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I don’t think someone makes sure they are loyal. I think they all do as they’re told so that someone doesn’t check to see if they are loyal. That’s all the ruling class needs to have control
Yea, and they will each pre-emptively go the extra mile to prove they are well within the boundaries of the in-group, which leads to extreme views and horrific actions. It's a combination of low self-esteem, low IQ, and insecurity. This makes the in-group smaller and "purer" but also pulls centrists / non-principled people toward the ideology of the in-group. That's why Harris was the Democratic candidate in 2024, whereas 30 years ago Harris' platform could have been a Republican one (and conversely why Sarah Palin seems tame by today's standards, but not the standards of 30 years ago).
Maybe true for marines less than six month out of training, but that's not who trump is sending.
He wants to send fucking airborne rangers, specifically an artic division out of Alaska.
ICE is 100% going to want to act like equals and when that immediately fails they will try to be extra violent to impress them.
And airborne rangers are not just going to let them run wild on civilians.
There is no difference between a marine and a fed and a local cop and a politician and an airborne ranger and an ICE agent.
They will ALL do the job they get paid for.
Sure thing lil buddy...
Just like if you ever met anyone from any of those groups, I'm sure you'd adjust your opinions to meet facts