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AnnaLee

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4. I belong to various Veteran Disability groups

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:48 AM

Mar 2025

They usually do not allow discussions of politics but it still leaks through. Although a few veterans seem to support Trump no matter that it hurts veterans, the vast majority that still support Trump seem to double down on denial of what is actually happening.

The number of times I have heard veterans repeat FOX news type talking points about cutting waste and other forms of something needed to be done has astonished me. If some veterans do disagree they don't say anything. I guess it is about membership in the club.

On the other hand, there are social media VA groups that are outraged about what is happening and want Trump stopped, especially with respect to the firings.

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What's really insane is how much Republicans screw over veterans, as veterans continue to think Republicans support them [View all] LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 OP

No. XanaDUer2 Mar 2025 #1

Yes- military votes have been shifting left AkFemDem Mar 2025 #2

Yes, although I think who knows what the electorate will look like in another year? LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #6

It seems like they never lose support Bettie Mar 2025 #7

they do on the edges and a lot of people sat out the last big election because of dissatisfaction LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #10

Yeah, who knew that the Bettie Mar 2025 #11

Indeed. We thought it would be bad (but not this bad) but most people don't pay that much attention LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #12

This veteran hasn't supported any repubs in many years... Wounded Bear Mar 2025 #3

I belong to various Veteran Disability groups AnnaLee Mar 2025 #4

Interesting, but depressing. Thanks LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #5

60% of Vets Voted for Cadet Bonespurs Deep State Witch Mar 2025 #8

precisely. B.See Mar 2025 #9

Their thinking/motive: Long ago at a VFW bar, "We tend to do 'better' under Repubs." UTUSN Mar 2025 #13

they bought the propaganda, I suppose? Some bitter feelings about Vietnam maybe LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #14

Not more blame on Vietnam. Military in general are from under served, under economics, under education UTUSN Mar 2025 #15