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32. Thank you. Puts a whole different light on the action.

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:31 PM

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U.S. Air Force Officer Arrested on Capitol Steps for Call to Impeach Trump: 'The Bill Must Come Due' [View all] riversedge Jul 2 OP

Protesting the C-in-C while in uniform? -misanthroptimist Jul 2 #1

Take the uniform off COL Mustard Jul 2 #3

I disagree. He knew exactly what was going to happen, but he made extremely brave speech. ashredux Jul 2 #11

Exactly. paleotn Jul 2 #27

I'm with you orangecrush Jul 2 #33

Career wise, uniform on or off limits his Air Force future. He did the right thing. marble falls Jul 2 #15

That was his point I think. paleotn Jul 2 #26

Gee, isn't that my point, too? marble falls Jul 2 #35

That wasn't very nice. paleotn Jul 2 #44

It was a good move on his part, and he knew what would happen obamanut2012 Jul 2 #28

And it shows remarkable courage. paleotn Jul 2 #25

Given his rank of Major - I think he knew that before he stood up and spoke. 33taw Jul 2 #34

This is what a hero looks like. Botany Jul 2 #2

More of us need to stand up like this Easterncedar Jul 2 #4

There are far too many cowards in the USA today 31st Street Bridge Jul 2 #12

I wish I could argue with that! Easterncedar Jul 2 #18

I guess now he won't have to go to Iran. Haggard Celine Jul 2 #5

Probably won't be seeing light colonel tirebiter Jul 2 #6

Some things are more important Aviation Pro Jul 2 #7

Is that a joke? paleotn Jul 2 #29

An officer is arrested for standing up for our country Grim Chieftain Jul 2 #8

Excellent post 31st Street Bridge Jul 2 #13

EXACTLY!!! niyad Jul 2 #17

The title of the article is misleading. bottomofthehill Jul 2 #9

Thank you! I was coming here to post that clarification. QueerDuck Jul 2 #19

All that said, it is a courageous act and one that will end his military career bottomofthehill Jul 2 #20

Sorry brother duck, this was in reply to Goonch bottomofthehill Jul 2 #21

Yes... I understood that. QueerDuck Jul 2 #22

And yet, he did the right thing anyway. paleotn Jul 2 #30

Thank you. Puts a whole different light on the action. h2ebits Jul 2 #32

;-{)..... Goonch Jul 2 #10

A hero and a patriot. The manosphere should take note. Timeflyer Jul 2 #14

Now, there's a person who has more Integrity then the entire Trump administration. chouchou Jul 2 #16

Histrionics and fake patriotic gibberish Stacey Grove Jul 2 #23

It is time for the rest of us to support this hero in MASS Stargazer99 Jul 2 #24

Exactly. And stop being afraid. paleotn Jul 2 #31

He will be court martialed, fined, and maybe imprisoned. Grins Jul 2 #36

A new President's pardon MyOwnPeace Jul 2 #39

side-by-side account Linda Ed Jul 2 #37

A true patriot doing his duty to his country. I salute and thank him for his courage and sacrifice. This will almost KPN Jul 2 #38

Well, we've tried multiple times to get rid of the fucking parasite. Initech Jul 2 #40

Now there is someone who deserves the Medal of Freedom! tonekat Jul 2 #41

Speaking in uniform was an act of civil disobedience. TomSlick Jul 2 #42

Question is: Do they work in todays market? The Grand Illuminist Jul 2 #43

Probably not but immediate success is not the point. TomSlick Jul 2 #45