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MarineCombatEngineer

(14,466 posts)
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 11:36 PM Sep 2024

Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper, [View all]

I had just dropped off a load at their loading dock, decided to do some resupply of my groceries for my truck, so I'm at the self-check out paying for my groceries, I'm wearing my Kamala for President T Shirt and my USMC Vietnam Veteran ball cap, next to me is a man wearing a MAGA , ball cap, he was giving me the stink eye while I was checking out, he said that I shouldn't be wearing my shirt in His town, I ignored him and continued to check out, at this point, the WalMart associate assigned to the bank of machines came to me and said that I was very brave for wearing my T Shirt in Pahrump as it was Trump country, I looked her and him dead in the eyes and pointed to my hat and said that I had earned the right, as an American citizen and a combat vet to support and vote for whomever I wanted to.
The Trumper finished his purchases and slinked out with his tail between his legs and the associate thanked me for my "bravery" in a very red county, I told her that it wasn't about bravery, it was about the right thing.

Peace out
Dan

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Well done. sir! OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #1
Ditto Sir! usaf-vet Sep 2024 #48
If we had to choose Americas asshole... Enter stage left Sep 2024 #2
Yeah, this is the 2nd time I've had issues with the Trumpers in the Pahrump WalMart, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #5
Yeah, no DiverDave Sep 2024 #57
I admit that other WalMart's I've delivered to have denied my request to spend the night in their lots, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #82
Might not WmChris Sep 2024 #36
Sadly true chicoescuela Sep 2024 #53
Aww... Way to make the Cha Sep 2024 #3
Good on you UpInArms Sep 2024 #4
I drove around Idaho the whole Bush administration with a, "Somewhere in Texas a Village is Missing its Idiot" brewens Sep 2024 #6
Same here, I'm 6'2" weight around.............well, I don't want to indulge that, but suffice to say MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #7
I'm 6'0". Used to be six two but they whittled some off me when I had both knees and hips replaced. I'm down to 240 brewens Sep 2024 #11
Outstanding, keep up the walking and lifting and you'll soon be back to 100%. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #12
Pahrump! Pahrump!! That's where ART BELL used to live and broadcast from. Must be a lot of progree Sep 2024 #8
I remember the Art Bell Coast to Coast days. markodochartaigh Sep 2024 #16
When I first saw this post, I thought it was a joke and figured "Pahrump" was part of the punchline captain queeg Sep 2024 #9
Pahrump is the Shoshone name for Water Rock, Pahrump MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #10
Thanks for the report, MarineCombatEngineer! calimary Sep 2024 #13
Thank you calimary, BTW, love the name, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #17
I don't understand how we think of the right to vote as something that needs to be earned. Please DontBelieveEastisEas Sep 2024 #61
Being an American citizen means that you've earned the right to vote. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #78
Oh no. You're right. The right to vote IS freely OURS, and anyone who's of age can register to vote. calimary Sep 2024 #79
Cool BeneteauBum Sep 2024 #14
I have family in Pahrump ItsjustMe Sep 2024 #15
Doesn't surprise me, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #18
Dang 3auld6phart Sep 2024 #72
years ago (2005?) i saw the robert greenwald doc on walmart - the high cost of low price orleans Sep 2024 #19
I've also noticed that WalMart has followed through with their promise to reduce prices, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #20
This Navy vet salutes you.. Permanut Sep 2024 #21
Thank you and Semper Fi Navy. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #25
Master Gunny, you've certainly earned the right COL Mustard Sep 2024 #22
Thank you and Semper Fi Colonel. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #27
K & R SunSeeker Sep 2024 #23
Last time I was in Pahrump ... Tarzanrock Sep 2024 #24
They've now got a Home Depot store there, which I've delivered to a couple of times, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #26
Just wait until they complete that "high-speed" rail line ... Tarzanrock Sep 2024 #28
Can't disagree with that, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #30
I love it--thanks for posting!! ailsagirl Sep 2024 #29
So what these creeps are saying is BaronChocula Sep 2024 #31
Perfect response. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #32
Good for you Duncanpup Sep 2024 #33
The KW W-900 is a good truck, but I'm wedded to the Peterbilt Long Nose trucks, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #83
Awesome vet you served you deserve to tell them fucking maga leeches truth. Duncanpup Sep 2024 #34
It's about what's right DoBW Sep 2024 #35
The associate was brave too for publicly commending you. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2024 #37
Well done! Aristus Sep 2024 #38
In some ways we are in a war dwayneb Sep 2024 #39
That's the Kingdom of Nye, Art Bell country Tarc Sep 2024 #40
👍💙 thank you for your service. I agree TommieMommy Sep 2024 #41
K&R spanone Sep 2024 #42
Well done, sir, well done. MLAA Sep 2024 #43
A few years ago Walmart had a chalkboard sign that they were hiring at $13.50 an hour. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #44
That area of Nevada is very selfishly, status quo Red. haele Sep 2024 #45
As a Combat Marine and one who loves this country... ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2024 #46
Semper Fi for your reaction! Crowman2009 Sep 2024 #47
THANK YOU robleb Sep 2024 #49
I will drink to your health tonight Prairie_Seagull Sep 2024 #50
🇺🇸 underpants Sep 2024 #51
Bravo! biophile Sep 2024 #52
Good on ya. My standard response to a MAGAT proudly wearing his/her hat or t NoMoreRepugs Sep 2024 #54
It was brave. Those guys are nuts. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #55
As the saying goes, "Stand and deliver". patphil Sep 2024 #56
SFMF nt cactusfractal Sep 2024 #58
That particular Walmart is awful NameAlreadyTaken Sep 2024 #59
That MF is going to freak when Kamala makes the Orange Child look foolish. sellitman Sep 2024 #60
Response: "Brave? Because the GOP is filled with violent assholes who don't respect the votes of other people?" ZonkerHarris Sep 2024 #62
Every time I see something about Pahrump BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #63
I spent a month in Pahrump with my friend mountain grammy Sep 2024 #64
"HBO did a one season series about a radio station in Pahrump" BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #73
Well done PatSeg Sep 2024 #65
I hate what has happened to the USA. Swede Sep 2024 #66
Oorah! TomSlick Sep 2024 #67
... ColinC Sep 2024 #68
Hoorah, green brother Aviation Pro Sep 2024 #69
Next time ask them why they think it's so brave to wear a Harris T-shirt in Shitlerville. OMGWTF Sep 2024 #70
oo-RAH! n/t dobleremolque Sep 2024 #71
Good for you liberal N proud Sep 2024 #74
As another DUer observed in a similar situation: what does that say about Republicans... Beartracks Sep 2024 #75
Good job, MCE. That's how it's done. brush Sep 2024 #76
VERY brave of you! I mean that sincerely. We live in a time now when supporting Eliot Rosewater Sep 2024 #77
A good comeback there! Aussie105 Sep 2024 #80
Maybe he had to 'slink' due to his own bone spurs. keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #81
Thank you Sir! 1776Forever Sep 2024 #84
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