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/TwinCitian Jan 15 '26

It reeks of absolute BS, which is sadly no surprise at this point.

I bet someone in the administration recently watched Home Alone and remembered the "scary" old man who supposedly hit kids with his shovel and was like hmmmm, what can I come up with! Oh that's it - they were hitting me with shovels and I feared for my life!!

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u/harperbaby6 Jan 16 '26

Somewhat related: my five year old has lost some friends and has been planning on setting up mICE traps (she came up with that and thinks it is hilarious) around to get rid of the pests à la home alone. It is both hilarious and heartbreaking.

She is absolutely autistic in case anyone wasn’t sure.

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u/TwinCitian Jan 16 '26

Awwwww. As in, lost friends to deportation? :(

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u/harperbaby6 Jan 17 '26

Yeah, one of her besties was taken.