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- 1. Every member of the U.S. military swears an oath to support and defend the Constitution and the values embedded within it. This document is founded on the essential principle that all men and women are born free and equal, and should be treated with respect and dignity. It also gives Americans the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. We in all branches, all components, and all ranks remain committed to our national values and principles embedded in the Constitution.
2. During this current crisis, the National Guard is operating under the authority of state governors to protect lives and property, preserve peace, and ensure public safety.
3. As members of the Joint Force - comprised of all races, colors, and creeds you embody the ideals of our Constitution. Please remind all of our troops and leaders that we will uphold the values of our nation, and operate consistent with national laws and our own high standards of conduct at all times.
am_Unition · 1410 days ago · link ·
Can't believe nobody's been fired yet. There's no room for principles underneath or anywhere near Trump. Or even pretending to be principled. This statement is what pabs was hinting at the other day.
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am_Unition · 1409 days ago · link ·
Can I get another "bingo"? Not if he got talked out of it, I guess. "half-bingo"? No yeah I should be internationally acclaimed for predicting that he'd want to fire someone who contradicted him