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To: Hardastarboard

does anyone here really think our military as a whole would actually fire on or take action against large numbers of American citizens?
I believe I’ve read that thirty percent of the military claims Democrat affiliation. I’ve known at least a couple of former military (one Marine, one SEAL) that are Democrats. It’s not out of the question, IMHO. Remember that many of the officers at the highest level are politicians, not warriors or even patriots (sorry if that stings, but think of Colin Powell).

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I don’t disagree — but I think the Colin Powell’s are the exception rather than the rule. I KNOW the officers are not the ones who do most of the fighting. If 30% of the military ignored their oath to defend the Constitution, I’m still somewhat sure that MORE than that would choose to keep their oath.

It may be wishful thinking. But, even if it were only 30% that would betray their oath, that would get bloody quickly. Hope it never comes down to that.


208 posted on 03/21/2009 8:44:26 AM PDT by patriot preacher (To be a good American Citizen and a Christian IS NOT a contradiction. (www.mygration.blogspot.com))
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To: patriot preacher

Why isn’t the real question will the military revolt when faced with armed citizens and orders from Obama to kill them?


209 posted on 03/21/2009 8:51:39 AM PDT by usmcobra (Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
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