SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters

July 2, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

The head of the San Luis Obispo Democratic Party is asking local law enforcement to agree to support undocumented immigrants and to take a stand against federal officers.

Late last night, Democratic party Chair Tom Fulks posted his plea on Facebook. He is asking elected officials to demand their police chiefs and the sheriff explain whose side they are on and what they will do if federal law enforcement attempts to arrest people in their communities.

Tom Fulks’ Facebook post

“Note to local law enforcement: Whose side are you on?

“It’s past time SLO County’s elected leaders do their most important job – protect the health and welfare of the people they represent.

“They must demand the top brass of local law enforcement agencies they oversee to tell us, the people who pay them, what they plan to do when the violence besetting the American people in the name of our own government visits our streets.

“The state-sanctioned kidnappings by Trump’s masked, unidentified, plain-clothed secret police are terrorizing communities, disappearing immigrants and American citizens alike – destroying trust between the people and the officers we pay to protect and serve us.

“We’ve seen the sickening videos: heavily armed goons ripping moms from their weeping children, chasing farm workers through fields, punching harmless, defenseless old men, violently shackling women, gleefully traumatizing entire communities like it’s a video game.

“These raging, steroid-jacked monsters are out of control, threatening arrest and pointing loaded guns at anyone who loudly objects or records their atrocities.

“These violent affronts to our freedoms, the law and our democracy are making their way to SLO County. Now those responsible for civilian oversight of local law enforcement must take action – before it’s too late.

“Residents of every city in SLO County – Paso Robles, Atascadero, Morro Bay, SLO, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande – must pressure their city councils to summon their police chiefs and require them to stand before the public and answer these simple questions:

  • Whose side are you on? The people you’re paid to protect and serve, or the masked, armed interlopers because they’re “fellow” officers?
  • If we call 911 asking for protection against an unidentified armed gang threatening violence, will you come to our aid?
  • Can we count on you to force these thugs to identify themselves?
  • How are we to know which “law enforcement” character is real and which is an imposter, like the killer in Minnesota: masked, no identifying insignia, refusing to talk?
  • Or will you claim neutrality, stand by and watch while we’re threatened, abused and terrorized by what looks like unprofessional, untrained, violence-craving bounty hunters?

“SLO County law enforcement, including our elected county sheriff, must address these questions now, before the mayhem begins here. Each local law enforcement agency must give a public account of their stance before the regime’s violence reaches our doors.

“No one in SLO County should misapprehend what to expect from those we pay to protect and serve us.

“Local law enforcement has acted in good faith during every street rally in SLO County since March. The test of this goodwill is upon us.

“We have the power to get answers, through our local elected leaders. They must do their primary job – protect the health and welfare of our communities – and put this item on their next meeting agendas.

“Call your city manager, city council members, county supervisor and demand it.

“Speak up during the public comment periods at council and board meetings. Call for action. They should have done this already, on their own, but it looks like it’s up to us, the people, to force the issue.

“Whose side are your officers on? We have a right to know. Now.”

 


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Would rather not have secret police forces allowed to operate, period. They’re just one degree of separation away from Sov-Com, Cointelpro, etc. Today they’re targeting “illegals” — tomorrow they’re going house to house confiscating our 2nd amendment rights.


What “secret” police force? I see it on the news every day and as far as the threat to the second amendment keep your eye on Rob Bonita and Gavin Newscum the real threat.


All of you who seem ok with all these things really should read up on fascism. Americans who feel what is going on currently in American should really think about what the Constitution represents and what it means to be an American.


You might have to clean your own toilet. “You can do it .” I know you can . Just concentrate .


Fascism. A system of government that allows private ownership of business, but dictates how, what, and where the owner will do business.


We do not have that, in the current White House, no matter how much you scream about Nazi’s too.


Modern-day Fascism:

Some historians and scholars suggest that certain aspects of modern political movements resemble historical fascist traits. These include:

Populist Nationalism:

Appeals to national pride and unity, often combined with exclusionary rhetoric.

Anti-Immigrant Sentiment:

Scapegoating immigrants and minorities, often under the guise of national security.

Disregard for Democratic Norms:

Undermining democratic institutions and processes, and promoting conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Authoritarian Tendencies:

Seeking to consolidate power in the hands of a leader and suppress dissent.


It’s obvious you needed some help in your research. You think fascism is about business? We are in trouble…


Law enforcement enforces the law. People here illegally have broken the law. Pretty simple to understand.


Civil infractions don’t warrant deportation without due process, and that’s the law so try again.


“It’s past time SLO County’s elected leaders do their most important job – protect the health and welfare of the people they represent.“

What??? This guy actually said this!! Holy Crap!! And he is the head of the local Democrat party? Is he really that stupid?


There are ICE raids takes place in Goleta and Santa Barbara as I write this: Unmarked cars and masked officers grabbing people off the street. Tom Fulks isn’t my favorite, but on this, he’s absolutely right! Will local law enforcement protect us from ICE?


Ice is going after criminals. Do you support criminals ?


Trump is a felon. Do you support felons?


I voted for him.


He was found “guilty” in a one sided, pre-determined civil case (NOT criminal), where he and his lawyers were not allowed to present evidence. No witness testified that he did anything wrong or out of the ordinary, and in fact, paid back all the loans (the ones he was on trial for) ahead of schedule.


So, he was convicted of conforming to laws, rules, and regulations of the banking industry, where the very banks that were allegedly harmed had zero words against his actions, and said they would gladly do it again.


Your screaming “FELON” on a constant basis, has no relevance to reality or truth.


I think you need to revisit the case and refresh your memory. MAGAs ability to twist the truth about the truth is mind numbing. He paid off a porn actress and tried to hide it amount other things. Would you like to address the other charges he faces in other states? What about past law suits that he lost? Trump is a cult leader.


I voted for this. Now let them do their job. Thank you.


Well I didn’t. So I’m going to keep making sure it’s difficult for them. You’re welcome :)


My apologies to actual clowns, but holy smokes is Tom Fulks a clown


Fulks is a scum bag. He’s previously written really stupid left wing stuff at New Times, and then the failing Tribune (TT). He’s not a good guy. Thank God the democrat party is imploding…. along with Fulks and his evil ideology! Good riddance, And yes, we need law enforcement to protect us from his ilk… and the criminals that he portends to support. What a jerk. LOL!


Thank you for providing another platform to help get Folk’s message out there. The SLO Dems appreciate your help.


Just more proof that real Americans don’t need to “attack” the democrats. All we need to do is just let them talk and their un-American attitudes come flaming through.


I interpret this as sarcasm. Yes, let him speak and fuel his / their own demise. LOL!


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