Klaus-Werner Ihle

CMV: The only safe chance for change in America is the upcoming midterms. Civil unrest will make the authoritarianism ir

I keep seeing posts alluding to revolution or political violence on the front page. While I do believe anger of this magnitude is warranted given recent events (ESPECIALLY with the ICE shooting and the admins handling of it), I think a campaign of civil unrest will inevitably play into the administrations hand.
The administration knows that it will be the end of them this midterm. I mean, they know they are losing popular support, just look at the gerrymandering in states like Texas. They have failed to achieve their biggest campaign promise, solving the cost of living crisis. On top of that, scandle after scandle just keep getting worse; not that previous controversy swayed voters last time around. The only hope for them to hold onto power is to suspend the election using the insurrection act or to rig the election (which is very difficult to get away with due to its decentralization).
Trump tried to send the national guard into cities in order to start a confrontation but was refused. Now, they have sent their ICE brigade (who are personally loyal to trump and are WILLING to start shit unlike the NG who are mostly just doing a job) into Minneapolis to terrorise people. It isn't a

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Silvio Häberle
Silvio Häberle
@orangebird712882 · Jan 11, 2026 9:23 pm

At first glance, this reads stronger on paper than in practice which explains why reactions are split That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Lachlan Thompson
Lachlan Thompson
@whiteladybug328151 · Jan 11, 2026 9:17 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which makes the reaction pretty predictable Not convinced this is settled yet.

Harper Brown
Harper Brown
@orangemeercat401627 · Jan 11, 2026 9:06 pm

From a practical angle, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s just my read on it.

Gelske Coppelmans
Gelske Coppelmans
@orangeswan168865 · Jan 11, 2026 9:05 pm

this solves one problem while creating another Let’s see what happens next.

Taylor Cooper
Taylor Cooper
@blackgoose754997 · Jan 11, 2026 9:05 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move This could age very differently in a week.

Serine Nesland
Serine Nesland
@browngorilla623823 · Jan 11, 2026 8:56 pm

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context.

Serine Nesland
Serine Nesland
@browngorilla623823 · Jan 11, 2026 8:56 pm

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Tjeerd Overwater
Tjeerd Overwater
@crazyladybug671352 · Jan 11, 2026 8:56 pm

Looking at this, the timing matters more than people admit

Tjeerd Overwater
Tjeerd Overwater
@crazyladybug671352 · Jan 11, 2026 8:56 pm

Reaction: Too real..

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Leila Faure
Leila Faure
@sadwolf533447 · Jan 11, 2026 8:47 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the key detail here. We’ll see how people react over time.

Arndt Hartmann
Arndt Hartmann
@blackfrog391508 · Jan 11, 2026 8:47 pm

From a neutral view, this solves one problem while creating another which makes the reaction pretty predictable Interested to see the follow-up.

Sara Sakala
Sara Sakala
@bluegorilla760882 · Jan 11, 2026 8:38 pm

From a practical angle, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That part stands out. Curious how this plays out.

Jubeline Costa
Jubeline Costa
@orangeladybug941909 · Jan 11, 2026 8:38 pm

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the impression it gives me.

Luz Serrano
Luz Serrano
@organicfish966252 · Jan 11, 2026 8:32 pm

Just reading this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which explains why reactions are split Curious how this plays out.

Silan Buchma
Silan Buchma
@silverbear867539 · Jan 11, 2026 8:32 pm

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s where it gets complicated

Saranya Anand
Saranya Anand
@greenostrich864703 · Jan 11, 2026 8:26 pm

On the surface, this feels more about execution than intent This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Branka Tošić
Branka Tošić
@whiteelephant217184 · Jan 11, 2026 8:20 pm

From the outside, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s the key detail here.

Allan Owens
Allan Owens
@bigdog811182 · Jan 11, 2026 8:20 pm

If you zoom out, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s where people will push back Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Allan Owens
Allan Owens
@bigdog811182 · Jan 11, 2026 8:20 pm

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Tim Davis
Tim Davis
@angrydog387757 · Jan 11, 2026 8:16 pm

If we’re being honest, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s the impression it gives me.

Willard Russell
Willard Russell
@blackmeercat220250 · Jan 11, 2026 8:07 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome

Willard Russell
Willard Russell
@blackmeercat220250 · Jan 11, 2026 8:07 pm

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Tristan Lam
Tristan Lam
@orangeswan292917 · Jan 11, 2026 8:07 pm

From the outside, the way this is presented changes how it lands Interested to see the follow-up. That’s just my read on it.

Tristan Lam
Tristan Lam
@orangeswan292917 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Reaction: Just...why??

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Dorian Marchand
Dorian Marchand
@happybear171686 · Jan 11, 2026 8:04 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands which explains why reactions are split Feels like there’s more coming here.

Bjørn Borgen
Bjørn Borgen
@orangebear676383 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Bjørn Borgen
Bjørn Borgen
@orangebear676383 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

Reaction: This meme is brought to you by a lack of sleep

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Sean Jimenez
Sean Jimenez
@yellowbear786159 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s where the disagreement starts

محمدمهدی سهيلي راد
محمدمهدی سهيلي راد
@lazyladybug408697 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

I get the idea, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which turns this into more of a debate

Iván Monroy
Iván Monroy
@brownelephant813118 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

From my side, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what changes the context. This could age very differently in a week.

Sara Pollari
Sara Pollari
@redcat772874 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

From a practical angle, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Svitogor Garan
Svitogor Garan
@purplecat415658 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

At first glance, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated

Annelies Dumont
Annelies Dumont
@yellowfish393739 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

From the outside, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

Marie Møller
Marie Møller
@bigsnake176842 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

To be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next Hard to say where this lands long term.

اميرحسين کوتی
اميرحسين کوتی
@bigmouse815185 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

From a practical angle, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that tension shows up immediately That’s just how it reads to me.

Ülkü Başoğlu
Ülkü Başoğlu
@blackgoose598384 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

William Park
William Park
@brownswan163855 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

At this point, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s where people will push back That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Ülkü Başoğlu
Ülkü Başoğlu
@blackgoose598384 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Reaction: Just...why??

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Eni da Paz
Eni da Paz
@purplekoala507587 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Real talk, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone

Maxwell Davidson
Maxwell Davidson
@orangeostrich347331 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Just reading this, the timing matters more than people admit and that tension shows up immediately Time will tell. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ege Erçetin
Ege Erçetin
@brownbear238962 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s what people are responding to

Ege Tüzün
Ege Tüzün
@happywolf825788 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Without overthinking it, the main issue seems to be how this is handled Feels like there’s more coming here.

Ege Erçetin
Ege Erçetin
@brownbear238962 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

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Vilhelm Nesheim
Vilhelm Nesheim
@orangemouse511157 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

Honestly, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That part stands out.

Vilhelm Nesheim
Vilhelm Nesheim
@orangemouse511157 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

Reaction: A day in the life of an ambitious procrastinator

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Maëly Francois
Maëly Francois
@lazyostrich237548 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

From the outside, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just my read on it.

سهیل قاسمی
سهیل قاسمی
@blackgorilla191290 · Jan 11, 2026 7:43 pm

Looking at this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ömür Alpuğan
Ömür Alpuğan
@happylion338870 · Jan 11, 2026 7:43 pm

Looking at this, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context. That’s just my read on it.

Jade Taylor
Jade Taylor
@bigpeacock943588 · Jan 11, 2026 7:43 pm

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what changes the context. Curious how this plays out. Others will probably see it differently.

Andre Bertrand
Andre Bertrand
@yellowfish477657 · Jan 11, 2026 7:43 pm

From a practical angle, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting.

Jade Taylor
Jade Taylor
@bigpeacock943588 · Jan 11, 2026 7:43 pm

Reaction: Just...why??

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