Mike Ritland
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Former Navy SEAL, NY Times best selling author, Host of Mike Drop, Creator of , Owner @trikosdogs , Founder @warriordogs
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This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of all the lives that have been sacrificed on behalf of our great nation.
My close friend and former Navy SEAL Seth Farwell passed away last year, and
@USAA
sent me a poppy
kit, I will plant in remembrance of him.
#HonorThroughAction
#USAAPartner
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Take a moment to reflect on the birthday of a man who selflessly sacrificed his own life to save his teammates. Mikey Monsoor was the consummate example of a teammate, jumping on a grenade knowing full well the ultimate outcome.
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Today marks the 14th anniversary of Operation Red Wings. Please take a moment today to honor and remember these valiant heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Gone, but never forgotten.
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Give me your opinion- Do you feel like the media lies or manipulates stories?
85% of journalists are registered Democrats.Coverage on
@POTUS
all the time is negative. The media has always been left-leaning. We’ve abandoned our pretense, or at least the effort, to be objective.
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Today marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A total of 2,403 died as a result of the attack and another 1,178 were wounded.
Please take time to remember and honor all who fought and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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Today is the 13th anniversary of Operation Red Wings. Take time to today to honor these heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Memorial Day....
This is a day that is bittersweet.
Take time to honor those men, women and K9's who have given their last breath in service of our great nation
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Today marks the 8th anniversary of Extortion 17. It’s hard to believe it’s been this long, yet feels like yesterday that we lost them. The enormity of loss from this operation is immeasurable. See you gents on the other side. Take a moment & join me in honoring these heroes.
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Rest In Peace, MPC Tyson.
It's with a heavy heart, that I announce the passing of MPC “Tyson.” He was recently killed in action during combat operations. I want to send my deepest condolences to his handler for the loss of his partner & teammate.
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Today is
#NationalK9VeteransDay
. It is important for all of us to NEVER forget how valuable our four-legged partners are! That is why I founded the
@WarriorDogs
to give a home to all working dogs.
Please take a moment to help spread the word about our four-legged heroes.
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This might get my account shut down, but I can’t stand by silent at her comments. Which in & on itself is ridiculous & speaks volumes to the state of our union.
Where does this woman who was responsible for losing 4 great men’s lives on her watch get off?
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Just look at that flag wave. Old Glory, long may she wave!
Happy Flag Day & Happy 244th birthday to the U.S. Army!
What does the flag symbolize to you?
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Today marks the 7th anniversary of Extortion 17. Please join me in honoring these heroes.
Gone, but NEVER forgotten!
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Rest In Peace Bill Dawson
I was notified yesterday that he had passed. Bill was in Class 1 of Naval Special Warfare operators & the last living member. The SEAL teams are what they are today because of men like Bill. He & the other founding frogmen fathers paved the way for us.
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Join me in congratulating Johnny Walker on being granted U.S. citizenship today. I can’t think of a more deserving patriot than him to receive it after putting he & his families life on the line year after year to support our troops in Iraq. Congratulations brother,well deserved!
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He is your friend, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion”
George H.W. Bush’s service dog rests near his casket.
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How the fuck are we still hearing about using the term “animals” when referring to some shit bird gang bangers? Holy shit find some thing better to do with your goddamn time you whiny fucks
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Rico and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful day.
To all the men & women working overseas, and all the first responders stateside who can't be with their families for the holidays, we are thinking of you and wish you a Merry Christmas!
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After months of training and keeping this very tight lipped, I am happy to announce the first dual purpose cat!
We will evaluate how he does deployed and if all goes well I will be moving away from dog training and strictly continuing on with pussy wrangling!
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Rico wanted to say Happy Veterans Day to all those savages out there willing to tow and hold the line for all of us back home. Your willingness to write a check up to and including your life to Uncle Sam is not something taken for granted and is damn sure appreciated.
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Today is the 12th anniversary of Operation Red Wings.Take time to honor these heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Please keep retired MPC Cairo in your thoughts and prayers. He lost movement in his hind legs.
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RIP K9 Credo.
K9 Credo was shot & killed in the line of duty. Sending my deepest condolences to the
@LongBeachPD_CA
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Do you feel like Lara Logan committed “professional suicide” for her views of the left leaning media that she shared during my interview with her? Or are you happy she came out swinging and expressed herself?
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Rest In Peace, K9 ALTO.
I want to send my deepest condolences to his handler, Henry, for the loss of his partner and four-legged friend.
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I think that body cameras are a great idea for police... which makes me also think they should mandatory for all politicians as well
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#WarriorWednesday
Shot point-blank in the chest with an AK-47, he was a dog that made you earn his respect every time you clipped a leash to him. Right up until the day he passed, he had a presence about him that was unmistakable, yet hard to describe. He was a warrior!
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Today is the 11th anniversary of
#OperationRedWings
.Take time to honor these heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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With the recent school shooting, many people have reached out to me about the effectiveness of dog’s in schools as a happy medium for security. I wrote an article called
A sensible approach to school security: K9’s in the classroom.
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Personal Space...... what’s that?
We will take a poll. How many of you think we should call it a half day & go play fetch?
It’s Friday, all Rico wants to do is hang out! When you’re trying to do the admin side of life and all you see is this frosty face looking up at you..
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#VeteransDay
Every Veterans Day I feel a sense of nostalgia as I look back on the time I spent in the SEAL teams. I will be forever honored to have had the pleasure of serving along side some of the greatest men I’ve ever known.
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New rule: each member elected to the House of Representatives must make public their tax return the year they’re elected, and every subsequent return thereafter. Showing up with a low net worth and 2 terms later worth millions on 174k salary as public servant? Let’s see them
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“Due to the national coin shortage”.... Are we just making shit up as we go now or what the hell is happening?
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20 years ago today I graduated BUD/s class 215. I had the distinct pleasure of graduating with an amazing group of guys! I could not ask for a better group of guys to share this bond with! Those we lost along the way, your sacrifice can never be repaid, we honor & remember you!
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Always be Yourself!
Unless you can be Batman.
Then always be Batman!
Happy Howl-O-Ween! I hope you all have a fun and safe
#Halloween
!
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The state of the union has turned into the Grammys. A bunch of clueless, out of touch rimjobs gathering together to blow each other in front of the entire nation.
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Perfect weather today in north Texas... love to train dogs in this weather. What’s it like where you’re at?
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How cool is this?
Nice to see our nations four-legged heroes get more recognition. If you are looking to adopt a retired K9, please email
@WarriorDogs
Via USPS:
The Postal Service honors the nation’s brave & loyal military working dogs with this new booklet of stamps.
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I would like to give a huge thank you to the
@NYSE
for their generous hospitality today & the invitation to ring the bell in honor of the Warrior Dog Foundation
@WarriorDogs
Thank you to everyone who has reached out in support of the WDF.
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The old man Rico is pretty much over the week and ready for Friday. It’s always a great feeling to come home to your four-legged friend after a long day!
Who else lets their dog on the couch with them?
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To all who have inquired about the UK dogs facing euthanasia that a recent article highlighted: the Warrior Dog Foundation is actively working through official channels to see what is going on, and also how we can help and be a resource for these dogs upon being retired.
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#K9VeteransDay
Take a moment today to honor all our four-legged heroes past & present for their selfless service.
@WarriorDogs
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Caption this!
Who here has listened to today’s podcast?
Lara has been through things & done stuff that I know would rival some team guys’ careers & she has spent more time in Iraq & Afghanistan than any service-member I know. This is Lara Logan like you’ve never heard her before!
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How are you preparing for the debate?
With this circus of an election- I'm rocking the
@TheOfficialA7X
shirt with wagyu ribeyes & Pappys!
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Happy Easter!
How are you spending this Easter Sunday?
I have two helpers this year! As you can see, one is trying to take our haul!
To the men, women, & K9's both overseas & stateside that can't be with their families for the holidays, we are thinking of you!
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Today marks the 6th anniversary of Extortion 17. Please join me in honoring these heroes.
Gone, but NEVER forgotten!
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Today is
#NationalLoveYourPetDay
!
What do you love most about your pet?
I love the look on Rico’s face in this photo.
Through good times, or bad, your four-legged friend is always there for you! Make sure you give them an extra treat and show them a little extra love today!
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Rest in peace, MPC Cairo. Please keep Cairo's handler and family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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#MemorialDay
Take time today to honor the men, women & military dogs who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Happy 244th you crazy bastards. No better group of assholes to have you back when the shit hits the fan. Love you all
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Happy
#NationalPuppyDay
! If you have a four-legged friend, how old are they?
Share your puppy photos below!
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Today is
#NationalLoveYourPetDay
!
What do you love most about your pet? Tell me and share your favorite photo in the comments below!
Through good times, or bad, he is always there, excited to greet me.
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Laughing at the haters! Some “reporters” are total hacks. They have put out there that I am a Breitbart podcast host or Conservative podcaster; all of which are incorrect. This is my own podcast & I don’t work for any news organizations.
To support visit
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Never forget the sacrifices that our men & women have given for this country. This one hits especially close to home as Scotty Wirtz graduated the class after me, and was one of the best men I’ve known. Until Valhalla brother, let us all prove worthy of your sacrifice.
#LLTB
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How many pets do you have?
Happy
#NationalPetDay
My main copilot Rico- he is truly man’s best friend! He has been with me through thick & thin! He is there to greet me with a wagging tail when the day has been long. He's an amazing companion and I'm forever grateful for him.
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⚠️Warning strong language ⚠️
Give me your thoughts below.
Everybody Fucks Up! Let me repeat that- EVERYBODY FUCKS UP!
No one is perfect! Having the accountability to say, “Yeah I fucked up. I will learn from it and do my best not to fuck up again.”
From
@Dakota_Meyer
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Today marks the 5th anniversary of Extortion 17. Please join me in honoring these heroes.
Gone, but NEVER forgotten!
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God bless America & our four-legged warriors. No matter how high the mountain, no matter how hard the climb, don't quit rising to the top!
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Every day is
#NationalDogDay
for me! Let’s spend the day reflecting on how good of a deal we get having the luxury to incorporate dogs into our lives. I can’t begin to fathom what life without them would be like, nor do I want to.
What do you appreciate most about your dog?
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Happy
#VeteransDay
to all who have served our great nation. I want to make sure our four-legged veterans get a huge shout-out today!
It is important for all of us to recognize and NEVER forget how valuable our four-legged partners are!
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Shot 27 times, a Navy cross, 2 bronze stars and a Purple Heart, Former Navy SEAL Mike Day shares his story and his new book. What more is there to say? Sponsored by
@jockofuel
@originlabs
@originusa
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Happy
#VeteransDay
to all who have served out there. I felt a sense of duty to serve from an early age & knew in my early teens I wanted to be a frogman. I’ve met some of the most amazing people (both 2 & 4 legged) Thank you to all of them, for serving this great nation!
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Holy shit how do some people have so much free time on their hands to find reasons to manufacture being offended?
The fact that people are linking
@prattprattpratt
to supporting white supremacy for wearing
@forgedclothing
“Don’t Tread On Me” t-shirt is absolute crap.
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Happy
#NationalPetDay
My main copilot Rico- a dog that has been through a ton of crazy life experiences with me and now is retired to the couch. I honor him today (and everyday) for always being there by my side no matter what! Take a moment to share who your best copilot is!
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Hanging with my four-legged friend Rico for
#NationalDogDay
.
The joy, companionship, safety, balance they bring to the table is truly priceless.
Let me know in the comments what you appreciate most about your dog & I will choose 3 random winners to get a Trikos shop gift card!
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Off leash and Complete control!!
Walking through Lowe's. Automatic doors, loud noises, people, forklift and plenty of distractions.
This program is for dog owners anywhere & everywhere!! Any breed, any age, and any skill level!
Join today-
Code- Mike2020
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After my most recent Mike Drop podcast, many of you have asked me what Digo looked like. Here are some photos of Digo while he was here at the Warrior Dog Foundation.
As many of you know he was one of the reasons I founded the Warrior Dog Foundation.
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I know we all have seen this posted. Every year I see this, it serves as a good reminder to cherish life and tells those who are special to you that you love them! Tag someone to share the love!
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With all the tragic events that have taken place recently, I want to kick your week off with a cute Trikos puppy!
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POWERFUL.
Images from the visitation for Wayne State Police Officer Collin Rose, a K9 handler recently killed in the line of duty.
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This look says it all! Rico reminding me that he's retired & all he wants to do is sleep in!
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Taking a page out of the
@therock
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#SundayCheatTrain
What’s your favorite!?
1. Favorite cookie?
2. Edge or middle piece for brownie?
3. Favorite ice cream.
Chocolate chip cookies, triple fudge brownie & some Chocolate Mint Ice Cream to balance it all out!
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Talk about a
#ThrowbackThursday
These pictures were taken 22 years apart, and it feels like several lifetimes ago that I was standing there the day after hellweek secured next to Freddy the frog on the BUD/S grinder.
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#MilitaryMonday
Aaron & Castor after detonating one of his life-saving finds.
It is important for all of us to recognize and NEVER forget how valuable our four-legged partners are!
#TridentK9Warriors
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WAR IS HELL
(Listener discretion is ADVISED)
This was a very emotional interview for a number of reasons, this being one of them. As hard as it was to keep composed listening, it’s important that our nation knows the sacrifice being paid by both human and dog on its behalf.
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#ThrowbackThursday
I’ll always treasure my time while on the West Coast as an MPC SEAL K9 Trainer.
Here is MPC Barco and during training in the mountains east of San Diego.
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I think my dog is broken!
Some days you just want to curl right up next to them. Who else would rather be hanging with their dog today?
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Many of you have asked for an update on Rico. After close to a week of treatment from Center for Veterinary Specialty Care, he came home.
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#WarriorWednesday
After 3 years w/ the Warrior Dog Foundation, MPC Nico, has officially been reunited & adopted by his former SEAL handler.
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So the LA Lakers (which is worth 4 billion dollars) qualifed for and received 4.6 million dollars for the paycheck protection program. Ain’t that something
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Rest In Peace, K9 Torro.
Sending my deepest condolences to his handler and the Waco Police Department for their loss.
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Semi truck drivers... if it takes you 3 fucking minutes to pass and another semi- that’s a solid indicator not to fucking pass them
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18 years ago we woke up to an America that truly encompassed everything that this nation is. I wish that it didn’t take an attack like that to spawn the character that we have inside all of us. Never Forget
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007 Memorial Day
This episode means a lot to me! I‘ve never publicly talked about this & only a handful of friends know. It‘s important to share so people can fully grasp what Memorial Day means to me & why you shouldn’t take your freedom for granted.
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Very exciting news to announce!!
Tomorrow, I will be ringing the
@NYSE
bell on behalf of the
@WarriorDogs
.
I’m extremely honored to be able to ring the opening bell at the NYSE and bring awareness to the Warrior Dog Foundation.
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As it gets colder in Texas, nothing like throwing some red oak in the fireplace, and enjoying a cup of Bourbon. As you can see, Rico also loves to have a roaring fire!
Where are you located and how’s the weather?
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Are you guys ready for a new podcast? Give me a 👍 in the comments!
It’s going down! New Mike Drop Podcast this Friday with former Navy SEAL K9 Handler & Professional NASCAR driver
@Taylor1Canfield
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While I was in Colorado, I surprised a young supporter with lunch! 10 year old Channing, threw a Navy SEAL themed birthday party & asked all who attended to donate to the
@WarriorDogs
in place of gifts.
It is absolutely amazing to see someone so young stepping up!
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I want to give a huge thank you to the
@petcofoundation
for their extremely generous donation to the
@WarriorDogs
It’s donations like these and the support from all of you that allow us to provide a retirement and rehabilitation for our four-legged heroes!!
@Petco
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I’m a former Navy SEAL, as you can see, I’m a white male! My guest is a former Army Ranger, & he is a black male.
In this podcast we talk about the use of racial slurs (why is ok for some to use & others not), stereotypes, & race relations in America!
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Amazing Texas sunset. Hopefully you took time on this
#MemorialDay
to remember the men, women & K9's who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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