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In reply to the discussion: Should we Ask Our Military to Protect Us, from Enemies Foreign and Domestic? [View all]kudzu22
(1,273 posts)66. What happens when it fails?
By no means am I entertaining the thought of a coup as remotely advisable, but even if it were -- what happens when it fails? I could see the Democrats being branded as the party of traitors for generations and republicans start winning 80% of congressional seats and passing Constitutional amendments.
You may think it can't get worse than it is now, but oh, oh yes it can.
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Should we Ask Our Military to Protect Us, from Enemies Foreign and Domestic? [View all]
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
OP
Posse comitatus. The military can't be used for domestic law enforcement.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jun 2018
#1
No offense, but this post is bullshit, encourages illegal behavior & smells like foreign influence.
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#2
Excellent point. Cogent, brief, clear, and without bullshit capitalizations meant to Invoke The Past
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#8
I'm not pulling it... what do you think makes America Immune to anything?
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#16
We knows its not likely, but we don't have the luxury of taking it off the table.
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#7
Oh, now your argument pivots, & others' disagreement w your bullshit is about race? Sorry, NO. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#9
YET You Mentioned Nothing About race in your Original POst. Evasive RefraMing is BS. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#12
No, it's because your arguments are inconsistent and such shifts make them appear dishonest. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#14
you don't have to like it... if you got a different one then write it out.
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#17
Actually, I did. I pointed out your idea was illegal, ahistorical and dangerous. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#18
do you think its any less dangers with the neo nazi's and white nationaist being embolden
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#21
Odd that it's now so much about race, given that your OP makes NO MENTION of race (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#22
It's the fall back position with this one. Disagree with it and you're a racist.
Marengo
Jun 2018
#30
Bullshit. I read you perfectly clear when you suggested I sound like a Jim Crow racist for daring...
Marengo
Jun 2018
#37
people said "not a chance in hell" about Trump... when he was campaigning, "where is he today"
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#57
The military voted for Trump and will again, and many presidents, including Obama
braddy
Jun 2018
#10
It should be alerted as "right wing talking points," but it might not pass the vote. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#23
I'm going to the art store to buy a frame for this comment. A thing of beauty. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#34
Sounds about right, and sounds about right. Either way we need some socks darned around here (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#44
"Vile" is never used as a noun. Just curious, what is your native language? (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#46
Looking forward to your next post berating DU for not genuflecting to your brilliance.
Marengo
Jun 2018
#27
Your posts' language is not clear, it's awful - un-American both in grammar and concept. (n/t)
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#47
Quality of words & argumentation matters. Yours here are sorely lacking beyond any instruction.
FreepFryer
Jun 2018
#51
I'm not sure whether to go with "right wing talking points" or "kooky and extremist"...
Hekate
Jun 2018
#42
I find it absurd, that people are incapable of concept and perspective,to think it impossible
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#50
"No its not !" as long as the Office of Presidency is Transient based on 4 yrs per term
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#54
Oh I have perspective all right. I just have to wonder where you are coming from...
Hekate
Jun 2018
#64
you don't have to wonder... I've written it out already...inclusive with formatting..
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#65
if you did not read the multiple times I've explained that the post is a question,
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#68
It is a leading question and based off the content of your post I can only assume you are advocating
Devil Child
Jun 2018
#69
assume what you want... I painted a perspective scenario, based on the question....
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#70