Comment by ipsum629 on 03/02/2025 at 22:58 UTC

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View submission: If a U.S. president attempted to dismantle democracy or impose authoritarian rule, how would the military likely respond? Would they prioritize their oath to the Constitution or follow orders from leadership?

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I think it is more likely than not that the Generals of the US army would not follow a blatantly unconstitutional and self serving order. Rank and file soldiers are taught to obey. Officers are allowed to think.

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