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Presidential Memoranda to approve use of US Armed Forces against American protesters, labeling riots as an act of rebellion. (www.whitehouse.gov)

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[–] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 64 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Yeah, the LA "riots" where super tame by riot AND LA standards. Like, they didn't even have to bust out the water cannons. A skateboarder tanked some tear gas and flipped them off. It's not like a bunch of people stormed the capitol building or something. This is the flimsiest excuse ever for martial law, so I have to assume it's another step towards tyranny.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 39 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Apparently storming the capitol building is cool with this administration though

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 12 points 5 days ago

that's been done before. maybe next time a different nearby building of a similar color could be chosen.

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Yes, it's frightening.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

I think they're using photos from other protests that make it seem more dramatic too.