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Buddyzbuddy

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9. The first thing an abused child is told after having been abused is

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 05:45 PM

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"keep your mouth shut, or else". The abuser knows the child would be too scared to say anything.
Like a criminal is held responsible for what their crime partners do, all of ICE, MUST be held accountable for the actions of one and all.

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ICE confiscates letters from children in custody [View all] orangecrush Wednesday OP

Evil...... Lovie777 Wednesday #1

Do they substitute them with letters that read, "We are well since being relocated to the East." Chasstev365 Wednesday #2

Nazis. Gaugamela Wednesday #3

Sickening is right Bayard Wednesday #4

Im sorry, ....what was that you were saying about 'its not a concentration camp.'? Volaris Wednesday #5

Hell yes these are concentration camps. MuirHero Wednesday #14

I dont think its hyperbolic at all, i agree with you. Volaris Wednesday #17

Nothing can be done here? bluestarone Wednesday #6

My thoughts exactly orangecrush Wednesday #11

Are we getting closer to our "storm the Bastille" moment? MuirHero Wednesday #16

Firing squads are too good for these monsters. NBachers Wednesday #7

Fucking sick. We need accountability. Dems need to kick it up Evolve Dammit Wednesday #8

The first thing an abused child is told after having been abused is Buddyzbuddy Wednesday #9

Hoping this is not over. bluestarone Wednesday #10

This WON'T be over... GiqueCee Wednesday #12

This is MAIL! BidenRocks Wednesday #13

Laws no longer apply if Trump says so orangecrush 18 hrs ago #18

ICE agents are monsters pretending to be human sakabatou Wednesday #15

What Bill of Rights? Kid Berwyn 18 hrs ago #19