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slightlv

(7,520 posts)
16. What you say may be true... and up to now, life here in the U.S. only
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:51 PM
Jun 2025

proves the truth of it. But here's another truth... for better or for worse, the people of this country (maybe even more than others) do NOT like being told what or what not to do. In fact, the more it is demanded the more the people will rebel. It truly is written in our DNA. It's how our country became a country. Up until now, it was only the side of evil that showed that side of themselves to the world. Now, the axis is turning... and it's the good people of the U.S. who are standing up and saying I will not obey! All those recommendations of not obeying before being asked? They hold true... and are even more so when the "requests" become demands.

When was the last time someone who had no authority over you told you to do something and you respectfully answered yes, sir! Right away! And did not feel a sense of betrayal, anger, and desire to do just the opposite? I don't think I'm alone in this feeling. Like I said, I believe it's part of our DNA. Its what allowed us to say "No Kings" in the very beginning of the country. The fact the other side reads no history or at all... or only "sanitized" history is gonna work to their disfavor.

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And soon people will be numb to martial law. This is just the beginning. OrlandoDem2 Jun 2025 #1
and the cable-used-to-be-news stillcool Jun 2025 #6
This Is The Turd Reich... MayReasonRule Jun 2025 #8
ass-kicking post stillcool Jun 2025 #9
Excellent post! But let's also be real... Layzeebeaver Jun 2025 #18
The United States Of America Used To Be In A Constant State Of Rebuilding MayReasonRule Jun 2025 #24
What you say may be true... and up to now, life here in the U.S. only slightlv Jun 2025 #16
I believe this is the plan for Trump to become a dictator. Dustlawyer Jun 2025 #22
The Commander said that would not happen.. Lovie777 Jun 2025 #2
ok...time to find out his name and who's gonna get him OUT! FirstLight Jun 2025 #3
Is this Marine going to get a promotion...........what a disgrace to the uniform and the creed........... turbinetree Jun 2025 #4
This is the evidence of a violation of Posse Comitatus for which Judge Breyer was looking. TomSlick Jun 2025 #5
It is shocking to see this. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #27
White guy detaining black guy. Coincidentally. hay rick Jun 2025 #7
This is not acceptable purr-rat beauty Jun 2025 #10
I do not think many see the difference between the Marines, border security, or regular police--the all riversedge Jun 2025 #15
Civilian didn't commit any crimes. LisaL Jun 2025 #19
Young black guy surrounded by moniss Jun 2025 #11
An Army veteran on his way to a VA appointment, per other posts here. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2025 #12
And a US citizen. LisaL Jun 2025 #20
Thank you. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #21
A day "AMERICA" can be proud of. republianmushroom Jun 2025 #13
Thousands of 'Protests' have taken place at Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles Tarzanrock Jun 2025 #14
This is absolutely fucking disgusting. I want this shit show out of my city now! Initech Jun 2025 #17
....active duty forces "may temporarily detain an individual in specific circumstances." sakabatou Jun 2025 #23
Ahem... LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #25
Umarked white vans are next. CentralMass Jun 2025 #26
Probably have CIA types running around too. JanMichael Jun 2025 #28
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