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Yes.................. Lovie777 Oct 2025 #1
They took an oath to the Constitution which requires them to refuse illegal orders... hlthe2b Oct 2025 #2
All the generals who cared about the constitution have been fired and replaced with magats. lark Oct 2025 #3
The admiral responsible for the region where Trump is ordering the murders of those on fishing boats sans evidence hlthe2b Oct 2025 #5
He didn't stop anything, he quit rather than support illegal orders. lark Oct 2025 #6
That was not the question (as to whether they can STOP Trump). The OP asked if they can refuse an order hlthe2b Oct 2025 #8
J.A.G. Officers Duncanpup Oct 2025 #4
Haven't most of them been fired too? lark Oct 2025 #7
They could if there was more than one with a backbone, otherwise they just get fired. nt doc03 Oct 2025 #9
The answer is yes, not no. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2025 #10
Theoretically yes. Happy Hoosier Oct 2025 #11
The military is required to not obey illegal orders. ashredux Oct 2025 #12
I hope you are right Redleg Oct 2025 #13
Duty to disobey. Search for legal guidelines.But consequences may be harsh. I had cbabe Oct 2025 #14
Unlawful orders? pwb Oct 2025 #15
Yes but most of them won't. Dave Bowman Oct 2025 #16
The real question is... lame54 Oct 2025 #17
They will not. Maru Kitteh Oct 2025 #18
That's why we need officers that keep pace with the law and retired Generals like Milley as the situation unfolds ChicagoTeamster Oct 2025 #19
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