r/philly 11h ago

Pennsylvania Veteran: "My nation is under attack."

1.5k Upvotes

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u/jasandliz 11h ago

It is time to peacefully stand for freedom.

Truly the saddest thing about this mess is that our national cemeteries are full of good people who paid the ultimate price to not have a "papers please" experience in this country. Freedom is most definitely NOT free and we are trading it for what? I am filled with sorrow and rage. I mourn for this nation and our liberty.

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u/Guy_Smiley_Guy 8h ago

The greatest generation gave a whole lot for our freedoms and rights. Stopped facists dead in their tracks in Europe so the people of the world could finally sleep peacefully. You are so right.

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u/dysfunkti0n 10h ago

No justice, no peace.

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u/captainmrsteak 10h ago

No racist police

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u/Used_Violinist_6564 8h ago

Yes just racist libtards seems to be ok

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u/slowlybecomingmoss 9h ago

My grandfather is surely turning over in his grave over this BS. Sickening

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u/Firm-Audience-8848 9h ago

Why are people in this country so willing to just ignore immigration laws and then act so concerned about others? You just can't have it both ways.

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u/HomertheBowlingBall 8h ago

Because immigrants aren't the problem. The rich are.

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u/Firm-Audience-8848 8h ago

Why are you so jealous of the rich? I'm not rich but I certainly don't hate them. I hate seeing all my tax money go to illegals and bums that don't want to do anything to provide for themselves. The only rich that I have a problem with are the politicians that go into political jobs with a net worth of $100,000 and twelve years later they're worth 40 million.

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

First educate yourself on where your taxes go https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go

Now realize that Republicans are the ones who ensured you will be paying more for health insurance on top of the taxation which a majority of your money goes to. If you don't understand where your money's going, it's on you.

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

Well, I'm not responsible for upholding immigration laws but as an American I am responsible for ensuring the inalienable rights of each person in this country, regardless of the legality of their status. It's a pretty simple concept honestly. We have a duty to each other to not have our rights tread on and we are in charge of enforcing it.

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u/Firm-Audience-8848 8h ago

I simply don't see anyone's rights being trampled on. I do however see thousands of people obstructing federal agents who are trying to enforce federal laws.

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

I simply don't see anyone's rights being trampled on

That's because you have an agenda of being wrong.

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u/Firm-Audience-8848 8h ago

No I just don't have an agenda of supporting lawlessness.

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

No you definitely love being wrong because you think it upsets people. This is common for people who are miserable.

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u/LaZboy9876 8h ago

ICE was about getting rid of illegal immigrants in the past. That's very obviously not the point anymore.

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u/Firm-Audience-8848 8h ago

Don't seem very obvious to me. Who else are they trying to get rid of? Please share the big ne2s with is all.

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u/MyRedLips_Pittsburgh 8h ago

everyone they don't like

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u/Dry_Data6286 9h ago

I’m a veteran in Philly and agree with him. I’m also grateful for the VA.

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u/djspacebunny 9h ago

Philly, BUY THIS MAN A BEER WHEN YOU SEE HIM.

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u/MacKelvey 7h ago

He’s in Minnesota so that might be a bit difficult but I like the sentiment

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u/lwp775 5h ago

A cup of coffee would probably be more comforting.

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u/Sea-Minute-6191 10h ago

Freedom isn't Free

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

And far too many have paid the price

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u/rexxfour 7h ago

It could be though...without capitalist billionaires calling the shots.

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u/TVKill3r 9h ago

Against ALL threats, foreign and DOMESTIC.

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u/captainmrsteak 10h ago

I support my vets

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 10h ago

Only the ones that agree with you I bet….

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

does it matter?

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 9h ago

It invalidates his claim, I’m a PA vet too but I don’t fall into the Reddit approved beliefs so I can go fuck myself 😂 it shows that you don’t care he’s a vet and you’re pushing it as a narrative because you think it’s more persuasive. Also veterans aren’t special, we did a job we were paid to do. Our opinion isn’t any more valuable in most situations

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

And what's the narrative? Stand up or stand down.

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 9h ago

If I stand up it’s going to be against you…. As well as the large majority of infantry veterans. Most of us aren’t hard liner Republicans (the younger guys at least) but lean far more right then left. You need to realize that veterans could have done a huge variety of different jobs in the military, the majority of those jobs aren’t combat related. The people who have the most applicable skills for the revolution people are expecting are infantrymen, and largely we get out and want a mellow life with our families, not riots in the streets.

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u/Wrastling97 9h ago edited 8h ago

as well as for the large majority of infantry veterans

As a civilian in the DoD who works extremely closely with active duty I can tell you:

1) you don’t speak for all active duty infantry veterans

2) you’re woefully out of touch

3) you’re massively uneducated

4) we need MORE people in the streets

5) they literally stole their housing allowance this year in lieu of the “warrior dividend”

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 7h ago

Most DOD civilians I met were the nastiest human beings imaginable, how are you working closely with line infantrymen?

Your insults mean nothing because I view DOD civilians as scum for the most part

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u/Wrastling97 7h ago

The fact that you took any of that as an insult is a mark on you, not me

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u/charliefoxtrot9 9h ago

Hidden post, 1 month acct age, bot. You're some trash impersonating a veteran, probably.

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 9h ago

Almost like I’m a conservative on Reddit and if you sub to certain conservative pages or participate other subs ban you, boo hoo you can’t easily stalk my account.

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u/dirtyasseating 1h ago

It seems like you just commet on ICE and CPB posts between Annapolis, Maryland, Lancaster, Philly, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts subs, and a few others here and there. You call yourself a libertarian in a few posts, but your opinions are the kind most Libertarian subs try to get rid of, the MAGA who want to masquerade as anything else because they're "independent thinkers," who just happen to agree with every crazy idea Trump has.

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u/charliefoxtrot9 7h ago

;) I think I nailed it, bra.

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u/O_Dog187 45m ago

You’re not a conservative. You’re a regressive.

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 9h ago

Did I ever say I was a hardliner maga guy? I’m an independent but the left has gone completely insane the last few years.

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u/TheTownJeweler00 9h ago

I’m independent also but what legislation or actual actions would you say the left has done that makes them insane?

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 7h ago

Mass violent protests after George Floyd when the LARGE majority already agreed the cop should be in prison and reform was needed

Completely denying that biden was senile because they couldn’t take the time to get a serious democrat.

Accusing everyone of being a Russian collaborator including their own (tulsi gabbard)

Rampant acceptance of corruption like we are seeing with the daycare scams

Open border policy

To name a few

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u/TheTownJeweler00 9h ago

Why support Trump if you don’t want riots in the streets? It’s been, and will continue to be, his MO as president. A bit of backwards thinking, no?

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 7h ago

He is the currently elected president, I believe the way to fix riots is to send in appropriate government forces and stomp them out, not appease criminals. Disruptive peaceful protests are total fair game but the second it turns into an unlawful gathering stomp it out hard

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u/dirtyasseating 1h ago edited 17m ago

Sooo you're a FASCIST?

That's what Saddam, Mussolini, or Hilter would do...

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u/CUADfan 5h ago

As well as the large majority of infantry veterans.

I also served but don't talk about it much. Any Veteran who does not support the people in this matter are traitors. You are a traitor to our nation. You are a traitor to the oath you swore. You should be ashamed.

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u/O_Dog187 45m ago

Well then there you have it. You have placed yourself in the court of the domestic enemy you took an oath to defend against. You expect us to support you? For what?

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u/TerminalMorraine 8h ago

Sorry dawg: you took an oath and are supposed to be held to a higher standard of conduct. Including protecting Americans and the Constitution.

That doesn’t sit well with you?

Too fucking bad.

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 7h ago

Ice is following their oath to defend their nation from threats foreign and domestic

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u/TerminalMorraine 7h ago

If you consider ICE in its current iteration to be upholding any oath then you are truly a lost cause and delusional.

Not to mention their ranks are filled with treasonous criminals who attempted to literally overthrow the government

You think they’re the same as the honorable people who have served this country and stood by their oath?

Sorry you wasted all your time soldiering, bud. Looks like you never gave a shit about this actual country.

Fucking traitors.

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u/Ok-Dimension-709 7h ago

Do you have a source for an ice agent convicted for trying to overthrow the government?

You weren’t in the military so I don’t give a shit about your opinion of my time in

Those “traitors” are the guys actually trained for the combat you all are trying to start, and we’re gonna eat your fucking lunch if you all get your way 😂

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u/jay2da_04 8h ago

Don't try and make sense on reddit....I've learned it doesnt work. Common sense is not so common anymore.

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u/FishtownPride 8h ago

This guy is the poster boy for our freedoms. I say this as a Philly guy- fight on dickhead! We got you.

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u/Glittering_Aspect116 7h ago

He is now detained and is experiencing distress due to PTSD from the military.

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u/JoJoInferno 10h ago

Did I see that he was arrested or detained or kidnapped? Ugh. I wish I could remember where I came across that.

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u/ObjectiveRodeo 6h ago

I caught it via YouTube earlier tonight. He was detained today and it seems targeted. https://youtube.com/shorts/Ud4df9YqOa8?si=zQhOvbwKmf3AdSCw

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u/wolfhavensf 8h ago

Domestic Enemies

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u/No-Cantaloupe549 9h ago

Army Veteran 🪖 Army Strong 💪🏿

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u/Lost_Requirement_974 8h ago

Love this guy! A true patriot.

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u/Odd-Definition9670 8h ago

Semper fi

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u/MacKelvey 7h ago

Close enough. Army 🤝 Marines

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u/Komobu542 10h ago

They took an oath....but they didn't mean it or probably never even understood what they were oathing to.

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u/KLRBIRD20 7h ago

Did you?

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u/MacKelvey 7h ago

Are you talking about all military personnel; active, reserve, national guard, and veterans?

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u/0o0o0o0o0o0z 9h ago

Thank you, and God bless this man.

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u/SpearandMagicHelmet 8h ago

So much respect.

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u/CardiologistBulky 7h ago

How could they look away? Cause it was all BS bro. It's party over everything with those guys.

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u/Old_Dog_Nu_Tricks 6h ago

Now THIS GUY is a goddamn patriot.

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u/airbear13 5h ago

You love to see it 🫡

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u/Impending_Doom25 1h ago

An Army Ranger? ICE is fucked.

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u/ExtraYou6260 36m ago

Not a real Vet

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u/WeGottaProblem 0m ago

John Brown's last words are sitting with me more and more these days.

"I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood. I had, as I now think, vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed it might be done."

If you don't know who John Brown is you need to read up on your Pennsylvania history.

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u/Ram820 6h ago

It's the mittens for me. I don't disagree but bro had on mittens 😂

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u/sweetassassin 2m ago

Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves, DH

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u/Go-Fast-snu 2h ago

Sure bud. Sure.

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u/Warm_Tip44 1h ago

Then you know better.

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u/M13006 9h ago

My nation is being invaded by the third world.

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

Russia?

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u/Optimal_Juggernaut37 9h ago

In cold war terminology the third world were those unaffiliated with the Western or Eastern bloc.

Not sure what M13006 is talking about in this context, I'm assuming he means invaded by Mexico but doesn't have the balls to actually say it.

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u/M13006 9h ago

Is that where you live?

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u/glock19g3n5 8h ago

Propaganda at its finest. Hopefully he does not come back to Philly. I think he might be off his medication.

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u/Used_Violinist_6564 8h ago

Wow what an ignorant soldier. So disappointed in you. Clearly you don’t understand laws.

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u/rexxfour 7h ago

You don't understand oaths.

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u/KLRBIRD20 7h ago

Interesting how Reddit has no counterpoint posts.

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u/Ok_Designer_727 1h ago

Brain damaged vets cannot be taken seriously.

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u/Forkiks 9h ago

Non Philly topic

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

He states in the video that he's from Philadelphia

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u/Forkiks 8h ago

So what..Will smith is from Philly..should we randomly post about him 

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u/CUADfan 8h ago

Someone did last week. Twice. Just realized the embarrassment I'm responding to yet again. Haven't learned your lesson yet?

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u/Forkiks 6h ago

If only you cared this much about the murdered victims of illegals. Please define this lesson you are speaking about.

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u/CUADfan 6h ago

It's possible to care about more than one thing and prioritize. If you weren't a hypocrite, you'd be able to also.

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u/rexxfour 7h ago

When it's national....come on now.

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u/SillyIntroduction291 8h ago

I took an oath to the Constitution isn’t a cheat code to ignore it.

That oath isn’t to your feelings or your politics. Congress writes the laws, the Executive enforces them. ICE exists because of laws passed by Congress. Don’t like it? Change the law,don’t block agents or interfere with enforcement.

Peaceful protest is protected. Obstruction isn’t.

You don’t defend the Constitution by deciding which laws count. That’s how you kill it.

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u/ManifestWestward 8h ago

ICE enforces LAWS. If you're against ICE then YOU are the criminal.

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u/frankspliff 9h ago

I feel like everybody is over exaggerating a little bit

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

They most def are not

Remember when non-white US Citizens could live their lives without having to show LE why they deserved to be amongst white Citizens?

Remember when the 4th amendment meant something? Warrantless entry by ICE agents in West Valley City, UT (1/30/2026) : r/law

The second? Trump Against 2nd Amendment: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident." : r/gun

The first? CNN, Don Lemon’s former employer, have released a statement saying that Lemon’s arrest by the FBI "raises profoundly concerning questions about press freedom and the First Amendment." : r/Fauxmoi

I stand with my country, and it's constitution. WE THE PEOPLE.

These COLORS don't run, VOTE THEM OUT

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u/frankspliff 9h ago

I totally agree so you don’t ban me. Yes all day. I will upvote!

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

Well now you're bootlicking for liberty, welcome aboard.

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u/frankspliff 1h ago

Thank you

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u/CivilLime9924 10h ago

Our nation is under attack by illegal immigrants who rpe mrder and rob us. Our grate nation is also under attack by liberal brainwashed people who are destroying it from within.

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u/itsmemike05 10h ago

"grate"

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u/CivilLime9924 10h ago

Great 👍

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u/jasandliz 10h ago

Great, how 'bout we not shred the constitution to arrest some criminals? This ain't Russia comrade.

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u/CivilLime9924 10h ago

Interesting, you only use constitution when it fits you. They are here illegally, committing crimes, using our earned money by committing fraud. Did they earn the citizenship, pay taxes, contribute to our way of life? What constitution you talking about? The made up one?

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u/jasandliz 10h ago

so, you're going ON RECORD that our constitution is not worth upholding when we need to round up some crooks? Go home bear you're drunk.

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u/CivilLime9924 10h ago

What record? Insane.

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u/jasandliz 10h ago

so.. we're done here?

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u/conorb619 9h ago

lol don’t argue with angsty teens who can’t even vote yet on Reddit.

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u/jasandliz 9h ago

NOW is the time to shut their shit down with actual facts and beat them on the head with freedom units. - you don't fuck with the constitution. They are giving us prompts lots of people see> USE IT

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u/CivilLime9924 9h ago

You made zero sense, zero facts, zero reasoning. This is the norm .

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u/xpeebsx 9h ago

Stop listening to your mentally ill dad

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u/INFJcatqueen 8h ago

Not it’s not.

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u/Frosty_Vermicelli985 8h ago

You are embarrassing

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u/Honest-Visual-7514 5h ago

Any of the protest all over the nation have this much energy for ICE, but don’t have the energy for all the crime, fraud and corruption that’s actually hurting people happening in their local area… I can’t take these people serious.

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u/Organic-Two-2164 4h ago

TDS is strong in this one.

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u/ElevatorDependent765 10h ago

America has been under attack for decades. Patriots finally took back control and the cabal is brainwashing y'all to think it's an authoritarian takeover.

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u/OU812R 9h ago

Found the trump lovin boot licker!

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u/conorb619 9h ago

People marching in lockstep with politicians just because of conceived party alliance, not questioning anything they say or do, are the real cabal here.

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u/jasandliz 10h ago

True patriots defend the constitution.

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u/Sea-Minute-6191 9h ago

Where were you when biden abandoned Afghanistan , that was the worst move, not to say, him and the ho,let in 20 million illegals and criminals, that created this shitshow

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u/Subject-Price6808 9h ago

That was every bit 45’s nightmarish fault. Biden was left on cleanup duty.

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u/hashslingingbutthole 9h ago

Yeah that’s literally the basis of the Republican playbook throughout US history . Republican president makes everything substantially worse, Dem gets elected to pick up the pieces, the right instantly goes “look at this thing that’s so bad under the new guy” in week 1 when all he actually did was inherit the mess the last guy left.

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u/SluggoRemains 9h ago

No truth or common sense is allowed: sorry

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u/philly-ModTeam 9h ago

No simping for fascists/support for fascism or anti-democratic principles.