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Katherine Yngve's avatar

Hi, Allison -- what happens to the stories after they are polished? In other words, could we get some fed vets into our red states on, say Memorial Day, to perform their stories? Or could we get a workshop in a red state to help local former fed workers and vets prep and share their stories?

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Laura's avatar

I think this is a wonderful idea. A great way to undo the misinformation and propaganda that has been spread.

I am a pro democracy American and although I am not a vet, or even currently in our armed services, I’ve always had the highest respect for our service members! I am so grateful for each and every one of you being courageous and caring enough to be willing to put your lives on the line to protect our rights and freedoms and our lives! With that said, and although I voted for the strong empathetic black woman, I can’t help but feel incredibly guilty for what is happening to our vets. The absolute last people to deserve such awful treatment! And I am so sorry that our country has let you down! 😔🇺🇸🌹🫡

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Teri Gelini's avatar

This the most amazing thing I have read on Substack . .I hope you get so many responses of from those who have been wronged and that they can tell their stories and get recognition for all they do. My dad was a WW II vet with 100% disability and his younger brother was career Army graduating from West Point and also teaching there, part of the Tennessee Valley Authority with 3 tours of Viet Nam and ending up at the Pentagon. His grave overlooks the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Both of them would be mortified by today"s presidency. Thank you for what you are doing.

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Callardo's avatar

Good work. 31 years, also have 7,500 hours driving a DAV van for vets going to the hospital.

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Annette Roll's avatar

Thank you, Allison. Man you are amazing 👏

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Patty's avatar

This is so awesome 👏 I hope you get a lot of veterans to respond. What is happening to them is just disgraceful 😡 and I am glad you are giving them an outlet for their voices Allison ❤️

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Martin Casella's avatar

I wish you were our President, Allison. Thank you for everything you do for Vets!

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KathyInCali's avatar

Excellent! What better way to spread awareness about the horrible ways in which 🤡 & Co are destroying real ppl’s lives, than to hear it straight from the sources themselves.

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Old Dogs Against DOGE's avatar

This will come to bite Trumpin the ass when he tries to build up the military.

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Not a fascist's avatar

How about recruiting former snipers that got fucked over and fired by trump? The nation could sure use your skill set.

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Nightmaher's avatar

Good trouble Allison, Thank you!

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Ed Garland's avatar

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