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19. I tend to think firing everybody is more about fomenting chaos on his way out

Mon Nov 9, 2020, 02:36 PM

Nov 2020

He got mad at Esper because Esper wouldn't bring down the military hammer during the election. He mad. He rage. Wray and Haspel are next.

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Gen. Barry McCaffrey on MSNBC strongly suggested that Trump is preparing military coup d'etat... [View all] blitzen Nov 2020 OP

I don't see the military following him. roamer65 Nov 2020 #1

As he pointed out, they only have to follow legal orders. But who is to decide... blitzen Nov 2020 #4

Lining up in massive numbers to shoot fellow Americans would definitely cross that line anneboleyn Nov 2020 #8

Exactly. They aren't robots that he can order around -- the statement is irresponsible anneboleyn Nov 2020 #5

I was surprised how far he went, since he's usually level-headed. n/t blitzen Nov 2020 #10

They may not be robots... regnaD kciN Nov 2020 #22

Nor do I. AngryOldDem Nov 2020 #7

The "proud boy" "protests" have looked very pathetic so far -- they've lost steam. anneboleyn Nov 2020 #12

That would be bdamomma Nov 2020 #39

No, look how easily Army Gen. Mark Milley procon Nov 2020 #31

McCaffrey is not helping exboyfil Nov 2020 #2

I agree Bradshaw3 Nov 2020 #13

He's setting a hypothetical scenario, not saying it will happen onetexan Nov 2020 #16

Right, he's saying we should be "alarmed" (i.e., attentive) and vigilant about the possibility... blitzen Nov 2020 #24

He did say that Congress needs to Ilsa Nov 2020 #17

I don't think pukes will stop anything. triron Nov 2020 #23

Maybe I'm naive but I don't see this happening. anneboleyn Nov 2020 #3

But the replacement, Christopher C. Miller riverwalker Nov 2020 #6

I appreciate your comment because I know absolutely nothing Mike 03 Nov 2020 #11

The MAGAs are ecstatic riverwalker Nov 2020 #21

Jeez,... surprised trDump did not name Erik Prince,... magicarpet Nov 2020 #9

I respect the General but Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #14

Can you call it a Coup d'état if nobody even shows up? Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #15

Okay it starts at 6:00. underpants Nov 2020 #27

But, but they will be occupied watching the other losers slug it out Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #37

Good. After Four Seasons Total Landscaping Voltaire2 Nov 2020 #18

You've forgotten about Tulsa already haven't you? underpants Nov 2020 #28

I tend to think firing everybody is more about fomenting chaos on his way out blogslut Nov 2020 #19

Wasn't it also too the BLM protest in DC AngryOldDem Nov 2020 #25

You are correct blogslut Nov 2020 #40

since I had little regard or respect for Esper ... stopdiggin Nov 2020 #30

This reminds me of F Troop for some reason. Newest Reality Nov 2020 #20

Exactly what concerned me about this firing ...nt Jarqui Nov 2020 #26

Didn't the military already say they would not interfere.. ananda Nov 2020 #29

Trump would do it if he had the power, but he doesn't and he knows it Azathoth Nov 2020 #32

Two problems jmowreader Nov 2020 #33

👆 crickets Nov 2020 #35

Hasn't martial law been very specifically defined? KatyMan Nov 2020 #42

While he's still president, he can't "stage a coup" jmowreader Nov 2020 #43

If true, Trump would be placed under arrest. Kid Berwyn Nov 2020 #34

Also hope there is a patriot willing to refuse a launch order nt maryellen99 Nov 2020 #36

Great! Once the coup fails, we'll get to rewrite the Constitution and take out all the coti Nov 2020 #38

Why Wyden voted against him riverwalker Nov 2020 #41

General Mccaffrey was just on MSNBC's 11th Hour again sounding this alarm, but he also added there's onetexan Nov 2020 #44