Posted on Jun 2, 2020
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Where will you draw the line? Capt Gregory Prickett LTC Eugene Chu MAJ James Woods Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MAJ Ken Landgren PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 1stSgt Nelson Kerr 1SG (Join to see) MSgt (Join to see) MSgt Steve Sweeney MSgt Michael Bischoff MSgt Neil Greenfield
secretary-esper-you-violated-your-oath-aiding-trumps-photo-op-thats-why-im-resigning
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Esper made a public statement about being against using active duty troops to implement crowd control law and order duties on US soil. So it will be interesting to see where this goes with Trump’s rhetoric about the Insurrection Act.
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MAJ James Woods
Well I just got the answer to my own question. He caved to save his hide.
https://apple.news/AP4obgDfzTvaCe8V47pWl_w
https://apple.news/AP4obgDfzTvaCe8V47pWl_w
Trump launches Twitter tirade likening rioters to 'terrorists' — Daily Mail
Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that police 'get tough' after a sixth night of nation-wide protests - but privately, the president is backing off his plan to send in federal troops to stifle rioters.
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PO1 Tony Holland There is Always a Line. Where Does Right Wing Politics become Fascism? Always Good to Recognize that Clear Line in the Sand.
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