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In reply to the discussion: Trump's border czar says he's sending National Guard to fight LA anti-ICE protests as clashes continue into second day [View all]mitch96
(15,447 posts)42. I think it would be interesting if all the protesters showed up wearing national guard uniforms...
Activate 2000 NG troops and 6000 lookalikes show up...Hummmm Eschew Obfuscation...
Confusion ensues...
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Trump's border czar says he's sending National Guard to fight LA anti-ICE protests as clashes continue into second day [View all]
True Dough
Jun 2025
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As far as they need to go to intimidate the public into not 'ruining' Trump's birthday ego boost
Attilatheblond
Jun 2025
#8
Will any National Guard remember the lessons of Kent State--if, that is any were ever learned?
hlthe2b
Jun 2025
#4
Or they learned the wrong lessons. Wear masks but not uniforms or identifying badges
IronLionZion
Jun 2025
#31
I think it would be interesting if all the protesters showed up wearing national guard uniforms...
mitch96
Jun 2025
#42
I looked up if the Governors control the National Guard. They can be called by up by the Feds
tetedur
Jun 2025
#14
Should Martial Law be declared, the US Constitution becomes NULL and VOID
ProudMNDemocrat
Jun 2025
#41
Per US Government, anything within 100 miles of international border OR shore line is US Border Enforcement Zone
Attilatheblond
Jun 2025
#22
As best I can remember, the last time POTUS federalized the National Guard to enforce the law
TomSlick
Jun 2025
#17
Pot calling the kettle black YET AGAIN. The REAL insurrection is coming from WITHIN THE WHITE HOUSE. nt
eppur_se_muova
Jun 2025
#43