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".....October 1, 2011 - TAMPA, FL - The Occupy Wall Street movement may have just received an unexpected surprise – United States Army and Marine troops are reportedly on their way to various protest locations to support the movement and to protect the protesters.
Army serviceman Ward Reilly posted the following on Facebook, “I'm heading up there tonight in my dress blues. So far, 15 of my fellow marine buddies are meeting me there, also in Uniform.
I want to send the following message to Wall St and Congress:
I didn't fight for Wall St. I fought for America. Now it's Congress' turn.
Originally posted by Kingbreaker
The should be stickied
Originally posted by v1rtu0s0
Hmmmm.... very skeptical about this "help"
They will "help" them "protest" by moving them away and into "free speech zones..."
j. Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations:
(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
(2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority.
(3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization. (4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army. (5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.
I didn't fight for Wall St. I fought for America
Originally posted by rogerstigers
Originally posted by v1rtu0s0
Hmmmm.... very skeptical about this "help"
They will "help" them "protest" by moving them away and into "free speech zones..."
As noted above, these are induvidual vetrans heading up there on their own volition.. not under any orders per se
Originally posted by wasco2
Originally posted by rogerstigers
Originally posted by v1rtu0s0
Hmmmm.... very skeptical about this "help"
They will "help" them "protest" by moving them away and into "free speech zones..."
As noted above, these are induvidual vetrans heading up there on their own volition.. not under any orders per se
And they won't have weapons and will be treated the same as any other demonstrator. If they try and get physical with the cops they will learn one Marine is not enough against six cops with batons and Tasers.