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14. You're WAY too optimistic

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 10:41 AM

Oct 30

If he invokes the insurrection act to circumvent posse Comitatus, his approval numbers will drop into the teens.

Keep dreaming. A good portion of the country wants it.

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The Post is reporting that more troops are being prepared to send to cities. [View all] Jbraybarten Oct 30 OP

Reminder: nationwide martial law is a physical impossibility Fiendish Thingy Oct 30 #1

Another reminder JustAnotherGen Oct 30 #3

I hear you, BUT bluestarone Oct 30 #4

Are you controlled? Fiendish Thingy Oct 30 #7

I don't see that as being controlled Fiendish Thingy Oct 30 #13

All i can say is I'm 78 years old and i have NEVER felt like i do today bluestarone Oct 30 #16

He doesn't have enough troops to control the entire country Fiendish Thingy Oct 30 #12

You're WAY too optimistic durablend Oct 30 #14

Got any data to support that assertion? Fiendish Thingy Oct 30 #15

Yes that may be the reason, gab13by13 Oct 30 #6

I'm not sure where this will all take us Torchlight Oct 30 #10

Make sure there are plenty of rakes available. House of Roberts Oct 30 #11