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Aristus

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21. The racism, homophobia, and misogyny I encountered when I was in

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 10:55 PM

Dec 3

was staggering. I’m a straight, white, cisgender male. But I’ve always been open about my support for equal rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.

That didn’t sit well with my hyper-macho fellow tank crewmen. (This was the early 90’s.)

It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to discover that the worst of them, or maybe even most of them, are Trumpanzees.

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Something angered me today [View all] vanamonde Dec 3 OP

Good for you XanaDUer2 Dec 3 #1

I don't condone vandalism, but in this case, I whole-heartedly agree w/ you SWBTATTReg Dec 3 #2

I was Active Duty Army when President Obama's Term Ended roscoeroscoe Dec 3 #3

Next time, bring some of this. usonian Dec 3 #4

These pricks LilElf70 Dec 3 #5

Don't do anything they will invite retribution or your care to be altered. onecaliberal Dec 3 #6

That works both ways... paleotn Dec 3 #8

Well done! paleotn Dec 3 #7

Good Trouble FB47243 Dec 3 #9

Sharpie and a Hitler mustache. Dem2theMax Dec 3 #10

No Please FB47243 Dec 3 #11

I know. Wouldn't really do it. Dem2theMax Dec 3 #14

I thought about that vanamonde Dec 3 #16

The racism, homophobia, and misogyny I encountered when I was in Aristus Dec 3 #21

Then the Doctor wonders why BidenRocks Dec 3 #12

We cantp kozar Dec 3 #13

Good job!👏🏼👏🏼 benfranklin1776 Dec 3 #15

Thank you! n/t vanamonde Dec 3 #18

For what it's worth, you have my full approval of your action. Thank you. LoisB Dec 3 #17

Right On!! ... littlemissmartypants Dec 3 #19

Great job. Have a picture of US Army Major Beau Biden ready to tape on the wall the next time you go. C0RI0LANUS Dec 3 #20

Trump not the president currently whfinlay Dec 4 #22