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In reply to the discussion: Why My Family Would Rather Not Have Me Attend Holiday Dinners [View all]louis c
(8,652 posts)64. Fred Trump
Donald's Father who assisted the Orange One in getting 5 deferments in order to avoid serving in Viet-Nam during the draft from 1966 to 1972.
Fred supported the war effort, as did Donald, as long as other Americans did the fighting.
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What you said was perfectly reasonable, and accurate. Certainly not as insulting and stupid as
Honeycombe8
Apr 2017
#14
Good for you, great story. We have a rule of never discussing politics but invariably...
George II
Apr 2017
#15
"I'm 65 & can't ever let a stupid comment go unchallenged" - Bwah-HAH, *good* on you!!
UTUSN
Apr 2017
#18
There is a useful term for folk like that. 'Chicken Hawks'. Dick(less) Chaney being prime example.
Augiedog
Apr 2017
#22
Sounds like Jack is the one that needs to be disinvited from all family gatherings.
LonePirate
Apr 2017
#27
I served in two branches, my wife served in two branches and 2 of my 4 kids are currently
trc
Apr 2017
#32
I'M in the same boat with my in-laws. All wingers and will Never attend another a family function.
sarcasmo
Apr 2017
#56