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Vogon_Glory

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11. I'm glad that TFG's fake patina of patriotism is wearing off

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:11 PM

Sep 2024

It was horrible that Republican's were able to hold on to their image as the “patriot party” for so many decades and even worse that it continued past 2016 with TFG and so many reactionary chicken hawks getting elected.

I admit to being a lifelong civilian myself, but I was taught to respect the people who served or are still serving and was bewildered and angered by the people on the right so willing to do them a bad turn.

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🇺🇲 Veterans Abandoning Trump's GOP In Record Numbers ('Suckers & Losers') [View all] appalachiablue Sep 2024 OP

I wish they could stop showing fox news at the bases. mucifer Sep 2024 #1

Yes, the RW propaganda machine on many outlets for far too long. So much damage. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #2

I wish they would stop voting for him. Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #3

We can hope cuz it's crazy, wrongheaded, brainwashed.. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #4

Me too, but only 51% of veterans voted for Trump in 2020 Mysterian Sep 2024 #22

This veteran has never abandoned Trump. Aristus Sep 2024 #5

Bravo! Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #6

This campaign season has been very successful in at least one regard: Aristus Sep 2024 #8

Aristus thanks for this post AND for your service to the USA FakeNoose Sep 2024 #9

Aww, shucks! Aristus Sep 2024 #12

Very well stated, thanks for this post, the truth and your combat service. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #19

Thank you. Aristus Sep 2024 #20

I cannot understand ANY veteran supporting that vile POS Skittles Sep 2024 #10

IK, a mess. Don't they follow major news or think. Blind devotion is dangerous. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #18

Neither did this veteran. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #13

Excellent, glad to know this. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #15

I hope so because it shocked me that so many vets supported him Wonder Why Sep 2024 #7

True, but maybe they'll finally get it, and soon. We can hope. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #17

I'm glad that TFG's fake patina of patriotism is wearing off Vogon_Glory Sep 2024 #11

It's about time to boot the faux patriotism I agree. How vets and supporters appalachiablue Sep 2024 #16

What's not pretty is that 46% of veterans think Trump WOULD have their back in combat... :-( nt LAS14 Sep 2024 #14

Ik, bad news, but they better understand reality and get their mind right. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #21