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The Blind Rage Of Anti-ICE Protests: Delusional Activism In The Age Of Enforcement
American Thinker ^ | 30 Jan, 2026 | Alex Ashe

Posted on 01/30/2026 5:47:38 AM PST by MtnClimber

Leftists’ irrational fury renders them incapable of processing irrefutable facts, videos, or evidence, making rational dialogue impossible as their hatred overrides any capacity for truth or reason.

In recent weeks, protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have escalated across the country, particularly in Minneapolis, where mass deportations under President Donald Trump’s second administration have ignited widespread unrest. What began as demonstrations against what protesters call “inhumane” immigration policies has devolved, in many instances, into violent clashes with federal agents. Critics argue these actions stem from a deep-seated delusion, fueled by “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS)—a term describing an irrational hatred of Trump and his policies that blinds participants to facts, evidence, and reason.

Protesters, often portrayed by sympathetic media as peaceful advocates for justice, are accused of shielding criminal illegal immigrants, including rapists, pedophiles, and murderers, while following cues from Democrat leaders to obstruct lawful enforcement. This article examines key incidents highlighting this alleged disconnect from reality, drawing on eyewitness accounts, video evidence, and official reports to underscore how blind rage has overtaken rational discourse.

The Renee Good Incident: A “Mom” or a Menace?

One flashpoint is the January 7, 2026, shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Good “weaponized her vehicle” in an attempt to run over the officer, an act described as “domestic terrorism.” Video footage shows Good’s car lurching forward, followed by Ross firing three shots. Officials maintain she endangered the agent, who suffered internal bleeding and required hospitalization, but Good’s supporters, however, paint her as an innocent bystander who had just dropped off her child at daycare, intervening to protect immigrant neighbors from deportation.

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: leftism; minnesota

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1 posted on 01/30/2026 5:47:38 AM PST by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

Leftists seem to be inherently irrational and angry.


2 posted on 01/30/2026 5:47:52 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

Think if they had the same “passion” for keeping America safe. Still trying to figure out what they’re so pissed about. And, could just be me but, I try to NOT interfere with LEO doing their job. Also, every CCW training I’m aware of, advises your duty to avoid confrontational situations.


3 posted on 01/30/2026 5:52:58 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: MtnClimber

Only the “useful idiot” component of the protests exhibits blind rage. The people coordinating it are very calculating and focused on advancing the open borders agenda. They are going to reverse the part of the 2024 election where the voters voted to have border security and controlled immigration. And they will do it through violence committed by the useful idiots who they can get charged up into a blind rage to assault officers and commit other crimes.


4 posted on 01/30/2026 5:56:17 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: MtnClimber
Leftists seem to be inherently irrational and angry.

99.9% of Leftists are Godless. As such, they have no true absolutes, just man-made edicts - and those can change on whim (usually depending on who's in the White House). The entire foundation of liberalism is built on sand, not the Rock. Expect more and more violence.

5 posted on 01/30/2026 5:59:43 AM PST by Kharis13 (-)
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To: MtnClimber

One wonders what fraction of these people are government employees or welfare cases directly dependent upon Federal cash flow from dubious or outright fraudulent programs.


6 posted on 01/30/2026 6:04:40 AM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: MtnClimber

Bet the leftists still have some old Burn Baby Burn posters in their house to fit their objective.


7 posted on 01/30/2026 6:11:34 AM PST by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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To: rktman

I think that the communist elites directing the street useful idiots want the casualties for propaganda purposes.


8 posted on 01/30/2026 6:13:25 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber
Attempts to reason with these protesters often fail; irrefutable videos and reports are dismissed as “lies.” This isn’t activism—it’s delusion, where rage eclipses reality.

Delusion is a core characteristic of the left, as are ignorance, racism, envy, and vindictiveness.

9 posted on 01/30/2026 6:17:55 AM PST by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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Remember, if you see something, say something. More ICE please!


10 posted on 01/30/2026 6:22:05 AM PST by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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To: MtnClimber

Delusional is only half of it. They’re highly organized, coordinated, and violent.

It’s an insurrection.


11 posted on 01/30/2026 6:28:23 AM PST by Made In The USA (One and Two and Three and Four and)
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To: MtnClimber

More naughtZee actions to make them look good.


12 posted on 01/30/2026 6:38:20 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: MtnClimber

That’s the sad truth.


13 posted on 01/30/2026 7:19:01 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Made In The USA

Thus, it’s time to invoke the insurrection act.


14 posted on 01/30/2026 7:19:30 AM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: MtnClimber

There is no reasoning with leftists - they are impervious to facts, data and reasoning.

They wish great harm to this country and its citizens, protecting criminals, fomenting insurgencies and color revolutions.

The only answer to them is to neutralize them - by whatever means necessary...


15 posted on 01/30/2026 7:21:25 AM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: MtnClimber
The Democratic Party is a three tiered organization with fuzzy border between the tiers to allow people to move up.

Top -- leadership -- a crime syndicate.
Middle -- activists -- a complex of terrorist organizations (and front groups).
Bottom -- cannon fodder -- a death cult.

That's not counting all the people who vote that way without being organizationally connected.

16 posted on 01/30/2026 7:29:01 AM PST by Salman (Trump is good, but we need Pinochet. )
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To: Sicon

There is a “cure” for that.

A little Lead Pill inserted into their bodies at high velocity!!

I’m beyond sick and tired of the Left’s never ending toddler temper tantrums. Long past the time to SPANK THEM BUT GOOD!!!

Why does this old axiom come to mind??? Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child!!!!

Spoiled Brats the Lot of Them!!!

Did anyone happen to see the earlier thread with the “badass” looking Soy Boy in his anti-ICE PJs and matching hoodie? So badass with his two tiny weenie “black” guns and talking all Gheto in his post. Is THAT what is supposed to scare me??? Seriously??

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4364642/posts


17 posted on 01/30/2026 7:34:29 AM PST by OHPatriot (Si vis pacem, para bellum)
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To: MtnClimber

Its not rage its an organized effort to sow chaos and overthrow the govt.


18 posted on 01/30/2026 8:04:43 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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Its not rage its an organized effort to sow chaos and overthrow the govt.

I know. It is classic "Color Revolution" tactics. It makes me wonder if there are deep state CIA and State Department operatives overseeing this.

19 posted on 01/30/2026 8:21:19 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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No doubt there are. All of our govt agencies are riddled with them.


20 posted on 01/30/2026 8:35:26 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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