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Col Carl Whicker
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Virginia State Congressman "suggested that the National Guard could enforce gun control laws the Assembly passes:

“I’m not the governor, but the governor may have to nationalize the National Guard to enforce the law. That’s his call, because I don’t know how serious these counties are and how severe the violations of law will be. But that’s obviously an option he has.”

The State Congressman has no idea how the National Guard works. The Governor cannot "nationalize the National Guard". He can mobilize them for statewide duties, but only the President can "nationalize" them, at which time command and control of those forces would be transferred to Federal authority. I would predict that is exactly what the Governor would wish to avoid!
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SGT Steve McFarland
SGT Steve McFarland
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If the Guard is nationalized, the Governor, rather than the citizens, would be its likely target.
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Col Carl Whicker
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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Definitely Agree Col CARL Whicker!
That’s what happens when ‘congressmen’ don’t really know what they are talking about...LOL
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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Definitely Agree!Col Carl Whicker
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CPL Douglas Chrysler
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The more they talk, the more they reveal themselves for what they are.
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SGT Steve McFarland
SGT Steve McFarland
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Wannabe dictators and tyrants.
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