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In reply to the discussion: Trump says he's meeting with military leaders at Camp David [View all]SomewhereInTheMiddle
(602 posts)18. "They spit, we hit"
I think the most disturbing part is at the end of the article where the Old Man threatens physical violence against anyone that spits on LEOs or military. If those are the rules of engagement he is issuing, it could mean more injured and more court cases for excessive violence (one hopes).
Sigh.
Where was this fervour to protect LEOs on Jan 6th?
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"Now who can argue with that? I think we're all indebted to Gabby Johnson for clearly stating what needed to be said.
FSogol
Jun 2025
#12
He just says words that shows he is and is out to lunch and is trying to bluff his way through the issue.
Botany
Jun 2025
#15
He's just making certain he has the military on his side in his lawless autocracy
Walleye
Jun 2025
#6
I imagine the type of meeting we saw in the movie dr Strangelove when they are all talking about
Javaman
Jun 2025
#16
He is going to threaten them and twist their arms to get them to do unconstitutional acts.
travelingthrulife
Jun 2025
#19
Yes, I thought that odd, he has been vocal before about it being to rustic
Captain Zero
Jun 2025
#33