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Cynical Publius @CynicalPublius - This is my deeply-held belief.
If the United States of America is potentially going to be embroiled in armed conflict with another nation, and you oppose that possibility, you should vote accordingly, you should protest accordingly, and you should let your First Amendment voice be heard, loud and clear.
This is America and we thrive on open debate.
But if/when that possible conflict goes hot, and American servicemen and women who volunteered to fight on your behalf are sent to combat by our leaders elected under the Constitution, you owe it to support the troops AND THEIR MISSION.
I know this is controversial, but you cannot support the troops if you do not support their mission.
And if you do not support their mission, then be honest with yourself and everyone else and simply say:
"I DO NOT SUPPORT THE TROOPS."
After all, that sentiment is protected First Amendment speech as well, despite how anti-American and wrongheaded it is.
https://x.com/CynicalPublius/status/2030022488592470232

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