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Torchlight

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3. I believe the top brass will stand up to him

Reply to Deuxcents (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 03:02 PM

Sep 30

if Mr. trump tries to use them in a way they see as violating their duty to the Constitution. I think their loyalty to the nation outweighs any personal or self-serving interests. That's how I read the tea-leaves.

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Today's attempt to MAGA the top brass today has me in tears. I would like to know if [View all] Deuxcents Sep 30 OP

The Military ._. Sep 30 #1

Most will fold lame54 Sep 30 #2

I believe the top brass will stand up to him Torchlight Sep 30 #3

In a sane world he would have been booed and laughed at. Dave Bowman Sep 30 #4

In a sane world B.See Sep 30 #8

For sure. 🙁 Dave Bowman Sep 30 #9

People like Trump have always existed because B.See Sep 30 #10

I have no doubt the stood when the Orange Turd entered and left the meeting LogDog75 Sep 30 #5

I could understand in normal times but this president is a draft dodging felon. No exceptions , I guess Deuxcents Sep 30 #6

Only the voters decide if there are exceptions Kaleva Sep 30 #7

I've just found the entire replay of this a.m.'s meeting. Totally Tunsie Sep 30 #11

I did see the video of his entrance and all were standing..military protocol and I gotta respect that Deuxcents Sep 30 #12

These officers are getting a special medal for yesterday LetMyPeopleVote Oct 1 #13