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soldierant

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12. I am a veteran myself,

Thu Aug 29, 2019, 12:54 PM

Aug 2019

but I don't forget - I don't want to forget - that diplomats ,civilians supporting military overseas, and other Americans working for the Government elsewhere than within our states and territories (I suppose he'll go after territories next) are also affected by this idiotic piece of non-statesmanship.

I don't know whether he can do it without congress, though I fear he can - if it's a "rule" or a "policy" rather than a "law," maybe he can. But Congress cold certianly change that - or rather, could, if McConnell would ever bring anything to the floor besides his shoulder.

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Veterans rip Trump for 'abominable and unpatriotic' new rule attacking military families [View all] turbinetree Aug 2019 OP

Dont vote republican Fullduplexxx Aug 2019 #1

My thoughts exactly DENVERPOPS Aug 2019 #19

Exactly, vote Republican then complain that they govern like they promised does not help. LiberalBrooke Aug 2019 #21

They will Ahpook Aug 2019 #31

Then we have to help make republi-CONS a dirtier word. calimary Aug 2019 #35

K&R real Cannabis calm Aug 2019 #2

clearly they want to weaken citizenship qazplm135 Aug 2019 #3

Drip....drip...drip. Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2019 #22

I think they think it's possible they win qazplm135 Aug 2019 #29

But . . . Can he do this without Congress approval??? MagickMuffin Aug 2019 #4

Dunno Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2019 #23

He's STILL attacking McCain? underpants Aug 2019 #5

My thoughts too BBG Aug 2019 #8

My first thought when I heard was The orange turd is still pissed at McCain for being a better man Rabrrrrrr Aug 2019 #14

+1 dalton99a Aug 2019 #43

I bet scumbucket motherfucker45 didn't even know President Miller signed off on this Leghorn21 Aug 2019 #6

I wonder if 2/3rds will continue to vote for the orange turd? nt yaesu Aug 2019 #7

Will military folks vote for the Democrat? wryter2000 Aug 2019 #9

So these newborn military babies are essentially born stateless? The Blue Flower Aug 2019 #10

they usually are dual citizenship. trumpf is essentiall deporting these kids. demigoddess Aug 2019 #24

Possible treestar Aug 2019 #40

Then why would anyone join the military with this threat of deportation to military family members Farmer-Rick Aug 2019 #11

I am a veteran myself, soldierant Aug 2019 #12

Retired USAF Master Sergeant (24 yrs) djacq Aug 2019 #13

Until now I have never asked this question... Grins Aug 2019 #18

I thought I was defending our Constitution and the rights, freedom, democracy it affords us, ooky Aug 2019 #26

This 👆🏼 UpInArms Aug 2019 #30

I am so sorry you DUers who served your country have to calimary Aug 2019 #36

America is stronger than Donald Fucking Trump Skittles Aug 2019 #33

This would have prevented John McCain from being an American citizen - he was born in Panama. George II Aug 2019 #15

Trump probably wants to take away his citizenship retroactively. oldsoftie Aug 2019 #39

Question Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2019 #16

They have to apply for green cards for the kids treestar Aug 2019 #41

Words NOT in that story.... Grins Aug 2019 #17

Yep Cosmocat Aug 2019 #38

And still the military votes for him. Go figure. Vinca Aug 2019 #20

Same old story, it doesn't hurt caging children or other horrible actions until it hits home Perseus Aug 2019 #25

yeah Demovictory9 Aug 2019 #34

I think BonnieJW Aug 2019 #27

I'm also a veteran, and I am appalled at the prospect. patphil Aug 2019 #28

As far I'm concerned if you serve this nation you are an American wherever you come from rickyhall Aug 2019 #32

This!!! calimary Aug 2019 #37

Shoulda voted for Hillary. NBachers Aug 2019 #42

It only applies to children adopted overseas... TexasBlueDog Aug 2019 #44