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FakeNoose

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16. This is the tip of the iceberg

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 09:39 PM

Oct 27

I believe the National Guard members (mostly guys, but gals too) are decent, peaceful people who do NOT want to do violence against anyone, let alone their fellow citizens. Yes we're talking about Illinois here, but every state has its own National Guard, filled with people who are there to serve honorably.

Do they want use their weapons? No, but they will if they have to, only under orders and only if there's no other way to keep the peace. For the most part they will serve the Governor and other leaders by keeping the peace without killing or injuring Americans who are exercising their right to freedom of speech.

THIS IS NOT ABOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ... and they know it!

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2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" [View all] sheshe2 Oct 27 OP

Kick SheltieLover Oct 27 #1

THAT is what REAL patriotism looks like. Moostache Oct 27 #2

It's a start! bluestarone Oct 27 #3

May they be an inspiration for many, many more. brer cat Oct 27 #4

I hope so, brer. sheshe2 Oct 27 #5

I added this to my OP! sheshe2 Oct 27 #7

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #15

Hear hear!!!!! UTUSN Oct 27 #6

This is So Encouraging to See.. May it be the Cha Oct 27 #8

They are not the only ones, there are others. sheshe2 Oct 27 #9

The West Point motto comes to mind Grim Chieftain Oct 27 #10

Agreed. sheshe2 Oct 27 #11

We're going to see more and more of this as the military starts turning against Been A Dick Donald and his toadies. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 27 #12

That's my sense too. Elessar Zappa Oct 27 #14

It doesn't just "feel illegal", it IS ILLEGAL! There is no emergency in Chicago, except Jack Valentino Oct 27 #13

This is the tip of the iceberg FakeNoose Oct 27 #16

They honor the oath they took! Emile Oct 27 #17

They do! sheshe2 Oct 27 #18

These are what real patriots look like. GoodRaisin Oct 28 #19

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