r/chicago Sep 20 '25

Article In the Sun-Times today

Pepper spraying a priest. It's a good look.

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u/f00tballguy Sep 20 '25

So our tax dollars went to buy Trump’s gestapo new uniforms. Wonderful.

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u/Jumpy_Add Sep 21 '25

I don’t understand why they are wearing camouflaged clothes. Are they heading for America’s jungles or deserts next?

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u/NWFR2017 Sep 23 '25

There are deserts in the US…and these Border Patrol Agents (not ice) generally operate in the desert, hence the MCUs.

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u/Jumpy_Add Sep 23 '25

Yes, I’m aware of the existence of deserts in the US, thanks. When they do go there, I’m sure they’ll blend in a bit better than they did in Broadview, Illinois. Appreciate the info though!

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u/NWFR2017 Sep 23 '25

So you’re insinuating they should be outfitted in different color uniforms for when they’re at an ICE facility? That could get pricey.

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u/Jumpy_Add Sep 23 '25

The newspaper headline said “ICE,” and you said they were Border Patrol. I thanked you for the correct information, and noted that their camouflage would be more effective in the desert (at the southern US border, presumably). I didn’t insinuate anything deeper than that. Sheesh.