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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: The US military is officially on the streets of Washington DC. .... [View all]karynnj
(61,209 posts)35. The police already had arrested two of them on the scene!
15 year old kids. Between the police and their parents, they should be able to identify at least the one they have a photo of. Not to mention they were unarmed.
Any of the mass murders with assault weapons were at least a thousand times more violent and many happen in places that should be safe.
This is a pretty poor excuse to use the military to take over DC. There would have been FAR MORE reason on January 6, 2021 when he did nothing but watch a violent mob on tv. His reaction was he wanted to join it.
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BREAKING: The US military is officially on the streets of Washington DC. .... [View all]
riversedge
Aug 2025
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imagine if Obama had five kids by three different women, two of whom were immigrants
Skittles
Aug 2025
#1
That's about it--Trump telling the world that the military is his to do what he wants them to do!
riversedge
Aug 2025
#5
If they're looking for criminals, they should start with the GOP House caucus...
Jack Valentino
Aug 2025
#6
Trump now has authority over all armed forces in DC. He's grabbing power.
thought crime
Aug 2025
#17
When is the Army gonna start defending the constitution? That is the actual job after all.
rickyhall
Aug 2025
#10
It's late, and I'm drunk, but, that doesn't seem fair to the national guard personnel.
1WorldHope
Aug 2025
#14
Instead of following their oaths to the Constitution and protecting us from
Cloudhopper
Aug 2025
#34