I remember folks saying "well why would they present the assassination option then" when it came out generals were shocked Trump chose it. But there's a service ethic service & even pride in following a command like "gimme all the options" on principle to a disliked commander
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I suspect the enlisted folk are fairly representative of the country. More broadly, the military might hesitate to kick him out, but also unwilling to fight to keep him in.
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I haven't seen a split between enlisted/officer, but looking at who the military donates to politically is very interesting. This could get real buckwild real quick
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The high level officers are often of the mind, country first, beyond even the chain of command if it comes to it. They know "I was just following orders" can't save their hides.
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I get the impression Trump has pissed off the officer class at least by meddling in that chain of command and discipline, pulling out of alliances, etc. So I'm not sure it applies so much.
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If you're talking about after the election... Would he still be the commander in chief? I mean technically, but couldn't they just swear in the new president if things got hairy, and then there goes the chain of command?
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This is just anecdote, but I know several servicemen and women that are planning on leaving the military as soon as possible. Especially if he gers re-elected.
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Most military personnel just want to collect a paycheck. They’ll fall on whichever side will continue to pay.
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