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Aristus

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21. The racism, homophobia, and misogyny I encountered when I was in

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 11:55 PM

Dec 2024

was staggering. I’m a straight, white, cisgender male. But I’ve always been open about my support for equal rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.

That didn’t sit well with my hyper-macho fellow tank crewmen. (This was the early 90’s.)

It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to discover that the worst of them, or maybe even most of them, are Trumpanzees.

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Something angered me today [View all] vanamonde Dec 2024 OP

Good for you XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #1

I don't condone vandalism, but in this case, I whole-heartedly agree w/ you SWBTATTReg Dec 2024 #2

I was Active Duty Army when President Obama's Term Ended roscoeroscoe Dec 2024 #3

Next time, bring some of this. usonian Dec 2024 #4

These pricks LilElf70 Dec 2024 #5

Don't do anything they will invite retribution or your care to be altered. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #6

That works both ways... paleotn Dec 2024 #8

Well done! paleotn Dec 2024 #7

Good Trouble FB47243 Dec 2024 #9

Sharpie and a Hitler mustache. Dem2theMax Dec 2024 #10

No Please FB47243 Dec 2024 #11

I know. Wouldn't really do it. Dem2theMax Dec 2024 #14

I thought about that vanamonde Dec 2024 #16

The racism, homophobia, and misogyny I encountered when I was in Aristus Dec 2024 #21

Then the Doctor wonders why BidenRocks Dec 2024 #12

We cantp kozar Dec 2024 #13

Good job!👏🏼👏🏼 benfranklin1776 Dec 2024 #15

Thank you! n/t vanamonde Dec 2024 #18

For what it's worth, you have my full approval of your action. Thank you. LoisB Dec 2024 #17

Right On!! ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #19

Great job. Have a picture of US Army Major Beau Biden ready to tape on the wall the next time you go. C0RI0LANUS Dec 2024 #20

Trump not the president currently whfinlay Dec 2024 #22