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posted ago by ShortTheRip ago by ShortTheRip +65 / -1

I can understand a small buildup of troops if they are scared. But the only thing I can think of is what is Trump going to release that the Dems feel they need a full army in DC?

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sustainable_saltmine 2 points ago +3 / -1

it's all for the optics. They want to build up that "Trump supporters" were planning another massive showup for the inauguration and build on their narrative that we are violent. They will try to stage engagements between the troops there and "Trump supporters" for the camera so the news can say that we were "desperate" and "violent" and say it's "not Antifa/BLM or leftists that are the violent ones".

This is all propaganda to build on their narrative that we are the "violent ones"

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Deadline 3 points ago +3 / -0

Doesn't Trump have to authorize this? Why would he give the OK on such an unreasonable number?

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Fignugent 2 points ago +2 / -0

left: we need troops to ensure peace during transition of power
trump: i already told you i was going to leave peacefully
left: we don't trust you
trump: well that's obviously your problem but i really don't give a shit if you need to have troops there. do what you want

left: <okay now we have no fucking idea what this guy is actually doing...>

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Tiocfaidh_ar_la 1 point ago +1 / -0

He doesn't run the NG.

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Nimblestpepe 1 point ago +1 / -0

Couldnt they do that with say 10,000 troops?