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70sEraVet

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5. I suspect many will retire -- some will go quietly, some will have their say.

Reply to doc03 (Reply #4)

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 01:49 PM

Oct 1

But I'm sure most of the officers in that room do not want to dishonor their military careers by being involved in attacks on American civilians.
Dangerous times.

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"Retired" But so far the active duty leaders doc03 Oct 1 #1

They are not allowed to be political obamanut2012 Oct 1 #3

But will they obey an illeagal order, I don't doc03 Oct 1 #4

I suspect many will retire -- some will go quietly, some will have their say. 70sEraVet Oct 1 #5

It has always been the case active duty cannot speak out. Irish_Dem Oct 2 #6

Excellent suggestion in your last paragraph. Qutzupalotl Oct 1 #2