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SamuelAdams

(89 posts)
51. That's disgusting.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 09:26 AM
9 hrs ago

Rioters can break in, trash the Capitol, steal, and try to overturn an election. They get to go home and are later pardoned. Military veterans are immediately arrested for peacefully exercising the First Amendment rights they fought for.

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Get thee to the greatest page for visibility malaise Yesterday #1
Recommended H2O Man 21 hrs ago #41
Agree malaise 21 hrs ago #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 19 hrs ago #44
Checked this AM, NOT one word about this. bluestarone 9 hrs ago #52
It's only newsworthy if there's violence. Wednesdays 7 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 23 hrs ago #32
Agree 1000% bluestarone 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #26
I was a minute late. Wow. Not surprised, but damn awful MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #29
Maybe it's because they're inside the building? FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #50
That's disgusting. SamuelAdams 9 hrs ago #51
Now, brakester 7 hrs ago #56
The optics on this will be awful fo trump if he sends in MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #27
Wish I was there Submariner 23 hrs ago #28
Now THIS is a peaceful protest President Numbskull! SleeplessinSoCal 23 hrs ago #30
I thank them Clouds Passing 23 hrs ago #31
Kick! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #33
WATCH: Military Veterans Arrested During Anti Iran War Protest In Congressional Building riversedge 23 hrs ago #34
Wow! I've been waiting for this. Joinfortmill 23 hrs ago #36
Great! Beringia 22 hrs ago #37
kick AllaN01Bear 22 hrs ago #38
Tell them you are J-6 veterans. BidenRocks 22 hrs ago #39
. wnylib 22 hrs ago #40
My brothers and sisters stand tall Aviation Pro 19 hrs ago #43
The MSM seems to be ignoring this for the most part Wicked Blue 19 hrs ago #45
With trump these people could lose their retirement Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #46
Thanks to them, and you riversedge for posting! electric_blue68 18 hrs ago #47
Soon, Trmp will brag that he's arrested more US veterans than any other President in history ! eppur_se_muova 16 hrs ago #48
Kick BlueWavePsych 12 hrs ago #49
K&R spanone 9 hrs ago #53
Prepare for future smearing like the way John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam vet, was smeared for protesting. Martin68 8 hrs ago #54
Yes John Kerry is the perfect example FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #57
Fantastic! WinstonSmith4740 4 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 3 hrs ago #59
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