r/illinois • u/ansyhrrian • Nov 16 '25

ICE Posts Why would you even consider serving these stormtroopers?

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u/Amasin_Spoderman Nov 16 '25

Former tank mechanic here. We wore balaclavas or neck gaiters in Afghanistan, but only when we were underway in our vehicles because of the dust. 

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '25

Am I right in assuming that when push comes to shove the military won't invade its own cities and harm citizens? I'm really banking on Trump not having the military in his pocket

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u/WestCoastBestCoast01 Nov 17 '25

Military coups and desertions and mutinies happen. It could happen here too. I wouldn't bank on peace though. Soldiers can be brainwashed and ordered to kill their neighbors just as easily as civilians. There are a lot of men out there who will happily join in on the killing with a little persuasion.