How is ICE doing in Minnesota? (Pretti Good)

 

There is this meme going around.

Sure it's rage-bait. 

But I don't remember the left caring a tinker's damn about Charlie Kirk's cold blooded murder. Nor do I recall them even mentioning a single time anything about Asli Babbitt, the unarmed protester who was gunned down on January 6th. Nor do I remember hearing anything by them at all about Laken Riley or Natalie Nungaray (two of the MANY women slaughtered by Illegal immigrant criminals). 

So the out-of-whack pity parties and hand-wringing and lamentations going on over these two morons who were tragically killed rings a little hollow to me. Sorry, not sorry!

Is it sad they died? Yes.

Is it a tragedy? Yes. 

Is it the worst tragedy of all time? No.

Was it murder? No.

Is anyone happy about them being killed? No.

The fact is, though, they were the victims of their own poor choices. Motivated by blind hatred and hopelessly manipulated by self-serving leaders, they went out and got themselves killed. And for what? To protect illegal criminal scum from being lawfully arrested and deported. Amazing.

In the Pretti case, the person ICE was there to pick up, Jose Huerta-Chuma, ultimately escaped capture during the chaos. By the way, I guarantee you he wasn't on his way to Bible Study class.

So basically Alex Pretti did all that nonsense, and got himself killed, defending this scumbag. The blood of whoever this guy hurts or kills in the future will be on the hands of those idiots in Minneapolis. How sad. Do you think the Governor and Mayor really care about Good and Pretti? Hell no. Why? Because they are martyrs for a greater cause. The destruction of Donald Trump.

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While the core feeling—the "need to fit in"—remains the same as it was decades ago, the digital medium changes the intensity and the scale through several key factors:

• The Highlight Reel Effect: Users are constantly bombarded with "perfect" versions of their peers' lives. This creates a distorted reality where one's own average day feels inadequate compared to a peer's vacation, outfit, or social outing.

• Quantifiable Validation: Metrics like likes, views, and follower counts act as a public "scoreboard." A lack of engagement can feel like a social rejection, pressuring users to post specific content just to "earn" digital status.

• The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Seeing real-time updates of events one wasn't invited to (or can't afford to attend) creates a sense of social isolation and a desperate urge to replicate those experiences.

• Algorithmic Homogenization: Platforms suggest content that looks like what everyone else is doing. This nudges users toward a "mainstream" aesthetic in everything from home decor to facial features.

The Evolutionary Foundation

For our ancestors, being part of a tribe was a survival strategy. Solitude meant vulnerability to predators, starvation, and the elements.

• The "Social Brain": Evolution prioritized brains that could read social cues, cooperate, and maintain bonds.

• The Pain of Exclusion: Neurobiological studies show that social rejection activates the same regions of the brain as physical pain (the anterior cingulate cortex). Your brain treats being "left out" as a physical threat to your safety.

The Modern Dilemma: Belonging vs. Fitting In

There is a vital distinction between true belonging and the "fitting in" often seen in social media propelled peer pressure:

• Fitting In: This is hustling for worthiness. It requires changing who you are to be accepted by a group. It is a "hollow" belonging that actually increases anxiety because you fear the group will find out you are an "imposter."

• True Belonging: This is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so fully that you can share your authentic self with the world. It doesn't require you to be like everyone else; it requires you to be you.

The Consequences of "Un-belonging"

When the need to belong is thwarted—whether through social isolation, ostracization, or the "digital loneliness" of being surrounded by people online but feeling unknown—the results are physically and mentally taxing:

• Increased Cortisol: Chronic loneliness keeps the body in a "fight or flight" state.

• Cognitive Decline: Lack of social stimulation is a risk factor for accelerated cognitive aging.

• Decreased Immunity: People with strong social ties have been shown to have more robust immune responses than those who are isolated.

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When a leader uses their influence to bypass the legal system and encourage "street justice" or chaos, it is generally categorized under these specific terms:

What is Incitement? (Legal/Criminal Term)

This is the most direct term. Incitement occurs when a leader’s speech is "directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action" and is likely to produce such action. In a legal context, it is the act of provoking or "egging on" a crowd to commit crimes, violence, or property damage.

What is Demagoguery? (Political Term)

A demagogue is a leader who gains popularity by exploiting the prejudices, emotions, and ignorance of the common people rather than using rational argument.

• The Manipulation: Demagogues often frame the "street action" as the only way to save the country or achieve justice.

• The Goal: They manipulate the human need to belong (as we discussed) to create an "us vs. them" mentality, making lawlessness feel like a heroic or necessary act for the "in-group."

What is Ochlocracy? (The Result)

If a leader successfully manipulates the public into practicing lawlessness in the streets, the resulting state of society is called Ochlocracy (pronounced: ok-LOK-ruh-see), or Mob Rule.

• This is a government or situation controlled by a mob or a mass of people who have bypassed the established laws and due process.

The bottom line is that you MUST remember: Fighting with cops can get you killed.

There is a couple of lessons here for all of us. 

#1. DON'T INTERFERE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHILE THEY ARE WORKING. It could be very very very hazardous to your health.

#2. DON'T ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE MANIPULATED INTO DYING FOR A POLITICIAN'S LAME-ASS CAUSE!

After all, how can you say "Hey, I disagree with the level of force you used." if you are DEAD?? Is it really worth it? Ask the parents and loved ones of Pretti and Good. I'll bet they would prefer they did not do what it was that they did.

So, if you want to protest, cool. Go to the court house and wave a sign. Literally no one will bother you. But PLEASE don't obstruct and interfere with Law-Enforcement in the line of duty. And don't assault them. If  you do, there could be fatal consequences.

Thanks!