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Gaugamela

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6. The YouTuber --Angela -- comments on how many of the National Guard troops
Tue Aug 12, 2025, 08:13 PM
Aug 12

hate being used as pawns by Trump, and how awful the conditions are for them on deployment. They express how they joined to support their communities in times of need, not to stand around like useless extras for Trump’s theatre. Many are saying they won’t re-enlist. The more we all show respect and support for them, the more likely they will refuse to use violence against their fellow Americans. When the military turns against an authoritarian regime and joins the people in the streets, it’s all over.

This is an excellent opinion piece. I wholeheartedly agree with her on this. Protesters should make it clear we’re against the regime, but support the troops who are there against their will.

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