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48. They didn't help Trump this last time. n/t

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Fri Dec 31, 2021, 05:24 PM

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Retired general warns the U.S. military could lead a coup after the 2024 election [View all] Lasher Dec 2021 OP

Who would instigate it? Generals? Renegade troops? LiberalFighter Dec 2021 #1

The author is saying could be rank and file and higher up. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #15

I fear the military. twodogsbarking Dec 2021 #2

Right now it is ridiculous, but ever flip of democracy to not democracy needs military support. Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2021 #9

I already stated some think it is ridiculous. twodogsbarking Dec 2021 #19

And I still say that's ridiculous. nt MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #21

I can see that. twodogsbarking Dec 2021 #31

Hey, we all have our difference of opinions, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #39

And you'd STILL be correct. It's just absurd. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #44

It is. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #43

Washington Post article link (no paywall teach1st Dec 2021 #3

It's bugged me that the military confidently assume mahina Dec 2021 #6

Can the President fire a general? tavernier Dec 2021 #4

Sure, Obama fired McChrystal Ligyron Dec 2021 #7

tRump fired anyone he pleased, legal or not and by the time the courts sort it out what does Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2021 #10

Lincoln fired McClellan. Truman fired MacArthur. Obama fired McChrystal. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #14

Penguins, probably. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2021 #53

... WHITT Dec 2021 #5

That assumes one believes... Whatthe_Firetruck Dec 2021 #42

They won't need the military, gab13by13 Dec 2021 #8

Nope. The safeguards and rail guards of democracy are battered, but repairable, lots of time. Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2021 #11

If Democrats fail to pass legislation, gab13by13 Dec 2021 #13

The chronology up to the Supreme Court may be correct, but disagree the highest court, Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2021 #28

They didn't help Trump this last time. n/t Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #48

We were warned way back in 1964 by the movie Seven Days in May, great time for a rewatch. nt yaesu Dec 2021 #12

We already have at least one retired general leading a coup: Mike Flynn. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #16

Yea and what bothers me is bluestarone Dec 2021 #20

Yep, still trying to overthrow the US government. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #32

Even worse, his brother is still in the ranks, and very high in them. GoCubsGo Dec 2021 #29

Yes, brother is high ranking active duty who lied to congress Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #35

I suspect Charles Flynn was sent to the Pacific to get him PufPuf23 Dec 2021 #54

Exactly. The military has a way of sending you to far flung Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #55

Hawaii? Hardly an isolation assignment. COL Mustard Jan 2022 #64

I have been saying that for a long time, the military is a totalitarian regime by nature Escurumbele Dec 2021 #17

How could the military have acted on January 6th, though? Jedi Guy Dec 2021 #24

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #52

The military would split, too much diversity. Jon King Dec 2021 #18

The entire military does not call the shots. Chainfire Dec 2021 #23

Are they not taught how to recognize and respond to illegal orders? Jedi Guy Dec 2021 #25

It's beaten into our heads from day one MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #27

That's what I thought, though again, I never served. Jedi Guy Dec 2021 #36

Happy New Year to you and your family. MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #37

Of course new troops have an quick and basic introduction to the UCMJ Chainfire Dec 2021 #30

You overestimate most Americans. Celerity Dec 2021 #45

Seems like there is some concern about a corrupt military. twodogsbarking Jan 2022 #60

From the interview: "I see it as LOW probability" brooklynite Dec 2021 #22

Thank You!!!! MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #26

The problem is who makes the decision of what is and what is not a legal order. Chainfire Dec 2021 #34

The interpretation would mainly fall to the Officer's and NCO's ranks, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #38

I agree with Chainfire. Lasher Dec 2021 #41

And that's why I said that it would likely fall to the NCO's and Officer's Corps, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2021 #51

The same to you and yours Lasher Jan 2022 #56

But high impact, as you say. Lasher Dec 2021 #33

I just hope llashram Dec 2021 #40

Roger that. The Wizard Dec 2021 #47

Conscripted soldiers The Wizard Dec 2021 #46

There has to be a certain number of "grunts", though, who are right wing trash. Progressive Jones Dec 2021 #49

And Oath Keepers VGNonly Jan 2022 #57

Same shit, different packaging. nt Progressive Jones Jan 2022 #61

The biggest danger of a divided military Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #50

And possibly an enemy in on the plot. CrackityJones75 Jan 2022 #58

Absolutely. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #59

like trump's puppet master llashram Jan 2022 #62

yup CrackityJones75 Jan 2022 #63