In the latest episode of “political drama meets soap opera,” a group of Democratic lawmakers released a video message that’s stirring the pot faster than a blender on high. Apparently, these seasoned veterans of the military and intelligence community—let’s call them “The Chapter of the Teleprompter Warriors”—saw fit to rally the troops, quite literally. These members of Congress, wielding their prior military titles like a badge of authenticity, urged members of the military to refuse “illegal orders,” though they didn’t specify what that might mean.

It’s a classic case of saying a lot while saying nothing at all. They claimed the current administration is forcing the military into a showdown with average American citizens. Yet, they conveniently left out the hard facts, like which orders exactly are illegal—if any—and why they believe the system is on the brink of meltdown. Are they banking on the idea that folks will just take their word for it because they once wore a uniform?

The reaction from Republican corners, including President Trump himself, was predictably swift and furious. Trump, never one to shy away from a bold social media post, aired strong objections to the video. It seems the fiery rhetoric wasn’t reserved only for the left this time around.

This isn’t just about a video. It’s about a simmering conflict between what Democrats say and what they do. While they once hoisted placards decrying insurrection and upholding democracy, they’re now tiptoeing the line of actual insubordination. Their encouragement for military personnel to disregard the orders of their Commander-in-Chief does raise questions about their adherence to the rule of law. Meanwhile, despite claims to the contrary, CBS News has covered this story, countering allegations that legacy media is ignoring the situation.

And so, America finds itself in familiar territory: two political titans stabbing at each other through the framework of the Constitution. In one corner, Democrats are rallying a not-so-clear call to arms, while in the other, the Republicans—led by Trump—are ready to counter. It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as our current era of bitter partisan politics. As they say in the political arena, “Let the games begin.”