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18. What always surprised me is that I know a couple of members of

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 10:45 PM

Jul 12

our local post and they know of my service, but they never approached me about joining. Not that I would have joined, but I found it strange.

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Am I the first Legionaire to notice political bias coming from leadership? [View all] 70sEraVet Jul 12 OP

the traditional veterans organizations run conservative rampartd Jul 12 #1

Holy shit. FalloutShelter Jul 12 #2

my father was against the American Legion Tetrachloride Jul 12 #3

I found a link to the original article: 70sEraVet Jul 12 #4

The American Legion has always leaned right, kind of racist and sexist. sinkingfeeling Jul 12 #5

add homophobic ZDU Jul 12 #14

Point taken. 70sEraVet Jul 12 #16

I think the Legion is a good organization. 70sEraVet Jul 12 #9

What always surprised me is that I know a couple of members of GP6971 Jul 12 #18

Thank you for the post leanforward Jul 12 #10

former member of the V and the Legion here OldSWODog Jul 12 #11

No canteen at our Post 70sEraVet Jul 12 #13

well stated, sir OldSWODog Jul 12 #15

I noticed from your profile you are retired Navy. 70sEraVet Jul 12 #17

don't sell the 4 year tour short...you did what was asked of you OldSWODog Jul 13 #19

Forgive me -- I am replying to my own OP 70sEraVet Jul 12 #12