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Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

This situation make me very worried, as an Afghan veteran we see again big powers playing with war and deals but normal people always suffer. I feel like nobody really care about people who already lost everything in past conflicts.

LovingMomma's avatar

You are absolutely correct I believe it's time for us to start caring and supporting our vets

WJB Motown's avatar

A little late.......Vietnam vets were treated like a pile of shit and nothing has changed.....sorry they have.....now US Vets are "suckers and losers".......and the US fascist leader does not like soliders that are captured!!

Former Afghan Ally.....pack your bags and move on befoer you are fucked over even worse.

Cindy Schneider's avatar

My brother was not ashamed of his service. He was a helicopter medic. He took care of his own, and theirs too. He said they took a lost farm boy and gave him purpose. He did understand that it was a war built on a lie. He died of Agent Orange here. He was no sucker, nor was he a loser. A wonderful brother , good husband, loving father. An honorable man who I miss dearly.

Maryooch's avatar

I'm sorry you lost your brother, CIndy.

Cindy Schneider's avatar

Thank you, I was blessed, he was a dream big brother.

ramonaj's avatar

Me too Cindy. Agent Orange and suicide. Common reasons for deaths if many who were lucky enough to live thru the hell. So sad.l

Cindy Schneider's avatar

Thank you, I was blessed to have a big brother like him. The military just did not seem to give PTSD the respect and concern it requires and deserves. And most of those guys were drafted, they didn’t have a choice. John knew he would be drafted anyway so he volunteered.

C Giza's avatar

So sad to hear your story Cindy. My dad spent many years of mental suffering from the Second World War as do many soldiers involved in any war. I know that does not comfort anyone who has lost a loved one, because your loss is uniquely yours.

War is NOT the glamourous, heroic situation that tRUMP/Hegseth is trying to make it appear to young people today.

tRUMP is truly the Agent Orange of our current era.

Timothy Richley's avatar

Vietnam 1970 You speak the truth and no matter how many people tell me “Thank you for your service” I am never forgetting how we were all treated back then

Karen Marie's avatar

Yep. My late husband told me that he was told not to wear his uniform on the plane when he was returning from Vietnam. Because the service members were spit on and cussed out.

Lee Lenard's avatar

Yes, we were also told the same but to fly home on the Military’s “stand by” rate we had to be in uniform. Otherwise we would have to pay the difference in ticket fare.

Connie Larsen's avatar

SAD! I’ve been thanking vets my entire life! Every where I see a vet wearing a hat!

kegsbreath is such a worthless po💩!

Proud VFW LIFE AUX MEMBER!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Connie Larsen's avatar

And I HATE the way dickwad trump treats our long time allies!

N Greenland! Back off trump!!! Go to HELL!🖕

ramonaj's avatar

It was disgusting. No respect. Called names. Spit at. It was heart breaking. Thats the gratitude shown to my brother, uncles, friends.

Now the so called commander out does that by releasing and glorifying J6ers. Wants to reward them.

He was dodging the draft during Vietnam.

Now he is protecting his goons. Gross.

C Bowlby's avatar

Russia owns our potus rump!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Whatever gave you that idea? 😂

Jean Conley's avatar

So does Xi and Kim......

Debra Dunn's avatar

My father’s fraternity brother was in the cell with McCain and said he could go home anytime because of his father and he stayed with his comrades in cells rather than go home! I would love for trump too spend time behind bars for his own crimes against humanity and his lack of empathy for anyone except himself!

WJB Motown's avatar

Thank you so very much for your posting........John McCain is what the true America stands for..

I have waited a long time for someone to come forward and tell the world. John McCain stands now and forever...... for empathy, caring and putting others first.

Debra.....you have been blessed and given the torch of freedom. Be brave like John McCain and go forward without fear.

Jean Conley's avatar

Yes, they were. I was so livid and heartbroken. I had friends who served in the Vietnam War. A few didn't come back alive.

Sharon Herrick's avatar

What our government did to you and so many others is so painful and shameful. I can only hope there will be a way to somehow make some amends. The sad truth is almost all governments are more than willing to use ordinary people as cannon fodder and---despite our protestations on holidays like Memorial Day---then throw them away. So not only do the powers-that-be forget about our allies (and certainly don't consider noncombatants of any stripe) but they also forget about their own "warriors." Some way we "ordinary" people need to find our shared values and throw the bums out.

Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

The United States abandoned its Afghan allies to the enemy in a way I never could have imagined. As an Afghan veteran, I stood shoulder to shoulder with U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan for twenty years. But today, I don’t even hear a single word in Washington about Afghan allies. On the contrary, they have suspended all of our legal immigration cases. As an Afghan veteran left behind, I must say that I will continue to seek justice.

Kathleen's avatar

Personally I have been very ashamed of the way the Afghan allies were and have been treated. No loyalty , no integrity with these traitors in the 'administration'.

Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

I thank you for your very kind words. Almost 80 percent of the people in the United States support Afghan allies. It is the current U.S. government that abandoned us. I am truly grateful to the American people from the bottom of my heart.🙏

Cindy Schneider's avatar

That is what happens with people of no honor who never had skin in the game, their own or anyone they were capable of loving. He turned the Taliban back on your people. I am so sorry to you and your people. He is without honor.

Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

I am sincerely grateful to all the people of the United States. It is the current U.S. government that abandoned us.

C Giza's avatar

I thank you as well as any good people who were trying to help your country free itself from horrible leaders. Right now, the US happens to have them too (though leaders is definitely not a word I would use to describe tRUMP and his cohorts!)

Karen's avatar

Many thanks for your service and loyalty to the US and our troops. Many more apologies for the callousness of our failing government's treatment and denial of all of your countrymen and women's support. This failing government sickens me everyday and never fails to give me a new reason daily to contact my congressional reps. Please know there are those that recognize the sacrifices you and others gave to keep our troops safe.

Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind message it truly means a lot to me. Knowing that there are still people who see and remember these sacrifices, as an Afghan veteran, gives me real comfort and strength.

We always believed in humanity and friendship, and it means more than I can say to know that people like you still care. Please take care of yourself as well, and know that your voice and your efforts truly matter.

With respect and gratitude 🌹

Debra Dunn's avatar

I have meet a few people from Afghanistan in the us and they are continuing the journey with the support of a few people who consider afghans as their own true neighbors! I’m deeply sorry that you continue to suffer because of our corrupt politicians who only thought about themselves! Stay Strong my Brother we are all in this together!

Abandoned Afghan Ally's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging message. It truly means a lot to me that there are still compassionate people like you who understand the pain of the Afghan people. Your empathy gives us hope that we are not alone. I hope one day we can all live together in peace and harmony. Take care of yourself, my dear brother

Connie Larsen's avatar

We the people need to fight like hell!!!

202 225 3121 or 202 224 3121

Call rethuglikkkrussians in congress! Why are they ki$$ing the a$$ of a convicted felon, rapist, embezzling po💩??????

REALEASE ALL THE Epstein FILES! Deport musk!

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Lee Hierlihy's avatar

Yes the Vets need support and not less support from the Government. Stand up for the Vets who served the Country!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I am truly sickened with Hegseth's commencement speech to West Point grads. Truly evil and unhinged. He is poison to our military.

bitchybitchybitchy's avatar

The late Charlie Kirk is not a person to be admired or emulated. He trafficked in intolerance, and he didn't have the courage to honestly debate people who held different views.

Suel J's avatar

Absolutely. Wondering what Hegseth's endpoint will be

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I agree. He just ushered in more hate and division.

Carol Erlingheuser's avatar

What a shame for the honorable West Point graduates , on such an important day, to have to suffer through the drivel from a dishonorable individual.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I know! I just hope some realize he's dishonorable and a fascist taking down our democracy.

Vicki L Rogers's avatar

I am such a potty mouthed bitch. I truly hate that man.

Suede67's avatar

Ditto! He is absolute scum.

Vicki L Rogers's avatar

Men are afraid of vaginas. Especially if they have teeth. No clue what that means but it sounded pretty cool. Im 70, I don't care what I say anymore. LOL

Suede67's avatar

Ha ha ha, I like your style. 😂

Patricia Anne Boone's avatar

I have to say that I have NEVER hated someone so much as this POS in OUR HOUSE!!

Vicki L Rogers's avatar

I 💯 stand right by your side on this!

Connie Larsen's avatar

I’m right with you! I could watch him hang or……….

Pam Humphrey's avatar

Oh, hell yeah! Me too.

Susan Kolman's avatar

Leave it to Trump to destroy the near-perfect sand castle that Barack Obama built.

LovingMomma's avatar

Right that man destroys everything he touches

Connie Larsen's avatar

Look at that family!!!!!💩

Sari Berkowitz's avatar

Obama lives rent free inside his head, along with a few others. That's the only thing rattling around in there.

Lee Lenard's avatar

Trump envies Obama and Biden so much because they were liked by the people, successful in their policies, revered by other World leaders and had the personal touch that even republicans privately voiced their approvals. Totally opposite of Trump.

LovingMomma's avatar

Obama was the best president we ever had

Patricia Anne Boone's avatar

He’s jealous of Obama. He doesn’t want anything with someone else’s name on it so he fucks it up!!

LovingMomma's avatar

He is so jealous of Obama he has literally tried to destroy everything Obama accomplished as president

Laurenz Schmidt's avatar

How about this? We may want to put Joe Biden's name on all public latrines and pissoirs. tRump will rage and insist that Joe Biden's name must be stricken and his put on there instead. And I will support him on that - as long as his face also goes on the paper used in these facilities!!

LovingMomma's avatar

Exactly I wouldn't mind if his face was on the seat either that way we can feel like we are shitting on him every time we use the bathroom

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

They actually sell Trump toilet paper so you can wipe your ass on his face. I found it on anti-Trump online shops.

gerri caldarola's avatar

Well, not suprised they just gloss over a child sex offender -- are you?

Connie Larsen's avatar

trump is one. Sexual predator/rapist! Pedophile!!!

O N felon, embezzling po💩🖕

WJB Motown's avatar

Where is the official oppositon party.....that does not exist??? Where are the millions of protesters in the streets??? The free- democratic world has had with Amerca and is moving on!!!!!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I ask myself that everyday! WTF?! Wake up, Americans!!

ramonaj's avatar

We need to do something drastic if the mid terms are interfered with.

Kelk's avatar

You should pay more attention. Millions have been protesting,. And Millions have voted in mid term elections, for Democracy.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Some of us are paying attention. Not enough outrage and protests is what I'm saying. The protests here are kind of pathetic. I'm first generation American as my father was a European immigrant. Europe knows how to protest. Millions turn up in masses. There has only been 3 No Kings and it is not nearly enough. It should be daily or weekly. Americans are too lazy to protest because they don't want to leave their Facebook for a day or whatever social media they're in to. Now the Vietnam protests were awesome and I wish it could be more like that. The protests from the 60's and 70's is what I would like to see. So yeah, I am paying attention.

Kelk's avatar

Got it. But... I don't underestimate the outrage and more importantly, the vote. They have to be voted out.

The V. protests were awesome, but not effective in electing the right people. The war ended because lost.

We have to win.

So more protests are great,. When I hear 'Americans are lazy, noone protests, pathetic protests,', I don't know what the idea is behind saying that.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I don't need to have a point or "idea" of why I said what I said. It is my opinion and I have that right to state my opinion. I was stating the fact I am paying attention. I'm quite aware of the situation. I pay more attention than most Americans.

Carol Erlingheuser's avatar

Second generation American here. Not lazy or unaware.

Viet Nam protests were covered in newspapers, magazines, and on TV, as was the war—-the media wasn’t limited by an authoritarian government’s friends as it is now.

Read Reuters, Meidas. Brothers, Public Citizen News etc, watch the BBC——then listen to or watch Fox and the other mAgat news sources—-it’s astonishing—“several thousand protesters “,”majority of protesters are white haired boomers, mostly women”, —-

Reaching the maga faithful will take more than marching. I know. I have family members who are infected.

The only way forward IMO is to make sure people vote and to reach the politicians. Magats seem averse to reading and want to believe they’ve been robbed of the American Dream.

By undocumented immigrants.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I have family members infected too. I don't even speak to them anymore. I gave up on them. I grew exhausted trying to get through to them. Some people joke about it but it truly is a cult.

I am a paid subscriber to the MTN, Aaron Parnas, Aaron Rupar, Scott MacFarland, Legal AF and a few more. I don't watch any corporate media including BBC. I gave up on them last year as they seemed to be leaning towards Trump. They may have changed their tune now? However, I will not go back. The boomers are they protesters from the 60s and 70s. How sad they feel the need to get out there again.

The younger generations should be getting out there. As I previously said, I believe they would rather be on social media. I don't think I'm wrong here? That's what I meant by "lazy" but the other guy or gal got offended. It was not my intent to offend.

New flash: there is no longer an "American Dream" but it seems MAGAts don't see that. They are hell bent on hate as is their cult leader.

WJB Motown's avatar

NoKings should be happening weekly........Voting in the corporate Dems and losers that are supported by Chuckles and AIPAC Jeffries is a short term fix.

The free world has had enough bullshit threats........my last trip ever to America was years ago.

Connie Larsen's avatar

Yes I’m sick bibi! N his BS! N attacks! Bastard belongs behind bars with trump!!!!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I just said that. I didn't see your comment until now. I'll probably piss some people off but I don't care. I'm just being honest 🤷🏻‍♀️

ramonaj's avatar

Yes Kelk. The in person town halls are not going well for these assholes. People are angry as hell . Now Mikey Jerk off is telling them not to do them. They are afraid of their own constituents. Make them feel it.

DeBurgh's avatar

Where is the skeptical Press to blow the whistle on the Trump Family stealing $1.7 Billion from our Treasury? The Dems are fooled again. They are yelling about "don't give money to the rioters!" while they miss the months long, planned, fraud conspiracy in the White House, coordinated by the heads of the DOJ and the Treasury. The bogus "Settlement" didn't just pop up out of nowhere! It's a long con game and almost everyone is buying it! The $1.7 Billion of stolen money and the pass for the Trumps to continue to commit tax fraud were created for the benefit of the Trump Family. Stop getting distracted by the outrage of taxpayer money to be paid out to violent thugs. Pay attention to the HEIST! Wake the hell up!

DeBurgh's avatar

The $10 Billion lawsuit con is still working. Trump says, "I was treated very badly so I deserve the $1.7 Billion. I could have gotten more." This is the STORY of the con game. The PRETEXT. The SETUP. An elaborate Sting of 300 million American citizens.

Then the red flag is waved in front of the gullible Dems and Press by Blanche and Trump. "But, in my generosity I'm going to give the money to my supporters who were treated very badly. Who exactly gets what amount of money is up to me of course." This is the DISTRACTION part of the con game. So they forget about the CRIME itself, which is the phony settlement.

While the Press and Dems are outraged over the use of the stolen money, the Trump Family quietly abuses the office of the Presidency for billions in their pocket. Avoid paying income taxes. Taking bribes for pardons and favors. Cutting real estate and crypto deals. Selling junk to the gullible. And benefit by using the 1,700 millions of dollars of our money to pay off their pals and bribe any elected official who's honor can be bought. The biggest heist of our government in 250 years.

C Bowlby's avatar

djt- carreer criminal!

Wendy B.'s avatar

The media doesn't cover the protests. There are a lot more people out there protesting than you'd think from watching the legacy news. If your area doesn't appear to have any, go ahead and grab a few friends and get out there.

C Bowlby's avatar

Freeway overpass, worker supporters honk&and light up!

C Bowlby's avatar

Vote BLUE in NOV!

John Widdowson's avatar

2 things: the stock market is NOT the economy. Jobs and wages are. It's painfully obvious unless one is a magaloid.

Pete Hogsbreath telling cadets to "find God" is totally inappropriate. This was not a religious gathering. And, to what God is he referring? Surely not Jesus, the Prince of Peace. And quoting Charlie Kirk, a podcaster?! I'm sure the cadets were all very impressed....

C Bowlby's avatar

Wondering when djt will wear out stock market with greedy obvious insider trading?

It's illegal and also wrong in so many ways!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Can we ever have a peaceful weekend?

Dee Cee's avatar

Yes. Looking forward to the peaceful weekend that follows the YUGE biggliest beautiful celebration in the history of the universe. The day he kicks the golden bucket.

It. will. be. Epic!

WJB Motown's avatar

Express delivery of 6 cases of Diet Coke.....a dozen Big Macs to the White Trash House.....get the Orange heart rate up to 200 beats per second!!! Get rid of this fucker!!!

Dee Cee's avatar

Dear Alexis:

Please deliver WJB Motown's request to:

Faux King DJT

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20500

Just add it to my tab. Thanks!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Yes!! I just want to see that son of a bitch eat dirt! Looking forward to that day.

Dee Cee's avatar

I had an entire play list for his 2020 election loss. I'll have an even better one for that "One Fine Day" when we'll all be "Dancing In the Street" and chanting "Na na na na hey hey hey goodbye!"

It's gonna be a global celebration

Operation #EpicFu...neral."

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

OMG!!!! How funny!! "Operation Epic Funeral" 🤣🤣 That's clever! 🤣🤣

Dee Cee's avatar

Thank you! I can't say that DJT hasn't inspired me in some ways!

Please feel free to steal "Operation Epic Funeral" and pass it on!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Oh thank you!! I'll do that, Dee Cee!! 🤣

Vicki L Rogers's avatar

WOOT WOOT 🎉 🎉 🎉

C Bowlby's avatar

USA people dancing in the streets with whole world 🌎!

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Yesssss 💃🏻🕺🏻

ramonaj's avatar

Never. They ruin every holiday with hate and BS. IT won't stop either. I think we need to be louder about their lies. Less coverage of the nonsense. More of what is needed to keep THEM on their heels.

C Bowlby's avatar

We must keep sight of flowers, but clean-up requires concentration as well!

Debra Dunn's avatar

concentration is the Key Word followed by Camp

Angela Mastriano's avatar

I guess no children are safe under this administration since they support a child sex offender! What madness ??

Linda Harris's avatar

If they are deleting the J6 files (i.e. whitewashing history) and are proud of it; they are probably also deleting the Epstein Files to cover up all of their child sex offenses.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Aaron Parnas said he was able to archive it.

Linda Harris's avatar

You cannot archive the 3 million Epstein files that have not been released.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

The J6 whitewashing. Sorry, I didn't specify.

Brenda Brown's avatar

Ben,with so much corruption happening you may have already reported on the V Convention that is occurring and I missed it. If not,could you please check into it and report back on it. I just read about it in Substack and it just added to my stress and anxiety. Apparently the Christian Nationalist only need 6 more state's approval to completely rewrite the Constitution and NOT in a good way!

WJB Motown's avatar

Re-open Alligator Alcatraz.....lock them all in....bring down the invasive python snake infestation.....they are poison and will kill them all.

David Clark's avatar

This S0B can't be goone soon enough.

Ron N.'s avatar

He's diabolical and nasty...

Dee Cee's avatar

The lede in one of today's New York Times home page articles reads, "President Trump continues to act like he's politically all powerful, even in the face of indications he's not."

My comment in response:

But if Trump can somehow fix or suspend elections, he is politically all powerful.

Combine that with the fact he's building a fortified bunker along with accumulating and maintaining his own private paramilitary force. At least twice he's floated the idea of being president for life.

At least in his mind, he plans to continue to do whatever he wants, and he doesn't plan on leaving.

//end//

I'm sure I'll be accused of having TDS by some of the commenters on the supposedly far *left wing* (LOL) NYT.

Mainstream media has to stop normalizing this. They are complicit in the destruction of democracy.

LovingMomma's avatar

That is absolutely unacceptable we can not allow these animals to get away with this it's time to fight back

Doug's avatar

Those who sow injustice reap calamity. Pro 22:8. How about that one Pete H!?

C Bowlby's avatar

Glad they took hogsbreath phone privilege away!