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riversedge

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

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 07:04 PM

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The Capitol Police are arresting US military veterans for protesting war and genocide. That’s how sick our society is. Protesting war and genocide lands you in jail while supporting war and funding genocide gets you a job in Congress and the White House.

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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 Yesterday OP

Get thee to the greatest page for visibility malaise Yesterday #1

Recommended H2O Man Yesterday #41

Agree malaise Yesterday #42

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

Good for them! Jim__ Yesterday #3

Kick & Rec MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #4

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

Kick democrank Yesterday #6

Our great Veterans! FalloutShelter Yesterday #7

Good for them! Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #8

Thank goodness he changed his mind. Passages Yesterday #11

No media coverage! bluestarone Yesterday #9

Too controversial?????? Evolve Dammit Yesterday #17

MSNOW just covered it. Evolve Dammit Yesterday #19

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

Checked this AM, NOT one word about this. bluestarone 14 hrs ago #52

It's only newsworthy if there's violence. Wednesdays 12 hrs ago #55

I am grateful. Passages Yesterday #10

K&R orangecrush Yesterday #12

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

K & R..... Lovie777 Yesterday #14

True American heroes Grim Chieftain Yesterday #15

Beautiful! ShazzieB Yesterday #16

Thank you for your patriotism. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #18

Patriots.... RT Atlanta Yesterday #20

THIS, is Veterans STILL protecting bluestarone Yesterday #21

Damn straight! calimary Yesterday #32

Agree 1000% bluestarone Yesterday #35

Good bdamomma Yesterday #22

Kick dalton99a Yesterday #23

K n R yellow dahlia Yesterday #24

How many of you DU vets ... oldsoldierfadingfast Yesterday #25

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

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

Maybe it's because they're inside the building? FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #50

That's disgusting. SamuelAdams 14 hrs ago #51

Now, brakester 11 hrs ago #56

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

Wish I was there Submariner Yesterday #28

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

I thank them Clouds Passing Yesterday #31

Kick! SheltieLover Yesterday #33

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

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

Great! Beringia Yesterday #37

kick AllaN01Bear Yesterday #38

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

. wnylib Yesterday #40

My brothers and sisters stand tall Aviation Pro Yesterday #43

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

With trump these people could lose their retirement Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #46

Thanks to them, and you riversedge for posting! electric_blue68 23 hrs ago #47

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

Kick BlueWavePsych 16 hrs ago #49

K&R spanone 14 hrs ago #53

Prepare for future smearing like the way John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam vet, was smeared for protesting. Martin68 13 hrs ago #54

Yes John Kerry is the perfect example FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #57

Fantastic! WinstonSmith4740 9 hrs ago #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 8 hrs ago #59