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senseandsensibility

(24,747 posts)
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 11:08 AM Saturday

"The lives of American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties" says trump.

"That often happens in war." He actually said that in his address to the American people who will be the ones sacrificing their lives, not him or his ilk.

And yes, that does often happen in War. War is a serious business. That's why the constitution requires Congressional approval to engage in it.

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"The lives of American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties" says trump. (Original Post) senseandsensibility Saturday OP
So, is little Barron being encouraged to volunteer Aviation Pro Saturday #1
"Rich man's war, poor man's fight" Ping Tung Saturday #2
Then he added, "But it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to keep the Epstein filles hidden." City Lights Saturday #3
Is refusing to be drafted for this Trumped up War the illegal orders that Kelly and the other members of in2herbs Saturday #4
I guess that means we already have casualties. tanyev Saturday #5
Have Schumer & Jeffries called for an emergency session? leftstreet Saturday #6

City Lights

(25,618 posts)
3. Then he added, "But it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to keep the Epstein filles hidden."
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 11:26 AM
Saturday

When he takes his last breath, I will party like I've never partied before.

in2herbs

(4,370 posts)
4. Is refusing to be drafted for this Trumped up War the illegal orders that Kelly and the other members of
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 11:28 AM
Saturday

Congress said did not have to be obeyed?

If there are not enough "warriors" currently enlisted or that refuse to be drafted to fight F45 and BB's war what will happen?

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