Maybe We Like a Dictator

[n_huffhines]

Can’t believe the NG did this also

OMG, you actually think we are against the NG. You are completely lost.

 

[BowlBrother85]

My understanding is that in DC they are basically providing screen door protection in low crime areas so the police can focus on higher crime areas. They have no business being used outside DC, but I would imagine they would do something similar if they were.

"providing screen door protection in low crime areas ...."

If that's true .... then it's just all for show. A political spectacle.

 

[BeardedVol]

How dare the NG do this.

So spending a million dollars a day to have trash picked up in DC is 'what you voted for'?

 

[Sandman 423]

"providing screen door protection in low crime areas ...."

If that's true .... then it's just all for show. A political spectacle.

To an extent, Definitely. Some people are dissuaded because someone in uniform is there which is freeing up the police to handle more pressing matters.

 

[appvol]

So spending a million dollars a day to have trash picked up in DC is 'what you voted for'?

Doesn’t bother me its not money spent on some stupid study that’s a waste of money

 

[appvol]

OMG, you actually think we are against the NG. You are completely lost.

You are against Trump using the NG right

 

[OHvol40]

And who the hell made you arbiter of what I concern myself with?

In my previous discussion with hog, I didn't see an unconstitutional angle to it. Will discuss with you, if you want.

Ok, I’m trying to get to ‘why’ he’s doing it, but if you want to get stuck on the ‘how’, we can do that too.

It seems that you guys have kind of covered the Posse Comitatus Act, which appears to clearly apply to this situation. The Army and Air Force are restricted to be used as law enforcement unless expressly directed by Congress. Given that there has been no other reason given for sending in the National Guard, that limits his authority to complete this act for its (loosely) stated purpose.

Not to mention, the 10th amendment exists which likely applies here, as well as laws that require a president to receive the governor’s permission to federalize the national guard.

 

[Sandman 423]

You are against anything Trump, right?

FYP

 

[appvol]

FYP

Thanks for fixing it for me

 

[McDad]

Ok, I’m trying to get to ‘why’ he’s doing it, but if you want to get stuck on the ‘how’, we can do that too.

It seems that you guys have kind of covered the Posse Comitatus Act, which appears to clearly apply to this situation. The Army and Air Force are restricted to be used as law enforcement unless expressly directed by Congress. Given that there has been no other reason given for sending in the National Guard, that limits his authority to complete this act for its (loosely) stated purpose.

Not to mention, the 10th amendment exists which likely applies here, as well as laws that require a president to receive the governor’s permission to federalize the national guard.

I thought i explored the "why". It doesn't seem that complicated to me.
Crime deterrence projects strength. Politically, it's appealing to those who live in fear (real or imaginary). It was also suggested it could be a way to peel away voters from a historical democrat voting bloc.

As far as hog and others can tell, the NG in DC aren't serving as police.

 

[n_huffhines]

Doesn’t bother me at it’s not money spent on some stupid study that’s a waste of money

You're hopeless.

 

[NashVol11]

for supporting terrorists...
its like arresting neo-nazis

While absolutely false, this would be an infringement upon free speech even if true

 

[appvol]

You're hopeless.

So it’s because Trump did it and he is a dictator

 

[NashVol11]

Trump seems like a different person in this clip compared to 2025 IMO

 

[NashVol11]

Doesn’t bother me its not money spent on some stupid study that’s a waste of money

This is extremely stupid. Most medical advancements that have made us a world leader came from "some stupid study," but yeah instead let's spend that money using the military to pick up discarded water bottles to own the libs

 

[NashVol11]

Second day in a row btw

 

[appvol]

Second day in a row btw

That says its from the 26th so Trump had another cabinet meeting today

 

[Septic]

Do you actually believe anyone is voting to be ruled by Trump?

Yes.

 

[Septic]

Second day in a row btw

Like his buddy Jeffrey, Trump knows the value of slow rolling the grooming.

 

[NashVol11]

When for freedom of speech? All he said was that CNN was fake news, not outlaw them...

And he's not wrong.

His admin was arresting students for writing op-eds

Also just now signed an executive order mandating a year in prison for burning a flag which is protected speech, and spineless idiots like Matt Walsh immediately rolled over for him

 

[NashVol11]

Oh good Lord.

Let me know where I'm wrong, I'll wait

 

[LadyVolette]

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Do you actually believe anyone is voting to be ruled by Trump?

Sarcasm. It's a stupid poll.

 

[n_huffhines]

Also just now signed an executive order mandating a year in prison for burning a flag which is protected speech, and spineless idiots like Matt Walsh immediately rolled over for him

Walsh is the worst

 

[OHvol40]

I thought i explored the "why". It doesn't seem that complicated to me.
Crime deterrence projects strength. Politically, it's appealing to those who live in fear (real or imaginary). It was also suggested it could be a way to peel away voters from a historical democrat voting bloc.

As far as hog and others can tell, the NG in DC aren't serving as police.

You think troops patrolling the streets of major metro areas is gonna appease the population? Who does that appeal to other than those in his base who subscribe to this urban vs rural fallacy?

And the legality hurdles mentioned?