This guy…

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    “It is insurrection, plainly, directly, without question,” Miller later told Fox News. “It’s a general call for rebellion from the CIA and the armed services of the United States by Democrat lawmakers, saying that you have not only the right, but the duty and the obligation to defy orders of the commander-in-chief that those who carry weapons in America’s name should defy their chain of command and engage in open acts of insurrection.”

    Always lovely how on Fox news you can twist words, twist reality, outright lie, it’s all fine, because as they claim themselves z they’re not a news channel but an entertainment channel. Even sued the government to be able to lie…

    And these magats just eat it up like cupcakes

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    Good soldiers know they are fighting for the constitution and the american citizenry. I don’t think we need to be worried about Stefan Mueller for too much longer.

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    Miller fails to recognize the Nuremberg Trials, Following illegal orders is inexcusable in a courtroom.

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      That’s what my dad always told me when I was growing up as a brat; refusing to obey an illegal order isn’t a choice, it’s a requirement. You must not follow illegal orders, if you do you are committing a crime.

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    Well, I don’t think this makes any difference. Half of US soldiers’ and their families’ lives depend fully on the money from their service. The other half are sadists and psychopaths, either from the start or became so during their time in the military. How many of them realistically want to and/or are able to refuse orders?

    Furthermore, I’m curious how many soldiers even realize they are legally protected if they refuse illegal orders, and would be prosecuted for following them. I wouldn’t be surprised if this topic was conveniently skipped or covered very briefly during new recruits’ training and classes.

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      The UCMJ is a huge part of training and members know they are able to refuse unlawful orders. The trouble is distinguishing what is unlawful. They certainly don’t have international law degrees and nobody can be fully up to speed on all treaties and mutual aid agreements.

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    “It is insurrection, plainly, directly, without question,” Miller later told Fox News. “It’s a general call for rebellion from the CIA and the armed services of the United States by Democrat lawmakers, saying that you have not only the right, but the duty and the obligation to defy orders of the commander-in-chief that those who carry weapons in America’s name should defy their chain of command and engage in open acts of insurrection.”

    It’s a short article that’s mostly his quotes, worth the read.

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    Is Stephen Miller A Sociopath? Examining His Controversial Actions And Rhetoric

    Signs And Symptoms

    Identifying sociopathy involves recognizing specific signs and symptoms. Here are common indicators:

    Disregard for Laws and Social Norms

    Sociopaths often ignore rules and boundaries, engaging in illegal or unethical behaviors without remorse.

    Frequent Lying

    Sociopaths tell lies with ease, using them to gain trust or manipulate others. They may present a false image of themselves to achieve their goals.

    Inability to Form Lasting Relationships

    Sociopaths struggle to maintain deep relationships, often viewing others as tools for personal benefit.

    Easily Bored

    Sociopaths frequently seek new thrills. This need for stimulation can lead to risky behavior and frequent changes in jobs or relationships.

    Hostility and Irritability

    Sociopaths may exhibit aggressive behaviors when challenged or threatened, leading to conflicts in various settings.

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    Oh Stephen miller is in the news?

    Perfect! Over a year old but by God there’s no better Stephen miller interview.

    https://youtu.be/BW4XLBCGLH8

    Only watch if you want to see Stephen miller shoutting getting red in the face yelling at a very calm persistent venezuelan journalist.

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    He‘s wrong on so many levels. He doesn’t even get the name of the party right. It’s the Democrat_**ic **_ party.

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      They do that deliberately. You see that a lot among Republicans. I assume it’s similar motivations as when they say the US is “a republic, not a democracy”. Apparently it irks them that they have democracy in the name.

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          They have been doing it for decades. I’m fairly certain Newt got them to do it as part of his intentional strategy to divide Washington (then, in lockstep, all these fuckers started talking about how “divisive” Obama is, imagine that) with his GOPAC training.

          But it predates even that by decades.

          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democrat_Party_(epithet)

          It annoys me because every time I hear some brat of a Republican in a high position use it, they sound exactly like that stupid kid that knew that “ain’t” is not a word, but they’d say it anyway to annoy teachers (or anyone that knows the English language, really). Or when you hear someone who has probably been corrected a thousand times on words like “supposedly” still say “supposably”.

          It just sounds like a defiant jackass demonstrating the Peter principle.

          I wish to Zeus that reporters would make a pact to ALL start asking Republicans that do this simple questions such as: “You don’t know the proper name of the DemocratIC Party?” or “Surely you know the name is the DemocratIC Party? Why don’t you say the right name?” or “Do realize how childish your entire party comes off when you cannot even say ‘the DemocratIC Party’?”

          Really just shame these motherfuckers. At every chance when they do this. I wish Democratic Senators and Reps would do it on the floor, too. Same with guests on outlets like Faux, because Faux does it, too.

          It’s not a huge thing, but the complete childishness of the Republicans ALL doing it nearly uniformly should be pointed out as the childish and juvenile bullshit that it is.

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    After all this is over and Stephen Miller is placed under arrest or whatever else it may be, I will celebrate in the streets.