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pat_k

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11. I'm sure there are "behind the scenes" discussions of how to manage the crisis when 47 actually orders...

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 01:25 AM

Oct 2025

... deployment of regular troops against American citizens.

His meaningless Portland "full force" tweet could be ignored, but after today, if they had any doubt that 47 would violate posse comitatus, they have doubts no longer.

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I think the Hegseth/Trump MAGA rally staged for stone-faced military brass may be more damaging than anything to date. [View all] pat_k Oct 2025 OP

It damaged them. H2O Man Oct 2025 #1

I hope to Dog you are right. raccoon Oct 2025 #24

It reminded me of the squeaky wheel tank from his parade. Qutzupalotl Oct 2025 #2

Oh no. Now I've got that rhythmic whistle-y squeaking in my head as an earworm! pat_k Oct 2025 #13

Me too! Pachamama Oct 2025 #16

Too funny!! pat_k Oct 2025 #20

That was it! Ruby the Liberal Oct 2025 #27

That was great! 🤩 Owl Oct 2025 #38

It might be entertaining to have a video of that speech but with the squeaky tank dubbed in for applause lines 0rganism Oct 2025 #50

Bet a lot there today are reevaluating retirement. Silent Type Oct 2025 #3

Particularly if they have a command that includes pat_k Oct 2025 #32

If the military wasn't against Trump before C_U_L8R Oct 2025 #4

I'm sure there are "behind the scenes" discussions of how to manage the crisis when 47 actually orders... pat_k Oct 2025 #11

The True Patriots there must Cha Oct 2025 #49

Speaking of movies in the future... pat_k Oct 2025 #52

Trump and Hegseth believe their own bullshit, and they rarely step outside the bubble of delusion. tanyev Oct 2025 #5

It is mindboggling that no one in their offices was aware of the tradition of non-reaction to electeds/appointeds pat_k Oct 2025 #8

Trump is surrounded by BOOTLICKERS Skittles Oct 2025 #17

I am sure they knew about it, but they thought the flag officers would ignore it obamanut2012 Oct 2025 #29

Hopefully it was the best thing to show the military what they are. Srkdqltr Oct 2025 #6

And the nation. Take away the "audience response track" and the vile propaganda stands in stark relief. pat_k Oct 2025 #9

have not seen ONe response by a republican all day. did they all rapture away... msongs Oct 2025 #7

Really? Great! I haven't looked for responses, but silence is Incredibly telling!! pat_k Oct 2025 #10

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Oct 2025 #12

When Trump was met with silence from the Military leaders. I got up and danced a little jig. nt ShazamIam Oct 2025 #14

When I was in, a lifetime ago Old Crank Oct 2025 #15

True, and let there be little doubt that taxi Oct 2025 #51

The country is in deep trouble. CentralMass Oct 2025 #18

'Could have been an email': Officials balk at Hegseth's generals meeting SunSeeker Oct 2025 #19

I think our military brass just got a demonstration of the meaning of "enemies, domestic." DFW Oct 2025 #21

They looked weak. Champp Oct 2025 #22

If you believe in prayer I can only hope this was a huge wake up call. Boomerproud Oct 2025 #23

The more I pray lately... democratsruletheday Oct 2025 #25

Yes, we WILL persevere! With Joy as Defiance! pat_k Oct 2025 #35

These officers are getting a special medal for yesterday LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #26

I think they thought the flag officers would clap and whistle and cheer them obamanut2012 Oct 2025 #28

When 47 said "you can clap" I think he thought they... pat_k Oct 2025 #37

Yup, 100% agree obamanut2012 Oct 2025 #39

Yah, the "troops" always clap and cheer at "get together" haele Oct 2025 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author 58Sunliner Oct 2025 #30

By all reports, behind the scenes at DoD, their is... pat_k Oct 2025 #34

TY the info. electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #40

The GOP political BS is affecting the mission the GOP wants the military to do haele Oct 2025 #42

Idiots really thought they had a baked-in audience approval Torchlight Oct 2025 #31

Hegseths FAFO met with silence BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #33

And therein lies the stupid ignorance. pat_k Oct 2025 #36

Agree that this is serious damage blubunyip Oct 2025 #43

Even if he was in pre-alzheimer's, Ronald Reagan AND/OR his advisors Jack Valentino Oct 2025 #44

I hear you. I think we all know what deep trouble the nation is in with this man. pat_k Oct 2025 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author vapor2 Oct 2025 #45

It was, but I don't think many people actually saw it. pat_k Oct 2025 #46

That's what I've been hoping Cha Oct 2025 #48