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Captain Zero

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3. I'm sure he gave remarks in private too

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 04:53 PM

Sep 2023

To some selected groups.
Sad that he needed to do so, but good that he did.

Theoretically speaking, if a president repeatedly gave illegal orders, could a top officer warn him about illegal orders and then arrest him if he continues giving illegal orders?

I guess he could always refer the illegal orders to the judiciary committee and see if they wanted to take it up with the house.

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Gen. Mark Milley Warns of Fealty to Dictators, in Exit Speech Aimed at Trump [View all] peppertree Sep 2023 OP

K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2023 #1

I'm sure he gave remarks in private too Captain Zero Sep 2023 #3

No, because the President is not subject to the UCMJ. n/t malthaussen Sep 2023 #12

Because he is a Civilian Authority (?). electric_blue68 Sep 2023 #14

Under the previous administration, I had my doubts about our military leaders ffr Sep 2023 #2

It's why they want to leave openings vacant. Captain Zero Sep 2023 #4

+33. Harker Sep 2023 #8

they did run a lot of good ppl out. mopinko Sep 2023 #7

It's all about timing. And character. n/t Harker Sep 2023 #5

Unlike Michael Flynn, who disgraced himself by pledging fealty to one man. Oneironaut Sep 2023 #6

I'd almost bet Cheeto regrets not installing him as Joint Chiefs Chairman peppertree Sep 2023 #9

So adhering to the US Constitution is now a "Progressive Agenda" SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #10

The author is paraphrasing others, he's not using the term himself. malthaussen Sep 2023 #13

I have some sympathy for Gen. Milley. malthaussen Sep 2023 #11