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Donald Trump has national guard soldiers helping to stop homelessness in DC.

In my personal subjective view, this a very dangerous situation, as using any military for local law enforcement turns the average person into an enemy combatant. Militarized police are a stepping stone to government authoritarianism and over-reach of power.

I am NOT opposed to using the guard in actual crisis situations, such as the previous riots in LA.

I am NOT saying that homelessness is not a serious problem, or being handled by Democrats wrong.

I AM saying this is not the appropriate use of Trump's power. And homeless people sleeping in public is not the same type of violent crisis that the previous LA riots were.

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Zaikaboy 5mo ago

I would usually agree with that statement but are you aware that Washington is outside the feds jurisdiction? It is like the city of London and the Vatican. So the "ruse" of helping homeless is a excuse to seize control of an alien state. Whether that's right or wrong is debatable.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

that may be so, it's a fair view

unknown 5mo ago

He’s getting American’s used to seeing jackboots on the street, circa Germany 1935.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

i hope you're wrong. but maybe

furio 5mo ago

This is wrong.

The national guard is there for crime, because the city is one of the most violent places on the planet.

Yes, they are removing homeless people, but this “abuse of power” trope is incorrect.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

would you agree that the military should not be doing local police enforcement? which is the kind of regular crime we are discussing

furio 5mo ago

I’ve had this discussion on here many times.

If he violates the law, the supreme court will eventually stop it.

If not, write your congressman to change the law if you don’t like it.

It’s a democratic republic.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

saying that people can stop him if public opinion pushes on congress, does not mean his actions are correct, and in fact, complaining about it would be necessary to change it. even via the means you just described.

furio 5mo ago

Saying I should complain about something that is like, your opinion, man is putting your beliefs on me.

My opinion is Trump should use all legal means to enforce every law he can. Then if liberals complain, that’s the one to double down on.

You can disagree with my opinion on any law you want. But again, the recourse is not for you and I to decide which laws “should” be followed.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

do you oppose the military doing local law enforcement in general?

furio 5mo ago

“In general “ is the definition you’re trying to obfuscate to prove your point.

If I lived in Portland and the liberal government let the city devolve, no.

Same with DC, and that’s my position on you original note.

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 4mo ago

It's not the role of the military to do local law enforcement, because of the training, technology, and roles regarding civil liberties.

Now if the local politicians are negligent to the point that it's the only way to enforce basic law, then this is less about the military vs police, and more-so about who can order which. In that case, I'd agree with you.

However, given the evidence that I've seen on this specific case, I am not convinced it was justified.

furio 4mo ago

That seems much more rational than a TDS take on the situation. And I admit to not viewing evidence in this specific case.

While most TDS stricken liberals snap to “Trump did a thing, here’s why it’s wrong “, after his first term I’m much more inclined to let him cook.

If the supreme court eventually says it was illegal then I’ll be inclined to agree with you.

furio 4mo ago

And also, if it’s not adjudicated as illegal, then your opinion of the legal interpretation doesn’t really matter.

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Vendetta 5mo ago

Are the military personel going to share their paycheck with homeless people to get rid off homelessness 🤔 or just remove them to claim we don't have homelessness?

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

lol, pick them up off street

Hofer99 5mo ago

911 inside job

SimplifiedPrivacy.com 5mo ago

yes there is a lot of evidence of this. it still is important to promote liberty in a variety of ways

Hofer99 5mo ago

Absolutely. Thank you.