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In reply to the discussion: What happens if the military revolt against the orange asshole [View all]Dan
(4,095 posts)25. Actually, there was a time
The American Civil War where the military basically split apart based on political beliefs. One went North and the other South.
The real concern is the idea of a purge of the General Officers by Trump - and the message that will send to the other General Officers.
The rank and file will for the most part follow the orders of their commanders (with a few exceptions), because when youre in the military youre really not attuned to whats happening in the civilian world.
The Military has already started talking to Trump via the retired General Officers. The idea that a TV host will now be the Sec. Of Defense - I am sure is also a concern.
I guess, I would say Watch the Colonels.
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Kent State: Twenty-eight National Guard soldiers fired about 67 rounds over 13 seconds, killing 4 students, acquitted
kerry-is-my-prez
16 hrs ago
#35
It showed that 28 soldiers were willing to shoot and kill protestors.
kerry-is-my-prez
15 hrs ago
#44
Just watched the film "Seven Days in May" last nite. It's about a military coup
allegorical oracle
16 hrs ago
#37
And, it doesn't matter if a Been A Dick Donald defense secretary gives the illegal order,
MarineCombatEngineer
20 hrs ago
#4
I served 2 year as a Marine cop before returning to my original MOS,
MarineCombatEngineer
19 hrs ago
#20
It's not what happened at Kent State when they shot and killed protesting students
kerry-is-my-prez
16 hrs ago
#32
They wouldn't refuse a legal order and if the vast majority of line officers and NCO's refuse
MarineCombatEngineer
19 hrs ago
#23
I doubt there will be any active "revolution." Wouldn't surprise me, though...
Wounded Bear
16 hrs ago
#33
Lock him up !!!!!! French Revolution Trump like the french did to king louie !!!!!!
Trueblue1968
15 hrs ago
#40
Perhaps send him to St. Helena or Elba for the rest of his life like they did to Napoleon
Trueblue1968
10 hrs ago
#48