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Wonder Why

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9. They should be reminded that Hitler's generals

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Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:43 PM

Jun 9

were hung at Nuremberg in spite of saying they were just following orders and they had risked their lives not just their jobs if they disobeyed their leader.

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To all Generals of the Armed Forces of the United States [View all] DV1 Jun 9 OP

Generals of the Armed Forces of the United States have already bowed down to Trump Autumn Jun 9 #1

Unfortunately, bamagal62 Jun 9 #2

They swore oaths to defend the CONSTITUTION of the United States Wicked Blue Jun 9 #3

Gen. Ivan Smirnov, Dmitri Hegseth, .... erronis Jun 9 #4

Turning point in history Iamscrewed Jun 9 #5

Hey Joint Chiefs BidenRocks Jun 9 #6

Military members have to follow lawful orders Nonnia Bisnez Jun 9 #7

If I was in command of the troops in the parade, I would tell them to give Trump the finger as they pass by. Gary 50 Jun 9 #8

They should be reminded that Hitler's generals Wonder Why Jun 9 #9

Amen...there is no defense when the trials start...only actions BEFORE there are charges that exonerate. Moostache Jun 9 #12

An order to put on a parade isn't an illegal one Kaleva Jun 9 #13

They too are just cannon fodder. They just don't know it yet. Or do they? twodogsbarking Jun 9 #10

K&R mdbl Jun 9 #11

The military hopes for a military dictatorship. That is their wet dream. LiberalArkie Jun 9 #14

Trump fires anyone who does their job correctly IronLionZion Jun 9 #15