re: #136 Varek Raith

It’s also a can of worms.
Can the PotUS order drone strikes on militia compounds? A number of them have stated goals of the overthrow of the US government. Not to mention stockpiling weapons. Threat to the public? Maybe, maybe not?
Can o’ worms.
;)

Idle talk is just idle talk. If that compound had just ambushed a military convoy and was currently in a hot and heavy firefight with those members of the convoy who had survived the first blasts, then the POTUS, or the commander on the spot, would be fully justified in ordering air strikes.

It’s all a question of whether the refined and delicate exercise of force along the lines of law enforcement has any sort of chance, or whether a different and harsher game is afoot.