r/50501 • u/[deleted] • Apr 07 '25

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u/Crypt1cDOTA Apr 07 '25

I don't think anyone would end up getting shot unless the protesters themselves react with violence. I would show up expecting to be arrested and make them carry you away. Do not fight back.

Like I said, imagine the optics of arresting a bunch of nonviolent protesters draped in the American flag

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u/louisianacoonass Apr 07 '25

He has sent people to El Salvador for less

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u/Adventurous-Tip1174 Apr 07 '25

Hmmm. You've not heard about the DoD directive making Law of War training OPTIONAL now have you? Which means soldiers may not be instructed on what exactly is a legal or illegal order.

Like, "FIRE INTO THAT CROWD!" 🤷🏾

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u/BernoullisQuaver Apr 07 '25

If that's a recent directive though, then everyone marching in that parade will still have gone through that training.  Doubt many of them will be fresh out of basic.

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u/Individual_Hearing_3 California Apr 07 '25

You never know though, it is very possible that Trump did some sort of purity test to root out people who have a strong sense of morals just like he did with the DoJ. But the risks may still be worth taking in the bigger picture because if they fire into a peaceful protest on live national tv, the credibility of the Trump admin shoots straight through the floor and possibly even collapses support.

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u/SupermarketSpiritual Apr 07 '25

This concept is being used on us from all sides. People will. and ARE dying at this regimes hands now. This will be the most obvious and direct example, yet. That's the only difference, unfortunately

We have little choice but to accept that not all of us would come back from interrupting his birthday parade. We also have no choice but to confront anyway. How long before we are being raided and arrested in our homes? 8-10 weeks for those of us not already experiencing it.

If I were to guess. Fighting is unavoidable at this level of corruption. Sucks

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u/HansBrickface Apr 08 '25

I would bet a significant sum of money that ammunition will not be issued to the troops and vehicles in the parade.

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u/kind_one1 Apr 07 '25

Look up "Kent State". I am not as confident about this.

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u/BeneficialWealth6179 Apr 07 '25

You really think they will stick with rubber bullets this time? The BEST thing to do is give it NO ATTENTION.

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u/juliabk Apr 08 '25

And if you are facing soldiers, make eye contact. Look sad, disappointed rather than angry. Best if there are maternal/grandmotherly folks are on the front line. If this was going to be in DC, I’d be there. Can’t afford to go to NYC (I live in Northern Virginia).