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This Is Important To Know (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 3 OP
Thanks, PoliticsGIRL friend! ReRe Apr 3 #1
She emphasizes a very important point. The military swears an oath to the Constitution erronis Apr 3 #2
And when we do swear to obey, soldierant Apr 3 #3

ReRe

(11,508 posts)
1. Thanks, PoliticsGIRL friend!
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:12 PM
Apr 3

This went thru my mind about one week into this mess, but was afraid to say it. But at this point, I wonder when they are going to get off the pot! The Constitution is the bottom line! Does the oath mean nothing now?
I'm so ready for this twilight zone reality disaster to be over.

erronis

(18,818 posts)
2. She emphasizes a very important point. The military swears an oath to the Constitution
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:44 PM
Apr 3

before it does the president. The Constitution is above.

Such a great and short and clear presentation.

soldierant

(8,343 posts)
3. And when we do swear to obey,
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:06 PM
Apr 3

we swear to obey [only] "lawful orders." The "duty to disobey" is also a thing. Unfortunately, not all military and veterans don't know that - if they ever did, they have forgotten - many would likely tell you that that is "woke."

I'm pretty sure that all the members of VoteVets know it, though.

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