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I think that’s a political problem, not a military one.

• bgun 4y ago
  All political problems of sufficient gravity become military problems.
• 2OEH8eoCRo0 4y ago
  Bingo. The military is a tool wielded by the government. They don't go anywhere without being ordered.
  • spoils19 4y ago
    Do coups not exist?
    • plugger 4y ago
      not in america, unless you count the recent bay of chuds attempt
    • 2OEH8eoCRo0 4y ago
      No.
    • l3uwin 4y ago
      Name a successful coup of the American government by an armed force
      • spoils19 4y ago
        > The military is a tool wielded by the government. They don't go anywhere without being ordered. I don't see (the United States of) America being referenced at all. Even with the context of the parent comments, it's fairly easy to mistake this typical HN comment as referring to wider in scope at a first reading. Your sarcasm also isn't in line with the HN commenting guidelines.
        • l3uwin 4y ago
          It's a story about a US police department. Also check the top comment: > I can't possibly imagine how anyone thinks this is a good idea. US police are already over-militarized and under-accountable. We as Americans need to stop worshiping "men in uniform" including all levels of law enforcement and military and hold them to the same standard as any other member of society -- stop giving them everything they want and stop spoiling them when they call us unpatriotic. Maybe Ctrl + f next time