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Presidential Memoranda to approve use of US Armed Forces against American protesters, labeling riots as an act of rebellion. (www.whitehouse.gov)

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[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 16 points 6 days ago

Most of us that swore the oath actually meant it, and understand precisely why the Posse Comitatus Act was created. The trouble arises when shitbag civilian leaders get it onto their heads that because we have the most powerful military ever, it can be used to solve any problem. Most of the vets I know are full on liberal and respect the “leave me alone and I leave you alone” mindset, but some are also supporters of the ones who claim to be strong even if it’s all clearly false bravado. Things are going to get very messy if one officer gives orders to fire and another countermands it.

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