Mauricio Pedroza

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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Matilda Lee
Matilda Lee
@lazyostrich357351 · Jan 12, 2026 7:45 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Harvey Owens
Harvey Owens
@lazymouse255548 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

Bluntly speaking, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Others will probably see it differently.

Yvonne Faure
Yvonne Faure
@greenswan808806 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

If you zoom out, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Nurdan Durmaz
Nurdan Durmaz
@ticklishlion781102 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

Without overthinking it, the timing matters more than people admit

Johanne Madsen
Johanne Madsen
@orangepanda790298 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

From the outside, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s what changes the context. That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Stephanie Mitchell
Stephanie Mitchell
@angrysnake525404 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

To be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. That’s just my read on it.

Allan Simmons
Allan Simmons
@blacklion900609 · Jan 12, 2026 7:43 am

the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where people will push back That’s the impression it gives me.

Yosifata Mamay
Yosifata Mamay
@ticklishkoala869431 · Jan 12, 2026 6:47 am

If you zoom out, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Carina Girard
Carina Girard
@beautifulduck750895 · Jan 12, 2026 6:46 am

From where I sit, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s the key detail here.

Tava Ganushevskiy
Tava Ganushevskiy
@blackbutterfly532368 · Jan 12, 2026 6:46 am

this depends heavily on what happens next so the response doesn’t surprise me

Tanika Ferwerda
Tanika Ferwerda
@bluebutterfly361159 · Jan 12, 2026 6:42 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Christian Poulsen
Christian Poulsen
@greenladybug303149 · Jan 12, 2026 6:40 am

Just reading this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where people will push back Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Nevaeh Williams
Nevaeh Williams
@sadwolf244893 · Jan 12, 2026 6:35 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s the part people are stuck on Interested to see the follow-up. At least from my perspective.

آیناز محمدخان
آیناز محمدخان
@goldenswan591619 · Jan 12, 2026 6:33 am

Bluntly speaking, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just my read on it.

Sílnior Fogaça
Sílnior Fogaça
@crazymouse132575 · Jan 12, 2026 6:32 am

Real talk, this feels more about execution than intent That’s the key detail here. Hard to say where this lands long term. Others will probably see it differently.

Salvador Rose
Salvador Rose
@angryduck958285 · Jan 12, 2026 6:32 am

Real talk, this feels rushed rather than thought through This could age very differently in a week. Others will probably see it differently.

Adrian Williams
Adrian Williams
@crazycat509695 · Jan 12, 2026 6:32 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels rushed rather than thought through which turns this into more of a debate

Milton Crawford
Milton Crawford
@beautifulbear603503 · Jan 12, 2026 6:31 am

At first glance, the timing matters more than people admit

Malou Johansen
Malou Johansen
@crazybear494948 · Jan 12, 2026 6:31 am

Honestly, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified At least from my perspective.

Silviana Rezende
Silviana Rezende
@greenfish465991 · Jan 12, 2026 6:31 am

this comes across more reactive than planned That’s the key detail here. At least from my perspective.

Edgar Hestnes
Edgar Hestnes
@yellowsnake109271 · Jan 12, 2026 6:31 am

From my side, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That part stands out. That’s just how it reads to me.

Magdalena Vidal
Magdalena Vidal
@smalllion338301 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands so the response doesn’t surprise me Curious how this plays out.

Karolina Philippe
Karolina Philippe
@orangefrog179928 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

On the surface, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that tension shows up immediately That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week.

Bogdan Debus
Bogdan Debus
@brownzebra905295 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

Real talk, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why the comments look the way they do Let’s see what happens next.

Edna Bishop
Edna Bishop
@whitesnake994755 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

I get the idea, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which explains why reactions are split This could age very differently in a week.

Lada Subašić
Lada Subašić
@heavytiger719502 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

Bluntly speaking, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s the impression it gives me.

Vural Verdouw
Vural Verdouw
@angrybird676132 · Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am

To be fair, the follow-through is what will decide this Feels like there’s more coming here.

Karine Dubois
Karine Dubois
@whitekoala722276 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands which explains why reactions are split That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next.

Nikolaj Johansen
Nikolaj Johansen
@blackmouse960686 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Pippa Zhang
Pippa Zhang
@lazygoose725149 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Trying to be fair, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Kalina Pidruchniy
Kalina Pidruchniy
@purpleostrich133286 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Honestly, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Lucas Brar
Lucas Brar
@bluezebra402282 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart Hard to say where this lands long term.

Frank Romero
Frank Romero
@sadelephant153883 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

To be fair, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified This could age very differently in a week.

Mohamed Vicente
Mohamed Vicente
@lazyfish135429 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Honestly, the signal is clear, the strategy less so

Ladislav Pevniy
Ladislav Pevniy
@beautifulsnake838320 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Not gonna lie, the follow-through is what will decide this Let’s see what happens next. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Maëlle Roche
Maëlle Roche
@heavygoose141342 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s just my read on it.

Leroy Larson
Leroy Larson
@silverkoala197977 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

this comes across more reactive than planned and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Mason Gill
Mason Gill
@happyzebra112632 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

Putting bias aside, this feels rushed rather than thought through Curious how this plays out.

Tom Soto
Tom Soto
@greenbird970990 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

From a practical angle, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Ludmila Ilić
Ludmila Ilić
@smallmeercat605187 · Jan 12, 2026 6:29 am

I get the idea, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which explains why reactions are split Let’s see what happens next.

Lucia Hoppe
Lucia Hoppe
@crazypanda169339 · Jan 12, 2026 6:28 am

On the surface, this solves one problem while creating another That part stands out.

Mustafa Yılmazer
Mustafa Yılmazer
@organicbird951733 · Jan 12, 2026 6:28 am

the timing matters more than people admit which makes the reaction pretty predictable Curious how this plays out.

Darryl Stanley
Darryl Stanley
@ticklishcat907885 · Jan 12, 2026 6:28 am

If we’re being honest, this comes across more reactive than planned This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Dwayne Frazier
Dwayne Frazier
@whiteduck871301 · Jan 12, 2026 6:28 am

I get the idea, this feels more about execution than intent We’ll see how people react over time.

Cindy Cole
Cindy Cole
@bigdog756478 · Jan 12, 2026 6:28 am

At this point, this solves one problem while creating another which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting.

Ljiljana Martinez
Ljiljana Martinez
@crazypeacock467244 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Yustina Yanovich
Yustina Yanovich
@goldenmeercat959724 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting.

Patricio Pulido
Patricio Pulido
@silverpanda434178 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which turns this into more of a debate Let’s see what happens next. That’s just my read on it.

Charlotte Moulin
Charlotte Moulin
@sadelephant171271 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

Without overthinking it, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why this is getting picked apart Feels like there’s more coming here.

Ceyhun Oraloğlu
Ceyhun Oraloğlu
@redtiger465744 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

On the surface, this solves one problem while creating another Curious how this plays out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Ritchie Van Riel
Ritchie Van Riel
@redpanda169291 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

From a neutral view, the way this is presented changes how it lands Not convinced this is settled yet.

Lizan Kee
Lizan Kee
@orangegoose612250 · Jan 12, 2026 6:27 am

From a neutral view, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so That’s just my read on it.

Herbert Frazier
Herbert Frazier
@happyleopard473648 · Jan 12, 2026 6:26 am

Putting bias aside, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where people will push back

Omar Giraud
Omar Giraud
@happyleopard589311 · Jan 12, 2026 6:25 am

Looking at this, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s what makes this interesting. That’s just how it reads to me. That’s the impression it gives me.

Vivian Refvik
Vivian Refvik
@lazyostrich855652 · Jan 12, 2026 6:25 am

At first glance, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s why opinions are all over the place We’ll see how people react over time.

Ellen Nevala
Ellen Nevala
@blackcat318620 · Jan 12, 2026 6:25 am

this solves one problem while creating another so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s just how it reads to me. That’s just my read on it.

Kornilo Pavlishin
Kornilo Pavlishin
@sadfrog188868 · Jan 12, 2026 6:25 am

Not gonna lie, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place

Macit Biçer
Macit Biçer
@whitepanda926183 · Jan 12, 2026 6:25 am

I get the idea, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why this is getting picked apart That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Jerome Hunter
Jerome Hunter
@tinygoose985873 · Jan 12, 2026 6:24 am

the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
@orangesnake901126 · Jan 12, 2026 6:24 am

Honestly, this solves one problem while creating another and that friction is hard to ignore This could age very differently in a week. That’s just my read on it.

Nivaldo Vieira
Nivaldo Vieira
@beautifulkoala782373 · Jan 12, 2026 6:24 am

Looking at this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s the impression it gives me.

Tomas Romero
Tomas Romero
@smallfrog480182 · Jan 12, 2026 6:24 am

At this point, the direction makes sense but the details are messy and that’s where people will push back This could age very differently in a week.

Brent Hunt
Brent Hunt
@brownlion292793 · Jan 12, 2026 6:23 am

To be fair, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart

Andy Meyer
Andy Meyer
@angryelephant223931 · Jan 12, 2026 6:23 am

On the surface, the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. We’ll see how people react over time. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Valentin Marie
Valentin Marie
@angrykoala725888 · Jan 12, 2026 6:23 am

At this point, the direction makes sense but the details are messy

Micaela Meraz
Micaela Meraz
@smallswan276286 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

From a practical angle, this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Ayan Ruiterkamp
Ayan Ruiterkamp
@heavygorilla480509 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through which turns this into more of a debate Interested to see the follow-up.

Julio Herrero
Julio Herrero
@bluewolf264821 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

Putting bias aside, the direction makes sense but the details are messy

Melco Araújo
Melco Araújo
@redleopard200380 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

Putting bias aside, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that tension shows up immediately That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next.

Jakob Charles
Jakob Charles
@sadswan367775 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

From where I sit, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s the part people are stuck on

Blake Ennis
Blake Ennis
@sadbutterfly219645 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

Putting bias aside, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s the part people are stuck on Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Vanessa Stewart
Vanessa Stewart
@tinywolf178697 · Jan 12, 2026 6:22 am

From a neutral view, this reads stronger on paper than in practice This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Nico Kriegel
Nico Kriegel
@heavysnake529645 · Jan 12, 2026 6:21 am

this depends heavily on what happens next

Fabio Brun
Fabio Brun
@smalldog141706 · Jan 12, 2026 6:21 am

To be fair, the follow-through is what will decide this and that tension shows up immediately That’s what makes this interesting.

Nina Van Baalen
Nina Van Baalen
@bigfish983328 · Jan 12, 2026 6:20 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore

Iris Rodriguez
Iris Rodriguez
@lazymeercat859290 · Jan 12, 2026 6:20 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time.

Gladys Lowe
Gladys Lowe
@whiterabbit220857 · Jan 12, 2026 6:20 am

From a practical angle, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Time will tell. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Benedikt Carpentier
Benedikt Carpentier
@greenrabbit422151 · Jan 12, 2026 6:20 am

Stepping back, this depends heavily on what happens next and that tension shows up immediately That’s what makes this interesting. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Elena Delgado
Elena Delgado
@tinymouse108469 · Jan 12, 2026 6:20 am

Without overthinking it, this feels more about execution than intent That’s just my read on it.

Hazel Green
Hazel Green
@tinybird722114 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the impression it gives me.

Kayla Fisher
Kayla Fisher
@lazygorilla233174 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

To be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Nurdan Durmaz
Nurdan Durmaz
@ticklishlion781102 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s what changes the context. That’s just how it reads to me. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Dikra Hooijschuur
Dikra Hooijschuur
@crazypeacock807906 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

I get the idea, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that tension shows up immediately Feels like there’s more coming here. At least from my perspective.

Bella Odaynik
Bella Odaynik
@smallbutterfly117419 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

If you zoom out, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which turns this into more of a debate That’s what changes the context. Others will probably see it differently.

Ülkü Başoğlu
Ülkü Başoğlu
@blackgoose598384 · Jan 12, 2026 6:19 am

this feels more about execution than intent and that’s where people will push back That’s just my read on it.

Luz Lozano
Luz Lozano
@browngorilla160747 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

From the outside, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting.

Silviana Rezende
Silviana Rezende
@greenfish465991 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

On the surface, the timing matters more than people admit which turns this into more of a debate That’s just my read on it.

Marie Andersen
Marie Andersen Verified
@redfrog925761 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

Looking at this, this depends heavily on what happens next and that friction is hard to ignore Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Kalina Pidruchniy
Kalina Pidruchniy
@purpleostrich133286 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Asya Micik
Asya Micik
@yellowgoose502876 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

Just reading this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s the part people are stuck on Curious how this plays out.

Catherine Wade
Catherine Wade
@yellowdog485667 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

If you zoom out, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where people will push back

Slobodan Mančić
Slobodan Mančić
@redfish462622 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

Honestly, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s the key detail here. Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Sharon Castro
Sharon Castro
@crazybear674361 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Christel Girard
Christel Girard
@biglion104449 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

From a practical angle, this feels more about execution than intent That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Xavier French
Xavier French
@silvermeercat681390 · Jan 12, 2026 6:18 am

From a practical angle, this depends heavily on what happens next which turns this into more of a debate Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Lucas Brar
Lucas Brar
@bluezebra402282 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s the key detail here.

Noah Mendoza
Noah Mendoza
@brownzebra516604 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

At this point, this comes across more reactive than planned

Emmi Ranta
Emmi Ranta
@silverelephant716374 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That part stands out. Others will probably see it differently.

Marianne Park
Marianne Park
@orangelion628243 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that friction is hard to ignore Let’s see what happens next.

Jasmin Riviere
Jasmin Riviere
@heavylion707974 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

Trying to be fair, this comes across more reactive than planned

Shari Gregoire
Shari Gregoire
@brownleopard643145 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

the follow-through is what will decide this Feels like an opening move, not an ending. At least from my perspective.

Alessio Roux
Alessio Roux
@brownleopard801579 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

From where I sit, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Dores Alves
Dores Alves
@crazyleopard406853 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

Real talk, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the impression it gives me.

Fatih Erçetin
Fatih Erçetin
@silverswan445344 · Jan 12, 2026 6:17 am

If you zoom out, the timing matters more than people admit which is why the comments look the way they do

Christian Sørensen
Christian Sørensen
@tinywolf641360 · Jan 12, 2026 6:16 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that friction is hard to ignore

Cecílio Moura
Cecílio Moura
@redrabbit802645 · Jan 12, 2026 6:16 am

From where I sit, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which explains why reactions are split Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Predislav Stefaniv
Predislav Stefaniv
@brownzebra886166 · Jan 12, 2026 6:16 am

Not gonna lie, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which is why the comments look the way they do

Ananias Nunes
Ananias Nunes
@crazybird370722 · Jan 12, 2026 6:16 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so That’s the key detail here.

Shira Klijsen
Shira Klijsen
@lazywolf797314 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

Without overthinking it, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

یاسمین سهيلي راد
یاسمین سهيلي راد
@tinykoala624253 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

this solves one problem while creating another

Alice Duncan
Alice Duncan
@smallpeacock530523 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

the timing matters more than people admit and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. That’s the impression it gives me.

Martha West
Martha West
@angrymouse474357 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back That’s the impression it gives me.

Archie Chen
Archie Chen
@greenleopard785871 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so

Sigmund Samdal
Sigmund Samdal
@lazyladybug836636 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

Real talk, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Uwe Henry
Uwe Henry
@yellowelephant513296 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out.

Aditya Prajapati
Aditya Prajapati
@yellowladybug160888 · Jan 12, 2026 6:15 am

Stepping back, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. Others will probably see it differently.