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TomSlick

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42. Speaking in uniform was an act of civil disobedience.

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 06:13 PM

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Civil disobedience is honorable but takes extraordinary courage. So long as the Major understood and accepts the consequences, his actions are commendable.

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Protesting the C-in-C while in uniform? -misanthroptimist 18 hrs ago #1

Take the uniform off COL Mustard 18 hrs ago #3

I disagree. He knew exactly what was going to happen, but he made extremely brave speech. ashredux 15 hrs ago #11

Exactly. paleotn 11 hrs ago #27

I'm with you orangecrush 11 hrs ago #33

Career wise, uniform on or off limits his Air Force future. He did the right thing. marble falls 14 hrs ago #15

That was his point I think. paleotn 11 hrs ago #26

Gee, isn't that my point, too? marble falls 10 hrs ago #35

That wasn't very nice. paleotn 4 hrs ago #44

It was a good move on his part, and he knew what would happen obamanut2012 11 hrs ago #28

And it shows remarkable courage. paleotn 11 hrs ago #25

Given his rank of Major - I think he knew that before he stood up and spoke. 33taw 10 hrs ago #34

This is what a hero looks like. Botany 18 hrs ago #2

More of us need to stand up like this Easterncedar 17 hrs ago #4

There are far too many cowards in the USA today 31st Street Bridge 15 hrs ago #12

I wish I could argue with that! Easterncedar 13 hrs ago #18

I guess now he won't have to go to Iran. Haggard Celine 17 hrs ago #5

Probably won't be seeing light colonel tirebiter 17 hrs ago #6

Some things are more important Aviation Pro 17 hrs ago #7

Is that a joke? paleotn 11 hrs ago #29

An officer is arrested for standing up for our country Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #8

Excellent post 31st Street Bridge 15 hrs ago #13

EXACTLY!!! niyad 13 hrs ago #17

The title of the article is misleading. bottomofthehill 16 hrs ago #9

Thank you! I was coming here to post that clarification. QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #19

All that said, it is a courageous act and one that will end his military career bottomofthehill 12 hrs ago #20

Sorry brother duck, this was in reply to Goonch bottomofthehill 12 hrs ago #21

Yes... I understood that. QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #22

And yet, he did the right thing anyway. paleotn 11 hrs ago #30

Thank you. Puts a whole different light on the action. h2ebits 11 hrs ago #32

;-{)..... Goonch 16 hrs ago #10

A hero and a patriot. The manosphere should take note. Timeflyer 14 hrs ago #14

Now, there's a person who has more Integrity then the entire Trump administration. chouchou 14 hrs ago #16

Histrionics and fake patriotic gibberish Stacey Grove 12 hrs ago #23

It is time for the rest of us to support this hero in MASS Stargazer99 12 hrs ago #24

Exactly. And stop being afraid. paleotn 11 hrs ago #31

He will be court martialed, fined, and maybe imprisoned. Grins 10 hrs ago #36

A new President's pardon MyOwnPeace 9 hrs ago #39

side-by-side account Linda Ed 9 hrs ago #37

A true patriot doing his duty to his country. I salute and thank him for his courage and sacrifice. This will almost KPN 9 hrs ago #38

Well, we've tried multiple times to get rid of the fucking parasite. Initech 9 hrs ago #40

Now there is someone who deserves the Medal of Freedom! tonekat 9 hrs ago #41

Speaking in uniform was an act of civil disobedience. TomSlick 5 hrs ago #42

Question is: Do they work in todays market? The Grand Illuminist 5 hrs ago #43