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17 hours agoShit, you’re right. Guess Trump 3rd term it is.
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I’ve said it before elsewhere but it needs to be heard…
It’s just wild to me continually seeing posts not understanding how this all works, and how it would play out. It’s like the people who thought China paid the tariffs…
The house is almost tied. That’s who passes bills, handles impeachments, some of the most powerful committees are, and who impeaches Presidents…
218 Republicans, 213 Democrats.
Let’s see, take New York for example.
26 representatives total, 19 Democrat and 7 Republican.
5 of those were within 2 points last time their seat was up.
People who think that New York is blue, their vote doesn’t matter, skips the votes for the House and Senate and end up losing a Blue house seat but later complain that nothing changes are literally the fucking problem.
Every. Fucking. State. Is. Like. This.
Apathetic morons who don’t realize that the president is only held accountable by the other branch of government then wave their hands around when they did jack shit to help put people in place to, are the fucking problem.
District 3 of California was lost by 24,000 votes. District 22 was lost by 3,000.
Those two seats in the house, along with the close ones in New York, Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Washington, hell every state… Are what makes the House of Representatives or breaks it.
So, if you think that your vote for president doesn’t matter, so you skip voting and let these other seats slip, yes, you’re a fucking moron who can’t grasp basic concepts of government that are taught in 4th grade.
And don’t get me started on the State House/Senates, how they define voting laws and voting zones and engage in gerrymandering.
Every fucking vote counts.
And until the country realizes it, and starts acting on it, we’ll keep getting the shit we deserve.
2·24 hours agoAbraham’s Nazis are more accurate.
11·1 day agoTypically.
This is Musk’s AI project though, he’s not going to wait to secure power or permits or environmental impact studies or anything like that…
Did Jenson deliver the G100s? Grab some generators and get pumping.
61·1 day agoCan I get an Amen Ken?
381·1 day ago
Many U.S. service members are never told this clearly enough, or at all:
You are not only allowed to refuse an unlawful order — you are obligated to.
This is not insubordination. It’s not desertion. It’s not weakness. It is a legally protected act of courage that upholds the very oath you swore to the Constitution of the United States.
This post lays out everything:
What counts as an unlawful order
The exact UCMJ articles and their full legal language
Real-world military court precedents
Interpretations from military law
Resources and steps to protect yourself and others
If you’re serving and something doesn’t feel right, or if you’ve ever wondered, “Would I be punished for refusing an illegal command?”, read this. The law is on your side.
What Makes an Order Unlawful?
An unlawful order is any order that:
Violates U.S. federal law or the Constitution
Violates international law (such as the Geneva Conventions)
Requires or leads to war crimes, torture, violence against civilians, or discriminatory actions
Has no legitimate military objective or is abusive
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Section 18.6.1: “Members of the armed forces are bound to obey only lawful orders. An order that violates the law of war is unlawful and must not be obeyed.”
UCMJ: What the Law Says
Article 90 – Willfully Disobeying a Superior Commissioned Officer 10 U.S. Code § 890
“Any person subject to this chapter who willfully disobeys a lawful command of that person’s superior commissioned officer shall be punished…”
Key: This only applies to lawful commands.
Article 91 – Insubordination Toward Warrant, NCO, or Petty Officer 10 U.S. Code § 891
“…willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer…”
Key: Again, the term lawful is crucial. Unlawful orders are not protected by this article.
Article 92 – Failure to Obey Order or Regulation 10 U.S. Code § 892
“Any person… who violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation… shall be punished…”
Key: Lawful orders only. Refusal of an unlawful order is not a violation.
Real Cases That Set the Standard
United States v. Calley (1971) – My Lai Massacre Lt. William Calley was convicted for murdering unarmed Vietnamese civilians under orders.
Verdict: Following manifestly unlawful orders is not a defense.
United States v. Keenan (1969) Pfc. Keenan killed a civilian under a direct order from a sergeant.
Court ruling: “A soldier is not a robot. He is a reasoning agent. The law does not permit a soldier to obey an order that he knows, or should know, is illegal.”
Nuremberg Principle IV (International Law)
“The fact that a person acted pursuant to the order of his Government or of a superior does not relieve him from responsibility under international law, provided a moral choice was in fact possible to him.”
Takeaway: If you can recognize that an order is wrong, you’re not only allowed to refuse — you’re expected to.
What to Do If You Receive an Unlawful Order
Ask for clarification Politely ask the superior to explain how the order aligns with UCMJ or ROE.
Document everything Keep records: time, date, location, order content, witnesses, and your response.
Report it Use your chain of command or report directly to the Inspector General (IG).
Get legal help immediately Request a JAG attorney. Do not provide statements until you’ve been advised.
Legal Protection for Refusal and Reporting
You are legally protected from retaliation for reporting unlawful actions.
10 U.S. Code § 1034 – Military Whistleblower Protection Act Protects service members who report:
Illegal orders
Violations of UCMJ or federal law
Fraud, abuse, or misconduct
Support Organizations You Can Contact
GI Rights Hotline
Website: https://girightshotline.org/
Phone: 1-877-447-4487 Free, confidential legal and discharge help.
Military Law Task Force (MLTF)
Website: https://nlgmltf.org/ Assistance with refusing orders, whistleblowing, and CO status.
Center on Conscience & War
Website: https://centeronconscience.org/ CO support and DoD Form 5305 guidance.
National Whistleblower Center
Website: https://www.whistleblowers.org/ Whistleblower protection and legal advocacy.
Mental and Emotional Support
You’re not weak for being stressed — this is serious. These resources exist to support your well-being:
Military OneSource – 1-800-342-9647 (free, 24/7 counseling)
VA Vet Centers – Mental health, trauma, and moral injury help
Chaplains – 100% confidential spiritual support
Legal and Moral Foundations at a Glance
UCMJ Articles 90, 91, 92: Only lawful orders are enforceable
DoD Law of War Manual § 18.6.1: Duty to disobey unlawful orders
Nuremberg Principle IV: You’re personally accountable under international law
10 U.S. Code § 1034: You are protected if you speak out
Final Message to All Service Members
You did not swear an oath to a commander. You swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States.
Following a clearly unlawful order doesn’t protect you — it makes you legally and morally responsible.
Refusing such an order is not insubordination. It is:
Leadership
Honor
Courage
Constitutionally backed military service
If you or someone you know is in this situation: speak up, write it down, seek support, and do not stay silent.
You are not alone. You are protected. And you are doing the right thing.
Please share, repost, and spread this to help educate support, and save our brothers and sisters in arms from becoming victims of ignorance
orange leader
Ah hem, refer to him with the respect the office deserves.
It’s Mustard Mussolini to you peasant.
Rand Paul, Rick Scott, Josh Hawley, John Fetterman.
It’s a fucking who’s who of strawmen conservative bootlickers.
They’ll give the twats who did this a medal.
1·7 days agoMaking merica great, bald eagles, kid rock, 25¢ eggs, free diesel for their monster trucks, short bottom shorts on blondes, beer holders in car and no seatbelt laws taking their freedum.
That sorta thing.
About 36% of eligible votes sat it out last time, a not so insignificant voted based on a single topic… “Kamala isn’t vocal enough in supporting Palestine” was a big one.
Remember folks, every vote counts. We did this to ourselves.
I’ve said it before elsewhere but it needs to be heard…
It’s just wild to me continually seeing posts not understanding how this all works, and how it would play out. It’s like the people who thought China paid the tariffs…
The house is almost tied. That’s who passes bills, handles impeachments, some of the most powerful committees are, and who impeaches Presidents…
218 Republicans, 213 Democrats.
Let’s see, take New York for example.
26 representatives total, 19 Democrat and 7 Republican.
5 of those were within 2 points last time their seat was up.
People who think that New York is blue, their vote doesn’t matter, skips the votes for the House and Senate and end up losing a Blue house seat but later complain that nothing changes are literally the fucking problem.
Every. Fucking. State. Is. Like. This.
Apathetic morons who don’t realize that the president is only held accountable by the other branch of government then wave their hands around when they did jack shit to help put people in place to, are the fucking problem.
District 3 of California was lost by 24,000 votes. District 22 was lost by 3,000.
Those two seats in the house, along with the close ones in New York, Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Washington, hell every state… Are what makes the House of Representatives or breaks it.
So, if you think that your vote for president doesn’t matter, so you skip voting and let these other seats slip, yes, you’re a fucking moron who can’t grasp basic concepts of government that are taught in 4th grade.
And don’t get me started on the State House/Senates, how they define voting laws and voting zones and engage in gerrymandering.
Every fucking vote counts.
And until the country realizes it, and starts acting on it, we’ll keep getting the shit we deserve.
House needs a simple majority, and two thirds of the Senate.
Democrats would need ~18 seats.
First, that won’t happen in 2026.
Even the best cases make it hard to win enough by 2028. Which is why impeachment is just not something we can hold out for.
Gerrymandering is part of why this is a problem, which is done at the local level, and again why every vote counts.
How could it play out? Assuming some absurdly weird upside down world just opposite of what we’re living in, this is the only path just looking at the numbers…
Again, Democrats would need to gain 18 net seats. Seats Potentially in Play (Republican Incumbents): This requires looking at seats up in upcoming cycles.
It’s going to take an absolutely historic level of pain to both drive enough people to vote MAGA out to make this change though.
The amount that’s being excused, sanewashed, and just drowned out with other absurdities…
We’re on all on this shit ride until some new wildcard comes into play.
No impeachment, no Supreme Court, no guardrail is going to change that.
Something new and unaccounted for is the only feasible catalyst.