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malthaussen

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11. So much for "Weekend Warriors," eh?

Reply to DemMedic (Original post)

Wed Aug 13, 2025, 04:43 PM

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The old National Guard wouldn't have stood for bullshit like this, but since we relaxed the rules on federalization, they're in for the duration, which is forever.

-- Mal

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