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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 Monday OP

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

Recommended H2O Man Monday #41

Agree malaise Monday #42

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

Good for them! Jim__ Monday #3

Kick & Rec MustLoveBeagles Monday #4

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

Kick democrank Monday #6

Our great Veterans! FalloutShelter Monday #7

Good for them! Jilly_in_VA Monday #8

Thank goodness he changed his mind. Passages Monday #11

No media coverage! bluestarone Monday #9

Too controversial?????? Evolve Dammit Monday #17

MSNOW just covered it. Evolve Dammit Monday #19

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

Checked this AM, NOT one word about this. bluestarone Tuesday #52

It's only newsworthy if there's violence. Wednesdays Tuesday #55

I am grateful. Passages Monday #10

K&R orangecrush Monday #12

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

K & R..... Lovie777 Monday #14

True American heroes Grim Chieftain Monday #15

Beautiful! ShazzieB Monday #16

Thank you for your patriotism. Kid Berwyn Monday #18

Patriots.... RT Atlanta Monday #20

THIS, is Veterans STILL protecting bluestarone Monday #21

Damn straight! calimary Monday #32

Agree 1000% bluestarone Monday #35

Good bdamomma Monday #22

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K n R yellow dahlia Monday #24

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

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

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

Maybe it's because they're inside the building? FakeNoose Tuesday #50

That's disgusting. SamuelAdams Tuesday #51

Now, brakester Tuesday #56

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

Wish I was there Submariner Monday #28

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

I thank them Clouds Passing Monday #31

Kick! SheltieLover Monday #33

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

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

Great! Beringia Monday #37

kick AllaN01Bear Monday #38

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

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My brothers and sisters stand tall Aviation Pro Monday #43

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

With trump these people could lose their retirement Figarosmom Tuesday #46

Thanks to them, and you riversedge for posting! electric_blue68 Tuesday #47

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

Kick BlueWavePsych Tuesday #49

K&R spanone Tuesday #53

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

Yes John Kerry is the perfect example FakeNoose Tuesday #57

Fantastic! WinstonSmith4740 Tuesday #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 Tuesday #59