They love Trump, authoritarianism, and fascism. They've been waiting for this moment all their lives.

they are also obligated to disobey any and all illegal orders. Or they could be held accountable per the Nuremberg trials. Following 'orders' is not a valid defense.

Not everyone in uniform leans fascist and many have been dreading this moment.

In this case, the coward Republican governor isn't justified in asking, but it's his right to do it and so there it is.

In California, SHItler didn't wait for the Governor to ask, he just carried out a COUP of California government, shoving the Guard in there WITHOUT and against the will of the Governor. THAT is illegal and unconstitutional.

Also, GOP pols are not great of reading the room. The more they push, the more they get pushed back by We The People who have had enough of the fascist storm troopers. The more insecure they get, sensing our fury, the weirder and more paranoid they get.

Texass as well. This is an attempt to reduce the number
of protestors against the republican anti-freedom, anti-
democracy regime. Because that might make Captain Senile
unhappy.

signing on to back Newsome. Of course they're backing the fascist president.

For the fascist right, citizens lawfully, peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights is an ‘emergency.’

because they must complete their takeover and conversion of the U.S. Government before the 2026 midterm elections, not that they intend to allow a legal vote in any Republican controlled state.

in his state.

That is an emergency for those who can’t handle the truth.

Peaceful protest is allowed. Violence is not. Is there any threat of violence?

These people are weak and cowardly.

But this shows us where we stand. There are fascists running every red state now, just salivating at the chance to have a "Kent State" in every state.

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My signs are ready to go and I will protest! I don't plan on causing any violence, and the protests here in Missouri have been peaceful.
So there, Krasnov--No Kings in America!

Protest is the patriotic response.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

One of the rally organizers said there were 7000 people lining Manchester Road! That's up from the 2000 that showed up last time on April 5th. Governor Kehoe did not need his National Guard call up to quell a riotous mob! Everything was peaceful. What ticked me off is we're paying for Kehoe's hysteria! The Republicans are pretty ridiculous. They had Hawley on the local FOX channel acting like they were going to World War III. What a bunch of pearl clutchers! Met some nice people and enjoyed all the protest signs! Some very creative folks in St. Louis. Pretty nice weather and about 2 hours of waving and holding signs. Lots of support from people driving by--honks and waves.
On a cynical note, just read an article that said Trump would be giving Missouri Fema money for the tornado and flood damage. Wonder if that's why Kehoe called up the National Guard--to show Krasnov that Kehoe's willing to be an authoritarian jerk, too. Both of them are absurd!

Nothing is more frightening than free American citizens speaking out.

...what are you really afraid of?

That Democracy will defeat fascism?