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19. Reminds me of the "Jade Helm 15" conspiracy theories
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:43 PM
Jun 9

When Obama was President there was a military exercise planned in Louisiana and Texas. There was an explosion of far right heads who accused Obama of a secret plot to invade Texas, etc. Among other things it was described as a "psychological operation aimed at getting people used to seeing military forces on the streets" and would be used to "stockpile supplies for Chinese troops who will be arriving to disarm Americans". A lot of it was vintage Alex Jones.

Now Trump is actually doing something worse than the whacky conspiracy theorists could imagine. Deploying National Guard troops against the objection of the Governor of California who said it is “an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act.”

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He's creating the perception The Wizard Jun 9 #1
That is the EXACT reason Mossfern Jun 9 #12
The Man-baby's response to TACO? thought crime Jun 9 #20
Yes, he does. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 9 #23
It's not nice to accuse penises of being ugly. yellow dahlia Jun 9 #30
One purpose of the parade is to warn Americans what they are up against if they cross him. Irish_Dem Jun 9 #2
Perhaps, the whole fucking parade thing will backfire yugely. Magoo48 Jun 9 #5
We can hope. Irish_Dem Jun 9 #8
fascist asshole is a fascist asshole LymphocyteLover Jun 9 #3
There are many of the generals who have been vocal about him. hamsterjill Jun 9 #4
Reminds me of the "Jade Helm 15" conspiracy theories thought crime Jun 9 #19
Oh, yes. I remember Jade Helm hamsterjill Jun 9 #22
Quick... someone blame a few non-U.S. flags for this nonsense! Torchlight Jun 9 #6
I did just that two minutes ago. Mossfern Jun 9 #13
Yep, he's dense, but the sheer #s of people out protesting him have made him aware Attilatheblond Jun 9 #15
Logic relies on facts. The Wizard Jun 10 #34
So much for Republicans being anti-socialist DFW Jun 9 #7
Civil war is what he wants. twodogsbarking Jun 9 #9
Civil war is what he'll get. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 9 #10
Descend on his parade. Historic NY Jun 9 #11
Not a good idea Mossfern Jun 9 #14
Everywhere progree Jun 9 #16
It would have been nice if the Daily Express had... LudwigPastorius Jun 9 #17
Here's a link with words from the horse's mouth uppityperson Jun 9 #24
Thanks, but I was looking for the memorandum... LudwigPastorius Jun 9 #31
He should pray Dan Jun 9 #18
The Commander in Chief has chosen an enemy. It's US civilians. Good night and fucking good luck. n/t Evolve Dammit Jun 9 #21
If our military were to uphold their oaths, they would and should overthrow him for that statement. But I'm not holding Karasu Jun 9 #25
I can't wait till President AOC does this Renew Deal Jun 9 #26
Go ahead YoshidaYui Jun 9 #27
Where the F was he when the Capital was attacked? Firestorm49 Jun 9 #28
🤔 Gee but it keeps happening when you're POTUS underpants Jun 9 #29
If trump imposes Marshall Law then constitution is suspended? AlexSFCA Jun 9 #32
It's "martial law," although "marshall law" is a common mistake. It sounds more logical. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 10 #33
Easier said than done Nonnia Bisnez Jun 10 #35
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