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Playingmantis

(671 posts)
25. USAF Vet here
Fri Sep 29, 2023, 11:38 PM
Sep 2023

I spent three years in the USAF on American Forces Radio and TV in the Philippine Islands at Clark AFB.

My father was flew in B 17s in WW2 and was seriously wounded. We were and are both proud of our military service.

I never dreamed that the greatest threat to the USA and democracy would come from a lying, convicted rapist ....I could add more descriptions but we all know what that bastard stands for.

Right now I am very sad as I just got in a fight with my son ..a Trumper..and I have to say I am becoming alienated from my daughter-in-law who is the same way.

I have not spoken to my sister for over a year after she told me Jan 6th was peaceful and the election was stolen. Seems like most of the people I know are in love with Trump and I live in a Blue state.. It's damned depressing! What is it with this country and what is Trump's magic power to deceive people?

I can accept differences of opinion , but I cannot accept anyone that supports Trump and today's GOP who are the biggest threat to this nation since the Civil War..


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Thank You My Fellow Veterans [View all] BOSSHOG Sep 2023 OP
I'm counting on it. And soon. Deuxcents Sep 2023 #1
I sure as hell don't remember taking the Oath MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #2
Thank you, BOSSHOG. Glorfindel Sep 2023 #3
I'm so proud of General Milley. Aristus Sep 2023 #4
Maybe magas who served BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #5
... Aristus Sep 2023 #9
Yep, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2023 #6
... Aristus Sep 2023 #10
Can you cross post this to the Veterans Group? GP6971 Sep 2023 #7
Tell me how to to that BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #11
Sure...just go to the Veterans Group. GP6971 Sep 2023 #12
Former swabbie here too and agree fully edisdead Sep 2023 #8
Army Vet here with a son current active duty Navy. bluesbassman Sep 2023 #13
There ain't no doubt who the good guys are My Friend BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #14
Got that right Brother! bluesbassman Sep 2023 #16
K&R 2naSalit Sep 2023 #15
Navy veteran here and I totally agree with you too. Emile Sep 2023 #17
this salt agrees Shellback Squid Sep 2023 #18
I was just telling a coworker Skittles Sep 2023 #19
My dad. WWII. Navy. Philippines. sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #20
Thank YOU, Boss! majdrfrtim Sep 2023 #21
Thank you for your service, BOSSHOG tom_kelly Sep 2023 #22
Right on Chief. lpbk2713 Sep 2023 #23
Thank you - YOU UTUSN Sep 2023 #24
USAF Vet here Playingmantis Sep 2023 #25
Damn LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #29
Thank you for your service, BOSSHOG. Elessar Zappa Sep 2023 #26
Oath of Allegiance - Pre and post 1934 keithbvadu2 Sep 2023 #27
Navy kid here LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #28
Retired Army here. TomSlick Sep 2023 #30
Took the oath in July 1970. Still in effect. Semper Fi! Wounded Bear Sep 2023 #31
Rock and Roll Patriot BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #32
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