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From a Texan Living in Minnesota

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by rocketsjudoka, Jan 31, 2026.

  1. rocketsjudoka

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    I have not been here much the last year as I’ve been dealing with a lot of things personally and also with what is happening to this country and my state. I don’t think many understand what is happening here or why we are seeing what we are seeing in Minnesota. These are my thoughts as a Texan living in Minnesota and why it is inspiring so many not just around the country but the world.

    I will always be a Texan in my heart no matter how long or far I live from there but I am so proud of my adopted home of Minneapolis and Minnesota. There are a lot of people around the country and world who are saying they never expected this from Minnesota. There have been a lot of false claims that Minneapolis had “fallen” that the city and state was being exploited by immigrant criminal gangs, under Sharia law, that people where afraid to go to public parks and other such ludicrous stories. The image I think many especially on the Right had of Minneapolis was that it was woke and weak and would either be torn apart by violence or meekly submit. The events following the killing of George Floyd seemed to prove that.

    They were wrong.

    What many outside didn’t know was that far from Minneapolis falling after George Floyd every day after the riots thousands of people showed up to clean up. When grocery stores burned food shelves were overflowing. Neighbors came out and protected their communities even put out fires. The experience of what happened following George Floyd prepared this city for what is happening now.

    More than that this state prides itself as a winter state. The BOLD NORTH is one of the sports mottos. It is very likely that this being one of the worst winters in a decade has kept outside agitators from coming in. That we see Federal Agents from Florida and Texas struggle in winter conditions. Meanwhile 50,000 Minnesotans marched in -30 F windchill and have been doing it every day for the last two months.

    Minnesotans like to have a Scandinavian mentality. Of not being overly emotional but calm and resilient. That is why far from a chaotic violent city either hiding in fear or tearing itself apart. That is why we’re not seeing empty streets and very little violence from Minnesotans. No looting or arson. While the Federal government might’ve wished for violent protest so they could invoke the insurrection act even after the horrific killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti people continued to march peacefully. That is the strength of this state not loud and in your face but determined and steady.

    The rest of the country and world is finding out about the Minnesota and I am proud to be here supporting the people of this state.
     
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    Are you proud of the BILLIONS stolen from poor and middle-class Minnesotans as a result of corrupt and/or incompetent politicians and government officials?
     
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    It's funny you mentioned this. I was thinking how much I admire what the people of Minnesota are doing. They are on the front lines of the battle and are delivering 'defending the Alamo' type results. They are literally sacrificing their lives in the battle. I wish I was wealthy enough to not work and travel there to volunteer.
     
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    So you agree that we should have open borders, unlimited immigration, public welfare for all who come regardless if a majority of your fellow citizens oppose those things, correct?
     
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    This is so funny considering your pedophile messiah is literally stealing billions from taxpayers. Quit spamming other people's thread with your utter garbage

     
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    I watched Golden Girls yesterday Rose was from Minnesota. I hadn't watched it in years

    I think of people Minnesota like that and Marge from the movie Fargo.

    I had the privilege of working in Minnesota. I enjoyed it
     
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