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JR11

(53 posts)
24. A shattering reality
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 10:59 AM
Nov 20

I'm reluctant to share this amidst all the despair. The military is mixed on this, but the majority will likely show loyalty to the Trumpian movement; that new perceptual paradigm where there is no right and wrong, only might makes right.

What we have long since ascribed as evil applies full fold in that might makes right way of living, and it has been made more than evident that is the course direction we are all now heading.

I cannot impart just how I'm feeling. Outside of our countries democratic people rising up together to defend our future, there is nothing else.

I'm sure there are still people refusing to take in that reality, or refusing to grasp the idea that their comfort zones couldn't possibly be taken from them, but time will tell.

If that reality is allowed to take power on inauguration day... well, at this point, I'm not dismissing any scenarios regarding outright unlawfulness, as it's not out of the question that the norms will be kicked aside by sway or force. What I'm getting at is, in a fascistic regime they'll be looking to establish might and power immediately, so that means they'll be looking to commit atrocities to permeate fear and deflate the spirit of the country. Aside from his already stated targets, I'm afraid they'll be making an example out of the marginalized.

Where the world is finding itself really comes down to the heart. It comes down to individuals and what they recognise as unshakable moral standards and human decency, or how far they've given themselves over to obeying the sway of unbriddled power.

IOW, who's in charge (of The Military)? no_hypocrisy Nov 20 #1
The US president is in charge of the US military. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #8
But if the military revolts, who gives them commands they'll obey? no_hypocrisy Nov 20 #10
Doubtful the US military will revolt against a sitting US president. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #14
Kent State: Twenty-eight National Guard soldiers fired about 67 rounds over 13 seconds, killing 4 students, acquitted kerry-is-my-prez Nov 20 #35
This has zero to do with the OP topic. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #36
It showed that 28 soldiers were willing to shoot and kill protestors. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 20 #44
Yes it is a very isolated example of soldiers willing to kill civilians. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #45
Just watched the film "Seven Days in May" last nite. It's about a military coup allegorical oracle Nov 20 #37
The only military revolt I expect to see sarisataka Nov 20 #2
And, it doesn't matter if a Been A Dick Donald defense secretary gives the illegal order, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #4
I hope and pray you are right JustAnotherGen Nov 20 #7
I'm sure there would be a few, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #9
My grampa JustAnotherGen Nov 20 #18
I served 2 year as a Marine cop before returning to my original MOS, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #20
But, if the orders were made legal? wnylib Nov 20 #38
For some reason Bettie Nov 20 #17
It's not what happened at Kent State when they shot and killed protesting students kerry-is-my-prez Nov 20 #32
Not everyone was appalled. Quite a few said wnylib Nov 20 #43
That is probably why tRump FarPoint Nov 20 #11
Nailed it! ._. Nov 20 #51
Talking about what? Revolting? Sympthsical Nov 20 #3
Revolting against an illegal order. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #6
We are in an unprecedented time libtodeath Nov 20 #12
What are you asking for? Sympthsical Nov 20 #16
No I am not libtodeath Nov 20 #19
The military would probably revolt in such a case Sympthsical Nov 20 #21
Which leads to what libtodeath Nov 20 #22
They wouldn't refuse a legal order and if the vast majority of line officers and NCO's refuse MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #23
Hope there are people around that won't do it Sympthsical Nov 20 #26
You are absolutely correct, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #27
LOL Sympthsical Nov 20 #28
They won't JustAnotherGen Nov 20 #5
"They won't" Xavier Breath Nov 20 #39
It had better be a huge revolt gab13by13 Nov 20 #13
I don't see a revolt happening. Infighting maybe. ChicagoRonin Nov 20 #15
He's planning a purge of the military EndlessWire Nov 20 #47
A shattering reality JR11 Nov 20 #24
Actually, there was a time Dan Nov 20 #25
They would have to go all the way. milestogo Nov 20 #29
What happens if they don't? - Even more scary Ranting Randy Nov 20 #30
I'm a retired AF Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) LogDog75 Nov 20 #31
I don't understand how ANYONE it the military can support Cadet Bonespurs Skittles Nov 20 #50
I doubt there will be any active "revolution." Wouldn't surprise me, though... Wounded Bear Nov 20 #33
What happens if my Aunt had balls? maxsolomon Nov 20 #34
why would your aunt want THE most delicate body part? Skittles Nov 20 #52
Lock him up !!!!!! French Revolution Trump like the french did to king louie !!!!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 20 #40
So you propose sending him to the guillotine and decapitating him? totodeinhere Nov 20 #42
Perhaps send him to St. Helena or Elba for the rest of his life like they did to Napoleon Trueblue1968 Nov 20 #48
The military is not going to revolt against him. totodeinhere Nov 20 #41
Good question Meowmee Nov 20 #46
They won't. The military has been brainwashed for Luz Nov 20 #49
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