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MarineCombatEngineer

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25. If the Pentagon determines that articles of the UCMJ have been violated by a retired military member,
Mon Nov 24, 2025, 07:23 PM
Nov 2025

they can be recalled to active duty for the purpose of prosecution, but in this case, there is no violation of any articles of the UCMJ, he didn't say to disobey legal orders, he said it's their duty to disobey ILLEGAL ORDERS, emphasis on illegal.

Technically, I guess I could be recalled for wearing this T-Shirt:


However, I don't think even Kegsbreath would go that far.

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WTF...... Lovie777 Nov 2025 #1
And that's putting it mildly. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #2
i sure can't figure an article of the ucmj that applies rampartd Nov 2025 #22
And that's why I hope they try to recall and prosecute him. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #28
Article 134 of the UCMJ BidenRocks Nov 2025 #38
I am at a loss for words. sheshe2 Nov 2025 #3
Appears the Pentagon is following illegal orders KS Toronado Nov 2025 #15
You are 100% correct, KS. sheshe2 Nov 2025 #17
Oh, there are PLENTY of words. Most of them wold net us a visit from niyad Nov 2025 #24
Perhaps Kelly should just say.. BattleRow Nov 2025 #4
Pussy Pete ouija Nov 2025 #5
Could we PLEASE stop using sexist slurs as a synonym for cowardice??? niyad Nov 2025 #27
Back in Cincinnati, we said wussy. maxsolomon Nov 2025 #33
+1 nt Dave Bowman Nov 2025 #34
Right after all the dick references people throw around luv2fly Nov 2025 #43
Which came first? niyad Nov 2025 #44
I wonder where Trumpseth is gonna find any active military personnel sleazy enough to arrest Mark Kelly DFW Nov 2025 #6
There are plenty of them because we allowed Fox News to brainwash the military for decades. live love laugh Nov 2025 #18
Trump has put many of his sycophants in position - Hegseth to start. Norrrm Nov 2025 #41
So, are people currently in the academies of the various branches of the military bound by possible lifetime call ups? Attilatheblond Nov 2025 #7
Mike Johnson's porn buddy son pfitz59 Nov 2025 #21
WTAF??? niyad Nov 2025 #30
I'd love to see Senator Kelly MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #8
I would donate a months' worth of my pension to see that. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #10
Like the next generation Buzz Adrin. progressoid Nov 2025 #11
Unfortnately edhopper Nov 2025 #14
Really? progressoid Nov 2025 #16
Yep edhopper Nov 2025 #23
Well, shit. progressoid Nov 2025 #26
fuck politico. I am not going to verify I am human to read their garbage. niyad Nov 2025 #31
I didn't need to to read it. edhopper Nov 2025 #35
Thank you. niyad Nov 2025 #40
Now that's a damn disappointment, I thought he was smarter than that. 🙁 Dave Bowman Nov 2025 #37
Maybe he opened edhopper Nov 2025 #39
Resistance Revival Chorus struggle4progress Nov 2025 #9
Wonderful video!!! erronis Nov 2025 #20
I LOVE these amazing women! niyad Nov 2025 #32
Every MOC needs to make a video echoing the call to disobey illegal orders Arazi Nov 2025 #12
Kelly should say sure...when Cadet Bonespurs joins me Bengus81 Nov 2025 #13
Ok, is this order itself even legal? Diraven Nov 2025 #19
If the Pentagon determines that articles of the UCMJ have been violated by a retired military member, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #25
IIRC, 80 years ago it was firmly established that "I was just following orders" was not a viable defense. aka-chmeee Nov 2025 #29
More idiocy at the Pentagon KSL-Washington Nov 2025 #36
This is why I cannot watch MSNBC. IN that entire segment they never once mentioned Bluetus Nov 2025 #42
Court martial a combat veteran and astronaut?? stollen Nov 2025 #45
So read this morning dweller Nov 2025 #46
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