Comment by diegojones4 on 02/12/2024 at 02:35 UTC

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View submission: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About the Military - Trump doesn’t seem to understand the arrangement that makes the U.S. both democratic and powerful.

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This is just one of those things you watch play out. I trust the military. They will follow the constitution and make sure not to jeopardize preparedness.

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Comment by OgreMk5 at 02/12/2024 at 03:37 UTC

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He'll ask a general, "Are you going to carry out these orders?"

If the answer is, Yes, 47 wins.

If the answer is, No, he'll just replace the general and ask the next one. Yes, to be promoted TO general, but not to be moved to a new position.

And, knowing a lot of military staff at both officer and enlisted rank, there's a LOT more people willing to do this than you think.

The only question is, will it be immediately or will it be just before the next election, which he will declare a state of emergency and the not have an election.

Comment by disposable_account01 at 02/12/2024 at 03:29 UTC

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You are aware of his plans to gut the military of generals who won’t kiss the ring and replace them with sycophants, right?

Comment by WelcomeMysterious315 at 02/12/2024 at 03:32 UTC

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I am interested in what explicitly informs your confidence.