Imagine for a moment that Senator Ted Cruz marched a contingent of the uniformed military into the offices of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to refute her points about Texas border detention camps…. The media headlines would be shouting: “Civilian Representative Threatened by Right Wing Manipulation and U.S. Military”, followed shortly by demands for resignations and court martial for the service members.
Alas, when the Democrats do exactly that, destroy the civilian/military oversight firewall, by weaponizing the military for political power through intimidation of a civilian representative, nothing but the sound of crickets.
Somewhere out there, someone on the leftist side of the political spectrum, thought it would be a good optic for the U.S. military to be seen marching into the congressional halls of a civilian representative. Don’t forget, this is with the approval of General Russel L Honore’ who is in charge of all national guard troops at the Capitol complex.
Oh, I have a lot more to say on this subject…. later.
Remember that the Governor of Guam is a Democrat.
The military is run by democrats.
And democrats that are now fascists.
Does the governor of Guam have an opinion on the islands’ balanced buoyancy?
These theatrical stunts are childish and unprofessional; this sends a subliminal message as well. Using our military/NG for this type of petty high school game, needs to stop. It sends a message that there is no seriousness applied to NG service. Certainly, this was not a respectful use of resources and assets. Boys and girls, you have been used.
It also opens up for speculation on their presence in the Congressional office buildings. It was clearly meant to intimidate and the Congresswoman’s staff handled it beautifully.
There needs to be censure on this. And since nothing happens in those hallowed halls, without the blessing of Schumer and Pelosi, it should start there. With both of them.
It is high time that the National Guard be removed from Washington DC. They are not doing anything remotely productive. It is a waste of resources and assets.
The Army Corp of Engineers needs to be called in to remove and dispose of the barricades around Congress.
This adds to my list of what I call “frightening”. It’s no longer comical.
WTH??!!!
What on earth is going on behind the barbed wire of insanity?
Is this not undiluted intimidation of a representative ?
Somehow I seriously don’t think this intimidated anyone but it made these troops look like political tools…what idiots.
Exactly. MTG has way more balls than these losers. It’s like they enjoy being used as a prop.
Tools to intimidate.
The optics make it look one way. Given the last several weeks, we know better. The lofo voters won’t fully understand the intention of this apparent ‘friendly’ attempt at a meeting. Sorry Treepers, am too cyncial to think anything different. See my post up thread.
Yes, the American people see it and don’t like it. It is though the Communist are initially pissing-off the American People. Can they be that stupid and out of touch?
The only thing I can think is they feel so secure with their power they can do anything they want whatever it may be. If you can get Sheep to wear masks, you can get Sheep to follow you up slaughterhouse chutes.
Their power comes from their budget. This is just more evidence that they don’t need all that money and don’t deserve it. For their next regime-change war let them hold a bake sale.
$800 Billion a year does seem a bit high for Stupid Endless Wars and a boot on the neck of the First Amendment.
On. Point.
I will repeat what I have been saying for YEARS….the education of our country’s children must change from indoctrination to an actual study of history in ALL of its forms…our young children, who are now approaching, are at, or have just finished voting for the first time truly do not know that they have been masked for nefarious purposes…it is all comrade social justice virtue signalling shit for them….
I keep asking ‘where are the frickin’ parents???!!!
Sad….truly truly sad……
BUT….we as the purveyors of truth must keep pushing back in any way…large or small… that we can.
Until they line me up along the wall….
Trump was in the process of changing how our kids was to be taught. Inotherwords, back to how kids were taught prior to 50-60-years ago. It was one of the first things Biden scrubbed.
We can do much better than 50-60 years ago, but most people are getting much worse. Especially in science, math and history.
My kids finished AB calculus at 15 – 16, I’m curious what the grandkids will do. I’m really worried about their early science (CAGW, CAGW…) and (fake) history exposures.
Biden is senile. He doesn’t even where he is at.
Obama is behind all of this.
and the CIA is behind Obama.
Hahahha. The American people might see it (might, because most of them seem perfectly content with the propaganda passing as news seen on ALL msm, including fox), but what in the last 20 years makes anyone think they will do anything about it? The American people, except for a small number, seem perfectly content to mask up, stay home and collect the table droppings their betters in the liberal uniparty let them have.
I believe them to be drunk on power and the last 6-7 weeks is proof. This is deliberate. Don’t kid yourselves. It looks cute but the underlying message is ominous.
Junta whores.
Her staff made nice with them.
On-the-spot-indignation doesn’t seem to be a thing any more.
I was thinking it is time to end the thank you for your service charade, at this point it is shallow and hollow.
Think her staff did an excellent job of diverting whatever game that Guam representative had planned by being polite, and thanking the guard members for their service. Very glad Rep. Greene wasn’t there when they pulled this stunt.
This was bizarre, what did he have in the basket besides some flyers? Was that food?
I liked her sign in the office, “People over Politicians”.
Yes. I hope the soldiers took a good look at that sign
Chamorro Chip Cookies
dd_sc: Thanks for this. Now, the video makes more sense. People should search on “Chamorro Chip Cookies Guam.” Publicity stunt wrapped in partisan politics.
yeah, I did search and now see that there are actual cookies
I thought dd was just riffing a punchline
“Chamorro Chip Cookies”
Now THAT’S funny
Good one, dd
Looked like fortune cookies.
This is not okay!
at least they did not come armed. YET
The PTB do not trust the military to go about their duties while being armed.
The troops cannot protect themselves, let alone the custodians of our once-free Republic.
This is why the politicians want to disarm us. They have no one to protect them because disarmament started with the emasculation of these self-same troops.
Each and every one of them are supposed to be a weapon, but in our military of today, they probably are barely qualified for KP duty.
So you noticed that too Charlotte, that all of these Guam soldiers lacked what might be called a “military bearing”.
OMG…..so. true!!!!!
What an absolute nightmare …. simply frickin’ surreal.
I am so not amused tonight after purusing headlines…At…All….
See my posts up thread.
I don’t understand how any of this is constitutional. I suppose the DemoNazis have put our constitution in the shredder.
I don’t even know what I just saw. A gift basket? And why were the soldiers there?
The best part of the video was the “People over Politicians” sign.
It is one thing when the FBI, CIA, and DOJ turn totally against you. But having the military turn against you is whole new ball game. The founders knew this well. The next step is for them to show up armed
Honre has two choices, do as he’s told or resign.
He doesn’t get to start an affiliated political commentary.
And the public’s view of the military keeps on going down.
Like the Titanic to the bottom of the ocean.
As if by design.
I’m not convinced that even 25% of the military is in agreement with their politically corrupted top brass.
IMHO the biggest problem among some of the rank and file is probably ignorance of the truth due to being propagandized by corrupt leaders.
I have as much faith in the military rank and file as I do in the FBI’s……
Anyone able to leave the military should do it. When you time is up, bail as fast as you can.
Parents, Grandparents, do all you can to talk your kids out of joining. They will be sent to illegal wars to die under strict ROE, maybe Benghazi style negligence. Your kids are hated, but useful. Their lives don’t matter, when and if they come home, they will be treated like crap. See how our veterans are being treated by the FBI lately. Like terrorists.
This is Obama’s marxist utopia. It’s insane to fight for that.
Sure we have many wonderful patriots currently serving. But they are now serving a Marxist utopia ruled by Obama and Kamala. Do not give your life for that. The wars they will send you to, are globalist’s war, one world order. Nothing to do with defending our country. Everything to do with getting Obama’s enemies out of the way.
I honestly don’t think Obama believes Anything, he’s a highly paid mercenary and his wife is a useful idiot.
So basically, you are in favor of giving up and doing nothing to reverse the damage to the Military and other institutions.
Weird take on “Kleen’s comment….have you been in any Military Service?
You follow the Chain of Command.
Simple as that.
“Kleen” is pointing out the Chain of Command is broken. No Private enlisting is going to change that fact.
What’s your suggestion to fix it, I’m all ears…
Time to cut the defense budget in half. Oh wait – that was ten years ago. Oh well, better late than never.
These fools in the commie party have lost their minds thinking this stunt would ever work. Rep. Greene misspoke and they send NG to try and school her? Expect to see more dog and pony shows like this with them using our sons, daughters, brothers and sisters against America.
I still believe that they do not have the majority of military on their side and that terrifies them.
the next 18 months until 2022 mid- terms are gonna be like a P. T. Barnum show of oddities.
Clown Show.
Even P.T. Barnum would feel aggrieved.
I didn’t hear Marjorie Greene “misspeak” about anything. What is it she was supposed to have said?
Love the spokes hole Guam rep’s frequent use of “circle back.” Sundance’s question about Ted Cruz bringing a contingent of NG to the bartender’s office is spot on. On what planet is this remotely acceptable? I know, I know and where does it end and all that. SS, DD.
One thing in life guaranteed is it sucks to go off to war w/out your fellow Americans behind you. Tread carefully, because the Democrats will send you off to war, even if here in your homeland.
What a breach of decorum for the Soldiers to be caught doing this. And, televised no less.
How many in the chain of command signed off on this? If not that, what does that then imply about good order and discipline?
How infuriating.
Military members are forbidden to engage in political activities in uniform.
Unfortunately, politicians love using them for photo ops and, apparently, to deliver messages along the lines of “nice seat you have here, it’d be a shame if anything happened to it.”
I want to know if the CO asked for volunteers, or were these guys ordered.
There was a time, several months ago, when I hoped our military would take action to clear these leftists out. That ain’t gonna happen.
The “perfumed princes” at the top are evidently in agreement, paid or compromised, and the mid level guys are protecting their precious pensions. I suspect it will be much the same for many of our police departments.
Ugly. Very.
Oh, while I’m thinking of it…we may be seeing in the not too distant future, the reason our military bases full of trained killers are not allowed to have their weapons with them. Started with little willie and continued even through President Trump.
I would imagine, ordered. Biden owns the military now-very sad.
Someone had to identify all the Guamanian soldiers available for “service.”
Even if all volunteered, someone made it happen, and was at a level to know better.
Guam is not a State in the Union, therefore, Guam has no electors and no say in choosing the POTUS. Not a difficult concept to grasp.
I guess Guam is less likely to capsize with fewer troops there – what a relief!
The place is surrounded by military and now the Dems think marching them in the halls and into a representative’s office is a good optic? Seriously?
Please, we have to do something to stop these out of control idiots. Is there some way we can surround the Capitol outside the fence and let them look us in the face while we read the Constitution to them citing all the ways they have broken it?
It’s awfully hard for me to respect anyone that lets themself become a tool.
Question for Guam’s NG there – were you ordered to be there? Do any of you know what UCMJ stands for?
… I’d know how to deal with this!
And Biden says he’s going to restore “faith in government”.
You believe in God, or you believe in government. Government is their god. It quickly morphs into uncritical love of the State and obedience to the State, which is fascism.
That’s where we are.
MTG is sharp on her feet, she woulda forking schooled those forkers if she’d been there.
Yes, and that video would have been fun to watch.
I look forward to reading more on this, SD.
For now, and as a vet, I’m outraged over this, what Carlson is going through, and the unnamed civilian by the military. What the marines are doing to Carlson has become an outright threat.
PEOPLE, KEEP YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS, OUT OF THE MILITARY!!!!
Well, the military will become more attractive the weaker the economy. Expect the America Last agenda will lead to heavy economic hardship for many Americans. Rather than expressing patriotism or honoring family tradition, the military will be filled with those seeking educational benefits, or simply a job with healthcare (now including dental, vision, transgender surgery).
They just jumped the shark. Cowardly republicans, including McCarthy better grow a spine and condemn this action with outrage. Republican reps need to spread this all around the country within their Districts. Sh!t is getting out of hand. I can only believe they are trying to bait America First into another protest at the Capitol.
As far as I am concerned the soldiers who volunteered should be court martialed including Honre.
JOE…DID YOU SAY MCCARTHY BETTER GROW A SPINE??? LOL!!
Or, better:
They are getting the crowd conditioned to accepting the use of our the military for their political games.
This will continue and escalate. Starts with this silly march, it ends with tanks on the streets like Tianamen Square in China.
Little by little, they are turning our military into their enforcement force. So far being accepted and treated as normal
Optics are very important.
Not one refused to obey orders?
This has been my fear. “Just obeying orders…”
Do we know if that is the full contingent of Guam NG?
A first tentative show of force from Pelosi’s junta.
Next will be armed active duty members protecting Congress from the people, perhaps a new unit created just for that purpose.
Already planned
Capitol Security Report Suggests Creation of Perpetual ‘Quick Reaction Force’ for the Capitol Region
The task force, led by Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Russel L. Honoré, released a report on Monday that said it recommended a “robust, dedicated” QRF that could deploy to the Capitol to assist Capitol Police and that could be staffed, among other sources, by members of the military.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/03/08/capitol-security-report-suggests-creation-of-perpetual-quick-reaction-force-for-the-capitol-region/
I am currently reading Solzhenitsyn’s GULAG, and this all look and sound very familiar. It’s all accelerating. Every step emboldens the next. It’s moving quicker than you’d ever imagine. My old pastor used to tell us that one day we would wake up to a totally changed world. I was sceptical. Sceptical no more.
Prepare yourselves.
The military thugs have also been after Tucker, big time.
Hey, the DemonRats are weaponizing everything else, why not the military?
Do the National Guard only take soldiers from the blue states ? Are their no soldiers in the National Guard who have the courage to say no to this insanity?
They’re under serious contract and are probably not going to risk being court-martialled and imprisoned.
They’d have to find a legitimate way to quit before speaking out against their former commanders.
Honore is at fault here, Big League!
You cannot be in or out of uniform or on duty, for political purposes. This is clearly partisan politics
Not that Dems would ever follow laws. They are reckless and are establishing precedents by their absurd actions.
Why on earth would on-duty troops from Guam “visit” a Georgia rep anyway? Looks like intimidation, not a social call.
This is a violation of the Hatch Act. It’s a federal law. Sorry, I don’t know how to edit once submitted.
How is this not against if not the law against established military codes of conduct regarding politicizing (weaponizing) the military against its own citizens?
Hope Representative Greene has whoever pulled this stunt reprimanded, and really surprised that Guam’s Governor has not recalled its representative back to the territory.
This is turning the mindset of the military to look at US citizens as enemies. Disgusting doesn’t come close the the feeling this is generating.
The governor may be the one who wanted this little display. Apparently, giving her the book about Guam was his idea.
Democrats are going into a feeding frenzy.
They are out of control . . . gone loco.
Political prosecutions, jack boot intimidation, wire fencing, voter fraud and breaching the wall with illegals. Almost reminds one of the last democrat administration.
Has Guam capsized over yet?
The “show of force” did not mean a thing because there were no she’s, he’s or he-she’s wearing maternity military uniforms………………………
Republicans have no balls.
Looked like the armed services equivalent of a class trip. Not clear there’s anything more to this than dopey congresscritters doing dopey, misguided and inappropriate things. I’ll reserve further judgement and keep my outrage on standby.
Nope, be outraged.
I’m not so sure. Search on “Chamorro Chip Cookies.” This is at least partly a publicity / marketing stunt.
These N.G.’s are the ENEMY. They have violated their oath,the UCMJ and betrayed their countrymen. Do not call them heroes. Do not honor them in any way. They are despicable traitors.Every one of them.
I don’t think this is cute, and in no way should have happened.
The military being used for partisan political operations is becoming an every day thing now. That didn’t take long.
The Founding Fathers repeatedly warned us about standing armies, but we didn’t listen.
Even with the Second Amendment, the Founding Fathers didn’t want a standing army as they feared it would only be a matter of time before it would be turned against its own people as had been the case in many countries. They were a lot smarter than us.
When a government wishes to deprive its citizens of freedom, and reduce them to slavery, it generally makes use of a standing army.
– Luther Martin, Maryland delegate to the Constitutional Convention
A standing army is one of the greatest mischief that can possibly happen. Without standing armies liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe
-James Madison (“The Father of the United States Constitution”, the Constitution that the Pentagon is now at war with)
There are instruments so dangerous to the rights of the nation, and which place them so totally at the mercy of their governors, that those governors, whether legislative or executive, should be restrained from keeping such instruments on foot, but in well-defined cases. Such an instrument is a standing army.
– Thomas Jefferson
In the days following the American Revolution, Jefferson became increasingly concerned about two tendencies he believed were intrinsically connected: the concentration of power in a centralized government, and the establishment of a [career class] standing army.
Our Standing Army is coming very close to being a National Police Force (Gestapo). like the FBI, only far more powerful and far more dangerous. An all volunteer army may turn out to be one of the worst mistakes this nation ever made.
Cut their budget in half.
Constitutionally it is the Navy that is maintained (more permanence) – nominally small and way offshore.
Rome banned the troops from Rome, period. “crossing the Rubicon” was treason.
With that many off the island will it crash into Saipan or Tinian. 🙂 😉
P.S. spent 2 yrs. on the rock
The only thing I saw was their hatred for our country. It didn’t look right. Also, it seems that it was agenda driven to turn US territories into states.
I will also reserve outrage. I saw the Guam NG as mostly, mostly, having no clue what they were doing. They believed they delivering snacks for another member of Congress, they had their cameras out, laughed, and seemed totally duped.
The Guam NG were lied to about the underlying reason for their being there.
For 20 percent of them, they knew something was up, for 80 percent of them they realized later they were used as tools in a political intimidation stunt. I wonder how they will feel?
And yes, Sundance is right on the other hand. They crossed the Rubicon when they staged troops outside the Capitol. Bringing them inside to intimidate a Congresswoman? Those troops just followed orders. Most had no idea what was going on. The responsibility lies with the General who gave the order.
OUTRAGEOUS.
They didn’t look innocent to me. They knew what what’s up. There was something about their body language that told me a lot. Look let’s not deceived ourselves we know how those people work and how good they are at making themselves appear unsuspecting when we know and they know that they are guilty as sin.