If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, he will have the power to deploy the US military within US borders against the people. Now is the time, military members, to learn your rights and to gather information on legal counsel in case you're given an unlawful order. - ThreadSky

altcoast.altgov.info • 78 days ago

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, he will have the power to deploy the US military within US borders against the people. Now is the time, military members, to learn your rights and to gather information on legal counsel in case you're given an unlawful order.

Reposted from San Francisco Chronicle

The clock is ticking down on a crucial but little-noticed part of President Trump’s first round of executive orders — the one tasking the secretaries of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to submit a joint report recommending “whether to invoke the Insurrection Act.”

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gznork26.bsky.social•77 days ago

Yeah. I've been wondering when the junta will start rounding up protesters across the country. After all, it's unsightly, and its unpatriotic of them to demand that the government obey its own laws.

genevievedallaire.bsky.social•77 days ago

Maybe someone we’ll be interested by this interview/book.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A3hEcdtlBBg

mackenziegirl.bsky.social•75 days ago

https://www.meidasplus.com/p/trump-demands-we-shut-upwe-get-louder

schubedo.bsky.social•78 days ago

While trying to learn more, I found this from Sept 2020:
"I have no firsthand knowledge, but a sneaking suspicion -- should our president be reelected...that he will dust off the Insurrection Act...And he will have to use it to put down the enemy."

https://www.mediamatters.org/mark-levin/mark-levin-trump-will-have-use-insurrection-act-put-down-enemy

schubedo.bsky.social•78 days ago

It continues... "The enemy is antifa, the enemy is Black Lives Matter, and the enemy is anybody that is going to use rioting, arson, looting, violence against our country to try to overthrow our country. Those are traitors. That's treasonous."
[Ugh. I feel gross now 🤢]

theknittingtinker.bsky.social•78 days ago

The fact that it was "The enemy is AntiFa" happens is in itself advocating for Fascism as Antifa is literally short for Anti Fascist

theknittingtinker.bsky.social•78 days ago

The Felon Insurrectionist using the Insurrection Act. What fucking timeline are we in

faeafterdark.bsky.social•78 days ago

I know this is real, but at the same time... Is this a FUCKING JOKE?!?!

ecocreative.bsky.social•78 days ago

Sadly, Americans aren't used to coups, so we've been slow to catch on. Yes, it can happen here, it is happening here right now, it's already happened here

hemibill.bsky.social•78 days ago

We need to be like the French. They protest all the time and their leaders know that the next step would end their careers… permanently.

allenbussell.bsky.social•78 days ago

Brennan Center’s take on the Act. This is beyond madness. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/insurrection-act-explained

retteverett.bsky.social•78 days ago

Do you have any links to resources that service members can use to find information to better inform and prepare themselves?

altcoast.altgov.info•77 days ago

Military article explaining the complexities:
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/07/12/what-happens-if-president-issues-potentially-illegal-order-military.html

Whistleblower Protection Info
(USCG):
https://www.uscg.mil/MilitaryWhistlerBlowerProtectionAct/
(DOD): https://www.dodig.mil/Portals/48/Documents/Programs/Whistleblower/What-Military-Members-Need-To-Know.pdf

If anyone has other resources please put them here and I'll make a thread!

retteverett.bsky.social•77 days ago

Thank you!

tangle24.bsky.social•78 days ago

This issue is my biggest concern. Will the military hold their oath to the Constitution? ...or do as Trump wants and rise against the American people?

taphappy1.bsky.social•77 days ago

He’ll call in his militia of domestic terrorists if the U.S. Military refuses.

protip.altgov.info•78 days ago

If he doesn’t do it now, he will soon. He has to complete his coup before November 3, 2026 or he loses his servile Congress and he’s toast. Only way to stop him is to end this presidency. Impeach. Convict. Remove.

marie-h12.bsky.social•78 days ago

But Vance would take over anyway and carry on with the plan don't you think?

mackenziegirl.bsky.social•75 days ago

And see if we can flip house in upcoming special elections! Vote blue folks. 4 elections coming soon to Florida, Texas, and NY!

ecocreative.bsky.social•78 days ago

Beyond legal responses, what to do? See this talk for some ideas.
https://youtu.be/qORdp3CW_Q4

Slides are posted at http://Bonhoffer.tv/resist

lindayoung164.bsky.social•77 days ago

#1 Rule-you do not have to follow an unlawful order.
He might get a big surprise when military members follow their oath to the Constitution and not him.

skylarkv.bsky.social•77 days ago

Literally the only "crisis" America faces that should compel invocation of the Insurrection Act is an ongoing and intensifying MAGA/DOGE coup.

buildcommunity.bsky.social•78 days ago

Travel to Florida CD-1 to Canvas for Gay Valimont for Congress. They are offering limited supporter housing for those who may need accommodations while volunteering. Help knock on doors any time this month.

Flip the House!

Thwart their voter suppression efforts.

https://www.mobilize.us/gayforcongress/event/758552/

saraleestichert.bsky.social•77 days ago

Tell him to fuck right off.

skasch.bsky.social•78 days ago

No. The time for words and diplomacy is at an end. Now is the time to resign. Now is the time to start taking inventory and preparing. Because you KNOW it’s coming

lynn0908.bsky.social•77 days ago

That may be a turning point. If the military didn’t protest, 1.5 million servicemen vs a population of 300 million, with two guns for every one person doesn’t seem like good odds in trumps favor.

tension352.bsky.social•77 days ago

If he tries it. Canada should and will suddenly receive many "donations" of military equipment as defections happen en masse.

arthricia.bsky.social•77 days ago

If he declares martial law, every person in this country who is able must go to Washington DC and protest.

This is how they got rid of S. Korea’s corrupt president.

Do not wait for it to happen. Prepare now with a go bag and set aside money to purchase the needed tickets.

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bluedotspecialfl.bsky.social•75 days ago

I’ve done that

arthricia.bsky.social•75 days ago

Well done. Encourage others if you can, maybe you can find folks who are ready to join you when the the time comes.

arthricia.bsky.social•77 days ago

You can fly into DCA or IAD or BWI. If they close those airports

(yes, he can under martial law)

you can fly to Charlottesville, Philadelphia or Richmond.

Don’t worry about where to stay. There will be options and if everyone descends on DC it will end very quickly.
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arthricia.bsky.social•77 days ago

Furthermore, DC is not some hellscape like they want you to believe.

Yes, there is crime like all cities, but it’s no threat to a group of folks, never mind thousands or millions

Turn off facial recognition on your phone as a means to unlock it. Use a pin.

Never talk to the police.

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arthricia.bsky.social•77 days ago

If the military impedes you, remind them their highest oath is to the US Constitution.

They can refuse an unlawful order and you remind them of that fact.

Remind them that you’re in DC to fight for military veterans whose benefits are being slashed.

twose7en.bsky.social•75 days ago

I worry that many of our soldiers don’t know what’s unlawful. I worry that many of them are itching to use their deadly force training

arthricia.bsky.social•75 days ago

It’s very understandable to be worried. Some may feel that way. Most take pride in being America’s defense - not the pawn of some rich megalomaniac.

clovermore.bsky.social•78 days ago

I mean, that one comment about Blue States being removed from the map sounding like a threat.
I fully believe he will force the military on our own people.

I want to believe the U.S. military branches will not attack their own citizens.
But the U.S. Government is attacking the citizens. So... Idk..

bluedotspecialfl.bsky.social•75 days ago

Blue states being removed from what?!

quantumfoam12.bsky.social•78 days ago

Should every State be passing laws like this Defend the Guard Act? Couldn't hurt?

https://youtube.com/shorts/G9-56eWIrgI?si=blQ_Gyt_JRpHEj5g

safetymentalst.bsky.social•78 days ago

"See no Evil"

Fat dumb and happy don't care
Price of eggs doesn't seem fare
Social Security pay is up in the air
Hacker scammers are everywhere
Non-Voters do nothing but stare

#Politics #Rhyme #vss365 #PoetryLovers

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