THE JOHN ADAMS SOCIETY

David W. Downing      Andrew Schmitz     Christopher T. Wolff     Marina Wolff

Chairman                    Secretary                    Chief Whip                Chancellor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location: Burger Moe’s

“The press is so powerful in its image-making role, it can make the criminal look like he's a the victim and make the victim look like he's the criminal. This is the press, an irresponsible press.” -- Malcom X

IN THE COURSE OF HUMAN EVENTS, violent public incidents can sway the minds of voters to and fro. Operation Metro Surge and its reactions have turned the public against ICE and conservative candidates by extension. While the news is clearly biased against ICE -- and conservatives in general -- the voters are gobbling it up. Even the normally non-political are speaking out and marching against ICE. Average voters will punish conservatives for this fiasco in the fall.

As evidenced by the mass protests, the Left is highly motivated. Democrats must have raked in a huge campaign fundraising haul by now. They will certainly use it to hammer Republicans with negative ads come fall. “Renee Good!” and “Alex Pretti!” will be effective rallying cries. Lefties will surge to the polls.

ON THE OTHER HAND, the Left’s obnoxious antics often inspire backlash. The Media’s portrayals are not reality and word of mouth spreads. People trust the media less than in the past. Residents don’t like seeing their street occupied by Anarchists. Stores don’t like being occupied by angry, entitled protesters. Many people with common sense understand that you don’t mess with cops and that ICE is law enforcement. Our Governor and Attorney General are making clowns of themselves. Surveys show people want immigration laws enforced. The Electorate will blame the Left for the chaos and throw them out of office.

The CHAIRMAN, having just sweated his way through a “citizens’ roadblock” in his black SUV, summons a debate on the matter.

 RESOLVED: Ice is Cooling Election Chances for Conservatives

The Debate will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Burger Moe’s(back room), 242 7th St. W, St. Paul, MN 55102.The Chancellor will preside over drinks beginning at seven o’clock p.m. The debate will begin at half past seven. There is no dress code, however gentlemen who wish to speak must wear a tie; ladies are encouraged to adhere to a similar sartorial standard. For those gentlemen arriving sans tie yet wishing to discourse on the resolution, the Purveyor of Ties will keep on hand several remarkable selections. In addition, the Chairman encourages all to join him as early as 6:30 pm for a bite to eat. Let us thank our host location for the use of their room in the most sincere way possible – by spending our money. God Bless Free Enterprise! Questions regarding debate caucus procedures or about the John Adams Society itself may be directed to the Chairman at (651) 485-1699 or the Secretary at (952-564-9089).