[–] 14860063? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Main Stream Media and CNN are again twisting what has been said. General Mattis had previously stated that the troops will perform support functions to assist Border Patrol and not conduct police action. This in no way goes against President Trump's directive to serve as support to assist Border Patrol in their legal duties.
Just as the media was reporting that President Trump has ordered soldiers to "fire on" migrants throwing stones. He did not say that but did say stones will be considered rifles or firearms. What President Trump did say, after describing the assault on Mexican police and soldiers, is if migrants throw stones, our military will fight back. That does not mean soldiers will be begin shooting at stone throwers. They will follow their standing orders, assess the threat and act accordingly (verbal commands, fall back to safe location, use riot gear, crowd control measures, etc, only in an extreme threat would they fire weapons, in defense). That is different than "see a flying rock, fire bullets" as heavily implied by the msm.
[–] 14859880? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Please think logically for a moment before posting things such as this. The building of camps to house an influx of illegal invaders while deciding the logistics of their expulsion is not an immoral or illegal order. What they should do however, is cordon off democratic areas and house them with those that insist this country owes the world a home. Especially the politicians, so we can see how generous they are without the theft of other peoples' paychecks. I'm sure they'd have no problem cleaning up after their guests
[–] 14859729? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
An order can be refused if the order given is ordering something illegal or immoral. In a case like that the order would still stand and the personel involved would be replaced with those willing to carry it out. Those refusing the order would in all probability be facing charges and a courts marshall. They have their rights, even in the military's UCMJ. This article's header is in the form of a question, not a statement. CNN, consider the source.
[–] 14860229? ago
Under the UCMJ they can't refuse a direct order from the Commander in Chief, as it would be grounds for court marshal. I call BS Fake News!!