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In reply to the discussion: Guard call up is invalid- they can be held personally responsible. [View all]Katinfl
(371 posts)39. Guest on Nicolle Wallace said the same thing.
He was in leadership in the National Guard and he said something to the effect that the guardsmen are in a bad position if something should go wrong. They guardsmen are not in a good position i because they are not there lawfully.
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Will TACO taco or will he pardon all the troops, or will he double down? Get popcorn out!
marble falls
Monday
#1
Yes! If only they could be dropped from upper story windows, like confetti parades.
FailureToCommunicate
Monday
#23
So far, I've only seen LA police roughing up anyone. In fact, other than National Guard around detention center, not
Silent Type
Monday
#6
and I doubt they WILL do much of anything. There's hardly any protest. No rioting.
LymphocyteLover
Yesterday
#50
A friend was an officer in the Army in Vietnam. He was ordered to go into Cambodia, armed with a camera and
surfered
Monday
#8
Thank you, although if past is prologue on DU, this misinfo OP will rack up 100+ recs.
Celerity
Monday
#13
Why "clearly." The OP clearly infers Newsom's likely position; so what if it doesn't mention Newsom. You're
ancianita
Monday
#19
So if not properly activated, they are held personally accountable? Would they then be held on
Scalded Nun
Monday
#12
Gavin seems to be growing a pair. He can throw down the gauntlet and have the CA Guard commander
flashman13
Monday
#20
"My evidence refuting the OP's claim is that Newsom (and the AG, and other legal experts) have not made this claim.)..."
ancianita
Monday
#25