Veterans For Responsible Leadership
@vetsforrl.bsky.social
Pro-democracy veterans advocating for responsible leadership in government & service with integrity. 🇺🇸
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Today, we honor the courage of those who served and the ideals that define our nation.
Veterans remind us that freedom endures only when each generation chooses to defend it.
Veterans remind us that freedom endures only when each generation chooses to defend it.
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THANKSGIVING WITH LINCOLN SQUARE! @therickwilson.bsky.social, @stuartathompson.bsky.social, and @crockett.house.gov (D-TX)!
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Subscribe to watch and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Subscribe to watch and Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
THANKSGIVING WITH LINCOLN SQUARE! @therickwilson.bsky.social, @stuartathompson.bsky.social, and @crockett.house.gov (D-TX)!
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Subscribe to watch and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Subscribe to watch and Happy Thanksgiving!
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I lost my job, I can't afford turkey or pie, and my kids have measles. But at least I'm not seeing any trans people in the Macy's parade.
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Exclusive: Surrendering land to Russia to end the war is off-limits, Zelensky’s chief negotiator tells Simon Shuster. “As long as Zelensky is president, no one should count on us giving up territory.”
Ukraine Says It Won’t Give Up Land to Russia
Ukraine’s chief negotiator, in an exclusive interview, says conceding sovereign territory is off-limits in peace talks
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November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Exclusive: Surrendering land to Russia to end the war is off-limits, Zelensky’s chief negotiator tells Simon Shuster. “As long as Zelensky is president, no one should count on us giving up territory.”
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A few thoughts about Thanksgiving in the military.
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
How the Military Celebrates Thanksgiving
Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.
www.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A few thoughts about Thanksgiving in the military.
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
My latests in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
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“We most humbly beseech him to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed.”
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
www.mountvernon.org/education/pr...
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
www.mountvernon.org/education/pr...
Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“We most humbly beseech him to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed.”
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
www.mountvernon.org/education/pr...
— Washington, First Thanksgiving Proclamation
www.mountvernon.org/education/pr...
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This is an awful way to go into the Thanksgiving holiday. My thoughts are with these military families.
The shooting of two National Guard members in our nation’s capital is deeply distressing, and my heart is with these Guardsmen, their families, and their fellow soldiers as they wait for news no family should ever have to brace for.
Read my full statement on today’s tragedy:
Read my full statement on today’s tragedy:
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This is an awful way to go into the Thanksgiving holiday. My thoughts are with these military families.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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This is exactly the wrong kind of partisan message for a VA Secretary and cabinet member to send in a moment like this.
But it’s also not surprising.
This is what he always does. Even now.
And it only makes things worse for everyone. Especially our veterans.
But it’s also not surprising.
This is what he always does. Even now.
And it only makes things worse for everyone. Especially our veterans.
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
This is exactly the wrong kind of partisan message for a VA Secretary and cabinet member to send in a moment like this.
But it’s also not surprising.
This is what he always does. Even now.
And it only makes things worse for everyone. Especially our veterans.
But it’s also not surprising.
This is what he always does. Even now.
And it only makes things worse for everyone. Especially our veterans.
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
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The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social, we've got your 6.
Veterans from every branch are speaking out.
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
Defend the Oath, Not the President
YouTube video by Save America Movement
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social, we've got your 6.
Brazilian justice department > American justice department
Breaking:
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence.
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Brazilian justice department > American justice department
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Veterans from every branch are speaking out.
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
Defend the Oath, Not the President
YouTube video by Save America Movement
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Veterans from every branch are speaking out.
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
Senator Mark Kelly is being threatened for reminding troops their oath is to the Constitution, not a president.
This isn’t justice. It’s intimidation.
Watch the full video here: youtube.com/shorts/0-sa6jp6pEk
VFRL knows that @captmarkkelly.bsky.social is a goddamn patriot
VFRL Board Chairman, Scott Peoples, had the honor of moderating a Veteran’s Town Hall including two of our nation’s best leaders, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social.
Thanks to @abreezeclayton.bsky.social and the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social for hosting the event!
Thanks to @abreezeclayton.bsky.social and the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social for hosting the event!
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
VFRL knows that @captmarkkelly.bsky.social is a goddamn patriot
Watch VFRL President, Bobby Jones, break down an urgent warning : the U.S. military is being pushed into dangerous political territory — and senior leaders are now seeking independent legal reviews just to determine whether the orders they’re receiving are lawful.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pK_A...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pK_A...
Navy Commander Gives URGENT WARNING Against WAR CRIMES
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Watch VFRL President, Bobby Jones, break down an urgent warning : the U.S. military is being pushed into dangerous political territory — and senior leaders are now seeking independent legal reviews just to determine whether the orders they’re receiving are lawful.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pK_A...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pK_A...
VFRL was honored to be part of a veterans town hall with Senator Mark Kelly this summer and we are proud to stand by him now. His lifetime of service to this country is unmatched and the authoritarian tactics that the Trump administration is using against him will fail.
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
VFRL was honored to be part of a veterans town hall with Senator Mark Kelly this summer and we are proud to stand by him now. His lifetime of service to this country is unmatched and the authoritarian tactics that the Trump administration is using against him will fail.
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With the news of DOGE disbanding, here is a flashback to earlier in the year when VFRL partnered with the NCDP in Raleigh, NC to protest against the harmful DOGE cuts and the cowardly politicians that did nothing to stop them. Protesting can work. Continue to speak up in your communities!
On the ground in NC! Board member Scott Peoples is attending the Rally Against DOGE. He will be speaking on VA cuts and the impacts on veterans.
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
With the news of DOGE disbanding, here is a flashback to earlier in the year when VFRL partnered with the NCDP in Raleigh, NC to protest against the harmful DOGE cuts and the cowardly politicians that did nothing to stop them. Protesting can work. Continue to speak up in your communities!
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Good riddance to one of the biggest failures in American history. Elon Musk and his band of jackasses have done lasting harm to our reputation around the world. As we can clearly see, when you put malignant narcissists in charge of the government, it has devastating effects.
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter reut.rs/4abeTdx
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
The Department of Government Efficiency claimed to have slashed tens of billions of dollars in expenditures, but it was impossible for outside financial experts to verify that because the unit did not provide detailed public accounting of its work.
reut.rs
November 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Good riddance to one of the biggest failures in American history. Elon Musk and his band of jackasses have done lasting harm to our reputation around the world. As we can clearly see, when you put malignant narcissists in charge of the government, it has devastating effects.