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liberalgunwilltravel

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23. Having also served on a military base

Reply to displacedvermoter (Reply #15)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

Apr 4

I agree with you analysis. However, Whiskey Pete doesn't think things like that through. It's all about maximum "lethality" of anyone who opposes him or Trump. And this policy, coupled with his firing of top generals and JAGs, suggests a motive.

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Pete Hegseth Wracked by 'Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 4 OP

Let's make Pete's paranoia True Dough Apr 4 #1

" Pete Hegseth Wracked by 'Paranoia' About Being Fired, " AverageOldGuy Apr 4 #2

And he needs to be asked about it under oath. Harker Apr 4 #6

I would think the fact that we have to evacuate bases displacedvermoter Apr 4 #3

And don't forget neutering the "woke" "Stars & Sripes" BumRushDaShow Apr 4 #4

The personal weapons policy liberalgunwilltravel Apr 4 #10

I was not aware of this policy. Your post has given me chills of horror, niyad Apr 4 #12

Here's one of the many links to his order. liberalgunwilltravel Apr 4 #24

Maybe so, displacedvermoter Apr 4 #15

Having also served on a military base liberalgunwilltravel Apr 4 #23

I fear for the 20 year olds who already act displacedvermoter Apr 4 #25

"The Fort Bragg Cartel": Book Exposes U.S. Special Forces' Involvement in Drug Trafficking & Murder cbabe Apr 4 #28

Agreed. FalloutShelter Apr 4 #29

So they can now bring their own AR-15 moniss Apr 4 #35

it's just the usual pandering to gun humping cowards Skittles Apr 4 #40

Paranoia stems from incompetence Javaman Apr 4 #5

Being fired? purr-rat beauty Apr 4 #7

I like your Icon liberalgunwilltravel Apr 4 #9

"Off topic, but Go Bills!" BumRushDaShow Apr 4 #16

Whiskey Pete liberalgunwilltravel Apr 4 #8

He should try a simple cure: vodka and fentanyl dalton99a Apr 4 #11

Have another bottle, you disgusting excuse for a sentient being. niyad Apr 4 #13

A guy whose foes are women and Black officers needs therapy. usonian Apr 4 #14

You are not paranoid if they LisaL Apr 4 #17

To quote Emperor Palpatine, COL Mustard Apr 4 #18

Being paranoid about being fired, Bayard Apr 4 #19

He's already the cause of 2 aircraft being shot down vapor2 Apr 4 #38

Pete Paranoia Prepends Prison Possibility. Wonder Why Apr 4 #20

Once the media latches onto someone mercuryblues Apr 4 #21

He should be fired and charged with War Crimes with trump. republianmushroom Apr 4 #22

Good, well deserved anxiety Deminpenn Apr 4 #26

Nuremberg trials 2.0 will be popcorn worthy!! aeromanKC Apr 4 #27

They can even be held in the U.S. Turbineguy Apr 4 #34

Is he at the "precious bodily fluids" stage of paranoia? DBoon Apr 4 #30

*giggles* buzzycrumbhunger Apr 4 #31

😂😂😂😂😂 underpants Apr 4 #37

Wracked by the desire to binge drink is moniss Apr 4 #32

Is Driscoll more incompetent? Turbineguy Apr 4 #33

He pretty much has to be. underpants Apr 4 #36

Is he another Russian asset? vapor2 Apr 4 #39

What a bunch of wackos. It's a huge soap opera leftyladyfrommo Apr 4 #41