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moondust

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11. "Papers, please"

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 08:01 PM

Nov 9

is an expression or trope associated with police state functionaries demanding identification from citizens during random stops or at checkpoints.[1] It is a cultural metaphor for life in a police state.

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In NYC, I have no idea how the deportation force is going to know who is here legally/illegally. [View all] Yavin4 Nov 9 OP

They'll use the Giuliani method of frisking only people of color. madinmaryland Nov 9 #1

They won't care. viva la Nov 9 #2

They won't care who they mistakenly detain or deport. That's part of their goal RockRaven Nov 9 #3

That what these kind of things always arrive at misanthrope Nov 9 #7

It isn't going to be reason and logic...it's just going to be a show. Lay low. Visit rural Indiana or similar. dutch777 Nov 9 #4

It will start with roadblocks Bobstandard Nov 9 #5

Oh well, it won't affect me so I don't care. groundloop Nov 9 #8

All of this has already been happening Cirsium Nov 9 #16

Agreed. But now everyone will be affected Bobstandard Nov 10 #18

yep n/t Cirsium Nov 10 #19

I found a niche protection DFW Nov 9 #6

They will do workplace raids drmeow Nov 9 #9

Already happening Cirsium Nov 9 #14

They will be deporting American citizens too standingtall Nov 9 #10

"Papers, please" moondust Nov 9 #11

Transmit video on a live streaming service of dickthegrouch Nov 9 #12

Glad you mentioned it (#7). Duncan Grant Nov 9 #15

Snitching Cirsium Nov 9 #13

Good question Meowmee Nov 9 #17

I think they look at family restaurant owners... Ysabel Nov 10 #20

I would hope blue states will not go along with this. alarimer Nov 10 #21

I'm guessing Fuckface is going to borrow a page from Putin and go full volunteer army. Initech Nov 10 #22

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