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Submariner

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28. Wish I was there

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 07:06 PM

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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 Apr 21 #52

It's only newsworthy if there's violence. Wednesdays Apr 21 #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 Apr 21 #50

That's disgusting. SamuelAdams Apr 21 #51

Now, brakester Apr 21 #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 Apr 21 #46

Thanks to them, and you riversedge for posting! electric_blue68 Apr 21 #47

Soon, Trmp will brag that he's arrested more US veterans than any other President in history ! eppur_se_muova Apr 21 #48

Kick BlueWavePsych Apr 21 #49

K&R spanone Apr 21 #53

Prepare for future smearing like the way John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam vet, was smeared for protesting. Martin68 Apr 21 #54

Yes John Kerry is the perfect example FakeNoose Apr 21 #57

Fantastic! WinstonSmith4740 Apr 21 #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 Apr 21 #59