>> SUPERPOWER OF A. >> GREAT NIGHT'S SLEEP. >> IN 2005, WHEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS WAS IN A DIRE STATE OF EMERGENCY FROM HURRICANE KATRINA.>> AND ITS AFTERMATH. >> THOUSANDS OF. NATIONAL GUARD.MEMBERS WERE SENT THERE TO HELP WITH RESCUE AND RELIEF AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE'S GOVERNOR AT THE TIME. AND WHILE PEOPLE WERE REALLY HAPPY TO GET FEDERAL HELP, IT WAS ALSO OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING NEW AND SCARY TO HAVE MILITARY TROOPS ON THEIR STREETS. AND THERE WAS THIS MEMORABLE SCENE CAPTURED IN SPIKE LEE'S DOCUMEN ...

Government Response & Resource Allocation - Concerns exist regarding a perceived double standard in deploying the National Guard, specifically questioning whether resources are allocated based on the political affiliation of protesters [2] - The deployment of the National Guard on January 6th by the Department of Defense is referenced, raising questions about consistency in applying this measure [1] Political & Social Commentary - There is a worry that taxpayer dollars are not being used to defend the United States impartially, regardless of the protesters' political affiliation [2] - The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles to defend ICE agents is contrasted with the response to attacks on democracy by supporters of the president [1][2]

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We have laws. We have to go by the laws. We can't move in the National Guard. I can call insurrection, but there's no reason to ever do that. Even in a Portland case, we can't call in the National Guard unless we're requested by a governor. Thank God. It is finally time for the last word with Lawrence O'Donnell. Good evening, Lawrence. Rachel, go on and on. There's no there's no hurry. I have been looking forward to hearing what you have to say in your AB block tonight all weekend long. I cannot wait. Well, ...