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Irish_Dem

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6. Yes some of the damage is permanent.

Reply to BeerBarrelPolka (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 06:22 AM

Nov 20

It is going to be harder to recruit good military talent when they know their rank
and pension can be stolen for political reasons.

Troops forced to break the law for a dictator in the White House or lose their rank and pension.

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Glad they made this... 2naSalit Nov 20 #1

Trump has threatened the US military with loss of rank and pension if they cross him. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #2

The good news is BeerBarrelPolka Nov 20 #3

And could be taken away again if a Maggot steals the WH again. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #4

No doubt BeerBarrelPolka Nov 20 #5

Yes some of the damage is permanent. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #6