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benpollard

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4. Next comes Martial Law

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Jun 7, 2025, 11:54 PM

Jun 7

I don't think people are going to engage in violence against the National Guard for the sake of illegal immigrants, but Trump is counting on violence so he can take it to the next level. If he declares Martial Law, there will be massive protests but hopefully, no violence.

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Trump orders deployment of National Guard as protests escalate in Los Angeles - KCAL News [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jun 7 OP

... orangecrush Jun 7 #1

And so it begins... Pachamama Jun 7 #2

He wants to create chaos and then "respond" by declaring martial law. OrlandoDem2 Jun 7 #3

Next comes Martial Law benpollard Jun 7 #4

I remember the violence by TFG's troops during his last administration Rhiannon12866 Jun 8 #5

Is this MTG? ILikePie92 Jun 8 #6

Thanks for pointing that out! benpollard Jun 8 #7