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I mentioned this in an OP I did last night but I believe it needs its own OP.
We have Republican controlled states sending hundreds of troops to DC. Do you hear me. Hundreds. Why are Republicans sending over a thousand troops to DC?
Six Republican led states, some of the poorest states in the union, have pledged to send over 1300 soldiers to DC. Counting what is already there and you have over 2000 soldiers in DC.
That is just right now. The WH continues to ask for more to come.
Some Republican controlled states have said "no" but even that only begs more questions.
This is more like a coup than it is about law enforcement.
We should all be a lot more concerned about this then has been reflected in the press and public sentiment.

pandr32
(13,351 posts)It is a takeover.
Walleye
(42,129 posts)They dont give a fuck about public safety, that might actually protect some Democrats and brown people. They want us to die.
AllaN01Bear
(27,220 posts)Walleye
(42,129 posts)I guess the local cops have no nothing to say in this
MrWowWow
(915 posts)Last edited Fri Aug 22, 2025, 01:10 PM - Edit history (1)
Hello Martial Law! Dining out at gunpoint in DC. How tragically hip and romantic!
markodochartaigh
(3,737 posts)a force under the control of the president being gathered from different states and being used in different states. The use of ICE is similar but ICE is restricted to within 100 miles of the border.