I would like everyone to see the above cartoon and understand it. As a teen and young adult I got asked about my sexual orientation constantly. “Are you gay?” “Are you a faggot?” “Do you suck dick”, “Do you take it up the ass”. Those questions did not stop being asked when I became an adult. They just became more invasive as people felt more emboldened to ask how this or feels? Or how do you do this or that? As an adult when those questions came from people who were people I knew or were friends, I answered them as honestly as possible because I felt they were honest but sometimes they were not. But as a teen those questions tore everything inside me apart and due to the times and hate against gay people I felt compelled to lie, which made me hate my self / situation even more. I understand straight people are curious, and in truth there is a lot of misinformation out there being preached by church leaders and others about LGBTQ+ people. However, some of the questions I got were so personal and about stuff that was so personal I often wondered what the reactions would be if I asked those questions of straight friends / people. How do you do it, what possitions do you use? Do you do special preparations? Does it hurt a lot, and the one that drives me crazy, “have you tried it with a woman or females as you know you might like it”. OK so have you tried it with a same sex partner? That drives me crazy because when I ask for the reverse back they look stunned and ask why they should answer such personal questions. Sadly, I have so many females tell me if I would only have sex with them I would not be gay anymore. Hugs
I really understand this! Sorry it is so blurry. Hugs
It is legally permissible for police departments to reject applicants for scoring too high on aptitude tests, a practice upheld by courts to minimize turnover.
Departments often look for average cognitive scores, typically between 20-27 on the Wonderlic test (approx. 104 IQ), fearing highly intelligent candidates will get bored, leave, and waste training costs.
Police hire mediocre candidates.
Ratner himself has kept a low public profile since 2017, when six women, including actress Olivia Munn, accused him of several crimes, including sexual harassment, assault, and rape
Ok to be honest why do all these new journalists seem like young teens to me? They are all cute and I want to advise them to go out and play. Sorry, that is the most ageist thing I know to say. But look at this young man and don’t tell me you don’t see him as a kid like I did the first time I watched this. Hugs
I often complain that democrats don’t use the media or appear on it enough for the public to understand what the party stands for. This is a congress critter who goes on numerous podcasts and media. I don’t always agree with him, but I am glad he is putting his / our voice out there. I just can’t help but wonder, where is the leadership of the party? They should either be standing next to these younger people supporting them as they voice the party possition or they should move aside and let these younger people take leadership. Hugs
ICE is a white supremacy white nationlist / Christian nationalist group that is driven to remove nonwhite people and non-Christian people from the country. They are driven by hate and malice. They are former / current gang thugs that live to terrorize those they disagree with or hate. In their minds might makes right and so they always go around in packs picking on easy prey. Hugs
Jan 27, 2026 at 01:43 PM EST
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Jan 27, 2026 at 01:44 PM EST
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is investigating allegations that agents left “racist death cards” in the vehicles of detained individuals.
“ICE is investigating this situation but unequivocally condemns this type of action and/or officer conduct. Once notified, ICE supervisors acted swiftly to address the issue,” a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson wrote in a statement to Newsweek. “The ICE Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct a thorough investigation and will take appropriate and swift action.”
Why It Matters
ICE is facing growing scrutiny over its tactics amid President Donald Trump’s ramped up immigration enforcement. Support for the agency has dwindled in recent weeks—a recent YouGov poll found Americans are split about whether to abolish ICE. Forty-five percent each said they support and oppose the proposal. It surveyed 1,722 adults from January 16-19, 2026.
What to Know
In Colorado, an advocacy group named Voces Unidas said last week that ICE agents who detained nine Latino individuals left ace of spades cards inside the abandoned vehicles. The cards identify ICE’s field office in Denver and were later found by their family members, according to the organization’s statement.
Alex Sánchez, president and CEO of Voces Unidas, said in a statement the group was “disgusted” by their actions.
ICE agents approach a house before detaining two people on January 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Stephen Maturen/Getty Images“Leaving a racist death card behind after targeting Latino workers is deliberate intimidation rooted in a long history of racial violence. This is an abuse of power, and it has no place in any society that claims to value human dignity,” Sánchez said.
During the Vietnam War, soldiers used the Ace of Spades card as an intimidation tactic against the Viet Cong, according to HistoryNet.com. Voces Unidas described their use in Colorado as “deliberate psychological harassment.”
The DHS spokesperson also told Newsweek that ICE is held “to the highest professional standard.”
“As our brave law enforcement arrests and removes dangerous criminal illegal aliens, including murderers, rapists, and gang members from our communities, America can be proud of the professionalism our officers bring to the job day-in and day-out,” the spokesperson said.
ICE has ramped up enforcement in states like Minneapolis and Maine over recent weeks. In Minneapolis, two individuals, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, both 37-year-old U.S. citizens, have been fatally shot by federal agents from ICE and U.S. Border Patrol, drawing increased scrutiny toward the administration’s hardline immigration approach. Some agents are expected to depart from Minneapolis as early as Tuesday.
What People Are Saying
Author Seth Abramson wrote to X: “ICE agents in Colorado have been leaving ace of spades cards behind when they detain someone, a psychological warfare technique the United States Armed Forces used against its mortal enemies during the Vietnam War. If you don’t think Trump is at war with his country, think again.”
The Colorado Democratic Party wrote to X: “This is disgusting on so many levels. Families of those arrested by ICE near Vail say agents left behind branded ‘death cards’ after arrests, a racist intimidation tactic, according to advocates and community leaders. Our communities deserve better, and we await the results of DHS’ investigation.”
What Happens Next
ICE operations continue across the country as Trump aims to carry out his campaign pledge of mass deportations. Criticism is also likely to continue, with a government shutdown possible over funding for ICE over the situation in Minnesota.
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