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James48

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2. So let me get this right-

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Mon Feb 26, 2024, 09:40 AM

Feb 2024

If you provide "sniper gear" to Ukraine's military as a private person, you are violating federal law. But if you provide it to them from taxpayers, it's a direct government paid program and it's just fine.

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Senate Aide Investigated Over Unofficial Actions in Ukraine [View all] brooklynite Feb 2024 OP

If he was helping Ukraine, give him a medal Charging Triceratops Feb 2024 #1

So let me get this right- James48 Feb 2024 #2

UKraine Aid Old Okie Feb 2024 #3

The issue is being a government official, rather than an ordinary citizen. brooklynite Feb 2024 #4