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Walleye

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25. I associate myself with those remarks. Good job.

Reply to Seinan Sensei (Reply #22)

Fri Nov 21, 2025, 12:18 PM

Nov 21

And nobody gives anybody their rights they have to be insisted on and taken. “Todos tenemos derechos” As stated by the congressman from New Mexico in Spanish on the floor of the House

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Am I missing something? [View all] LilElf70 Nov 21 OP

When it is stopped. OldBaldy1701E Nov 21 #1

Under Military Law pfitz59 Nov 21 #2

The media doesn't seem to get it either Endlessmike56 Nov 21 #3

All for reminding troops. But can you imagine first trial defining "illegal order" under trump's miliary &/or DOJ. Silent Type Nov 21 #4

It's simple. If he orders troops to shoot protesters, that's an illegal order. Walleye Nov 21 #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 21 #8

Apparently, we can't count on young men to think for themselves. Look at the ICE troops and their behavior. Walleye Nov 21 #11

"Evil people don't stop doing evil things when you ask them to" Seinan Sensei Nov 21 #22

I associate myself with those remarks. Good job. Walleye Nov 21 #25

Trump wanted troops to shoot protesters in the legs back in 2020. sop Nov 21 #9

Everything Trump believes in came from TV shows. Walleye Nov 21 #10

Trump wants the military to commit crimes for him. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #6

They are already committing crimes without objections William Seger Nov 21 #17

Trump is threatening to take away rank and pensions. And face court martial. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #30

They understand it fine BlueKota Nov 21 #7

Yes, we have to squarely face up to this situation. The law is no longer apply to this administration. Walleye Nov 21 #12

I see Trump freaking out about the Democrats' messaging about illegal orders, and I want to ask him... Efilroft Sul Nov 21 #13

It all depends on leadership. New recruits don't know what to do. surfered Nov 21 #14

It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners. Albert Camus Ping Tung Nov 21 #15

They are in a cult. Emile Nov 21 #16

They are freaking out because they are counting on the military NH Ethylene Nov 21 #18

Didn't Trump refer to military members as suckers and losers? BattleRow Nov 21 #20

They understand. evolves Nov 21 #19

You are missing something. In the orange universe no Trump order is illegal. Period! Full stop! flashman13 Nov 21 #21

It stems from the belief odins folly Nov 21 #23

The Pukes turned unlawful into lawful orders. pwb Nov 21 #24

His words do matter vapor2 Nov 21 #26

When? ._. Nov 21 #27

The king of diversion strikes again malaise Nov 21 #28

Two Words wcollar Nov 21 #29

authoritarians do not like to hear the word NO Skittles Nov 21 #31