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Traildogbob

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7. You may have
Wed Jul 6, 2022, 01:20 PM
Jul 2022

Felt as I did as a Viet Nam era vet. The first time in our history we were looked at as murderers, baby killers and crazed people to avoid. If you had short hair you felt out of place in public and do not dare wear your military clothing. All the Bad guys in movies had that Viet Nam vet brain damaged background. That was a time Camo was a sign of a crazy lunatic war monger. It was for a while damn nice to start getting “Thank You” and V Day meals and discounts (thank you Lowes still) after Gulf War 1. I could proudly wear my hats and shirts signifying my service. But now the trajectory the country is headed takes away any pride I had as a veteran that served to defend the promise and dreams all the flag waving portrays. I sure hope we can regain the control of this country and restore pride. But this SCROTUS and Warped minded Q leaders (that title is a joke) sure diminishes much hope.
Can you comprehend military leaders in all branches have to bow to the likes of MTG, Boebert, and Gaetz, or for a while longer Cawthorn? Anytime a Congress person or Senator was near or in a room with the highest ranking officers, those officers had to say Sir, Mam and give full respect to them as higher ranking. That is sickening.

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