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9. Ernst was combat service support as a Transportation officer

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 07:44 PM

16 hrs ago

She has a combat patch on her right sleeve because she served in a combat zone not because she saw combat.

Fucking media never takes the time to explain the differences.

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Sh*t on her sorry damn soul NotHardly 16 hrs ago #11

Like there was ever any doubt?! 50 Shades Of Blue 16 hrs ago #2

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It's over then gab13by13 16 hrs ago #5

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You beat me to it. . . BigDemVoter 14 hrs ago #18

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She also voted for Kavanaugh, after failing to attend the Blasey-Ford hearing. madaboutharry 15 hrs ago #12

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I wouldn't expect her to do otherwise Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 13 hrs ago #20

Yes, he answered her softball questions. Really disappointed in her. nt Jit423 13 hrs ago #21

Falling in line bdamomma 13 hrs ago #22

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Shit for brains obviously nt yaesu 12 hrs ago #24

Not surprised sakabatou 11 hrs ago #25

Joni does rhyme with phony. Gotta say she and Nancy Disgrace Hassler 10 hrs ago #26

of course she will Skittles 8 hrs ago #27

Alrighty Then endgenocide 3 hrs ago #28

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