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tetedur

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5. I wanted to hear more questions about using the military against the American people.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 07:23 AM

Jan 2025

He wouldn't clearly answer that they wouldn't be used. So I can only assume the Army will be at the border. If protests arise, they may be called to quell dissent. What Trusk tells him to do, it will be done. Posse Comitatus forget-about-it.

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Hegseth squirms as Democrats hammer poor character, weak qualifications to be Defense Secretary - Alex Wagner - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jan 2025 OP

It doesn't matter. madaboutharry Jan 2025 #1

The most despicable thing (besides the lying) was that he was supposed to have met with everyone on the committee Rhiannon12866 Jan 2025 #2

And denied a second round of questioning. madaboutharry Jan 2025 #3

Yup, heard that from Senator Kelly. This was a complete farce - especially since the Republicans are still voting for him Rhiannon12866 Jan 2025 #4

I wanted to hear more questions about using the military against the American people. tetedur Jan 2025 #5