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senseandsensibility

(23,177 posts) Sun Jun 8, 2025, 05:10 PM Jun 8

So what exactly are the National Guard guarding or blocking? [View all]

I see live video right now on MSNBC of a huge group of NG with riot shields standing in formation as though they are guarding something. I also see a loose group of extremely non-threatening peaceful protestors and media milling around in front of them.

No one is attempting to break through the line of NG soldiers or even coming close to them.

It's almost like this is all for the cameras.

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So what exactly are the National Guard guarding or blocking? [View all] senseandsensibility Jun 8 OP

maybe the extras haven't arrived yet? stillcool Jun 8 #1

They are guarding t-rump's virility...which he never had, except maybe those five times...ewww... wcmagumba Jun 8 #2

Intimidation nt Javaman Jun 8 #3

It definitely is for the cameras. No one wants or needs their help. walkingman Jun 8 #4

I'm surprised no one has passed out from the heat with all that garb on. Quite the overkill for the cameras Deuxcents Jun 8 #5

steroids, speed, it's been a long stillcool Jun 8 #7

The Dotard's fascistic ambitions RockRaven Jun 8 #6

Every damn thing they do is for the cameras. GoCubsGo Jun 8 #8

Orange Man says they're "setting LA free." allegorical oracle Jun 8 #9