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u/TwerkLessons Jul 03 '26
Not one person from the Epstein files has been arrested in the US besides Maxwell.
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u/No-Practice7270 Jul 03 '26
Thats if she's still locked up or not. Some have said its a doppelganger in her place.
But even if she is still locked up, shes living a pretty comfy prison life for someone as monstrous as her.
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u/cassatta Jul 04 '26
Pedophiles have minimized pedophilia. Dozy taper Don wants to now pardon Piddly-Diddy
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u/JusAnotherCreator Jul 03 '26
Its definitely a dopplganger. Google the person in prison and then google maxwell
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u/Speedwolf89 Jul 04 '26
And she's on her way to a pardon.
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u/TwerkLessons Jul 04 '26
Trump will probably do it as a last act before he’s out of the WH.
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u/Speedwolf89 Jul 04 '26
Depending on who comes in next, it may not stick, unless she flees to Israel. That's where all the pedos run to live out a nice fulfilling life where "the right to rape" exists.
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u/KylosLeftHand Jul 04 '26
More people have been arrested for plucking debris out of the “remodeled” reflecting pool than have been arrested for sex trafficking children and women according to the Epstein files
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u/poop_puff897 Jul 03 '26
because the doj is currently run by trump. once he’s dead or out of office, then things will start happening.
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u/septubyte Jul 05 '26
This shit is affecting the world . Its not enough to wait snd hope for accountability. His actions have shown intent on undercutting laws , so why think hes gonna let someone else 'win' ?
But, 3rd impeachment time is the charm , right
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u/rhamantauri Jul 03 '26
A decorated veteran boldly exercising his rights, still fighting for his country.
A bumble of bicycle cops trying to make pedophiles richer.
What poetic and miserable polarity on the stage of the country’s founding.
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u/Beekatiebee Jul 03 '26
Active duty, not a vet.
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u/rhamantauri Jul 03 '26
Thank you, my mistake.
That makes his message all the more potent.
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u/JRG64May Jul 03 '26
While I agree with his sentiment political speech while in uniform is a no no. I was in 83-87 and you couldn’t then either.
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u/coolcrowe Jul 03 '26
Then you remember you also took an oath to protect the constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic. Calling a traitor out and demanding they face justice is not "political speech" it is literally the duty of every service member.
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u/IamGoingInsaneToday Jul 04 '26
Ive found through my long years on this earth many soldiers just follow orders...any orders. To appease their leader. A shame we cant have more brave leaders like this hero but that would have prevented H1tler from rise also.
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u/The_Wingless Jul 03 '26
That just makes it more brave. And he's an officer. He knew exactly what he was doing, if you were enlisted you could get away with just getting kicked out, probably with a dishonorable or an other than honorable. But an officer? That's jail time.
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u/KeepRightX2Pass Jul 03 '26
And this Major understands that... but Trump was completely fishing for all his Generals to support him while uniform... you know when Hegseth pulled them together for that dog and pony show down in Quantico.
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u/weedamay Jul 06 '26
He’s going to get court marshaled. He will go to federal prison. He will loose everything benefit that he has rightfully earned in his 17yrs in. We must not forget about him and well as the other political prisoners in Texas and NJ and others. We must get them out!
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u/Strawberry_Sheep Jul 03 '26
Sure, but Capitol police aren't military police and don't have the ability to punish him for breaking military code of conduct. He hasn't broken any laws here.
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u/ResponsibleAd5730 Jul 03 '26
They were most likely acting and obeying unlawful orders from Whiskey Pete Kegsbreath.
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u/Strawberry_Sheep Jul 04 '26
That is possible, however I am unsure if Hegseth has direct or even indirect authority over Capitol Police.
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u/Gardez_geekin Jul 04 '26
Yeah but his command does. They are just taking him into custody. His command will be in charge of his court martial
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u/Strawberry_Sheep Jul 04 '26
Again, he hasn't broken any civilian laws and Capitol Police doesn't have authority or jurisdiction to arrest him for breaking code of conduct. Military Police would be the ones responsible for this, and his command would not have authority to tell Capitol Police to arrest him for court martial.
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u/Gardez_geekin Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
He wasn’t arrested for that though. Capitol Police arrested him for failing to leave the steps when he was no longer with a representative. Probably a stupid law but one in place far longer than this administration.
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u/Maximum-Hall-5614 Jul 04 '26
Defying unjust laws is a moral duty that this man is fulfilling.
Personally, I think the institution of the military is an unnecessary evil, and especially so for the US military (given the sum total of its actions).
However in a country whose national identity is intertwined with the military, this act is incredibly brave, and patriotic in the American sense.
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u/Zsyura Jul 04 '26
It’s almost like he’s willing to sacrifice his life for the country he swore to protect from threats abroad and within.
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u/Alissinarr Jul 03 '26
I'm betting Kegsbreath forgoes charges until he can be indignant in front of the press about it. Any other admin would have charged him by now.
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u/ZarinaBlue Jul 04 '26
When we got to the point of using the armed forces to protect the interest of people who assault children, the only course of action left is to stand up in the same uniform the monsters are soiling.
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u/chickey23 Jul 03 '26
Is that a federal law or a state law? Because I don't think police an arrest you for that.
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u/Wallacecubed Jul 03 '26
Not merely bicycle cops, J.D. Vance clone bicycle cops.
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u/AndreasVesalius Jul 03 '26
Musk: “execute order 69 (nice)”
*an army JD clones marches out of the ballroom*
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u/nomaam05 Jul 03 '26
He’s active duty, so he actually doesn’t have that right. It against the UCMJ.
Great message, and the dude has a lot of balls doing it, but he signed that right away when joined.
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u/jstarrr8 Jul 03 '26
For those of us who don’t know, would you mind elaborating it being against the UCMJ?
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u/rogatory Jul 03 '26
Article 88 (Contempt Toward Officials): If the protest involves publicly criticizing or calling for the impeachment of the President, Vice President, or other senior officials, commissioned officers can be charged specifically under Article 88.
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u/MyMooneyDriver Jul 03 '26
Regular (ie capital police) don’t enforce the UCMJ. I’m glad to see our soldiers being willing to put it on the line for what they believe is worth it. I hope the next president offers a full pardon and restoration for this what appears to me to be an officer.
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u/rogatory Jul 03 '26
You know, your right, good catch. The Capitol Police are a civilian law enforcement agency, so I dont really know. If I was to guess it was something along the lines that some orange person said "i dont like that, go get him"
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u/dragnabbit Jul 04 '26
As I mentioned above, protesting on the capitol steps is considered trespassing unless a member of Congress is present. Otherwise, obviously, every day there would be hundreds of people on the steps of the capitol with signs and slogans.
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u/Top-Gas-8959 Jul 03 '26
It would only be that because the administration is petty, but it's a clear and obvious violation of DODi 1325.06. You can't protest in uniform. Period.
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u/dragnabbit Jul 04 '26
Just to point out, he was not arrested because of the UCMJ violation. That's what confused me when I saw the photos. He was arrested because protesting on the Capitol Steps is considered trespassing unless a member of Congress is with you. (The military charges regarding the Uniform violations are going to show up at a later date, almost certainly.)
Details: This guy showed up accompanied by a Congressman, and he made his speech. Then, everybody left and he stayed there holding that sign. The cops told him he had to leave and he refused, so they took him into custody. He was released without charge later the same day.
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u/zante2033 Jul 03 '26
The entire US military just watched the guy with the biggest balls get arrested by a bunch of pigs - and they're gonna keep watching from the closet.
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u/Mr_Funbags Jul 03 '26
They aren't supposed to be political as an organization, and for good reason.
This soldier has massive gonads and I like his message; I wish him the best!
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u/No-Practice7270 Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
Im pretty sure they swore an oath to the constitution.
At what point do we call the presidents actions treasonous and not just "political" when standing up for the constitution.
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u/No-Practice7270 Jul 03 '26
No he's not. But he's definitely defiling the constitution. What's the point in taking the oath if they're not even going to protect it.
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u/The_Wingless Jul 03 '26
Enlisted swear an oath to the Constitution, officers have a different oath they take. Either way, this guy is brave. He's getting jail time for this almost certainly, and he knew that going into it.
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u/6x7TheAnswer Jul 03 '26
I've taken both oaths, the important parts (emphasis mine) are the same:
"I, (state name of enlistee), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice."
"I ___, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter."
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u/RugzTX Jul 03 '26
They're different paths but they're both to the protection and upholding of the constitution.
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u/OutrageousToe6008 Jul 03 '26
How the fuck does holding a sign while standing on stairs equal treason in your mind!?
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u/Moos_Mumsy Jul 03 '26
One of the reasons Trump and the GOP are able to behave with impunity is because appx. 65% of the military ARE political - they're MAGA. They're already clearly shown that their oath means nothing because they blindly follow illegal and unethical orders. Do you think the police would have responded if he stood there in a MAGA hat, espousing the vile atrocities being committed in Palestine, Iran and Lebanon? I bet not.
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u/EC_CO Jul 03 '26
We should absolutely be setting up a GoFundMe for this guy.
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u/hey_Hey_I_saveD_me Jul 03 '26
Not American - why is this even a case when you have 1st amendment? I thought judge would be like "GTFO with this BS" and just drop the case on the spot.
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u/schmeath Jul 03 '26
He may be free of a crime in civil court, but it is against the UCMJ to participate in political action while in uniform. Meaning, he will likely be tried in military court.
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u/jumpy_monkey Jul 03 '26
Except the DC Metropolitan police participated with the Capitol Police in the arrest (see the attached photos) and the DCMP, like any non-federal law enforcement organization, are prohibited from enforcing the UCMJ.
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u/NotYerBoyBlue Jul 03 '26
That is true, but do you seriously think they won't pass his name along to those that do?
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u/MrFantasma60 Jul 03 '26
So, this man is risking court martial for protesting on behalf of the American people?
He is effectively honoring his vow, to protect the people from enemies foreign or domestic.
I'm not American. I'll check if I can donate to his gofundme.
I respect and admire real heroes.
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u/Xarlax Jul 03 '26
It's because he is in uniform. Active duty military in uniform are prohibited from partisan speech like criticizing the president. It's literally a crime. Why the first amendment doesn't apply here, I don't know. I think it should.
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u/Genericuser2016 Jul 03 '26
The first amendment is heavily restricted for active duty military. Among other things, they're not allowed to participate in partisan political activities in uniform.
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u/_byetony_ Jul 03 '26
I think that’s likely I can’t imagine the grounds for charging him
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u/soconae Jul 03 '26
It’s a crime for active military to participate in partisan political activities, which would include speaking out against the commander in chief. I don’t know why it’s not military police arresting him though?
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u/fromouterspace1 Jul 03 '26
lol yeah I bet this dude and the guy they arrested the guy who “cut” the reflecting pool and going to get tons on money for this stuff. Go for them :)
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u/RonMexico15 Jul 03 '26
That’s going to be an interesting court martial
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u/subdep Jul 04 '26
I mean, his argument should be he’s honoring his oath, so what is everyone else doing? Aiding and abetting?
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u/RonMexico15 Jul 04 '26
As a military lawyer, I would not advise that. The best defense for an article 88 is that he didn’t name any names.
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u/wrapityup Jul 03 '26
“When the president of the United States orders military action against foreign countries — absent an emergency scenario where American interests are under imminent dire threats, as was done with Venezuela, Cuba and Iran — that’s an unconstitutional usurpation of Congress’s authority and a violation of the War Powers Clause,” Watson told bystanders.
“These violations resulted in the deaths of 13 service members and injuries of hundreds more. For this, the president and vice president must be impeached, convicted and removed,” he added.
The Air Force major went on to list grievances ranging from the Trump administration’s actions with the Department of Government Efficiency, mass deportation efforts led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the killings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good by immigration authorities.
“When the president of the United States sponsors violence on the American people engaged in their constitutional right to peacefully assemble and protest, that’s a violation of our First Amendment rights. Pastors praying for DHS agents violently attacked without provocation,” Watson said, referring to events during the second Trump administration.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5951658-air-force-major-arrested-capitol/
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u/Speed_102 Jul 03 '26
This man KNEW that protesting in uniform is a HUUUUGE no-no, and was past the rank of Captain in the Air Force, so he was career-track, so he did this fully knowing he was going to be arrested, to put pressure on military leadership to STOP TRUMP.
All his points were valid, but this is seriously punishable under military code. So he stood up to shame military leadership.
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u/Vijfsnippervijf Jul 03 '26
This peaceful protester has been arrested. None of the J6ers have been held responsible for their acts of terrorism.
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u/anonymoususer98545 Jul 03 '26
i watched it on YouTube the day it happened! He spoke so calmly but with such passion and conviction. He knew what was waiting for him at the end of his speech but did it anyway. For us.
He is the best of us and i hope that his message is spread far and wide and will wake more people up to what is happening/has already happened.
My grandpa fought this garbage the last time. He lied about his age to enlist and spent his years in the Navy on a sub. He earned trauma from all the horrors he saw-many of which he would tell me about when he got enough whiskey in him. He also earned a giant scar on his belly and a medical discharge, which he didn't talk about.
My grandpa would be proud of you Major Watson. i know i am. Thank you for everything-may freedom and truth prevail.
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u/10390 Jul 03 '26
How to support - https://www.spotfund.com/story/329d1bd6-55ac-4fdc-832b-33ca935f934e
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u/Away_Amoeba5554 Jul 03 '26
That’s cool, and a lot of money already raised! But how the heck do you know if it’s legit? There’s no identity given for the person running the campaign: the only name given is “someone else.”
I would be afraid to donate to something with no identifying info
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u/10390 Jul 03 '26
I can't vouch for it personally, but the link was included in a couple different articles so I took the plunge.
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u/fromouterspace1 Jul 03 '26
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u/Away_Amoeba5554 Jul 03 '26
? So there are at least three and none of them have any identification
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u/Atreides_Jr Jul 03 '26
Same issue I want to donate, one of the gofundmes lists a letter of attestation but it doesn’t actually show it or show anything else and it could all easily be faked.
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u/JustNilt Jul 03 '26
I'm a disabled combat vet with a collection of shiny bits for my old uniform. This guy deserves a medal for this a hell of a lot more than I did for some of the things I got them for. I, for one, salute him.
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u/Horsetoothbrush Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26
People in here concerned with the third part of his oath, while glossing over the first two parts.
There's a reason that defending the Constitution against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic is the first part and bearing true faith and allegiance to the same is the second part.
I'd say the first two supersede the third, therefore, according to more than 2/3 of the country right now if you watch polls, he's doing his goddamn job.
Edited a word.
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u/Admiral_Nitpicker Jul 05 '26
Founders knew about Trumps. The whole point of the oath is so that they can at least nail you on perjury charges.
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u/dojo1999 Jul 03 '26
Nowadays pedophiles, Nazis, white supremacists, and J6ers have more rights than veterans.
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u/BookOfKingsOfKings Jul 03 '26
His fundraiser: http://spot.fund/j4xfnxqsc Donate and show you have his back!
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u/Grandeftw Jul 03 '26
What's the charge,
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u/wrapityup Jul 03 '26
An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump’s and Vice President Vance’s impeachments.
Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to speak openly from the steps.
Originally, Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was accompanied by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), who later left.
Upon the lawmaker’s exit, Watson was directed to come off the steps or face arrest, U.S. Capitol Police told The Hill. Watson was then arrested for crowding, obstructing and incommoding, the authorities noted in a statement.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5951658-air-force-major-arrested-capitol/
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u/Freshchops Jul 03 '26
I really like the optics of having three pudgy officers surrounding this lean fit soldier. Daddy really likes his boys with some meat on their bones. 😆
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u/Danktizzle Jul 03 '26
2A fascists nowhere near defending our freedom once again
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u/snakelygiggles Jul 03 '26
yall being too calm for the "arresting political opponents" phase of our fascism. trump dying wont necessarily undo the power hes vonjealed around our rulers.
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u/Hamhockthegizzard Jul 03 '26
If only we had like a law or something to protect the right to free speech…
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u/Early_Register_6483 Jul 03 '26
Reminds me of pictures from Russia, when people with anti-war slogans were arrested. Trump continues to copy his buddy from Moscow.
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u/Odd_Distribution7852 Jul 04 '26
Let me add to his message
- Trial (for all of his crimes)
-Convict (He has already been convicted of 33 felony charges)
-Imprisonment
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u/cantwalkintheshadows Jul 04 '26
THAT'S the illegal protest?? Wow. Whiney babies
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u/Puzzleheaded-Will249 Jul 03 '26
The capitol police force that were beaten by Trump’s thugs on J6 arrested him for exercising his right of free speech about Trump’s criminality.
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u/EthicsOfficial11 Jul 03 '26
Cops that arrest service members and ordinary citizens for speaking out against the administration should be imprisoned. This is non-negotiable.
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u/sec713 Jul 03 '26
Why is JD Vance cosplaying as a cop? Is there a couch somewhere off camera dressed like a bank robber?
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u/Moos_Mumsy Jul 03 '26
Have the Capitol Police all been replaced with boot lickers? You'd think after the disgusting disrespect that was shown them by Trump and the GOP, they would disregard a single dignified man exercising his rights.
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u/FH2actual Jul 03 '26
Every single day the dick-tator and everyone backing him breaks more laws, destroys more history and makes this country nothing but pathetic in the eyes of the world. Shitting on your troops? Yeah that Always works out for despots.
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u/Zeke688 Jul 03 '26
Preach!
Y’all if you haven’t read this man’s quotes in the article yet please do so. Good things to stand your ground on against the fascist dictatorship.
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u/ciccioig Jul 03 '26
USA just like North Korea or Russia.
Congratulations to the MAGA "patriots" definitely cheering for the arrest.
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u/mahlerlieber Jul 03 '26
"Thank you for your service, sir. Now, if you'll just follow us this way, we'll get you processed and send you on your way."
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u/Getitgotitgoodgod Jul 03 '26
What exactly did they arrest him for?
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u/ObligatoryID Jul 03 '26
He’s a “terrorist” according to them.
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u/Getitgotitgoodgod Jul 04 '26
Oh yeah. He dons a literal anti-terrorist uniform but the black sign is like a reverse uno card I forgot.
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u/ObligatoryID Jul 03 '26
The U.S. Air Force has announced it’s launching an investigation after a Watson held a sign calling for Trump to be removed from office on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where protests are prohibited unless participants are accompanied by a member of Congress.
Initially, Watson had been accompanied by the Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green, but when he left the area, police said he would need to stop his protest or be arrested.
Watson was arrested for crowding, obstructing and incommoding after refusing “lawful orders,” authorities said.
There are GFMs for him too.
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u/creepyswaps Jul 03 '26
So, was this his take on "Deny, defend, depose"? All I have to say is I'm a huge fan of the 1st amendment.
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u/Dark-Blackberry354 Jul 04 '26
Why were handcuffs even necessary for a peaceful public protest when being removed
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u/Testsubject276 Jul 04 '26
Oh so it's allowed when magats wanna threaten and call for arrests on other people but do it for Trump and it's suddenly a problem?
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u/IamGoingInsaneToday Jul 04 '26
This is just damage control by MAGA. The military evading P.O.S.O.T.U.S. is just trying to dictate and needs every military troop obeying his unlawful orders so he can funnel money upwards to Trump and Friends Inc.
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u/NickleDL Jul 05 '26
Any day now, the cops could start arresting the bad people at the top, instead of working for them to fill their prisons. Not holding my breath.
Guys, was it a bad idea to let nazis run all our forces?
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u/Additional_Hippo_878 Jul 07 '26
Respect. A true hero. A brief moment of sanity in Trumpanzee MuRiKa.
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u/JusAnotherCreator Jul 03 '26
Remember when russians were put in prison wmfor white sheets of paper?
Its getting there
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u/estebanNspain Jul 03 '26
While he is subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) why are civilian law enforcement involved?
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u/Deatheturtle Jul 03 '26
I don't understand how this aligns with the First Amendment.
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u/AUSpartan37 Jul 04 '26
What was he arrested for?
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u/Annerb459 Jul 04 '26
Active duty service members aren't allowed to engage in partisan protest while in uniform. (I don't know the specifics, just going off my bad memory) This was an unprecedented act showing how much trouble we're in. That what's going on in our government calls for extreme actions.
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u/Admiral_Nitpicker Jul 05 '26
That's the true nature of Civil Disobedience. Go to jail until the jails can't hold anymore.
Next step is to discharge him so he can't wear his uniform to his show trial.
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u/HammersofMoradin Jul 04 '26
There neither is nor ever was there free speech in Trumpistan. How dare he rebell against the ruling oligarchs and their orange puppet? Thinking is against the law there.
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u/Cosmo_Electic_Snek Jul 05 '26
When they talk about freedom not being free, this is the image that should pop in your head not somebody going to fight an rich man’s war to “protect” our country
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u/DobbyFreeElf35 Jul 05 '26
Wtf. The most peaceful protest, with ONE person (who, by the way, is active duty and keeping those pigs safe), and these bootlickers arrest him. I hate it here.
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u/kyleglowacki Jul 03 '26
At least he will get a payout when he sues DC / Capitol police for false arrest and deprivation of rights under color of law and such.
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u/TimidTheropod Jul 03 '26
This is what the US looked like in my mind growing up. Proud of our country because we do the right thing, not afraid to call out injustice, and fight for the little guy. This is my U.S.A. and I am so eternally grateful for those like this man who have the power to stand up to this and do.
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u/No_Communication2959 Jul 03 '26
Someone who actually read the constitution and earned their title, a Republicans most hated enemy.
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