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John1956PA

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18. No, I do not. My point was that Trump is a disaster in office.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #17)

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 08:04 PM

Nov 27

During the eras of protests regarding the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, civilians were killed on the streets and campuses in this country, but no military service members were killed or received life-threatening injuries. Deployment of the military to maintain the peace in those eras was arguably necessary. In the current time when this tragedy has occurred, the deployment is not necessary. It is window dressing and coverup for a failed, grifting presidency.

I wish you well, Irish_Dem. You have the ability to keep up with these drastic developments. I have been holding back in order to preserve my peace of mind.

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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after DC shooting, Trump says [View all] In It to Win It Nov 27 OP

Very sad mvd Nov 27 #1

She died with her boots on. Doing her job. Irish_Dem Nov 27 #2

The last time such such a mortal injury occurred on U.S. soil may have been during the Civil War. John1956PA Nov 27 #8

2001? sarisataka Nov 27 #12

I understand your point. I was thinking of deliberately shooting an on-duty service member on a street. John1956PA Nov 27 #13

I didn't know that, but I have been thinking about the Civil War on and off all day. Irish_Dem Nov 27 #17

No, I do not. My point was that Trump is a disaster in office. John1956PA Nov 27 #18

Yes we know Trump has blood on his hands with this death. Irish_Dem Nov 27 #19

Commander-in-Chief was shot & killed Nov. 22nd 1963 KS Toronado Nov 27 #21

Also, a decorated veteran. n/t the nelm Nov 27 #27

NO. JFK was not active duty, he was a CIVILIAN. Irish_Dem Friday #31

She was only 20 years old... whathehell Nov 27 #29

RIP.... JoeOtterbein Nov 27 #3

I am so mad I could spit! piddyprints Nov 27 #4

Encourage him to resign and/or refuse to obey the unlawful order. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 27 #30

This brings with it Greg_In_SF Nov 27 #5

R-I-P Sarah 🙏 Raine Nov 27 #6

More blood on Trumps hands Blues Heron Nov 27 #7

Trump used our military as a prop once again newdeal2 Nov 27 #9

Don't believe it was for his vanity KS Toronado Nov 27 #26

... littlemissmartypants Nov 27 #10

Such a tragedy...so pretty and young. Am both sad and furious. allegorical oracle Nov 27 #11

So sad. I hope she is in a better place. lostnfound Nov 27 #14

RIP. Sarah debm55 Nov 27 #15

RIP SPC Beckstrom. You should have had a long and happy life. COL Mustard Nov 27 #16

POTUS, Peacock of the United States, can't even keep Washington DC safe from the people he vetted. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 27 #20

So young BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 27 #22

It looks like PTSD kills again. BidenRocks Nov 27 #23

II have been away from the news all day, so I'm just learning this. hamsterjill Nov 27 #24

Rest In Peace, Sarah.. and your Loving Cha Nov 27 #25

More blood on his hands purr-rat beauty Nov 27 #28

May she rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Friday #32