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People keep talking about "Federalizing the National Guard" and now you've got other States pledging their NG to Texas in defiance of the Supreme Court (see image).

So is this what CW2 looks like?

P.S. I'm a Brit

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Brit humor everyone. Never change.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I think it’s from the boot camp scenes in the movie Full Metal Jacket.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

No I know it was just a really weird time to try and use that line. I can only assume they were trying to be funny while the guy prior was coming to terms with the peril of being a Texan right now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Jus'a bi'o'banta!

No better time to make a joke than when times are dark!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Alright, you won me over. littol bitta bantah.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Agree. Weird timing

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

It absolutely is. Sgt. R Lee Ermy was a master at comedy

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

He's quoting Full Metal Jacket.