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Defenders of democracy?

March 12, 2025 by Guest Post

by Archie Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis

Where are the Republican war hawks, their support for the military and “the rule of law”? The administration releases duly convicted J-6 felons on the streets and withdraws support from Ukraine after they have shed their blood in three years of war defending their democracy without American troops on the ground. Where are our veteran  “Navy Seals” Senator Sheehy’s and Representative Zinke’s voices in this debate? What would Senator John McCain be doing if he was still alive? Their total silence toward this policy change is  a cowardly retreat from their military service, a disgrace to Montanans who have or are serving in both the military or police. This is an abdication of their responsibilities as a Montana Senator and Representative to serve as a check on the power of the administrative branch of government. When will they have a town hall meeting to explain their retreat? Call Ryan Zinke (202) 225-5628, Tim Sheehy (202)-224-2644 and demand they explain their position at a local town hall meeting.

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  1. helen sabin says

    March 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM

    J6 duly convicted? YEAH apparently you two haven’t been reading the news about those that did nothing but walk in the building AFTER THEY WERE INVITED IN BY THE CAPITAL POLICE, and were in jail for one-three years. You apparently ignore their treatment don’t you? Aand what about the total crushing of their constitutional rights? In the meantime, the man who shot Mrs Babbitt was promoted. That is THE DEMOCRATS IN ACTION! You two ought to open your eyes, realize how gaslighted you both are, and wise up. Please start doing some critical thinking and reading please.

  2. Mike Mercer says

    March 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM

    McCains dead?

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