I don't have an answer for you.
#202 | Posted by BellRinger

It's true that we can't read his mind, but the historical record shows that presidents weigh multiple factors"legal, political, and practical"when deciding whether to deploy the Guard. Trump had the authority, but often deferred to governors, except for now like LA recently. Why is that? Was he incompetent?

National Guard movement #1

Marine movement #1

And now National Guard movement #2

So, Trump failed in his first attempt as dictator. Cool .

#1

A --- involved dad joke. wow

McDonnell also went out of his way to express gratitude to people who have engaged in peaceful demonstrations across the city, noting that those out committing acts of violence are not the same people seen exercising their First Amendment rights during the day. [1]
"The people who are out there doing the violence...they have a hoodie on, they have a a face mask on...these are people who do this all the time," McDonnell said of the most violent protestors, who said "many come in from other places just to hurt people and cause havoc." [2]
[1] ktla.com
[2] lamag.com
#195 | Posted by Idependant97

The bears are repeating!

Ignoring what?
#196 | Posted by BellRinger

I see you. Your willful ignorance is delicious:

Why did he commit that mistake? He was, according to you, incompetent at the time. What does that say about him now? He's finally figured it out!? LOL
#188 | Posted by rstybeach11

JPW is so cute when he's angry. You can almost feel the spittle on his computer screen.

#192 | Posted by BellRinger

Stop ignoring, JEFF. Own it.

#189 | Posted by Bluewaffles

This is going to end up being WAY worse than BLM riots. I mean, that was just over one guy. Trump didn't have the balls to "send in the troops" to save Portland or Minneapolis. But for some reason, he has a ------ for Los Angeles? He said himself, "I'll send troops everywhere!" Coming to a town near you.

This is about millions of people. Strap in, cultist. I know you're so excited for the fireworks.

I think the loss of their babies is more than enough punishment.
#10 | Posted by BellRinger

Negligence is a crime. There's a reason parents go to prison for negligence, even though their children died. It's called deterrence, something I know you're a big fan of when it comes to immigration issues.

Stay up, hypocrite.

He was wrong. And it was a huge mistake for him to sit back and watch blue cities burn without sending in the Guard. The summer of love riots lasted 6 months. It should have been quashed long b3fore then.
#186 | Posted by BellRinger

Why did he commit that mistake? He was, according to you, incompetent at the time. What does that say about him now? He's finally figured it out!? LOL

Tell us, JEFF, was Trump lying or mistaken when he said the following: "We have laws. We have to go by the laws. We can't move in the National Guard. I can call insurrection but there's no reason to ever do that, even in a Portland case. We can't call in the National Guard unless we're requested by a governor."

I can send you some tissue.
#169 | Posted by BellRinger

No you can't, liar. Not in Trump's America. Swallow it.

Waiting for GOATMAN to actually opine on the conversation.

Must be the size of a tictac.

#165 | Posted by LauraMohr

Umm, an actual tic tac? Or the tic tac UFO?

159 | Posted by reinheitsgebot

GOATMAN has an army of socks!

So this is like him just straight up admitting on camera to reporters that he is actively operating as a dictator now right? He literally just said the law is what he says it is.

I mean, he did say on the campaign trail that he wanted to be a dictator day 1 but this takes away any pretense that "Oh he's just joking" or "Oh he's being hyperbolic", this is a wake-up call for any and all "centrists" and people on the right.

The "first they came for" poem wasn't written for fun, wake-up now or you will eventually be on the list because fascists always need an out group.

It IS GOATMAN!!!

WELCOME BACK, FRIEND!!

WASHINGTON " As South Dakota governor in February 2024, Kristi Noem threatened then-President Joe Biden when Democrats said he should federalize the National Guard in Texas to disrupt that state governor's anti-immigration efforts.
If he did, Noem warned, Biden would be mounting a "direct attack on states' rights," and sparking a "war" between Washington and Republican-led state governments, she said in a Feb. 6, 2024 interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.

#149 | Posted by LauraMohr

Aged like MILK!

The more they stay the same
#145 | Posted by crazy_goat

Yay! Another willfully ignorant cultist that refuses to understand the evolution of political parties in the US! Wait, is this GOATMAN in disguise?!?!?!

You Dummkopf. The difference is that the Governor and the mayor asked for federal help with the Rodney King riots. Gov Newsom did not ask for help. Huge difference between the two.
#140 | Posted by LauraMohr

Trump admitted as much:

"We have laws. We have to go by the laws. We can't move in the National Guard. I can call insurrection but there's no reason to ever do that, even in a Portland case. We can't call in the National Guard unless we're requested by a governor."

When Trump says, "The bar is what I think it is," he suggests that the decision to deploy Marines is based on his personal judgment rather than a clear legal standard.

This raises legal concerns, as it risks bypassing laws like the Insurrection Act and could lead to unchecked presidential power and misuse of the military.

Which I'm sure SCOTUS will sign off.

#135 | Posted by Bluewaffles

Growing up in SoCal, I've met just as many "crazy" Latinas that I have met "crazy" white Karens.

But appreciate your transparency, regardless.

Here we go, exactly as predicted:

When recently asked, "What is the bar for sending Marines into the Los Angeles riots?", Donald Trump responded: "The bar is what I think it is." He elaborated, "If we see danger to our country and to our citizens, I will be very, very strong in terms of law and order. It's about law and order. We'll send whatever we need to make sure there's law and order"[6].

Trump refused to specify a concrete threshold, emphasizing his personal discretion and the need to respond forcefully to protect the country and its citizens[6].

When recently asked, "What is the bar for sending Marines into the Los Angeles riots?", Donald Trump responded: "The bar is what I think it is." He elaborated, "If we see danger to our country and to our citizens, I will be very, very strong in terms of law and order. It's about law and order. We'll send whatever we need to make sure there's law and order"[6].

Trump refused to specify a concrete threshold, emphasizing his personal discretion and the need to respond forcefully to protect the country and its citizens[6].

what does being Hispanic have to do with anything? Literally all of my Hispanic friends and my Hispanic wife want the illegals out of here.
Posted by Bluewaffles

How exactly do they want it done? With or without due process?

Where are the Joint Chiefs?
#112 | Posted by willowby

Amen