Sue Fulton

Must-read thread for anyone who gives a damn about veterans

I happen to know this commander and I am bursting with pride

REPUBLICANS: Democrats are antichrists and must be put against the wall.

DEMOCRATS: Let's work together with our friends across the aisle.

A brilliant book - highly recommend!

‘A very dangerous person’: alarm as Pete Hegseth revels in carnage of Iran war Critics say brash, bombastic Fox News host out of his depth to guide US military through murky new Middle East conflict

““Honestly, it’s embarrassing. We know this guy is incompetent. I wouldn’t feel safe leaving Pete Hegseth in charge of putting together a DoorDash order.” - Marine veteran Janessa Goldbeck

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We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.

Pretty amazing that comms person at FBI called my @ms.now colleague @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social a liar and demand a correction only for Kash to post a photo from the locker room

Army captain struggles with decision to restore Confederate names An Army captain balances pride for the history of Black soldiers and despair over Confederate names being restored on military bases.

Celebrating the treasonous Confederate leaders at U.S. Army bases remains a slap in the face to Black soldiers and anyone who fights for freedom.

Proud to know Jack Lowe!

@TySeidule.bsky.social @wisci.bsky.social

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I received notification of yet another death at an ICE facility, meaning 38 people have died in custody since Trump returned to office.

ICE is failing to ensure the health and safety of the people it is responsible for.

We need immediate oversight of this entire operation.

Army Veteran and Mental Health Advocate Speaks Out About Women in Combat Army veteran, author and veterans' advocate Kayla Williams hopes strides made to allow women in combat roles don't fall by the wayside.

Some of the reasons I adore @kwilliams101.bsky.social:

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Have been repeating this nonstop. Any Democrat eying the WH who doesn’t have a serious a plan to reform, restructure and rebalance this MAGA #scotus simply is not serious about resuscitating our democracy. (1/

Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”

This is who they are.

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Why USSOCOM’s 2013 Integration Decision Still Matters for Today’s Women in Combat Review - Georgetown Security Studies Review On January 6, the Pentagon announced it would review the “effectiveness” of women serving in ground combat roles. Secretary Hegseth asserts that requirements for combat roles must return to the “highe...

Women are essential to the fight.

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Two athletes draped in American flags celebrate with smiles on a podium. The background shows flags and a large audience. Text reads: "Amber Glenn spoke up for LGBTQ+ rights — then won gold. Glenn, the first out queer woman figure skater to represent Team USA, said she will 'never stop using my voice for what I believe in.'"

"I know that a lot of people say, ‘You're just an athlete, like, stick to your job, shut up about politics,' but politics affect us all,” Glenn said. https://bit.ly/4ajXs98

Halftime Show: “Together, we are America.”

Trump: “It is affront to the greatness of America. This show is a slap in the face to our country.”

What a joyful, electric, family-oriented, queer, Latino-centric in a gloriously patriotic, purely American way, celebration! This senior-citizen white woman is a Bad Buddy stan, y’all.

"What divides us now is not our political views, but our ethical beliefs."

𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨. But when we look at actions, not words, a different ethical picture emerges.

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The division isn't left vs. right. It's between those whose ethics are rooted in compassion, consistency, and the common good, and those whose ethics are a costume worn to justify cruelty, control, and the consolidation of power.

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡.

“Law enforcement” must be accountable to the law.
End qualified immunity.

www.naacpldf.org/qualified-im...

Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.

Women combat veterans want Pete Hegseth to know that they already passed the test The defense secretary ordered a review of women in combat roles, claiming standards were compromised — but the requirements for women and men in combat roles are identical.

Must-read.

“(I)t is no secret that Secretary Hegseth has a strong desire to marginalize women in the military…his religious views are that women do not lead and men do not submit to women.” - @rgrhelper.bsky.social

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Don’t just cancel your WaPo subscription, but him where it hurts. Boycott Amazon.
Or at least cut back where you can. Amazon is his moneymaker.

Caroline O’Donovan is an incredibly talented and determined reporter - and Bezos is a petty tyrant. @ceodonovan.bsky.social

Federal agents cornered Marimar Martinez, shot her several times, boasted about it, arrested her, lied about her to the public and in the police report, and falsely charged her with assaulting them.

Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."

Amanda Nelson | Substack American history, political pun-ditry. Welcome to the Pettysburg Address.

Meanwhile - subscribe to Amanda’s Mild Takes! She’s brilliant

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The fastest pro-Democracy law we could pass today UNCAP THE HOUSE

Uncap the House! Lots of upside - mitigating Citizens United and gerrymandering. Making Reps more responsive to constituents.
Downside? Big: How do you get Representatives to vote to dilute their power?

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Cutting FEMA, no doubt, to fund ICE/CBP.
Senators: VOTE NO ON DHS FUNDING!!

It’s time to tap into your internal lesbian anger! Even if you’re straight. Now is the time to fight for your 1st Amendment rights! Let’s go!

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

VA Employees in Shock Over Alex Pretti’s Death, Administration Response - The American Prospect VA Secretary Doug Collins has not sent a personal statement to the staff about the killing of Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

What’s happened to my VA is devaststing. To hardworking people providing needed care to veterans; and to the veterans deprived of care.

This administration doesn’t give a damn about veterans. Or the troops still serving.

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