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B.See

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14. In effect he's giving them orders to be as lawless as they want,

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 04:25 PM

Sep 30

without fear of reprimand, reprisals or consequences.

No doubt a NECESSARY component of what's coming next, when Armed Forces under Trump's command OCCUPY America (starting with our inner cities) under a declared martial law (founded upon pure bullshit) and a military DICTATORSHIP.

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****BREAKING**** Pete Hegseth Said Drill Sergeants Can Hit Soldiers In Their Charge [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 30 OP

He's watched Full Metal Jacket too many times. RockRaven Sep 30 #1

He shoulda watched "Platoon." BattleRow Sep 30 #9

And relieved him of duty for almost a year -- after the apology Ponietz Sep 30 #2

Ritualistic beatings are normal in the Russian Army. Look where that got them. underpants Sep 30 #3

The beatings will continue until morale improves surfered Sep 30 #4

You served. Thank you. I realize a certain amount of toughness is required for you own safety DemocratSinceBirth Sep 30 #5

No. underpants Sep 30 #6

I remember a video The Madcap Sep 30 #11

Great for recruitment. sinkingfeeling Sep 30 #7

Hegseth would have learned a lot if he had gone to Vietnam when the soldiers were conscripted. Baitball Blogger Sep 30 #8

Another asshole who thinks the Armed Forces are still in the dark ages. Aristus Sep 30 #10

These pasty, flabby civilians sure want the people around them to be fit Torchlight Sep 30 #12

They'll get bonuses for hitting people of color and women JT45242 Sep 30 #13

In effect he's giving them orders to be as lawless as they want, B.See Sep 30 #14

They all have weapons. What could go wrong. twodogsbarking Sep 30 #15

Is he a recruiter? twodogsbarking Sep 30 #16

Careful, sometimes they strike back! Abolishinist Sep 30 #17

Hegseth has always struck me (figuratively speaking) madamesilverspurs Sep 30 #18

Boot camp like the Greatest Generation endured. Kaleva Sep 30 #19