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A_Steel_Magnolia

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19. Thank you for your service.

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:10 PM

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From Navy draftees (father in WWII, brother in Vietnam), this Army daughter/sister has no words, but a sign at the No Kings demonstration said it all "Are we great yet, because I just feel embarrassed."

My deepest sympathy is with the young people who have to deal the challenges of the inept leadership at the very top. The illegal orders are already flowing, from use of expensive military aircraft to "ferry" immigrants all over the world to extrajudicial murder in international waters to the abuse of the pardon power. This fish is rotting from the head.

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It's an affront to me and every other veteran, past, present and future, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday OP

Thank you for your service. Botany Tuesday #1

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Can't stand to watch that asshole...nt Wounded Bear Tuesday #3

K&R for, absolutely. UTUSN Tuesday #4

Thank you for your service! 2naSalit Tuesday #5

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ding. this AllaN01Bear Tuesday #6

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As a vet, what I feel for him is utter contempt. Ping Tung Tuesday #9

Navy feels the same. Codifer Tuesday #10

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Thank you, Veteran, Totally Tunsie Tuesday #11

I prefer not to think about it. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #12

For the 5 time draft-dodger, who has called those in the military losers and suckers... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #13

He bragged about how he fired so many VA workers Lifeafter70 Tuesday #29

Despicable comes to mind KS Toronado Tuesday #14

There is so much wrong. It's your day. Think about ice cream. twodogsbarking Tuesday #15

The removal of tablets commemorating dead black soldiers at the WWII cemetery in Holland is a new low even for Trump flashman13 Tuesday #16

All repukes WmChris Wednesday #32

I just read about that! 70sEraVet Wednesday #34

I feel that same contempt for any military person supporting that draft-dodging coward Skittles Tuesday #17

Most of the vets I know and meet ***adore*** him. Orrex Tuesday #18

That's no surprise. Most veterans voted for him. Mariana Tuesday #25

Personally, I think the enthusiasm is waning. 70sEraVet Wednesday #35

Thank you for your service. A_Steel_Magnolia Tuesday #19

Well said Wifes husband Tuesday #20

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Doesn't it make you ballistic popsdenver Tuesday #22

I agree with the lack of words for the feeling of contempt I have... slightlv Tuesday #23

Non-combat Army vet here liberalgunwilltravel Tuesday #24

Veterans Day for Trump Norrrm Tuesday #27

I have all the words to scream to him and his crew... MiHale Wednesday #30

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