Day 166 of #KremlinAnnex protest as the Trump Shut/Shakedown continues
xThank you, @CNN for noticing! Yes, we are still there making noise every night! Today is day 166, week 25 of our peaceful protest at the #KremlinAnnex Thank you, Battle In The Briefing Room for...
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View ArticleAlert to Disabled Veterans !! Take this seriously .
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