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Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
8. pardon, they were the SS units who carried out mass executions until they got organized and then...
Wed Jun 20, 2018, 03:13 PM
Jun 2018

they ran the death camps.

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
13. Oh, I don't give half a dead rat if they understand it...
Wed Jun 20, 2018, 03:30 PM
Jun 2018

they are similar in that both groups were tasked with gathering the victims of fascist scapegoating, and disposing of them, to exploit them, in a heartless manner.

The distinction is that ICE has not started mass murdering anyone. It wouldn't surprise if they have snatched American citizens by mistake, beaten people, or even tortured them in some way beyond what we are already seeing.

TNNurse

(6,929 posts)
14. Well they have taken people who are legal.
Wed Jun 20, 2018, 03:35 PM
Jun 2018

My point remains that you cannot insult someone if they do not understand the words you use. They will ignore it.

I think we agree in general.

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
15. My intent is not to insult them, if they didn't act at least in part part like the SS and I called
Wed Jun 20, 2018, 03:54 PM
Jun 2018

them that anyway, that would be an insult. Just because the won't like what I say about them doesn't mean it is an insult.

Not to mention I have not directed my comment to any ICE agent. I only said that the SS was a more apt comparison.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
9. No doubt some are getting this. If they don't like it,
Wed Jun 20, 2018, 03:16 PM
Jun 2018

they should have refused these orders.

I've read some have resigned, but those who hit the news are higher-ups. I'd think some others have gotten out.

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