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Bayard

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5. 500 troops in one state, would be next to nothing in another state

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 11:48 PM

12 hrs ago

For example, Louisville's population is a little over one million, while Los Angeles is 4 million. Looks to me like this would be more for intimidation and causing trouble, then a real peacekeeping or offensive force. No different than what we've already seen.

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Pentagon quietly building up 500-troop 'quick reaction forces' in every state: WSJ - All In - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 14 hrs ago OP

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They're certain to be screened TommyT139 14 hrs ago #3

Can we say Cherokee100 13 hrs ago #4

500 troops in one state, would be next to nothing in another state Bayard 12 hrs ago #5