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BarbD

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4. "Thank you for your service"???????

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 10:37 PM

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What an empty phrase! Our veterans deserve the best, not just platitudes.

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But GQP Traildogbob Thursday #1

I lived in a garden shed about that size for almost a year... hunter Thursday #2

I'll just say this vereran is not stunned.. Permanut Thursday #3

"Thank you for your service"??????? BarbD Thursday #4

8' x 8' Bayard Thursday #5

Four square feet larger than a mandated minimum size prison cell Brother Buzz Friday #32

Nothing is too good for the troops AverageOldGuy Thursday #6

How many of those "sheds" would fit in rumps golden ballroom I wonder. Ziggysmom Thursday #7

Replacing the phrase... Godot51 Friday #8

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Is it just me ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Friday #10

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It was certainly pouring here all day today! SunSeeker Friday #14

Be glad that it's not snow/ice/freezing rain BumRushDaShow Friday #16

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Screenshot from LA Times FakeNoose Friday #15

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All our moneys belong to ICE. travelingthrulife Friday #23

I'm of 2 minds about tiny houses. maxsolomon Friday #25

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Ok, ACTIVE veterans, bluestarone Friday #27

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