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FadedMullet

(516 posts)
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 11:24 PM Sep 19

"Botac" just got added to our vocabulary. Just watched a video of Border Patrol agents attacking protestors......

.......outside an ICE processing facility in Chicago. The agents, in full riot gear, were characterized as a "Botac", or "Border Patrol Tactical" quick response unit tasked with, apparently, roughing up non-compliant civilians. A cool new name and the maximum amount of top shelf riot gear really does add to the whole cosplay experience for those folks. Their gas masks were useful as they were deploying clouds of tear gas right from the get-go against the peaceful protestors, Admittedly the protestors were blocking an entry gate because, you know, "civil disobedience", but the rampant testosterone levels were almost as strong as the tear gas. Can you say "brown shirts"?

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"Botac" just got added to our vocabulary. Just watched a video of Border Patrol agents attacking protestors...... (Original Post) FadedMullet Sep 19 OP
Thanks. ancianita Sep 20 #1
BOTAC VTderry Sep 20 #2
Nice. Captures the real essence of this new abomination. Overcompensating indeed. FadedMullet Sep 21 #3

ancianita

(42,002 posts)
1. Thanks.
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 01:40 AM
Sep 20

Love the new vocabulary that goes with the police state.

I wish there were a few photos or links, though.

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