Making the Argument with Nick Freitas A Lesson Needs to Be Taught in Minneapolis
Jan 28, 2026
A sharp look at how escalation and calculated protest tactics shape public perception. A military lens on asymmetric tactics, SignalGate coordination, and law enforcement dilemmas. A vivid tantrum analogy shows how rewarding bad behavior teaches manipulation. A call for firm, principled responses to restore norms and curb coordinated obstruction.
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Operational Environments Matter
- Nick Freitas explains Green Beret training emphasizes understanding operational environments and working through local populations.
- Asymmetric actors exploit power imbalances by targeting vulnerabilities to influence public opinion and outcomes.
Scrutinize Protest Origins
- Recognize that many protests are calculated tactics, not purely organic expressions.
- Investigate funding, coordination, and communications before treating incidents as spontaneous.
Grocery Store Tantrum Analogy
- Nick Freitas uses a grocery store tantrum to illustrate how rewarding bad behavior teaches manipulation.
- He argues placating a child publicly trains escalation and victimhood to avoid discipline later.
