• @Ghyste@sh.itjust.works
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      157 days ago

      The NG actually is the militia. They’re normally state level but can be called up to federal level for reasons that are currently being badly misused.

      • @FlexibleToast@lemmy.world
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        57 days ago

        Apparently there is a State Guard in addition to the NG that is solely under the governor. It’s no where near equipped to hold back a federal force. I guess the optics alone would hopefully be enough to stop Trump.

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          The State Defense Force is only a thing in some of the states, and an active unit in less than that. They’re really not even a consideration in any defense strategy.

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            26 days ago

            Well, if it’s not to defend its citizens against kidnapping in your largest city, then they might as well get rid of it entirely.