The DSR Network Words Matter: We Are Living in a Horror Movie...and the Monsters are in Charge
Jan 9, 2026
In this discussion, Norm Ornstein, a political scientist known for his insightful analyses of U.S. politics, joins David Rothkopf to address a week marked by tragedy and violence in Minneapolis. They delve into the chilling killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, questioning the alarming lack of accountability from authorities. The pair also critique the rapid defenses offered by Trump officials, debate the need for protests, and explore the deeper implications of ICE's militarization. Ornstein urges stronger congressional action to counter executive overreach.
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ICE Transformed Into A Paramilitary Force
- Norm Ornstein argues ICE has become a paramilitary force filled with violent actors, not just untrained rookies.
- He asserts the agency's policy now tolerates intimidation, assault, and killings of protesters and civilians.
Killing Was Deliberate, Not A Panic Shot
- The agent who killed Renee Good was a firearms instructor with long service, showing the act was intentional, not panic.
- Fellow agents then blocked medical help, indicating coordination and a deliberate cover-up.
High-Level Defenses Signal Policy Endorsement
- David Rothkopf notes rapid high-level defenses of the killing signal policy-level endorsement of violence.
- He warns the act aims to intimidate protesters and deter dissent nationwide.
