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karynnj

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13. This is exactly what they attacked Blumenthal on ( except for Vietnam)

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Apr 21, 2018, 09:04 PM

Apr 2018

The difference being that no one questions Republican military service, with the noted exception of McCain where some Republicans dispute it.

I doubt this hurts him because it was not something he said, but the fact that he did not correct anyone. There are bigger reasons to oppose him including his terrible comments on Muslims and gays, torture, and the likelihood he lied throughout his hearing.

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It Turns Out Mike Pompeo Never Served in the Gulf War [View all] riversedge Apr 2018 OP

Pompeo is an ass kissing fraud. democratisphere Apr 2018 #1

This is a big issue for me as a vet... Docreed2003 Apr 2018 #2

Same here. trof Apr 2018 #9

Ditto sarge43 Apr 2018 #10

He fits right in HopeAgain Apr 2018 #3

Phoney boloney's can apply here at yours truly Iliyah Apr 2018 #4

Meanwhile the media had no problem letting on liars attacking Kerry's service JI7 Apr 2018 #5

And questioning a man who earned a silver star and a bronze star with valor served enough karynnj Apr 2018 #14

ain't no fucking way onethatcares Apr 2018 #6

I knew someone who lied and said he did serve IN Vietnam. BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #7

Considering the vast numbers of people deployed to the war zone during Desert Storm Rabrrrrrr Apr 2018 #8

I was in the Navy from 1970 to 1972, so I guess I serve "IN" the Vietnam War even though.... George II Apr 2018 #11

Good to know. Sounds like Donald Rumsfeld. calimary Apr 2018 #12

This is exactly what they attacked Blumenthal on ( except for Vietnam) karynnj Apr 2018 #13

Ned wrote another tweet asking for people Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2018 #15

he is an arrogant pompous prick demtenjeep Apr 2018 #16

Wow, another mimsy with a slidy tone eleny Apr 2018 #17

He will make some stupid comment about it... NCTraveler Apr 2018 #18