Bwahaha... Military patrol in DC followed with a boombox playing Darth Vader's Imperial March

[jmbar2]

One of them is NOT amused...

Link to tweet

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. That should be the theme music for ICE raids as well. Nt

[House of Roberts]

39. The ICEstapo should be accompanied by the march

‘Horst-Wessel-Lied’, actually composed by the infamous so-called martyr himself.

[cab67]

95. I respectfully disagree.

The Star Wars franchise is something I respect. I don't want any aspect of it besmirched with a connection to ICE.

[Fiendish Thingy]

96. It's the Imperial March

It’s the music they play when Vader and the stormtroopers come on the scene.

[cab67]

97. And I have way more respect for the Sith than I do for ICE.

[Fiendish Thingy]

2. Reminder:

They may have power, but they don’t have control.

[Blues Heron]

3. Free DC! Brilliant street theater. Give those boys a sandwich for not getting ruffled, (except the one)!

[Irish_Dem]

4. Jackass US soldiers parading around American streets like big shots.

They better hope I don't run into one of them.

They will get a piece of my mind.

[Grim Chieftain]

15. They are ordered to be there

I'm sure many willingly follow Trump's orders, but not all. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt.

[Tree Lady]

16. I am sure many don't agree

Don't like picking up trash, not getting paid and wasting our tax funds on something that doesn't need to be done.

[Grim Chieftain]

17. Thanks

I agree completely.

[NJCher]

24. especially when we know

their real priority is spending on a projection of power and control instead of paying Medicaid for people who can't afford health care.

[VTderry]

74. I'm assuming a majority of the type you describe above

are struggling not to chuckle at this musical accompaniment to their absurd busy work deployment.

[Irish_Dem]

20. Swaggering US soldiers, sashaying around like they own American streets.

I am sure they won't give me the benefit of a doubt when I tell them what I think of them.

My US military family did not risk life and limb so jackboots could roam the streets of the US
harassing people.

[Grim Chieftain]

25. My husband was in the National Guard

and eventually became headquarters commander. No one has ever been a stronger Democrat or liberal than he is. Of course there were people of all political persuasions in his command, some rabid Republicans, some Democrats, others independents and others totally apolitical.

I just hope that people don't paint with a broad brush and say "all" when the truth is "some".

[Irish_Dem]

28. My career US military father used to say he worked for the American people.

The USAF signed his paycheck but he was paid by the American people.

These guys I saw in the video do not appear to feel the same way and that is
what I am responding to.

Not my father, not your husband.

If my father was forced to act to walk American streets like Nazis he would
at least be ashamed of himself and country and it would show.

[albacore]

63. Dunno about swaggering, but I noticed a couple of them got into step with the music. Nt

[3catwoman3]

75. If you have any experience either with marching or playing a musical instrument...

…it’s almost impossible not to fall in step with something that has a strong, steady beat.

[BaronChocula]

33. Not to mention the morale issue

Many of these troops have lives and families that they were pulled away from. But I'm hoping that the silver lining is the maga-ey ones are starting to realize what an idiot their cult leader is for such a stunt.

[SupportSanity]

84. When Nazis were murdering Jews, I'm sure many didn't want to.

However, the results are the same.

[pazzyanne]

19. I find their body language very interesting

[Irish_Dem]

22. Yes completely disgusting body language.

This is why I am pissed off.

They could at least have the common sense and morality to look embarrassed
or humble.

[soldierant]

61. It's body language they are taught,

starting in boot camp, but never abandoned. And there are military reasons for it. But yes, it is out of place dor American military in America. But the the military itself is out of place in a stunt like this in America. Don't read too much into it.

[sop]

5. Since he wants to be Lt. Colonel Kilgore, Trump's official theme should be Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyrie,'

the music played during the famous helicopter attack scene in 'Apocalypse Now.'

[Journeyman]

6. Alternately, you can follow them playing Laurel & Hardy's theme song, "Dance of the Cuckoos" . . .

I can't find the video now on YouTube, but there was a guy who famously followed a bunch of marching nazi pukes as they paraded through a town a few years ago, playing this song on a sousaphone.

[Hekate]

10. Also good

[FoxNewsSucks]

29. This one?

It was hilarious!
Less than two minute video, of a podcaster. KKK-trolling tuba starts at 0:18

"...and this is what stupid looks like"

[AllaN01Bear]

37. played this several times .

[Journeyman]

56. Thank you. This was hilarious, and so spot on . . .

[cab67]

89. probably inspired by this:

[peggysue2]

7. LOL!

The Art of Resistance.

Chip, chip, chip. Even small (but clever) actions are doable and worthwhile.

We do not submit. And despite Speaker Johnson's advice, we do not yield.

[leftstreet]

8. DURec

[Hekate]

9. Bwahaha. It gives them a cadence to march to!

[yardwork]

40. I noticed they seemed to be trying to avoid marching in time to it!

[Heidi]

11. None of them were drafted.

They signed up for this and aren’t objecting to what this “service” entails. I’d love to be able to support these troops but actions have consequences—and hearing “The Imperial March” while marching, picking up trash, or harassing the most vulnerable among us is just a minor annoyance AT WORST.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

50. Was anyone ever drafted into the National Guard?

Way back (in my day), joining the National Guard was a method to avoid being drafted.

[Heidi]

102. My point is that they volunteered for all the job entails. (nt)

[Vinca]

12. That's perfect. It needs to become "a thing." Serenade them with this wherever they go.

[bluestarone]

13. Mixed feelings here. This would be PERFECT for ICE walking the streets, BUT

I don't think this should be done to National Guard. They are forced to do this bullshit.

[Nimble_Idea]

23. no fuk that noise. they can choose to go rake grass but

they are roaming the streets like a pack of hyenas looking for some lame/dying leftover for a kill.

get them off our streets.

[Heidi]

27. Forced? Really?

Were they drafted?

[CuriousSavage]

38. I agree

mixed feelings too. Should they be there? Do they agree with the policy? It doesn't matter what the individual thinks. I haven't served but I'd wager that is the only way the military CAN work. In response to the other replies.... Yes, forced. Ordered. Not politely asked for their opinion on whether they wanted to be there. They were not pushing people up against walls. Their presence with sidearms can be intimidating but there was no aggressive behavior. Did you see something I didn't?

[yardwork]

41. If they are unhappy with this assignment I guarantee they think the music is funny.

I was a child during Vietnam. When we passed convoys my sister and I used to flash peace signs at them. Most of the enlisted men (draftees) laughed and returned the signs.

This is a good protest. It's not violent. It's not attacking anyone. It's a protest. That's very American. Or was.

[SupportSanity]

85. Make them ALL uncomfortable, regardless.

Resist in every way possible.

Now is the time.

[Mariana]

98. The ones who don't like this assignment aren't going to be offended by this.

As for the ones who are proud of the way they're being used for political theatre, well, I don't care if their little fee fees get hurt.

[angrychair]

14. Nazis

Get treated like Nazis. Dirtbag fascists.

[CuriousSavage]

34. I get the frustration, but easy...

They're National Guard. They got called up away from their jobs, families and lives. They're getting shafted on deployment pay. Unless there is a truly questionable order that's given, they HAVE to show up. Now... I did laugh at the Imperial March song but calling them Nazis?? ICE, yeah. Hegseth, fuck yeah. Noem , damn straight.... 100 others.... Not soldiers just walking down the street. They haven't earned that.

[angrychair]

58. All the same to me

I'm not buying the "just following orders" line. They are an armed occupation meant to terrorize innocent people. Fuck those Nazis.

[harumph]

71. You are 100% correct. They are getting shafted and they're not happy.

And also, unless a clear illegal order is given, they signed up to follow orders. If a clear illegal order is given and they choose to obey - well, that's another matter entirely. Short of that, I find the broad generalizations of the Nat. Guard to be uninformed (and I'm being charitable).

I'd also like to add that the NG are easy targets for hazing. I would very much like to see the person who did this try the same thing with ICE. We know how this would turn out. NG is not equal to ICE.

[SupportSanity]

86. If they don't report to command that there are protests

… we all might as well sit back and let Trump take over.

[CuriousSavage]

91. Ok. Fine, but riddle me this

Are they Nazis as suggested?

I'm not putting words in your mouth... Maybe you're ok with the benign resistance of playing that song, as am I. My objection (and presumably, your response) was to them being called Nazis.

These are the men and women who are usually considered heroes when there's a hurricane response. I remember the welcome sight of them patrolling Penn Station and at the Jacob Javits staging area after 9/11. There is an element of sacrifice. My cousin in the NG just left his young family to spend a whole year in a hot, sandy place. He is being compensated... They get the uniforms and satisfy that itch for service and recognition that comes with it. However, it is not your usual "part time job" nor is it the Brown Shirt militia that some make them out to be.

[SupportSanity]

92. Resist at every opportunity

No need to think up reasons not to resist. And we’re real good at thinking up reasons not to resist.
Nazis? Yes we are there.

People will find that their friends and neighbors can surprisingly be on the wrong side.

[CuriousSavage]

94. Not going to argue with you or try to get the last word in...

Who's saying not to resist? I sincerely worry about the future of this country and whether we're headed for a Civil War. I'm a child of the 80's and remember illusions of Red Dawn, fighting the occupiers as a Wolverine (google it, if you're young). Part of me never forgot...

Let's say the shit gets real. The opposing side will be our friends and neighbors as you say. Those fellows walking down the street in that video represent a very powerful machine that has the equipment, guns, helicopters, tanks, etc. to make any attempt at actual resistance a very, very short experience for you and me. I fear that an illegal order being given is only a matter of time. Our best hope will be those that remember their oath to the Constitution and reject Trump's autocratic shift. They will be people you least expect. I doubt they're on DU but going right for the jugular with "Nazi" is not going win any hearts and minds of those we really need on our side. We both agree that Nazi = enemy. If they feel that they're viewed as the enemy, then they'll start to label us more and more as the enemy. That is not a good place to be, my friend.

Those guys were ordered to go to DC. They're casually walking/patrolling a perfectly safe street because they were ordered to. People did not look terrorized, like Warsaw Ghetto terrorized. Because they're doing their job, they're Nazis.... By that line of thinking, are you saying that all of the military is Nazi because their current boss is Trump? Those soldiers definitely need to be reminded that they're being used to intimidate civilians on American soil. Some of them might be conservative leaning but they know that they're being used in a way that they didn't sign up for and is not right. I have faith only because the alternative will mean death or imprisonment of hundreds of thousands.

I actually met a real life Nazi. He was a SS motherfucker who was part of a carpentry crew I was working with during a summer job in 1986. He was old but the hatred still burned RED fucking hot in his eyes. The vile stuff he used to say to a Jewish coworker who joined us for a short period would take your breath away. Even the older Austrian foremen feared him and they were some of the biggest, toughest men I ever met. Fortunately, the crew assignments varied and I didn't have to work with him long. I was 16 and desperately needed the well paying job. I think seeing that hatred in real life opened my eyes at a young age and helped make me into the person I am today. It also set the bar for dropping the term Nazi pretty high.

[kimbutgar]

18. I've said weeks ago we also need to play protest songs following them like the person in this tik tok

And having a dance party giving them the middle finger!

Get up stand up
We got the power
You’re breaking my heart tearing me apart so FU
Fight the power

To name a few.

[Nimble_Idea]

21. omg, the new theme song and national anthem for the national guard

how we have fallen

[Grumpy Old Woman]

26. How About The Theme From Benny Hill

Last edited Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:22 PM - Edit history (1)

I think the original name was "March of the Gladiators".

Later: My apology - "Entrance of the Gladiators" is apparently the traditional 'clown entrance' theme at circuses - I don't know why I have a clear memory of Benny Hill walking along to this. Thank you to those who corrected me.

[madinmaryland]

44. I think it was "Yakety Sax".

Link (I hope)

https://m.

[jmowreader]

60. The Benny Hill Theme is not Entry of the Gladiators

Benny Hill uses Boots Randolph’s Yakety Sax.

The other is by Czech composer Julius Fucik.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

30. Felony Assault with Music charge forthcoming?

[cbabe]

31. Monty Python ministry of silly walks

(Can guard members laugh and join in with community folk?)

https://music.

[Oeditpus Rex]

52. Or...

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[efhmc]

32. What was said to them? I could not understand it. Thank you.

[Aviation Pro]

36. Sarge the Snowflake

Get back in formation, dipshit.

[electric_blue68]

42. Oh! Haahahahaaaa!

[Puppyjive]

43. Feels like Vietnam days

Trump has been very good at inciting civil unrest and lack of trust for our military who have been put between a rock and a hard place. I hope he goes to prison someday for treason.

[calimary]

65. Yeah, it sure does.

I hope for the same result you hope for.

[iluvtennis]

45. Love, love, love it 😍. n/t

[BoRaGard]

46. .

[irisblue]

47. Dude I got 8 batteries in my backpack

[vapor2]

48. I find it hilarous

[still-prayin4rain]

49. Gosh, i love these people! Well played!

[D. Spaulding]

51. Forward, Mulch!

hut two three four, hut two three four.....

[Blue Owl]

62. Now salute the highest-raking general!

All lowest-raking privates -- drop and give me twenty...

[diane in sf]

53. lol, they're marching in time to the music.

[Justice Brandeis]

54. Vader sent Imperial troops into Mos Eisley (Tatooine) and Cloud City (Bespin) where they were not invited

Very fitting.

[GoodRaisin]

55. That is funny as hell.

[BidenRocks]

57. Ask them to recite their military oath!

Ask them if they understand the concept of DOMESTIC enemies.

Ask them if the citizens look like enemies!

Tell them we know they are "Only Following Orders"!

Like the NAZIS we hanged after their trials at Nuremberg!

Don't be those guys!

[RazorbackExpat]

59. "For What It's Worth" might work here, too

[BradBo]

64. Why would anyone want to join the military under Trump? Humiliating.

[Warpy]

66. HAHAHAHAHA1!!

I saw a lot of snarky stuff when Nixon was fucking us all over 50+ years ago. Don';t think it's all stuffy bureaucrats there because it's not.

[Capt. America]

67. As much as it is not the fault of these soldiers following orders, this is a good thing to show to America

that this kind of shit smacks of EMPIRE.

[niyad]

68. Was it just me, or did they look like they were walking/marching to

the music?

[TomSlick]

69. SGT Beck is in need of counseling.

He is far too thin-skinned to be in contact with the civilian population.

[Mariana]

100. He's not a fan of the Constitution he swore to uphold, either.

Tsk tsk.

[JohnnyRingo]

70. They really blend in with that camo.

Maybe because their job is scouting enemy positions in the field.

[Jack Valentino]

72. That IS Hilarious!---- but I am sure most of them don't even want to be there....

All they can really do is walk around all day and show themselves---
they have no training in law enforcement, and this is NOT part of their job---

(not to mention that they have been deployed ILLEGALLY,
against the law and against the Constitution which they swore an oath to uphold)

[Renew Deal]

73. Roger roger

That's very funny

[Norrrm]

76. I assign no blame to the NG members.

it's stolen valor Hegseth activating their units to pick up trash and spread mulch as part of his Warrior Ethos.

[IcyPeas]

77. Love it. Honestly i think even if i were one of them i would've been LMAO.

(I can't believe this was 10 years ago)

And this one with proud boys (skip ahead a bit)

[SunSeeker]

78. Weird how the Groypers ended up adopting the anti-fascist "Bella, Ciao" song as their own..

Great song though, and perfect for playing to Proud Boys.

[canetoad]

79. Loved, loved this

K&R

[Ilsa]

80. We are Rebel Scum! nt

[hamsterjill]

81. What did the one dude ask when he turned around to the video?

I couldn't understand. I think he was asking if he wanted them to alert the "PD" or something, but I could not make it out.

[Gore1FL]

83. He theatened to call the police. It appears the person said "OK" disempowering him even more. nt

[Mariana]

99. Not a big fan of the First Amendment apparently.

[hamsterjill]

101. Evidently not.

Probably was going to call the police on some noise ordinance or something.

No sense of humor either!!! LOL

[sarchasm]

82. The perfect fascist theme...

[SupportSanity]

87. There is a shoplifter who will be shot and subdued thanks

to these brave soldiers.

We should be thanking them for their service and asking where we can join up.

Very patriotic!!!

[SpankMe]

88. Great protest. But...

...those guys are there under orders. I don't know their political orientation, but I bet they are aware of the awkwardness of their presence. They maintained restraint during the protest.

We have to find a way to get voters engaged. Some 87M people didn't vote in 2024. That is partly responsible for the mess we're in now. The only way out of this is a clean electoral win.

[Rebl2]

90. Almost

seemed like they were walking in time to the music.

[MakeThemCry]

93. This was an epic fucking chef's kiss....MWUAH!!!!!

That said, I legitimately believe that these boys don't really want to be there and are just following orders.

This would be more perfect for ICE and police in riot gear.