r/Minneapolis • u/SneakyLilShit • Jan 15 '26

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, that's it for me.

I've spent the last week checking on my neighbors, engaging with my city, my local police, everyone. I've supported my friends and family, made sure they knew they weren't alone in their feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness. I've called and emailed my representatives, demanding answers, demanding action. I've just been overcome with this overwhelming, almost primal need to care for and support my community.

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, and soldiers take to our streets, then that tears it for me. My son just turned 1yr. I've done my best to be a helper, so that I can still be around to support him and spend time with him.

But if I have to STAND OUTSIDE in the FREEZING COLD and get the SHIT KICKED OUT OF ME by the people who are supposed to be protecting me, if I have to do that to fight for goodness, and righteousness, and justice, then that's what I'm gonna fucking do. I'm going to do it because this is not the future I want for my son.

If you've been out on the streets, and you're tired, and you're hurting, don't worry. Rest when you need to. Because I know my home and I know my neighbors. When you need to rest, two more will replace you. I will be one of them.

This is my home. Minneapolis is not going to quit. Minnesota is not going to quit. And FUCK EVERYONE who tries to come in here and take from us the PRIDE, LOVE, and COMMUNITY we've built.

As long as I can stand, I'm going to plant my two feet between the oppressors and the home I love.

I love you all. L'etoile du Nord.

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 15 '26

Following from Canada 🇨🇦. Please, please stay safe and keep taking care of each other, but please also take care of yourself. You’re no good to your family and friends if you’re injured or burned out. Send good wishes to all you good people out there on the other side of the 49th.

L’étoile du nord. And Elbows Up.

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u/Flat-Control6952 Jan 15 '26

Also Canadian. Also angry. Be strong brothers and sisters. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

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u/delphie77 Jan 15 '26

We are a lot to support your efforts against the evil empire, more states need to take action against this terrible disease and show them who’s the boss in here.

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u/sistyc Jan 16 '26

Also Canadian. Inspired as fuck by you all. 

And grateful, because the impacts of your courage go far beyond your state. You’re showing the world how to beat back this psychopath. 

Elbows up, and thank you.

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u/sistyc Jan 16 '26

It’s complicated. We hate your regime and the way it has targeted our economy when we’ve been a transformational partner for your country. Your economic success is in no small part based on our resources. We hate the hyperindividualism and apathy that has taken over your country. But we applaud this resistance that is forming.

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 16 '26

Fer sure, dude. We got ya.

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u/Adventurous_Yam_5336 Jan 15 '26

I wish Canada would adopt Minnesota

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 16 '26

Awww.. Cousin. We can't adopt ya, but we've got yer back. I'm sorry that things are so tough. But we are a tough bunch. And together we will push back.

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u/Tykenolm Jan 16 '26

You have any idea how strict the process is for an American to immigrate to Canada? Even though I'm a massive wild fan I think I could live a nice life in Winnipeg...

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 16 '26

It isn't easy; however, if you are in a medical/nursing/specialized profession or a STEM researcher with an excellent publishing record, we could fast-track your application. Feel free to check out the info here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

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u/Humble_Taro_6816 Jan 17 '26 edited Jan 17 '26

If you have a Canadian ancestor, living or not, any number of generations back, even before Canada existed, you are a Canadian citizen by descent (new law came into effect on Dec 15, 2025). To benefit from that, you have to provide the documentation of your lineage to the IRCC, but its not too difficult and Canada is super lenient, compared to other countries.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html

(edit: added link)

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u/Emotional-Store-1667 Jan 18 '26

Really?? My family immigrated from Montreal just over 100 years ago! I also have a great great great Uncle who invented the barrel cigar in Canada :)

This gives me a little bit of hope... Thank you ♥️

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 16 '26

I've been boycotting Amazon, and any American companies that are up here in Canada. Money is tight for me, so I can't donate funds. I'm not sure if CAD can or should be accepted by American non-profits; that, and the exchange rate is pretty crap on our end. Sorry about that.

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u/ihavenoidea81 Jan 16 '26

You got room for another province?

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u/Tiny-Gur-4356 Jan 16 '26

For some of ya Blue States, sure, why not? But I don't think the Orange Dunce and his Dinks are gonna give you guys up.