They want to silence the troops so that when they order them to open fire on us, the citizens, they'll be too afraid not to. Good little Nazi troops who'll do whatever horrid things Dear Leader Shitznpants says...
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People here like to imagine that the military is going to resist the fascist takeover. Well, so far they haven't balked at carrying out any of the blatantly illegal orders. If they're going to resist, about now would be the time. Not holding my breath, though.
Yeah. I haven't heard anyone getting imprisoned for refusing to follow orders, they're just following them dutifully. Also when the shutdown happened some billionaire stepped in and paid only the military, that should have had people rioting. The message that sent is not too pretty, the military is bought out.
Didn't someone quit from the navy who was down in Venezuela before? About 2 months before the illegal attacks on boats with no evidence and civilians on board?
I have noted a rise in those advising what is legal and not and an equal rise in those who raise questions being forcefully silenced.
I wouldn't put it pass the media to bury instances of soldiers bucking the fascists.
I've met many people in the military, they all fawn over Trump. I think maybe 1/10 doesn't based on my anecdotal experience. So this whole military resist wetdream is not happening.
They are, but not in the way you're expecting. It wasn't a good idea for the administration to force out everyone with decades of military experience.
There's a growing resistance movement among veterans and even current military members, but they're being understandably quiet about it.
Shitznpants
Commander Shitznpants.
So Hegseth, while serving as SecDef (or SecWar, or whatever in the hell he's cosplaying) is violating first amendment rights of a US senator, veteran fighter pilot, and (get this) FUCKING ASTRONAUT for stating a part of the UCMJ that every military member is taught in basic training?
IMHO, as soon as he's done laughing, he should make copies for the indictment then frame the original to hang on his wall.
for stating a part of the UCMJ that every military member is taught in basic training?
Hegseth himself was videoed saying the exact same thing on a stage in front of an audience. If Kelly is guilty of something, then so is Hegseth.
There is nothing more un-American than Donald Trump.
FIFY
Weren't his parents immigrants? He's only American because he was born here and that doesn't count anymore right
Two of his wives are, including the current one, and 4 of his 5 children are anchor babies, and should all be deported, according to MAGA rules.
His grandfather was a draft dodger and a TWO-time immigrant.
Surely he can't ignore his own rules?
I would follow Mark Kelly into battle.
Hegseth also announced he issued a formal censure letter that will be placed in Kelly's official military file.
Badge of honor right there.
He should put the letter on his website as an endorsement.
I would far prefer a censure letter from this administration than a Medal of Honor.
It seems pretty American from where I'm standing.
It seems petty American...
FIFY
Testify!
Unfortunately, when the first purge comes, Senator Kelly will be among the first.
It's gonna take more than a speech.
The guy running the military is a huge piece of Hegseth.
there’s a little santorum spread on top as too.