how some will be defending them and this will just make matters worse. Then the whole universe will be in a culture war lol. Maybe the aliens already realise and they are staying away as they know where it ends up lol.

That's OK--It's a culture war and things are a mess right now and maybe will get worse, but your side is gradually losing, so there's hope..

Maria Billingsley · Jan 12, 2026

Postvieww said:
Anarchists are exactly what they are , defined by their actions.

You couldn’t be more wrong . There is no “righteous “ anywhere near these criminals. Some are paid to be there and others are brainwashed into believing this criminal behavior is a righteous cause.

Upside down analysis!

All one needs to do is look back at history as to which side is deemed righteous.

essentialsaltes · Jan 12, 2026

Secretary Noem is threatening all of 'them' in a nod to collective punishment

Postvieww · Jan 12, 2026

Fantine said:
No they staged an insurrection.

You should do more research. What democrats sell as an insurrection was not. The insurrection was actually carried out by the democrats.

Pommer · Jan 12, 2026

Postvieww said:
It is not the right attacking law enforcement, screamIng profanities at federal agents, causing chaos in the streets or as acting like a third world nation.

stevevw said:
Yes this is obviously wrong. This should stop. But I think there are some fundemental issues that underlie this that are more complicated. All I know is when a society gets to apoint where they are at war then relations have broken down for various reasons.

What recourse does the hoi polloi have when they see their Federal Government overstepping its bounds by indiscriminately criminalizing ordinary citizens and legal residents (who have begun to exercise the right to petition the government for the redress of grievances)?

Protesting is sacrosanct…and is to be expected when the status quo is upended; trying to quash dissent is how dictators are born.

stevevw said:
Maybe it is coming down to clashing ideologies and cultur wars and civil unrest is inevitable until the society resets as one unified nations.

Do you think its possible for the US at the moment. Is it a case that Might has the final rule or is there a futire where the opposing sides come together under a common identity and order.

Maybe this is the plight of all western nations. The plight of democracy itself as not a working form of governernace anymore.

We already had a place to hash things out: Congress.
When that ceased to be functional, the politics have been forced to take place out in the streets, where, (we can all agree), it doesn’t belong.

rambot · Jan 12, 2026

Postvieww said:
It is not the right attacking law enforcement, screamIng profanities at federal agents, causing chaos in the streets or as acting like a third world nation.

Hint: It's not the citizenry but the government that determines "acting like a third world country".
Pay attention to how French people protest; and they're more advanced than you guys.

It's the government NOT the citizens.

Pommer · Jan 12, 2026

Valletta said:
The radical arm of the Democratic Party is now in control of their party, the Marxist/radical Islamist temporary coalition seems to be in charge.

Who are the “leaders” of the “radical arm of the Democratic Party”?
What is their rhetoric?
Americans have always been free to not like what an Administration does and take to the streets, what has “changed”?

rambot · Jan 12, 2026

Postvieww said:
You should do more research. What democrats sell as an insurrection was not. The insurrection was actually carried out by the democrats.

This is the stupididiest thing I've read online today.

Laodicean60 · Jan 12, 2026

stevevw said:
With all the violence on the street now with political protests. With surveys showing more than a third of Dems willing to use violence to stop a political oponent. The rhetoric from the Right that people are commiting acts of terror while others call it legal protests.

Amen! House divided can not stand. While we are hyper focused on each other. Russia and China as partners has changed the power structure of the world. I this his actions in our hemisphere.
The media uses sensationalized and sometimes extreme descriptive words we hear everyday. Got us all worked up thinking the other is trying to destroy the country.

MotoToTheMax · Jan 12, 2026

rambot said:
This is the stupididiest thing I've read online today.

.....so far.

Valletta · Jan 12, 2026

rambot said:
This is the stupididiest thing I've read online today.

Enough of the "insurrection" nonsense.

rambot · Jan 12, 2026

Valletta said:
Enough of the "insurrection" nonsense.

You probably also forget the videos of all the violence right?

Robban · Jan 12, 2026

Laodicean60 said:
Amen! House divided can not stand. While we are hyper focused on each other. Russia and China as partners has changed the power structure of the world. I this his actions in our hemisphere.
The media uses sensationalized and sometimes extreme descriptive words we hear everyday. Got us all worked up thinking the other is trying to destroy the country.

House,

One can build a house with a hammer but one cannot build a home with a hammer.

Valletta · Jan 12, 2026

Maria Billingsley said:
This is precisely what I am talking about. Calling protesters " Anarchists" is exactly what a Totalitarian type regime would call them. These individuals do not seek to abolish all authority. They seek righteousness. Totalitarianism routinely demonize any opposition by labeling them with terms like "anarchist" or even "terrorists," as this rhetoric falsely portrays dissenters as wanting to cause chaos and disorder thus justifying the regime's repressive actions to maintain control. Straight out of the play book.
Thanks for sharing.

There are anarchists and terrorists, calling them such is being truthful. Let us not go back to the Biden regime days of speech control where saying the wrong pronoun risks punishment by authorities.

Lukaris · Jan 12, 2026

Fantine said:
Minneapolis, according to its police chief, had only "two" murders in the past year, and one was committed by ICE officer Ross. If there was "one" murder, why did Homeland Security send in 2000 troublemakers--3x the number of Minneapolis' 700 member police force--to cause trouble and disturb the peace?

Homicide was actually increasing in Minneapolis ( against the said national rate) just prior to January 2025.

Murders plummet nationwide, but rise in Minneapolis • Minnesota Reformer

The homicide rate has plummeted nationwide, according to provisional data by analyst Jeff Asher. While the final numbers are subject to slight change, murders declined by about 16% relative to 2023, falling at the fastest rate on record, according to Asher’s analysis. All told, the numbers...

minnesotareformer.com

It seems conceivable that Trump sending in ICE has helped lead to a decrease in general homicide. However, where is a figure of only 2 homicides stand? Even local authorities citing lower homicide, still mention dozens of murders in the metro area in 2025.

St. Paul homicides fell dramatically in 2025: How it happened, status of cases

Here’s a look back at the people killed and what police and prosecutors described in each case.

www.twincities.com

essentialsaltes · Jan 12, 2026

As protests build in Minneapolis and Portland, Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office

The Justice Department has a playbook ready for responding to emergencies like the one unfolding in Minneapolis, including containing unrest and defusing community anger or distrust in law enforcement.

In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."

At a time when relations between federal agents and the Minneapolis community, Portland and other U.S. cities have been deteriorating, the Justice Department is being criticized for scrapping its playbook, and turning away its "peacemakers."

Several sources, including current and former Justice Department employees, said the Trump administration has shuttered the office and has begun pushing out many of the approximately 60 employees who served in the Community Relations Service.

In a June 2025 report, the Trump administration said, "The (community relations service) mission does not comport with Attorney General and Administration law enforcement and litigating priorities."

An agency budget request for 2026 showed the Justice Department planned to reduce the office's staffing from 56 to zero.

Young said, "For no logical reason, the administration discarded the experts who were best positioned to keep budding conflicts from turning violent. We're seeing the consequences of that fateful decision."

Postvieww · Jan 12, 2026

rambot said:
This is the stupididiest thing I've read online today.

Like I said do some research. Tell me about the embedded agents on Jan 6. Tell me what you know about the capital police man that shot Babbit. Tell me what you know about the illegal Jan 6 committee. Tell me what you know about Liz’s shady dealings. Sounds like you don’t read very much.

Lukaris · Jan 12, 2026

So is community relations eliminated or reinstated?

DOJ Reverses Firings at Peacemakers, Access to Justice Units

The Justice Department is reinstating employees from two offices focused on conflict resolution and access to justice, several months after terminating those federal workers as part of a broader restructuring.

news.bloomberglaw.com

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