It’s no surprise when the guy who’s been ranting about the horrors of late-stage capitalism on Instagram for the past five years turns his path to ice. But after recent shootings of civilians by federal agents, every week or so something seems different — even by laser-focused accounts. Golfingchopping wood, and playing cats like bongos.
After the murder of Alex Pretty by Ice, the social media and Reddit era took a sharp turn yesterday. Even the generally apolitical r/catbongos (a subreddit “K Moderators (where Gentlemen, Gentlemen, and Gentlemen of Quality gather to watch cats play like Bonos”) Post Where he declared “If you still support Trump/Ice in the slightest, you’re not welcome in all of this.”
He Quilters But Instagram Or a dedicated Facebook account New England Cemetery Enough has been decided, enough is enough, one thing. But, judging by the comments, it looks like the government has R/Army support lost Also the subreddit is full of angry posters Deception that “this is exactly what cruelty looks like” and sharing memes Mocking Secretary for Defense Pat Hegseth. A poster claiming to be an active member of the US Army who served for 21 years said“These guys are against everything we stand for as Americans. Modern day Brownshirts.”
all Across Redditthe subs are being sunk with anti-ice posts. from r/fauxmoito r/nfcnorthmemewarand r/dungencrawlercarl. There have even been some limited signs of rebellion among members of the R/Conservatives, some of whom Problem taken With Christie Nam’s description of Alexi Pretti as a “domestic terrorist,” and suggesting that she “keep quiet for a while.” And arguments have erupted among community members over the perceived hypocrisy surrounding the Second Amendment.
Some big names have also joined the chorus, including Joe Santagato Basement yard podcast, which posted that what was happening on the streets of Minneapolis was “Legal horror. And when someone told him to “stay out of politics,” and “go back to spitting water out of your mouth and spouting words with your idiot friends.” He Shot down“De-Jumble It: KSUC YM Slab.”
Canadian wrestlers and social media influencers Chris and Patrick Vers have spoken about them before. Anti-ice visionsbut took the opportunity to remind people Only two ice agents They support. The educational YouTube channel Primer also said it was no longer about politics, but about the “fabric of society”.
Synthfluencers and music gear YouTubers have also spoken out, including Ben JordanRandall Taylor (Amulet, Bad breakfastand Jason Mayone of the hosts of Working Class Music. United Musicians and Allied Workers He has also demanded the end of snow. Many manufacturers have also thrown their support behind the people of Minneapolis, even if it turns off some of their potential customers, including Droolfor , for , for , . Chase the blessingand Hungry Robot.
Canadian musician BBNO$ decided Break his silenceeven if it jeopardized his visa and his current US tour, to throw his support behind the de-ice movement. Even Thorne Bradley, the ax man, who’s all part of a ripped country dude who chops wood, has decided. Call out the hypocrisy of Christian conservatives To his 10.7 million followers.
The National Basketball Players Association also issued one statementsaying that “in solidarity with the people of Minnesota they stand to protest and risk their lives to demand justice.”
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Let us know in the comments what other creators and communities have started talking about.
Updates on January 25: Added additional information about Reddit communities, music gear manufacturers, and the NBPA statement.