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32. ACLU under Bush went with the slogan "Dissent is Patriotic"

Mon May 18, 2026, 05:50 PM

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I deployed to serve in Iraq but I have disagreements with the foreign policy establishment going back to maybe Reagan. Doesn't mean that those that disagree are anti-American and if troops fight for "freedom" than Americans have the freedom to dissent from the President or any foreign policy choice.

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Fetterman: Democratic base becoming 'increasingly anti-American' [View all] durablend 7 hrs ago OP

Fetterman is increasingly becoming UpInArms 7 hrs ago #1

I think Fetterman has already turned into a Trumphumper peggysue2 7 hrs ago #4

Fetterman will be... BH liberal 7 hrs ago #5

Yes,.. magicarpet 6 hrs ago #30

Fetterman is already gone. Cha 4 hrs ago #50

The Democratic base is becoming increasingly anti-Fetterman. Ocelot II 7 hrs ago #2

Making plans to move to the Keystone State thomski64 6 hrs ago #28

Fetterman is totally Anti-American imo...I need a superlative for "douche bag" here... wcmagumba 7 hrs ago #3

You can tell his brain is mush with that quote. BannonsLiver 7 hrs ago #6

Definitely... WarGamer 5 hrs ago #44

Sure, I guess some have. BannonsLiver 2 hrs ago #58

Man's had brain damage, strokes, and has seemingly lost his bearings . . . Journeyman 7 hrs ago #7

Yes, he's definitely changed for the worse. patphil 3 hrs ago #52

Maga projection. He's toast. NewHendoLib 7 hrs ago #8

It's like Zell Miller all over again. RandySF 7 hrs ago #9

I haven't heard that name in ages MustLoveBeagles 6 hrs ago #31

We are against Republican America... ananda 7 hrs ago #10

If "pro-America" JBTaurus83 7 hrs ago #11

THIS! lastlib 6 hrs ago #18

Dems are not anti-American, most are anti-corruption. Open your eyes. ☮ walkingman 7 hrs ago #12

Agreed! LakeVermilion 5 hrs ago #45

If I voted for him, I'd be raising hell. He's gone full blown MAGA. No doubt about it. Vinca 7 hrs ago #13

Yes JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #17

I hope you are telling him daily. travelingthrulife 4 hrs ago #49

I should step it up JBTaurus83 3 hrs ago #55

who is he to tell anyone what constitutes an American? bigtree 7 hrs ago #14

Again, he should be stripped of all committee assignments immediately. FHRRK1 1 hr ago #63

;-{)...... Goonch 7 hrs ago #15

Did he run as a Joe Manchin or was it the stroke? nt doc03 7 hrs ago #16

He ran JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #35

the stroke Celerity 5 hrs ago #46

I'm becoming increasingly anti-Fetterman. sop 6 hrs ago #19

Agreed Wifes husband 3 hrs ago #54

Best thing one can say about Fetterman is he votes with Democrats most of the time, while a Republican in his sop 3 hrs ago #56

Go away, Fetterman. greatauntoftriplets 6 hrs ago #20

Seems that brain damage he incurred from his stroke has made him lose reason kimbutgar 6 hrs ago #21

I tend to believe in the theory of "follow the money" rurallib 6 hrs ago #22

Would Fetterman have supported Vietnam and Iraq? EnergizedLib 6 hrs ago #23

And wars never make it better JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #36

Fetterman is projecting bucolic_frolic 6 hrs ago #24

Fetterman appears to be afraid of upsetting BootinUp 6 hrs ago #25

Fetty spewiing his post-stroke RW bollocks again. Celerity 6 hrs ago #26

i hope we have all prepared ourselves... Takket 6 hrs ago #27

Yep! JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #38

I fear this too Celerity 6 hrs ago #39

Can we be spared this idiots kacekwl 6 hrs ago #29

ACLU under Bush went with the slogan "Dissent is Patriotic" AZProgressive 6 hrs ago #32

We are pro America, which is why we are anti-fascists, anti-Republican, and anti-Trump. surfered 6 hrs ago #33

He sure is making a lot of appearances lately. Designed to mitigate GOP damages to the swing vote? Ilikepurple 6 hrs ago #34

Democrats are welcome to disagree with other democrats, even the "base" unblock 6 hrs ago #37

Fuck off, Lurch Aviation Pro 6 hrs ago #40

There's no point mentioning the name Zell Miller to him Azathoth1 6 hrs ago #41

Fetterman might be one of them Dumbocrats Johonny 6 hrs ago #42

"Im not singing off key, it's the choir". oasis 6 hrs ago #43

What a SOB POS choie 4 hrs ago #47

It's sad to see him come under MAGA sway. I've never seen such a total flip. I hope he recovers his health, ... marble falls 4 hrs ago #48

Don't hold your breath purr-rat beauty 3 hrs ago #53

2 more years of this shit D_Master81 4 hrs ago #51

Fetterman is sounding like a J6'er. Was he there, if not in person, in spirit? RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 3 hrs ago #57

I think he is putting Israel first actually. David__77 2 hrs ago #59

He just parrots right wing talking points. BlueTsunami2018 2 hrs ago #60

The good news is his brain worm has hollowed out his head and will soon starve to death. nt ImNotGod 2 hrs ago #61

You know that 5% of Democrats who support Trump in polls? That's Sen. Fetterman's natural constituency 0rganism 2 hrs ago #62

Interesting he was interviewed by Reason TVguyCards 1 hr ago #64