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Walleye

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10. Everything Trump believes in came from TV shows.
Fri Nov 21, 2025, 09:49 AM
Nov 2025

We are not in the old West westerns, people with six shooters “it’s just a flesh wound“. Those weapons tear the leg off.

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Am I missing something? [View all] LilElf70 Nov 2025 OP
When it is stopped. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2025 #1
Under Military Law pfitz59 Nov 2025 #2
The media doesn't seem to get it either Endlessmike56 Nov 2025 #3
All for reminding troops. But can you imagine first trial defining "illegal order" under trump's miliary &/or DOJ. Silent Type Nov 2025 #4
It's simple. If he orders troops to shoot protesters, that's an illegal order. Walleye Nov 2025 #5
I agree. But you can bet trump will couch it as protestors were breaking into say a federal ICE facility. Don't think Silent Type Nov 2025 #8
Apparently, we can't count on young men to think for themselves. Look at the ICE troops and their behavior. Walleye Nov 2025 #11
"Evil people don't stop doing evil things when you ask them to" Seinan Sensei Nov 2025 #22
I associate myself with those remarks. Good job. Walleye Nov 2025 #25
Trump wanted troops to shoot protesters in the legs back in 2020. sop Nov 2025 #9
Everything Trump believes in came from TV shows. Walleye Nov 2025 #10
Trump wants the military to commit crimes for him. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #6
They are already committing crimes without objections William Seger Nov 2025 #17
Trump is threatening to take away rank and pensions. And face court martial. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #30
They understand it fine BlueKota Nov 2025 #7
Yes, we have to squarely face up to this situation. The law is no longer apply to this administration. Walleye Nov 2025 #12
I see Trump freaking out about the Democrats' messaging about illegal orders, and I want to ask him... Efilroft Sul Nov 2025 #13
It all depends on leadership. New recruits don't know what to do. surfered Nov 2025 #14
It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners. Albert Camus Ping Tung Nov 2025 #15
They are in a cult. Emile Nov 2025 #16
They are freaking out because they are counting on the military NH Ethylene Nov 2025 #18
Didn't Trump refer to military members as suckers and losers? BattleRow Nov 2025 #20
They understand. evolves Nov 2025 #19
You are missing something. In the orange universe no Trump order is illegal. Period! Full stop! flashman13 Nov 2025 #21
It stems from the belief odins folly Nov 2025 #23
The Pukes turned unlawful into lawful orders. pwb Nov 2025 #24
His words do matter vapor2 Nov 2025 #26
When? ._. Nov 2025 #27
The king of diversion strikes again malaise Nov 2025 #28
Two Words wcollar Nov 2025 #29
authoritarians do not like to hear the word NO Skittles Nov 2025 #31
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