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drray23

(8,803 posts) Sun Apr 5, 2026, 03:46 PM Sunday

Sadly, I think our military will obey if Trump wants to do a tactical nuclear strike [View all]

Hegseth has fired all the generals who objected. The rest will be happy to test their toys. I used to, but no longer subscribe to the idea that our military will go with the Constitution and refuse illegitimate orders. They are perfectly happy to carry on. Those who are not retired or have been fired.

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Sadly, I think our military will obey if Trump wants to do a tactical nuclear strike [View all] drray23 Sunday OP

There was just a post about this. 3_Limes Sunday #1

I so hope this doesn't happen. It is does then the US will clearly be recognized as a terrorist walkingman Sunday #2

I also think the military will obey illegal orders. Katinfl Sunday #3

I think about all the Nazi soldiers convicted of war crimes RainCaster Sunday #4

He's lining up to do exactly that. spinbaby Sunday #5

I've little doubt they will, and no B.See Sunday #6

I look for them to commit war crimes, and Emile Sunday #7

The rest of the world will start to "Gang Up" on us, Ars Longa Sunday #8

I'm afraid you're right. In fact, I'm sure they're already contemplating what to do Deuxcents Sunday #9

This has been war gamed by our Military many times dclarston13 Sunday #10

If he does will that opon the door for Putin to use them in Ukraie? nt doc03 Sunday #11