Some Texans fear Obama-led military invasion may be coming? What are your thoughts?

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:21:01 -0400

So it should come as no surprise that as the U.S. military prepares to launch one of the largest training exercises in history later this month, many Bastrop, TX residents might suspect a secret Obama plot to spy on them, confiscate their guns and ultimately establish martial law in one of America’s proudly free conservative states. What do you think? are they just paranoid or what?

Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Jul 5 at 2015 9:20 AM

SPC Makissa Lewis — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 09:20:36 -0400

Way to stir the pot...especially, after you filled it with a heavy dose of fear.

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made Jul 5 at 2015 9:21 AM

SSG Donald Mceuen — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 09:21:33 -0400

Yea you should live here. We are for the most part just ready if anything
was to happen. And as all just talk lots of shit. But whos to say The COUNTRY OF TEXAS

Response by Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA made Jul 5 at 2015 10:25 AM

Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:25:15 -0400

Some of these folks need to get a grip. I'm not sure "paranoid" even fits - assuming that the story is even true and not a publicity grab.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jul 5 at 2015 10:25 AM

PO3 David Fries — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:25:28 -0400

I think that if it was tried, there would be another civil war. Personally, I think that they are paranoid conspiracy theorists.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 5 at 2015 10:30 AM

SFC Joseph Weber — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:30:44 -0400

Completely insane.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 5 at 2015 10:32 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:32:47 -0400

What would a 'Texas Invasion' accomplish? Would we be going in for their guns or their oil?

This place is turning into a conspiracy theorists haven...

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 5 at 2015 10:35 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:35:41 -0400

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 10:47 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:47:35 -0400

Anyone that honestly believes Jade Helm 15 is an attempt to emplace martial law is a moron.

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Jul 5 at 2015 10:50 AM

LTC Ed Ross — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:50:42 -0400

The idea that the federal government under President Obama is going to establish martial law in Texas is absurd. That's a lot easer said than done. The last thing in the world I would want to attempt to do is ride around Texas confiscating personal firearms. However, do I believe the Obama administration has an irrational fear of right-wing "terrorists"? Yes. but what they dream about and what they could accomplish are two very different things.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 5 at 2015 11:33 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 11:33:33 -0400

Sgt David G Duchesneau I think they are panicking over nothing, especially when it comes to this POTUS.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 11:48 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 11:48:06 -0400

Let's play devil's advocate? What if it were true? No, I'm not saying it's going to happen, I'm saying debate it as if it was an actual attempt to disarm the public.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 12:00 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:00:43 -0400

They're incredibly paranoid. Governments generally don't need to conquer territories they already own.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 12:06 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:06:40 -0400

Understanding good order and discipline, I completely doubt that any SM would follow those orders. Seems to me if I wanted to install martial law, I wouldn't choose Texas.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 12:27 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:27:48 -0400

Paranoia is only paranoia if you are wrong.....guess we will find out after the "exercise"

Response by GySgt Curtis L Leetch made Jul 5 at 2015 12:32 PM

GySgt Curtis L Leetch — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:32:16 -0400

OK.. I'll play stupid (I do that easliy)... Are there not laws in place that strictly regulate the use of US Armed Forces against American citizens?

If Governor deems the situation warrants and is appropriate, He can mobilize the National Guard, as he specifically has that authority. If POTUS unilaterally orders US Armed Forces against American Citizens within the United States, it would clearly violate the Constitution. Americans have right to lawfully assemble as they so please.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 5 at 2015 12:45 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:45:56 -0400

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 5 at 2015 12:52 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:52:14 -0400

Sgt David G Duchesneau, I have heard of this exercise and the concerns (as far fetched as they may be). In the VERY unlikely event this was a precursor to Martial Law and the (attempted) confiscation of our guns, I don't think it would work.

Firstly there's this little matter of the US Constitution, particularly the Second Amendment.

Secondly, it is our duty as service members to refuse to obey an unlawful order.

Thirdly, if this were to happen, the government I'm sure would meet with more than a little resistance!

But honestly, I think people are being paranoid!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 1:16 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 13:16:16 -0400

It's no secret I do not care for the policies of this POTUS. But these conspiracy ideas are really starting to get annoying. Contrails, we bombed ourselves in 9/11, marshal law etc, etc, etc.
Truthfully I think you would be hard pressed as the POTUS to even find enough serving members to even carry out such an order.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 1:28 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 13:28:22 -0400

What should I read or not read on RP? My goodness! Just the idea of people thinking this way is unbelievable! I am still waiting to see POTUS risen as so-called anti-Christ... Now it seems like people are running out of imagination! What is the true foundation of all this fears? Please, look at that man and see how the welfare has so concerned him that he looks 20 years older after 7 years of presidency. One thing I can appreciate him for is the fact that he emphasized his foreign policy in enhancing the image of the U.S. Abroad, and he tried to rebuild our economy through the so controversial ACA. But because many have their eyes focused on their navels, it is hard to be optimistic. Through the ACA, I see resurgence of small businesses and fair economic landscape in America in the coming 10 years.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jul 5 at 2015 2:26 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:26:10 -0400

Hypothetically, if this was to happen even though I don't believe it would I think that good U.S. Citizens in Texas would fight back until death. There aren't enough troops take over the rest of the states, and I hope that many troops would just refuse to hurt and impose illegal authority over citizens. I certainly would not play a part in it at all.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jul 5 at 2015 2:32 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:32:56 -0400

Just gonna leave this here........

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 9:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:01:30 -0400

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/the-americans-are-coming-texans-fear-obama-led-us-military-invasion/2015/07/04/58047fee-2001-11e5-84d5-eb37ee8eaa61_story.html

Response by SPC George Rudenko made Jul 6 at 2015 12:52 AM

SPC George Rudenko — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:52:10 -0400

I believe in extra terrestrial intelligence as a scientist. The invasion of Texas is one of the most nonsensical things I have heard anyone with intelligence suggest.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jul 6 at 2015 7:54 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:54:45 -0400

LMAO - sounds like the NRA's latest talking points

Response by PFC Jerry Bruce made Dec 11 at 2015 2:09 AM

PFC Jerry Bruce — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 02:09:25 -0500

I HAVE SEEN THE EVIDENCE OF OUR PRESIDENT FOLLOWING AN AGENDA TO MAKE THIS AN Islamic STATE. I ALSO know HE IS TRYING DESPERTLY TO DISARM THE PUBLIC.. I ALSO KNOW HE HAS ABATTERY OF 12 HIGH PRICED LAWYERS WORKING TO FIND A LOOP HOLE OR SOME WAY AROUND THE 2 ND AMENDMENT. YESTERDAY, HE ISSUED ANOTHER EXECUTIVE ORDER TO BANN MORE GUNS, ADDED MORE GUN RESTRICTIONS, & RESTRICT A LOT OF SALES THRU GUN SHOWS ,,,ALL IN THE NAME OF PUBLIC SAFETY I see what is happening in France, & in the UK. . I see him bring in up to 200,000 more Muslims , mainly from Syria. I see him refuse entry of many Christians that are being executed in the same area from where these muslims come from. he refuses to close our borders, he will not deport the illegals here now,, he is defending every Muslim that we have problems with.. He has installed so many Muslims in our higher levels of our government. His chief Advisor is a devout Muslim, the asst. head of homeland security is a devout Muslim, the recent report of the FBI just reported 72 employees of homeland security is all on the FBI's watch list, an are assumed Muslims. the list goes on & on.. what would you think if given this evidence in a court of law??? & for one more time I refer to the Americans & the Indian . The Americans came over here to have Freedom & personal rights away from Kings .They fought the Indians, they signed peace treaties with the Indians(then broke every one) the lied to them, they cheated them, they stole from them, they killed a lot of them till we won--- Nowit is our turn to be the Indian--- for here come the MUslims--- same scene --- different players -- Do we ever learn from history??? appearently Not.... Remember-- History has away of repeating it's self.....