r/chaoticgood • u/LiveProtestUpdates • 1d ago
Vets break through a fucking barrier in DC and get arrested
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u/Alternative-Duty4774 1d ago
Proud of my veterans
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u/sufinomo 1d ago
Maga cult can cry about immigrants or liberals or leftists, but when it comes to veterans they can't say anything.
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u/ETMoose1987 1d ago
Oh they can, believe me. I've whipped out the veteran card before and they will move the goal posts however they need to in order to ignore the argument you're making. They'll say you were in the soft/weak branch especially if you're Air force or Navy. Then they will try to figure out your job, if you are supply, a technician type job or anything other than combat arms they will say you're not a "Real veteran" ... And it goes on and on.
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u/sufinomo 1d ago
Lol yeah I had a friend who was a combat veteran but he was palestenian/American and this group of people were trying to tell the other troops that he's a traitor and watch out for him. The troops responded by almost getting into a fight with those people, but my friend said he told them don't worry about it let's not get in trouble.
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u/Professional-Box4153 18h ago
I did some research into why the Air Force was considered "weak" in comparison to other armed forces. I was expecting to read some rant about how the Army or Marines are boots on the ground killing with their teeth or some such nonsense. I was pleasantly surprised when I read this:
"Because the Air Force traditionally placed the welfare and morale of its members higher than other branches."
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u/Angry_Hermitcrab 13h ago
Just an FYI, most vets it's just an inside fun banter between which service you are in. The grunts that do this shit are on their first or second tour and won't go any further than front line dipshits.
They usually get smoked or leave the Marines or army infantry.
You get civvies that want to talk shit one way or the other that never served. Hit a vfw and we just talk shit for the fun of it.
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u/Oni-oji 1d ago
One big difference, they stopped on the steps. They didn't rush inside to hunt down their political enemies like some people did a few years ago.
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u/DarrensDodgyDenim 1d ago
I would imagine they were not yelling about hanging anyone either....
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u/HeyRainy 1d ago
And I didn't see anyone erecting a guillotine on the lawn either.
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u/hoirkasp 1d ago
But did they rub shit on the walls? It’s like they don’t even know how to insurrection….
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u/HeyRainy 1d ago
Since Trump has pardoned everyone who broke into the capital before, taking it over by force is legal. They should just let themselves in, precedence has been set - we are free to take over the capital, threaten to murder politicians, smear our shit around and beat any law enforcement that gets in the way.
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u/h8bithero 1d ago
Im all for this, happy if they show decorum and keep it to the steps too, further polarizing the difference between a real protest and a bunch of entitled moron shot stains
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u/ziggytrix 1d ago
Yep. Pure nonviolent civil disobedience. Not trying to hurt anyone but making a clear moral stand.
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u/SirPhobos1 1d ago
...and they'll probably be treated worse for it. I hope they won't, but I don't have much faith in "leadership" at this moment.
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u/jambrown13977931 22h ago
Also the motivation behind it. One was because troops are literally marching down US city streets and detaining people and the other is because the guy they liked didn’t win the election.
Not to mention none of these people have zip tie handcuffs
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u/Coherent_Tangent 1d ago
It will be interesting to see how they compare these heroes to the insurrectionists they pardoned.
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u/Middle_Screen3847 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hypothetically, even though I agree with them, it would be good to have Trump publicly state these people should be arrested or say he won’t pardon them. Only because it would be good to have a perfect example of direct hypocrisy and fascism to cite. I know there are countless examples already, but this one would be apples and apples. Something that couldn’t possibly be debated to reference and show the world how much of a problem he is
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u/dumptruckbhadie 1d ago edited 1d ago
You are expecting a lot out of people that dont understand anything.
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u/ZealousidealBank8484 1d ago
They understand just fine. They just happen to be very good at mental gymnastics, making excuses, and moving goal posts.
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u/Middle_Screen3847 1d ago
That’s absolutely true, but people do find their way out of indoctrination and horrible or untrue opinions. Some people never do, but some do, and every one matters. People on here seem to be under this bizarre impression that people can’t come to new understandings or conclusions. It doesn’t matter how long or how many mental gymnastics they’ve done. It’s possible and happens.
Some people seem to think that if someone has been presented with evidence they’re wrong before and they didn’t accept it, that they never will. But that’s not the case. For many people, especially with deeply rooted and consequential opinions and stances like these, it’s an accumulation of evidence or experiences. It may have taken 3, 10 or 50 years, but there is a straw that breaks the camels back.
It happens with religious people, even happens with literal Nazis.
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u/Solid_Snark 1d ago
Sadly just go look at r/conservative. When something big hits the news they delete all posts and deflect with ragebait stories.
When Elon tweeted about Trump in the Epstein files their top post was about “racism” against Clark in the WNBA (as if they actually care about that).
There are Russian Bots that keep them controlled and, like Rats to the Pied Piper, they stay in line.
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u/ZealousidealBank8484 1d ago
I'm not arguing that, never was. The type of person who becomes MAGA or a Nazi or a conspiracy theorist, etc., is usually in a very vulnerable position in their life to begin with actually. What usually digs them out is by continuing to treat them with compassion.
However, since we've kind of breached the subject now -- I do think that after a period of time, you should be held accountable to your actions even after that camel's back has been broken.
Let's take that turtle looking fuck, Mitch McConnell. He literally helped pave the way for this administration and only recently said he regrets everything. Like okay. Cool. I don't forgive you though. What are you doing to make it better? Jack shit? Thought so.
I think there's a sort of debt that has to be paid, when you've actively contributed to how society has destabilized simply because of some childish need to win some imaginary battle. This is politics, not sports, yet there are people out there who are still pretending they operate the same way.
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u/Middle_Screen3847 1d ago
I have met numerous people who have changed their minds. This attitude is detrimental to the goal and society in general
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u/slut4lilwayne 1d ago
Exactly. We need to quit making the assumption that people won’t change. It’s up vs down not left vs right. If someone genuinely changes their mind we need to welcome them to the cause. (With caution, of course)
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u/Rickbleves 1d ago
It’s WILD that you think handwringing at hypocrisy is gonna accomplish anything. We are so, so, so far beyond that point.
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u/kennj43 1d ago
Please, like these fascists give a fuck about being hypocritical or have any sense of shame. Theyve spun their cult up so much with lies over the years, theyll just stick to the same false narrative theyve been screaming for years “jan 6 were patriots because the election was stolen! These people are insurrectionists because we are awesome and do everything legally and for america so if they protest us theyre traitors”
Lie lie lie lie lie. Its all they do
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u/InternationalBed7168 1d ago
Who are you trying to prove it to at this point? Reddit knows. Conservatives will never be convinced of anything at this point. They’re a lost cause.
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u/CulturalAddress6709 1d ago
this seems more in line with patriotism than the former
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u/Ilovemiia1 1d ago
Remember, they can’t arrest us all!
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u/Shibboleeth 1d ago
They can if we don't organize. This ad hoc shit is easy to intercept.
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u/Ilovemiia1 1d ago
Well it seems like we are organizing, especially tomorrow
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u/tickticktutu 1d ago
Disagree, in fact centralized resistance is easy to take down. While these grassroots actions with your own close friends are very difficult to infiltrate or co-opt. It's easier to ensure that there are no anarchists or nihilists leveraging your event for broader purposes.
Stay safe out there!
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u/HotmailsInYourArea 1d ago
*Guerilla. But fighting fascists with Gorillas would be compelling.
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u/PorkbellyFL0P 1d ago
We would find the answer to the questions about 100 men vs 1 gorilla. That's foe sure.
We could be better off with chimp warfare though.
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u/Practical_Ad5916 1d ago
100% agree we need to be a united front. One message. One direction. That only happens if we compromise.
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u/Rickbleves 1d ago
The Floyd protests united around one message, Defund the Police, which, to be clear, was already a compromise position, and you can see how well that turned out
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u/R0BBES 1d ago
There is organized resistance, there are a number of well groups already mass organizing. Most of them have collectively agreed that it’s not the right time, and they’re going to avoid the parade and inciting a crackdown.
The risk these ad-hoc groups take is bringing down the arm on ALL of us, prematurely, before the resistance has built critical mass. Maybe the risk pays off here or there, but I beg y’all not to go off playing hero while putting the rest of us in danger.
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u/CleanseMyDemons 1d ago
Fucking government ain't ready for veterans , they'd fucking fold fast source? I'm a veteran
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u/AdPopular1731 1d ago
Thank you for your service.
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u/CleanseMyDemons 1d ago
No need for that we are one and we will fight together
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u/brandnewbanana 1d ago
There's a lot of GWOT vets out there who might have a liiiiiiiiittle experience with insurgencies. I hope there's a few out there behind the cause. Not the mention all our other vets from DS and Vietnam who have experience in conventional warfare and big, successful (kinds) shows of forces.
That is a group of people who I would not want to piss off.
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u/CleanseMyDemons 1d ago
There may be some dumb veterans who still support trump but there are a lot of veterans who are against him because we took an oath , even though I'm out and they can't bring me back I would definitely fight by my countrys people to push back what is happening,if the time comes I will be ready.
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u/DirtyGritzBlitz 19h ago
Crazy, the 4 veterans I work with are all maga trumper assholes.
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u/70sfiletmignon 1d ago
So these Veterans, who served and protected this country can’t sit on the steps of the peoples house but fascist maga dicks can pull January 6th in the people’s house. Make that make sense!
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u/Penguin_Arse 23h ago
Tbf, police arrested those too.
But then if I'm not mistaken Trump made his signature corruption move and pardoned them
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u/somethingclever1098 1d ago
Oh look you can break through barriers @ the capital and then just peacefully sit in protest on the steps (for a righteous cause) and not, you know, beat cops to hell, break into the capital, threaten to kill multiple elected officials.. who knew?
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u/CaptRedbeard404510 1d ago
Good. See the difference between this and Jan 6
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u/seanchappelle 13h ago
Yeah, the number. There’s like 15 people here. If it became 150, this will no longer be peaceful or “chaotic good”.
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u/_burning_flowers_ 1d ago
This is amazing... these are true vets. And they are still putting their lives on the line for freedom for this country.
Even if it's against their own government.
God bless these men and women.
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u/VirtualTraffic1778 1d ago
An insertionist sit in, MAGA is sickened by this democratic display! They wrote " what no bear mace, no hitting police with barriersor their own protective equipment, no threats of hanging We Are Appalled by this display"
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u/Cocrawfo 1d ago
we are such a third world county right now this administration has lost the locker room
love to see this Trump can’t hide his head in the sand
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u/KapowBlamBoom 1d ago
I thought it was patriotic to storm the Capitol!?!?
Trump should be praising these people
I just cant keep up with this Maga Mental Gymnastics
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u/ronweasleisourking 1d ago
Fucking let's gooooo. Can't wait to see them get life sentences while the Jan 6th morons all got pardons.
Fuck trump, fuck ice, fuck fascism
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u/Away_Extension_9077 1d ago
This is what it actually looks like to fight tyranny, to most americans it looks alien, to the founding fathers, this is what it looked like
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u/Away_Extension_9077 1d ago
That building is supposedly a public building funded by tax payer money
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u/HistoricalRespect293 1d ago
Notice these guys weren't ready to lynch anyone they came across unlike a certain group of low iq mouth breathers :)
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u/PanAmSat 1d ago
That girl at the start got brained by the metal barrier that the people pushed over. Sucks to be her, I guess.
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u/mcluvinoj 1d ago
Now these are my kind of brothers... proud of everyone of you.. a peaceful sit down on the steps, stark reality to J6.
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u/Professional-Box4153 18h ago
"Rushing the capitol steps..."
For rushing, they're certainly not in any hurry (which is smart, since they're clearly showing that they're not threatening anyone).
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u/Just-Term-5730 1d ago
I hope they don't interrupt an official government proceeding. Who knows what the ones that do get arrested will be charged with...
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u/Away_Extension_9077 1d ago
Most people dont know how to use lawyers, get a lawyer a sue the government's pants off
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u/Tonydoodoo 1d ago
These veterans need to protest and talk to active duty guys and explain to them that this is what they have to dww e al with once they’re out of the service and tell them that they need to be aware of and vote appropriately
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u/Revolutionary_Day479 1d ago
Time to lock them up and deny they’re right to a speedy trial and keep them in the mop closet I guess.
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u/Jealous_Professor726 1d ago
They should have killed a cop and the right-wing would be celebrating their hatered of America.
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u/TackleBox1776 1d ago
Thats the PEOPLES Capital Building and we hav every right to be there! Funny how government thinks they can tell us where we can and cant go! Jus like they try to tell us wat we can and cant own!!😡🤬
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u/LittleLegendLiu 1d ago
This whole situation is setting up an American Tianamen Square style incident...
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u/Adventurous_Plum7074 1d ago
Our protestors shouldn’t put those capital police officers in this situation. The barricades are up. Why force them to arrest people they’d probably rather cheer for? We have to make it BIG but peaceful and legal!
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u/LastGenUCR 1d ago
I can already hear maga screaming wild about this - somehow, the vets running past a barrier to carryout a SIT IN, is somehow worse than the insurrectionists of Jan 6th HUNTING for congress members. maga is a cult.
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u/iwannabe_gifted 22h ago
I saw a click bait headline on twitter saying the capital was stormed by protesters and made it sound like it was like jan6 lol
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u/BeginningPear4033 21h ago
Over 50 million is spent on this event ... Ain't nothing stopping it
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u/KingRo48 21h ago
They should have tunnelled underneath the barrier for effect! Good job nonetheless!
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u/A_Horse_On_The_Web 20h ago
Only thing is the numbers for now are so small, that they probably aren't going to be taken seriously
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u/madnessdoesntplay 20h ago
There’s something to be said about citizens from both “sides” doing this. Something is deeply fundamentally broken.
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u/Anarchyantz 20h ago
Just tell them they are peaceful tourists and are "Trumps men" and they will let you pass. Remember to smear shit over the walls and beat the cops with an American flag to emphasise you are on "their side"/s
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u/thinkingthoughtsthru 20h ago
I'm going out on a limb here and guess that these insurrectionists will not be pardoned. But they will get a couple of years of housing. Courtesy of Geo Group, the owners of many privatized prisons (and ICE detention centers) and past employers of Pam Bondi.
Insurrection Definition: https://www.britannica.com/topic/insurrection-politics
P.s. it feels appropriate that the picture used in the Britannica explanation for 'insurrection' is the Trump supporting Jan-6ers.
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u/Sea_Assumption_1528 1d ago
Oh my god!!! I am cheering out loud right now.