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mr715

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3. Chess

Reply to Towlie (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:34 PM

Jan 2026

He is moving his pieces. Using his authority as governor to maintain order. If order is maintained, good. If it isn't, he's in a defensive position already and has broadcast the Federal government to stay out of MN business.

It is a very subtle and adept display of power by a dude that is a hell of a lot more intelligent than his media persona.

Obviously, I don't know. I suspect Machiavelli's razor in Walz actions, both because I like him and because I am very angry.

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What does Gov. Tim Walz contemplate doing with the Minnesota National Guard? [View all] Towlie Jan 2026 OP

Perhaps he wants to alert Minnesota that the Guard is under state control Raven123 Jan 2026 #1

It also should prevent Pervert Hoover from usurping control of them. GoCubsGo Jan 2026 #6

Perhaps to act as a barrier between Minnesotans and the gravy seals. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #2

Chess mr715 Jan 2026 #3

I'm sure we all like Gov. Walz and are very angry but... Towlie Jan 2026 #4

I made it up while writing. mr715 Jan 2026 #5