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COL Mustard

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15. It has to start from the top.

Reply to flashman13 (Reply #13)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 02:46 PM

Mar 18

Lower ranking officers and NCOs can't just refuse to obey orders. The Generals and Admirals have to step up, along with their legal officers and say that such and such an order is illegal. They have to be willing to pay the price, as they will certainly be relieved and replaced.

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From a heartbroken veteran [View all] babylonsister Mar 18 OP

... MustLoveBeagles Mar 18 #1

Hang in. Thanks for speaking out. twodogsbarking Mar 18 #2

Agree - but best written to zekesmom on DailyKos. erronis Mar 18 #4

This says well... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 18 #3

Wow. My heart breaks for those who put this country first Grim Chieftain Mar 18 #5

This wretched administration sucks so bad. They can and must be removed. Initech Mar 18 #6

No, the Joint Chiefs will not man up AverageOldGuy Mar 18 #7

I'm reminded of Colin Powell. cab67 Mar 18 #8

Look Up Powell's Role In The Investigation Of My Lai...... ColoringFool Mar 19 #25

Well aware of that. cab67 Mar 19 #27

We have a lot of small men in this administration. pwb Mar 18 #9

As does the heart of a once great nation that fell apart due to egg price memes and unserious voters. ffr Mar 18 #10

Thank you Marine! liberalgunwilltravel Mar 18 #11

You also said a coup against Krasnov would be undesirable thomski64 Mar 19 #26

And sadly, we should have seen this coming because Dan Mar 18 #12

You are a Marine and I know you have been thinking about this. When (rather than if) Trump orders the Marines flashman13 Mar 18 #13

It has to start from the top. COL Mustard Mar 18 #15

Trump has already replaced the generals who have MadameButterfly Mar 19 #29

I agree that in the end the military may decide, but MadameButterfly Mar 19 #30

In normal times, any order originating from the President or the Secretary of Defense COL Mustard Mar 18 #14

Legal Whip-poor-will Mar 19 #28

Kicking for Zeeksmom democrank Mar 18 #16

Law says disobey illegal orders. Reality says "Pffftt to that!" hvn_nbr_2 Mar 18 #17

If... Snackshack Mar 18 #18

I do hear you. And, as always, thank you for your service. Joinfortmill Mar 18 #19

So many good American values have been destroyed. Aussie105 Mar 18 #20

We either stand up & defend America, or we waive the white flag & surrender... CaptainTruth Mar 18 #21

This squid agrees 1000% Shipwack Mar 18 #22

I also served in the USMC, though not for 24 years, only for 10. soldierant Mar 19 #23

Honor BidenRocks Mar 19 #24