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OhioBlue

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15. I remember when Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld sent our troops into combat without
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 03:27 PM
15 hrs ago

enough body armor. I also remember communities collecting money to send phone cards to the troops so they could call home. There was a website www.anysoldier .com where you could look up a soldier and send them a care package. They would list items on their wish list. Sometimes there were higher end things like kevlar or electronics but most of the time it was shampoo, women's products, wet wipes, snacks... because there were no or little supplies in the commissary. If I remember correctly, the bush admin had it shut down citing security...

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