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In reply to the discussion: Do you think we will have martial law a ? [View all]Strelnikov_
(7,772 posts)40. How would that even work in the United States?
The Mad King may try, but ultimately the order will be ignored in most States.
Because, after all, it would have to be the National Guard and local law enforcement carrying out the order. Unless there was a true threat, I can see it being viewed as an illegal order.
In addition, we don't have the manpower. I know the movies makes it look easy. The best they could do is stop travel by setting up roadblocks in the rural areas, and that's just gonna piss off cooter's that make up the base.
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ck4829
Feb 2020
#1
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not_the_one
Feb 2020
#65
If we do i hope government building fly the Trump flag. Might as well go full
dem4decades
Feb 2020
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Feb 2020
#26
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Feb 2020
#53
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Feb 2020
#58