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Polybius

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17. I do, but i don't think their life will be ruined

Fri Jan 26, 2024, 11:26 PM

Jan 2024

A confrontation could make Biden drop 10 points, and the next Republican President pardons them all anyway. No win situation.

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Abbott: Texas prepared in 'unlikely event' Biden federalizes National Guard [View all] Eugene Jan 2024 OP

Reminds me of when George Wallace tried to block integration into JohnSJ Jan 2024 #1

And what happens if they don't listen? Polybius Jan 2024 #3

Arrest them. The country is over if this isn't stopped, and anyone who JohnSJ Jan 2024 #5

Arrest 100,000? Polybius Jan 2024 #8

Then fuck Texas and the country because we are no longer a JohnSJ Jan 2024 #10

Let's see what Biden does Polybius Jan 2024 #15

Stop all federal funds to Texas until they abide by the SC ruling JohnSJ Jan 2024 #16

The SC ruling didn't tell Texas to take down fences though NickB79 Jan 2024 #19

Fine, so they do it as necessary, but Abbott has said he will use the Texas state guard JohnSJ Jan 2024 #23

Then Texas fires the first shots, possibly literally NickB79 Jan 2024 #24

Happy 20th DUnniversary. niyad Jan 2024 #28

Declare them to be insurrectionists? LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #62

How many will stop listen edhopper Jan 2024 #7

Well think about the average person who would join the Texas NG Polybius Jan 2024 #12

I don't see them ruining their life for Abbott edhopper Jan 2024 #14

I do, but i don't think their life will be ruined Polybius Jan 2024 #17

Then we no longer have edhopper Jan 2024 #25

Waiting it out until November is better than a Civil War Polybius Jan 2024 #26

Delete edhopper Jan 2024 #9

Is the guard leadership going to flush their careers and risk serious prison time? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #29

Depends on whether they think Texas will win or not Polybius Jan 2024 #32

They are going to bank their careers on a full out shooting war and secession? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #33

A huge amount of TNG leaders are Trumpers who detest Biden Polybius Jan 2024 #35

Ok they disobey orders, this thing settles down and they are still fucked for life. These people aren't stupid Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #37

While I'd be surprised if Trump won again, Trumpers feel differently Polybius Jan 2024 #38

Do these people look stupid to you? You really think these professionals with 20-30 plus years in are going... Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #39

No they don't, and I wasn't calling anyone stupid Polybius Jan 2024 #41

I'm calling them stupid if they flush their careers. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #43

Fast forward a week later, the TNG has put up a "Come and Take It" flag outside of their headquarters Polybius Feb 2024 #49

Oooohhhhh I'm scared. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2024 #51

Never said you should be Polybius Feb 2024 #55

I must have been high in school when this was taught Tickle Feb 2024 #58

here: EX500rider Feb 2024 #65

Their pay comes from the DOD. And 95 % of GUARD funding comes from DOD Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #40

Also, will Texas pay their salaries and provide the infrastructure the DoD does once they do mutiny? haele Jan 2024 #42

Determine how to deactive their NG status so it doesn't qualify for a federal pension. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #61

What do you want Biden to do? DemocratInPa Jan 2024 #18

But will the NG comply with Abbott or Biden? Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #2

If they don't comply with the President they need to be dishonorably discharged JohnSJ Jan 2024 #6

Yeah, after they serve 20 years hard labor in Fort Leavenworth as a private. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2024 #34

That is the question bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #11

Is he gonna go all Fort Sumter on us? Ocelot II Jan 2024 #4

What a spot to be in. Damned if he does and damned if he dosen't. Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #13

This really really needs us to keep an eye on. Eko Jan 2024 #20

I agree. Biden cant federalize the guard. But he can... oldmanlynn Jan 2024 #31

Just cut the fences as necessary per the USSC NickB79 Jan 2024 #21

Or perhaps change direction Polybius Jan 2024 #27

Cut faster and with more tv cameras and journalists with pens. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2024 #45

He can't send in the army Polybius Jan 2024 #47

18 U.S. Code � 1385 Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2024 #48

Can the USAF help cut the razor wire? Attilatheblond Feb 2024 #54

He hasn't gotten the "insurrectionist" memo?! UTUSN Jan 2024 #22

And talking to Tucker Carlson is not boneheaded? Sneederbunk Jan 2024 #30

The GOP would be nothing without those fucking talk shows. Initech Jan 2024 #36

Abbott's PR appers to work well getting the masses in a tizzy. Torchlight Jan 2024 #44

Crazy-ass Waco Baptists. czarjak Jan 2024 #46

Imo Biden should do it. Oneironaut Feb 2024 #50

These people are fucking bullies that need to be dealt with. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2024 #53

abbott is a Faux pas Feb 2024 #52

FAFO spanone Feb 2024 #56

Biden should force Texas to pay them combat pay since it's an invasion! JCMach1 Feb 2024 #57

I don't think President Biden Progressive dog Feb 2024 #59

President Biden not federalizing the NG already... Hugin Feb 2024 #60

The sooner Biden can go after abbutt the MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #63

I think this is pretty easy to solve without a shot fired, or Civil War maxrandb Feb 2024 #64