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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 10:22 PM Jun 2020

This may not have bothered me if it had occurred during any prior administration, but it

definitely bothers me while Trump is in power.

There are just too damn many "law enforcement personnel" on our streets without any visible badges, insignias or name plates that identify who they are and what agency or force they are with. Police? National Guard? Secret Service? Active duty military? Rent-A-Mercenary provided by Eric Prince? Who can tell?

I recall that when Putin invaded Crimea, he did it with Russian soldiers who did not wear regular Russian Army uniforms. They wore identical drab green uniforms without any insignias to identify them as Russians. And, Trump apparently consults Vlad frequently, most recently the day before yesterday

I think any armed personnel patrolling American streets should be easily identified by members of the public. "Secret soldiers" should not be permitted to serve in any capacity.

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This may not have bothered me if it had occurred during any prior administration, but it (Original Post) Atticus Jun 2020 OP
Absolutely! Nevilledog Jun 2020 #1
All roads lead bdamomma Jun 2020 #2
It is really the last thing we need. Jamastiene Jun 2020 #3
Absolutely!! Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #4
It should be a crime for them to hide their names, badge numbers, insignia, etc. Mariana Jun 2020 #5
Agreed! nt crickets Jun 2020 #6
Be sure to call/write your Congresscritters & Senators & demand to know who the anonymous... Hekate Jun 2020 #7
Agree 100%. I know at least 6 "tactical supply" stores online where I can buy... CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #8
My guess DENVERPOPS Jun 2020 #9
Even the Fish and Game Capperdan Jun 2020 #10
Wait till they pull a Blackwater and disarm real soldiers or cops captain queeg Jun 2020 #11

bdamomma

(63,650 posts)
2. All roads lead
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jun 2020

to Putin.

But this is tRump's only card to play THE RACE CARD, he doesn't have anything else. I'm sure he is getting his instructions from Putin.

Your comments are definitely something to think about, anyone can put on riot gear.

Jamastiene

(38,187 posts)
3. It is really the last thing we need.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jun 2020

I don't want any of those mercenary fuckers touching me. They are the lowest of the low, disgusting.

Mariana

(14,847 posts)
5. It should be a crime for them to hide their names, badge numbers, insignia, etc.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 11:04 PM
Jun 2020

It should be a crime.

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
7. Be sure to call/write your Congresscritters & Senators & demand to know who the anonymous...
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:16 AM
Jun 2020

...soldiers are, all gussied up for combat.

CaptainTruth

(6,546 posts)
8. Agree 100%. I know at least 6 "tactical supply" stores online where I can buy...
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 01:21 AM
Jun 2020

...an exact complete "uniform" like the ones I've seen in videos & pics from the recent events.

I've been seriously thinking about buying an outfit. I know "impersonating an officer" is illegal, but if anyone had a problem with it I could just ask them "What officer am I impersonating?"

Please, explain it to me. Explain it in a court of law. My outfit has absolutely no identifying characteristics (like many we are seeing on our streets today) so exactly which officer am I impersonating? The one that has absolutely NOTHING indicating they're an "officer?"

Good luck with that argument.

DENVERPOPS

(8,677 posts)
9. My guess
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:55 PM
Jun 2020

is Erik Prince's merc's......

They could well be Trump's personal SS, just like Hitlers.......

Wiki:

The SS (Schutzstaffel, or Protection Squads) was originally established as Adolf Hitler’s personal bodyguard unit. It would later become both the elite guard of the Nazi Reich and Hitler’s executive force prepared to carry out all security-related duties, without regard for legal restraint.

Capperdan

(490 posts)
10. Even the Fish and Game
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 05:56 PM
Jun 2020

I just parked next to two Calif. Game Wardens in big black 4-Wheelers, tinted windows, very small insignias, looking like undercover swat teams. Sickening.

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