American Shadow
americanshadow.bsky.social
American Shadow
@americanshadow.bsky.social
Our choices define us.
Choose who you want to be.
Maybe they are in the streets… as ICE.
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 AM
I’m going to be very upset if they try to take Italy…
January 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Oh, that’s nice… taking the proud boy’s on a vacation? I wonder why?
January 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM
All you need to know is that “it’s the biggest”.
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I can’t imagine how a mask would change my capacity for violence in a chaotic situation. I doubt they think of it.

Is this symbolic compliance? Distracting us with masks? If they take them off, what have we won? As you said, they’re violent as ever.
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Unmasking does remove a sense of protection. I doubt an institution that leads with violence will be phased by losing masks. If you find anything, I’d be interested.
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Absolutely. Lack of accountability.
January 27, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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January 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The Uniforms of Police Emergency Response Team's: A Research Note

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January 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Anonymity ignores the purpose of these uniforms. It should not be about protecting their identity, it’s about protecting public trust. Consider how you would feel seeing a cop car drive by your home versus an unmarked tank. Domestic enforcement is different than combat.
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
In the military and law enforcement, uniforms are mandatory for identification and there are regulations regarding when it is appropriate to wear certain gear. Think of police uniforms versus tactical uniforms and the purpose between the two — patrolling the streets to protect versus to defend.
January 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I wonder if what you’re looking for are studies on tactical versus non tactical uniforms?
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Beautiful. I imagine it was not easy to do this… Sending hugs.
January 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM