In a speech to American troops assembled in Japan on Tuesday, President Trump said he would escalate his orders to active duty branches of the military if he decides it is appropriate.
In short, he is preparing to make war against Americans
In a speech to American troops assembled in Japan on Tuesday, President Trump said he would escalate his orders to active duty branches of the military if he decides it is appropriate.
In short, he is preparing to make war against Americans
Doesn’t that mean they cease to be the US armed forces and are now a private militia? Is that what those troops that signed up for? I don’t think so.
That’s the big question isn’t it? I don’t know the legality behind it, but being paid by someone other than the citizenry is extremely problematic. Taking an oath to the Constitution (that protects the rights of the people) while being paid by an individual, well that starts turning the corner from standing army to being mercenaries.
I really have no idea what goes through one’s head when they sign up for the US military nowadays, besides it being a rather straightforward career option.