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dpibel

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6. This military? The one that's not sure if "no quarter" is illegal?

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 08:44 PM

Tuesday

Check out the video here:

https://democraticunderground.com/100221104360

The commanding officer of SOUTHCOM refuses to say that "No quarter, no mercy" is an illegal order.

And you state as if it's certain that the military wouldn't do it.

You're wishcasting again.

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I can't help but wonder, what happens if he does the unthinkable... [View all] Pluvious Tuesday OP

it's not possible... seriously. WarGamer Tuesday #1

How so? Dave says Tuesday #2

The military wouldn't do it... and if he ordered it... WarGamer Tuesday #3

I agree with the first half. But his cabinet is pathetic EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #4

Thank you. I hope you're right. Dave says Tuesday #5

This military? The one that's not sure if "no quarter" is illegal? dpibel Tuesday #6

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Here's a challenge for you dpibel Tuesday #8

There are probably 100 steps before a POTUS could order a nuke strike. WarGamer Tuesday #11

"I just have a feeling" dpibel Wednesday #13

He has tried to "one up" every Democratic president. usonian Tuesday #9

Probably more likely after the 2026 elections scipan Tuesday #10

Not thermo-nuclear but tactical (a diminished version of A-Bombs) Justice matters. Tuesday #12