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TommyT139

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3. If they are armed (as DC troops are now)

Reply to erronis (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 08:29 PM

Aug 19

...outside their own states, and on the streets working against people not engaged in armed conflict against a legally elected government -- they have a choice.

Many in LA chose to decline unlawful duties, and were reassigned. Someone choosing Trump over the Constitution, bearing arms against Americans? What's another word for that?

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'Boston will not back down': mayor hits back at Trump officials' sanctuary city threats [View all] erronis Aug 19 OP

Is it possible to tell TommyT139 Aug 19 #1

I don't think "local" or "traitors" is a useful distinction. erronis Aug 19 #2

If they are armed (as DC troops are now) TommyT139 Aug 19 #3

That's why the troops are usually young and unexperienced. Easier to control. erronis Aug 19 #4

Old enough to kill TommyT139 Aug 19 #5

Boston Massacre JPK Aug 19 #7

Yup... JPK Aug 19 #10

I am native of Massachusetts JPK Aug 19 #6

I salute the education you got! slightlv Aug 19 #8

Kansas was a whole chapter (or 10) of history in itself! erronis Aug 19 #9

Hello! I am a semi fellow Kansas. JPK Aug 19 #11

In reference to getting educated on subjects not approved by society - erronis Aug 19 #12

Yeah, as close to OK as KS is, slightlv Aug 20 #13

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