BLAST FROM THE PAST: What should be the proper role of military officers if Il Duce orders a military attack on Greenland or Canada . . .

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February 9, 2026

I am glad to see Democrats adopted one of my ideas. But I also wanted an ad with ordinary citizens saying, "You MUST refuse to obey illegal orders."

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Are you assuming a draft?

Because that would be the only order, that a president would give to a civilian, during a war time situation. The military most certainly wouldn't want me, at my age. Previous training or not. 🤣

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@DeWayfarer

Congress would have to pass legislation to authorize a draft.