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pnwmom

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3. It's a good essay, but I got stuck on this part, right in the beginning:

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 05:00 PM

Nov 25

"And for the last several years…you’ve been forced to hold the line in a political environment…where the most powerful people in the nation…have treated your oath as a loyalty test to themselves…rather than a commitment to the Constitution."

That is NOT true for the last SEVERAL YEARS, which include the Biden administration. It is only true for the administration since January, and the first Trump administration.

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Why Senator Mark Kelly's Reminder to the Troops Mattered More Than Anyone Realizes [View all] Amaryllis Nov 25 OP

I swore that oath last millennium, twice Jerry2144 Nov 25 #1

"Korrupt Korpulent Koprolite" summer_in_TX Nov 26 #12

The name is quite apt. Fits him perfectly Jerry2144 Nov 26 #13

Senator Kelly demonstrates what LEADERSHIP looks like Trailrider1951 Nov 25 #2

It's a good essay, but I got stuck on this part, right in the beginning: pnwmom Nov 25 #3

I entirely agree h2ebits Nov 25 #4

You are right. He does have a comments section at the end of the post if you go to the link. Amaryllis Nov 25 #8

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Nov 25 #5

Yes! Exactly. MineralMan Nov 25 #6

Recommend kentuck Nov 25 #7

Kelly and the other veterans know spoke to their intended audience. ancianita Nov 25 #9

Isn't it astonishing that this even needs to be said? BurnDoubt Nov 25 #10

That was beautiful, strong message with a subtle delivery, on point. Escurumbele Nov 25 #11