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Aristus

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5. If I was running for public office, I wouldn't wear an American flag pin.

Reply to democrank (Original post)

Tue Mar 19, 2024, 10:31 AM

Mar 19

I would wear a lapel pin that was a miniature version of my Form DD-214. The DD-214 is a certificate the Army gives you when you separate from service that shows every medal, badge, and commendation you were awarded while in the service. Mine includes my Expert qualification on the M-16 rifle, and all of my Gulf War medals. If my opponent in the election asked why I wasn't wearing an American flag pin, I would show him my Form DD-214, and ask to see his.

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Five Deferments and a Flag Pin [View all] democrank Mar 19 OP

I don't understand how Diamond_Dog Mar 19 #1

Symbols count more than actions orthoclad Mar 19 #2

They are drawn to his willingness to exterminate others based on grievance. LuvLoogie Mar 19 #9

And I suspect they don't believe Trump actually said those things about the military. progressoid Mar 19 #13

Sorry about your loss orthoclad Mar 19 #3

Understand the sick and twisted cult mentality. usonian Mar 19 #4

If I was running for public office, I wouldn't wear an American flag pin. Aristus Mar 19 #5

Losers and Suckers is what Trump called Emile Mar 19 #6

Poor fellow. Those pesky bone-spurs still interfere with his golf swing. Ping Tung Mar 19 #7

"Donald Trump is a hideous man" PatSeg Mar 19 #8

Sadly, it is actually very easy to do. niyad Mar 19 #11

Nice post. Thank you. Botany Mar 19 #10

Remember, to the GOPpies, that flag pin is a huge (yuuuge?) measure of how pro-military you are. 4lbs Mar 19 #12

We use to call these people plastic back in the 60s. Emile Mar 19 #14

I don't understand why any veteran with a lick Emile Mar 19 #15