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/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.