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MadameButterfly

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96. I agree with every word

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 05:08 AM

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I think only then will it be a possibility that business pulls its support of Trump or the military decides not to cooperate.

There-in lies our hope and we don't know how bad it has to get for that to happen. The key will be that people KNOW what is happening, including those in the bubble. We need to keep the press alive through it all, and exapnd our reach to Fox viewers.

I don't expect current military commanders to speak out--they are Trump appointees chosen because they will follow his orders--and those who would object need to keep their heads down and remain employed so they can refused orders when the critical tie comes. But I do wish FORMER military generals whould speak up. The rank and file military needs to hear that legiiimate generals before these new Trump appointees would not be following certain kinds of orders. They need to understand they have a choice to make.

Last night Rachel showed a demonstrator in front of some forces arrayed in DC which said (more or less):
"What orders from Trump would you not obey?"

In the end, they are the audience we have to reach.

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