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slightlv

(6,301 posts)
16. What you say may be true... and up to now, life here in the U.S. only
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 11:51 PM
Jun 13

proves the truth of it. But here's another truth... for better or for worse, the people of this country (maybe even more than others) do NOT like being told what or what not to do. In fact, the more it is demanded the more the people will rebel. It truly is written in our DNA. It's how our country became a country. Up until now, it was only the side of evil that showed that side of themselves to the world. Now, the axis is turning... and it's the good people of the U.S. who are standing up and saying I will not obey! All those recommendations of not obeying before being asked? They hold true... and are even more so when the "requests" become demands.

When was the last time someone who had no authority over you told you to do something and you respectfully answered yes, sir! Right away! And did not feel a sense of betrayal, anger, and desire to do just the opposite? I don't think I'm alone in this feeling. Like I said, I believe it's part of our DNA. Its what allowed us to say "No Kings" in the very beginning of the country. The fact the other side reads no history or at all... or only "sanitized" history is gonna work to their disfavor.

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And soon people will be numb to martial law. This is just the beginning. OrlandoDem2 Jun 13 #1
and the cable-used-to-be-news stillcool Jun 13 #6
This Is The Turd Reich... MayReasonRule Jun 13 #8
ass-kicking post stillcool Jun 13 #9
Excellent post! But let's also be real... Layzeebeaver Jun 14 #18
The United States Of America Used To Be In A Constant State Of Rebuilding MayReasonRule Jun 14 #24
What you say may be true... and up to now, life here in the U.S. only slightlv Jun 13 #16
I believe this is the plan for Trump to become a dictator. Dustlawyer Jun 14 #22
The Commander said that would not happen.. Lovie777 Jun 13 #2
ok...time to find out his name and who's gonna get him OUT! FirstLight Jun 13 #3
Is this Marine going to get a promotion...........what a disgrace to the uniform and the creed........... turbinetree Jun 13 #4
This is the evidence of a violation of Posse Comitatus for which Judge Breyer was looking. TomSlick Jun 13 #5
It is shocking to see this. Irish_Dem Jun 14 #27
White guy detaining black guy. Coincidentally. hay rick Jun 13 #7
This is not acceptable purr-rat beauty Jun 13 #10
I do not think many see the difference between the Marines, border security, or regular police--the all riversedge Jun 13 #15
Civilian didn't commit any crimes. LisaL Jun 14 #19
Young black guy surrounded by moniss Jun 13 #11
An Army veteran on his way to a VA appointment, per other posts here. n/t rzemanfl Jun 13 #12
And a US citizen. LisaL Jun 14 #20
Thank you. rzemanfl Jun 14 #21
A day "AMERICA" can be proud of. republianmushroom Jun 13 #13
Thousands of 'Protests' have taken place at Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles Tarzanrock Jun 13 #14
This is absolutely fucking disgusting. I want this shit show out of my city now! Initech Jun 13 #17
....active duty forces "may temporarily detain an individual in specific circumstances." sakabatou Jun 14 #23
Ahem... LudwigPastorius Jun 14 #25
Umarked white vans are next. CentralMass Jun 14 #26
Probably have CIA types running around too. JanMichael Jun 14 #28
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