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Jilly_in_VA

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8. Good for them!

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 05:43 PM

Apr 20

The way Shitler and Kegsbreath are treating our miliary is nothing short of CRIMINAL! My grandson was all set to enlist until Shitler was elected and then he thought better of it. Glad he did, or he'd probably be in a war that would kill his spirit the way Iraq ultimately killed his uncle.

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BREAKING: U.S. Military veterans are occupying the Cannon building in the nation's Capitol to protest the US's war on Ir [View all] riversedge Apr 20 OP

Get thee to the greatest page for visibility malaise Apr 20 #1

Recommended H2O Man Apr 20 #41

Agree malaise Apr 20 #42

That's great. Some Congress persons should join them. PuraVidaDreamin Apr 20 #2

Good for them! Jim__ Apr 20 #3

Kick & Rec MustLoveBeagles Apr 20 #4

I'm so proud of these veterans. democrank Apr 20 #5

Kick democrank Apr 20 #6

Our great Veterans! FalloutShelter Apr 20 #7

Good for them! Jilly_in_VA Apr 20 #8

Thank goodness he changed his mind. Passages Apr 20 #11

No media coverage! bluestarone Apr 20 #9

Too controversial?????? Evolve Dammit Apr 20 #17

MSNOW just covered it. Evolve Dammit Apr 20 #19

Which show? What should i search to find it? Amaryllis Apr 20 #44

Checked this AM, NOT one word about this. bluestarone Tuesday #52

It's only newsworthy if there's violence. Wednesdays Tuesday #55

I am grateful. Passages Apr 20 #10

K&R orangecrush Apr 20 #12

Republicans might cut veterans benefits to pay for the war IronLionZion Apr 20 #13

K & R..... Lovie777 Apr 20 #14

True American heroes Grim Chieftain Apr 20 #15

Beautiful! ShazzieB Apr 20 #16

Thank you for your patriotism. Kid Berwyn Apr 20 #18

Patriots.... RT Atlanta Apr 20 #20

THIS, is Veterans STILL protecting bluestarone Apr 20 #21

Damn straight! calimary Apr 20 #32

Agree 1000% bluestarone Apr 20 #35

Good bdamomma Apr 20 #22

Kick dalton99a Apr 20 #23

K n R yellow dahlia Apr 20 #24

How many of you DU vets ... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 20 #25

"The Capitol Police are arresting US military veterans for protesting war and genocide. That's how riversedge Apr 20 #26

I was a minute late. Wow. Not surprised, but damn awful MerryBlooms Apr 20 #29

Maybe it's because they're inside the building? FakeNoose Tuesday #50

That's disgusting. SamuelAdams Tuesday #51

Now, brakester Tuesday #56

The optics on this will be awful fo trump if he sends in MerryBlooms Apr 20 #27

Wish I was there Submariner Apr 20 #28

Now THIS is a peaceful protest President Numbskull! SleeplessinSoCal Apr 20 #30

I thank them Clouds Passing Apr 20 #31

Kick! SheltieLover Apr 20 #33

WATCH: Military Veterans Arrested During Anti Iran War Protest In Congressional Building riversedge Apr 20 #34

Wow! I've been waiting for this. Joinfortmill Apr 20 #36

Great! Beringia Apr 20 #37

kick AllaN01Bear Apr 20 #38

Tell them you are J-6 veterans. BidenRocks Apr 20 #39

. wnylib Apr 20 #40

My brothers and sisters stand tall Aviation Pro Apr 20 #43

The MSM seems to be ignoring this for the most part Wicked Blue Apr 20 #45

With trump these people could lose their retirement Figarosmom Tuesday #46

Thanks to them, and you riversedge for posting! electric_blue68 Tuesday #47

Soon, Trmp will brag that he's arrested more US veterans than any other President in history ! eppur_se_muova Tuesday #48

Kick BlueWavePsych Tuesday #49

K&R spanone Tuesday #53

Prepare for future smearing like the way John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam vet, was smeared for protesting. Martin68 Tuesday #54

Yes John Kerry is the perfect example FakeNoose Tuesday #57

Fantastic! WinstonSmith4740 Tuesday #58

If I were close, I would be standing with you to represent the 4 generations of my family who wore the uniform usaf-vet Tuesday #59