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synni

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5. You've clearly never lived in the aftermath of a natural disaster

Reply to VMA131Marine (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:06 PM

Jun 8

I survived a tornado that nearly decimated our entire city. Believe me, the National Guard, alone, is more than capable of keeping the populace in line. Even today's police units have weapons that are far more devastating then what existed just 30 years ago.

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Trump Regime itching to declare a national emergency and martial law. [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 8 OP

everyone involved who took the oath to protect the Constitution is an accessory ShepKat Jun 8 #1

The U.S. military is not close to large enough VMA131Marine Jun 8 #2

They could if they had the support of the populace, but 40% support is not enough. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 8 #4

You've clearly never lived in the aftermath of a natural disaster synni Jun 8 #5

Apples and oranges Kaleva Jun 8 #8

And the MAGAts want him to. Kingofalldems Jun 8 #3

Every single one of those statements is a complete lie. These people are all PURE FUCKING EVIL!!!! Wiz Imp Jun 8 #6

Exactly Rebl2 Jun 8 #7

Reminder: National martial law is a physical impossibility Fiendish Thingy Jun 8 #9