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valleyrogue

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27. I am not happy with this.

Wed Apr 16, 2025, 08:55 AM

Apr 2025

If he makes it back alive, he better thank his lucky stars.

He is plenty old enough to remember Jonestown. Not a smart tactic, especially when he doesn't know for sure if Garcia is alive.

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Sen Van Hollen en route to El Salvador right now [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 OP

Safe journey................ Lovie777 Apr 2025 #1

Ty, Senator! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #2

Mucha Suerte, Senator! BoRaGard Apr 2025 #3

Buen viaje!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2025 #4

Godspeed and return safely orangecrush Apr 2025 #5

Just for argument's sake johnnyfins Apr 2025 #6

It would be the dumbest move that Krasnov and El Salvador ever made. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #8

And tsf is known for smart moves? I agree with you chicoescuela Apr 2025 #18

Why? quakerboy Apr 2025 #47

Why would they need to? FBaggins Apr 2025 #32

I don't think they will detain him, but I do wonder if they will deny him entry to the country PortTack Apr 2025 #40

Way to go Senator gab13by13 Apr 2025 #7

I remember my family in San Francisco and the story about that event................ Lovie777 Apr 2025 #9

I know that is in the back of a lot of folks' minds... kentuck Apr 2025 #13

Jonestown was in Guyana. milestogo Apr 2025 #22

So? Ocelot II Apr 2025 #38

Van Hollen is going to El Salvador. milestogo Apr 2025 #43

It's relevant because a US Congressman, Leo Ryan, was ambushed and murdered Ocelot II Apr 2025 #44

Thank you for the comparison. murielm99 Apr 2025 #66

I hope there are no more casualties Marthe48 Apr 2025 #10

But why is Van Hollen alone? Jersey Devil Apr 2025 #11

Can't help but recall Rep. Ryan's tragic journey to the Jim Jones cult years ago. Hope allegorical oracle Apr 2025 #20

First thing I thought of when I heard about this johnnyfins Apr 2025 #35

This is what came to my mind as well. Will no other Senator or Rep.join him? Magoo48 Apr 2025 #63

Republican pussies in Congress would rather see that guy drop dead Bengus81 Apr 2025 #65

I hope he stays safe and has a productive trip. LoisB Apr 2025 #12

Godspeed! k_buddy762 Apr 2025 #14

Did Chuck Schumer go with him? Emile Apr 2025 #15

So sorry, Chuck ... La Urraca Apr 2025 #23

No... WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2025 #25

Hero Senator!!! wolfie001 Apr 2025 #16

This should prove interesting. JohnnyRingo Apr 2025 #17

My first thought. There is history when a lone brave Congressional Rep or Senator try to do the right thing-- hlthe2b Apr 2025 #21

Paranoid American Christian Cult Leaders aren't involved, maxsolomon Apr 2025 #61

Trump would make them pay for the Kool-Ade anyway. JohnnyRingo Apr 2025 #67

At least HE is trying... May the Senator remain safe and gain information/evidence that will hlthe2b Apr 2025 #19

the smart thing to do azureblue Apr 2025 #24

The Mexican Army should invade both Guatemala and El Salvador ? MichMan Apr 2025 #28

Mexico? stillcool Apr 2025 #29

Chris Van Hollen is MY Senator! BlueMTexpat Apr 2025 #26

Yes! May God bless him and keep him safe FakeNoose Apr 2025 #55

I am not happy with this. valleyrogue Apr 2025 #27

My thought Rebl2 Apr 2025 #42

If they grab him and make him disappear, I'm afraid the US government can't do a thing about it. So I've heard. dem4decades Apr 2025 #30

Am I the only one dreaming AnnaLee Apr 2025 #31

Ty, Sen. Van Hollen wendyb-NC Apr 2025 #33

Per MSNBC, his plane just landed in El Salvador n/t Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 #34

Thank you Senator Van Hollen democrank Apr 2025 #36

I fear for his life.. Hope he comes back safe mountain grammy Apr 2025 #37

Wish him well kansasobama Apr 2025 #39

Did he Rebl2 Apr 2025 #41

Thank you Senator Ohioboy Apr 2025 #45

Safe Travels Senator Van Hollen WiVoter Apr 2025 #46

Sen Van Hollen: I just landed in San Salvador a little while ago Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 #48

How long before Trump fires the entire embassy staff? Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #51

thanks, Dennis NJCher Apr 2025 #56

I'm glad he's going, but AdamGG Apr 2025 #49

Please give on ActBlue DownriverDem Apr 2025 #50

I hope he brings Kilmer back but I fear he is dead. kimbutgar Apr 2025 #52

Based on what? maxsolomon Apr 2025 #58

It would be so simple to bring him back and end the story kimbutgar Apr 2025 #60

You didn't answer my question. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #62

Thank you . . . . Scubamatt Apr 2025 #53

Highest-Super Props to you Sen Van Hollen!!! Ars Longa Apr 2025 #54

My feelings are that Mr. Garcia will not be able to come back to America. chouchou Apr 2025 #57

He's going to get stonewalled. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #59

Respect for courage. Thank You Senator. Magoo48 Apr 2025 #64

And he reported in on Rachel Maddow tonight: Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #68