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Norrrm

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14. It is very easy to say that soldiers could refuse to obey unlawful orders.

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 08:28 PM

Friday

It is very easy to say that soldiers could refuse to obey unlawful orders. They have
to think it over very, very carefully. Peer pressure would be very strong. While it could
take years to battle it out in courts, trial and punishment would be almost
instantaneous. Loss of career. Cadet bone spurs and drunkard Hegseth had no problem getting rid of
generals who did not toe the line.

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So if Trump decides to go ahead and invade greenland [View all] drray23 Friday OP

100 percent Blues Heron Friday #1

Yes, they will. 🙁 Dave Bowman Friday #2

I don't think NATO will allow it Bluestocking Friday #3

what would they do? drray23 Friday #4

They would be protecting Greenland Bluestocking Friday #6

The issue is they'd have to get across the Atlantic, though. Jedi Guy Friday #10

That's exactly the problem European members of NATO would face if Trump invades Greenland. Jedi Guy Friday #9

Seize all US bases in their own countries muriel_volestrangler Friday #12

Trump stacked the military with ass kissing generals in his first term. Initech Friday #5

They will follow his orders. The officers only doc03 Friday #7

I agree ABC123Easy Friday #8

It's up to all Americans to remind everyone in the military they would be breaking the law muriel_volestrangler Friday #11

They will follow orders Arazi Friday #13

EU should put troops on the Island now duckworth969 Friday #15

It is very easy to say that soldiers could refuse to obey unlawful orders. Norrrm Friday #14