Beautifully written. Brought me to tears. To honor your birthday and your contribution to the cause I have just subscribed. May honor and decency prevail. ❤️🇺🇸💙
Thank you so much, Janet! This means more to me than I can say — not only that the piece moved you, but that you chose to support the work. I am deeply grateful. May honor, decency, and courage prevail. ❤️🇺🇸💙
I stand with Major Watson. He is brave enough to stand for OUR Constitution. Thank you, Major.
Where are the Senators who should be honoring his bravery. We know the Republicans have no bravery in their bones.
I am outraged at the Democratic Party. Stand UP for what is right ☹️😏
Both my father (2-star Rear Admiral) brother (Captain) are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The idiotic statue that the turd wants built in front of this sacred ground SHOULD Not be built. let’s see if any elected official will fight this atrocity.
Do the veterans that served in the military, and are in Congress
stand up and say enough. !!!!!!!
This is why my father, brother, and millions more served…. For LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL
Cathi, thank you for this. Please know how deeply I honor your father’s and brother’s service, and the sacred ground where they rest.
You are exactly right: this is about liberty and justice for all, not as a slogan, but as a duty. Major Watson’s courage should be honored, not ignored. And every elected official — Democrat, Republican, veteran, civilian — should be asked whether they are willing to stand up for the Constitution when it actually costs something.
So appreciate this peace on “Who do you serve?” & want it shared. I read it earlier when no main stream media mentioned it & it needs to be! Our Senators & Reps need to see it & all of us use our voice! This vet can lose his 17 yr career & face jail because he stood on the capital steps to claim the truth. Apparently we’re not allowed to protest on the steps of the Capital. So we need to help the Major get released, & the warrant changed to lesser charge if possible. Your writing should shake us all to consider our choice to stand for the constitution & our country by naming the crime! 🇺🇸
Gloria, thank you so much. I agree that Major Watson’s courage needs to be acknowledged, shared, and put in front of every senator and representative who claims to care about the Constitution.
Although Major Watson was released, the Air Force Times reports that he is an active-duty officer with a military career dating back more than 20 years, and that service members are strictly prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities, especially while in uniform, per the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Those who do can face criminal or administrative punishment, such as imprisonment, loss of pay, dishonorable discharge and more. That means he did not take this stand casually. He knew there could be real consequences, and he stood there anyway. That should shake every one of us.
It was also noted in the Air Force Times that Major Watson is not a Democrat. To me, he is a shining example of a true patriot. He places his oath to protect and defend our Constitution above any party or individual. Imagine what our country could be if we all did this.
And you are exactly right: we all have a choice to make. We can stay quiet, or we can use our voices to name what is happening and defend our country. 🇺🇸
Thank you, Dee. As do I — let’s do our part to make sure everyone knows about his courage. This is a major story that was unfortunately not covered by legacy media.
The first and only active duty military officer to ever protest in uniform against the president of the United States, and it wasn’t covered by the New York Times.
Damn is right! And thank you so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment. I have been reflecting on this same question almost every day. And that’s why it’s so important for us to stay connected and never stop asking it. :)
The current situation we're living in has been created years ago by the ultra rich who, recognizing a once in a lifetime opportunity, found their dupe in tRump. Waving enough money in his face and playing to his immense ego, they convinced him he would be president, if he went along with their plan (project 2025). All he cares about is money and fame so it was a no brainer. Unfortunately, they failed to destroy the Epstein files. They have eliminated the chief player in them, Epstein himself, but can't eliminate Maxwell, because there's too much info out in the public. tRump is hip deep in them and that's their Achilles heal. The mega players, Musk, Vought, Thiel etal, are having even more problems with tRump because of his mental deterioration and his megalomania. He's become their albatross and he's hanging around their necks and beginning to smell. Desperate times are near in my opinion. Congressional leaders are desperate to keep his agenda and their positions, but there are cracks developing in their respective caucuses. As the midterms get nearer, they will all get more desperate to control them. IMHO. RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES NOW!
I completely agree. The rot goes much deeper than one man. We are living through billionaire capture, dark money, authoritarian planning, and a political class willing to protect power at any cost — including a global sex trafficking ring harming children.
Release the unredacted Epstein files. Follow the money. Expose the networks of influence. Hold every powerful person accountable, regardless of party, title, wealth, or office.
That is why Major Watson’s stand matters. He is calling us back to the Constitution at a moment when the people in power want loyalty, silence, and spectacle instead of truth.
No president, no party, no billionaire, and no elite class should be above the law.
I applaud the Major's brave actions, but wonder if he's divorced, so his family wouldn't be affected by his actions.
Could be kicked off military housing; loss of his career by a Dishonorable Discharge,( hopefully, only that charge.); loss of income; medical insurance. I say this not to minimize his brave actions, but he doesn't really have any power.
Maybe his actions will influence others to think, though.
I understand what you mean, and I agree that the consequences for Major Watson could be serious — not just symbolically, but materially. Career, income, benefits, reputation, and future security are all real things to risk. That is part of what makes his stand so powerful.
I would not want to speculate about his family or personal life, but I do think we can say this: anyone who takes an action like this while serving on active duty knows there may be consequences beyond the moment itself. But I disagree that he has no power.
He may not have institutional power. He may not be a senator, a judge, a cabinet secretary, or a billionaire. But moral courage is a form of power. Conscience is a form of power. A person willing to stand alone and tell the truth can move other people, and sometimes that is exactly how larger change begins.
I do believe his actions have the power to influence others to think. Maybe it will remind people what an oath actually means. Maybe it will make silence harder for those with more formal power. And right now, all of this matters.
I could not agree more, Cj. That is why his story is so inspiring to me. I truly hope it moves others to be more courageous and willing to take a stand.
“Who do you serve?” is the question hiding underneath the fireworks. Not the flag as costume, not patriotism as merch, not loyalty to one man with a grievance machine and a pardon pen. Major Watson standing peacefully with a sign while insurrectionists get laundered into martyrs exposes the whole upside-down moral order. The uniform does not belong to Trump. The Capitol does not belong to a mob. The country does not belong to fascists. Service to America still means service to the Constitution.
Amen, Virgin Monk Boy! As always, you said it best.
One day, when this is all over, we will write celebratory posts about how good prevailed over evil. And it will be over one day — I believe that with all of my heart. Love always wins. 🌈❤️
Yes, thank you Mary! I will go back in and write an author’s note to list this link to help Major Watson. I had not seen it prior to publishing this piece.
Lisa, in my heart, I thoroughly agree with concerning Major Watson. Think my hesitant fears for him come from being married for 40 years to an Air Force Major. Not sure if the gender respect has changed over the years in the military, but having lived in about a dozen military houses and moves, remember the emphasis was always on the who was the actual military member, since many times the spouse couldn't even sign for a new ID or loan without her sponsor's signature. Hope the Military Times or Air Force times paper print Major Watson's story. Lot of military members are very Conservative and may view Major Watson's courageous stand quite negatively. Obedience is built into the system.
Thanks so much for your perspective. While I am not a military spouse, I do have many people in my family who serve and have served. I know they are traditionally very obedient and conservative, but it all goes back to the question of “Obedience to whom?” They took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This extraordinary act of courage by Major Watson is honoring that oath.
Air Force Times did in fact publish a comprehensive and balanced piece on him, and even included the link to his defense fund. Please see below:
Thank you for the birthday wishes, and I appreciate your standing with Major Watson and with the larger point about constitutional accountability.
But I do not agree that “none of us has a clue what happened” on January 6. We do know what happened. I watched it happen on live television. I saw the speech. I saw the angry mob. I saw the gallows. I saw people beating police officers, smashing their way into the Capitol, hanging from the building, and hunting for lawmakers while the peaceful transfer of power was under attack.
And afterward, I watched terrified lawmakers from both parties describe what they had lived through and how they feared for their lives. I watched Republicans vote to impeach Trump because of it. Then I watched too many of them perform the miracle of forgetting.
Part of defending America is refusing to indulge conspiracy theories that turn what we all saw with our own eyes and heard with our own ears into fog. January 6 was not a mystery. It was an attack on the republic. We cannot defend the Constitution by indulging conspiracies, and I will not allow others to use this space to suggest otherwise.
We must be committed to the truth regardless of party or person. Major Watson said he is not a Democrat, which makes his stand even more powerful. He refuses to defend a party or individual, and is honoring an oath to protect and defend the Constitution.
It sucks but every country in the world is trying to figure itself out now. Trump gets mad at any perceived slight but after everything he has gotten I can definitely understand why he does, and unfortunately Americans love them a fighter. There’s also the fact that so many Americans find their country culturally unrecognisable so from that perspective unfortunately the insurrectionists would come off as patriotic. Absolutely upside down but after tons of moralising I definitely get why things are going wrong.
I think there is a real conversation to be had about political messaging, cultural alienation, and why different communities respond differently to the same national narratives. I agree that no coalition should assume one story of America lands the same way for everyone.But that is a separate conversation from January 6.
Feeling alienated by political language does not make insurrection patriotic. Frustration with elites, moralizing, or cultural change does not justify attacking the peaceful transfer of power. We can analyze why people feel disoriented without laundering what they did. And we cannot ignore the politicians, media figures, bad actors, and foreign adversaries who deliberately exploit fear, resentment, and disinformation to deepen division and discontent.
That is the distinction I am trying to hold: understanding anger is not the same as excusing violence, and patriotism cannot mean trying to overturn democracy because the country no longer feels recognizable to someone.
*I* agree with everything you say, more explaining their logic. Trump spent two elections slamming Democrats as dirty Communists, and many got the mental image of the federal government being infested with California activists.
Beautifully written. Brought me to tears. To honor your birthday and your contribution to the cause I have just subscribed. May honor and decency prevail. ❤️🇺🇸💙
Thank you so much, Janet! This means more to me than I can say — not only that the piece moved you, but that you chose to support the work. I am deeply grateful. May honor, decency, and courage prevail. ❤️🇺🇸💙
You are most welcome. Keep writing! Lots more nonsense to come.
So well said!!
Thank you, Betsy. Truly appreciate you being here and taking the time to read and leave a comment.
I stand with Major Watson. He is brave enough to stand for OUR Constitution. Thank you, Major.
Where are the Senators who should be honoring his bravery. We know the Republicans have no bravery in their bones.
I am outraged at the Democratic Party. Stand UP for what is right ☹️😏
Both my father (2-star Rear Admiral) brother (Captain) are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The idiotic statue that the turd wants built in front of this sacred ground SHOULD Not be built. let’s see if any elected official will fight this atrocity.
Do the veterans that served in the military, and are in Congress
stand up and say enough. !!!!!!!
This is why my father, brother, and millions more served…. For LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL
Cathi, thank you for this. Please know how deeply I honor your father’s and brother’s service, and the sacred ground where they rest.
You are exactly right: this is about liberty and justice for all, not as a slogan, but as a duty. Major Watson’s courage should be honored, not ignored. And every elected official — Democrat, Republican, veteran, civilian — should be asked whether they are willing to stand up for the Constitution when it actually costs something.
Enough is exactly the word.
So appreciate this peace on “Who do you serve?” & want it shared. I read it earlier when no main stream media mentioned it & it needs to be! Our Senators & Reps need to see it & all of us use our voice! This vet can lose his 17 yr career & face jail because he stood on the capital steps to claim the truth. Apparently we’re not allowed to protest on the steps of the Capital. So we need to help the Major get released, & the warrant changed to lesser charge if possible. Your writing should shake us all to consider our choice to stand for the constitution & our country by naming the crime! 🇺🇸
Gloria, thank you so much. I agree that Major Watson’s courage needs to be acknowledged, shared, and put in front of every senator and representative who claims to care about the Constitution.
Although Major Watson was released, the Air Force Times reports that he is an active-duty officer with a military career dating back more than 20 years, and that service members are strictly prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities, especially while in uniform, per the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Those who do can face criminal or administrative punishment, such as imprisonment, loss of pay, dishonorable discharge and more. That means he did not take this stand casually. He knew there could be real consequences, and he stood there anyway. That should shake every one of us.
It was also noted in the Air Force Times that Major Watson is not a Democrat. To me, he is a shining example of a true patriot. He places his oath to protect and defend our Constitution above any party or individual. Imagine what our country could be if we all did this.
And you are exactly right: we all have a choice to make. We can stay quiet, or we can use our voices to name what is happening and defend our country. 🇺🇸
I STAND WITH MAJOR WATSON!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️
Thank you, Dee. As do I — let’s do our part to make sure everyone knows about his courage. This is a major story that was unfortunately not covered by legacy media.
The first and only active duty military officer to ever protest in uniform against the president of the United States, and it wasn’t covered by the New York Times.
Couldn’t agree more.🙏🏼
Thank you Margaret. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a Comment. 🙏🏼
Unreal. And yet... Damn.
THANK YOU for writing this. I've recently been questioning: WHO ARE WE?
Damn is right! And thank you so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment. I have been reflecting on this same question almost every day. And that’s why it’s so important for us to stay connected and never stop asking it. :)
The current situation we're living in has been created years ago by the ultra rich who, recognizing a once in a lifetime opportunity, found their dupe in tRump. Waving enough money in his face and playing to his immense ego, they convinced him he would be president, if he went along with their plan (project 2025). All he cares about is money and fame so it was a no brainer. Unfortunately, they failed to destroy the Epstein files. They have eliminated the chief player in them, Epstein himself, but can't eliminate Maxwell, because there's too much info out in the public. tRump is hip deep in them and that's their Achilles heal. The mega players, Musk, Vought, Thiel etal, are having even more problems with tRump because of his mental deterioration and his megalomania. He's become their albatross and he's hanging around their necks and beginning to smell. Desperate times are near in my opinion. Congressional leaders are desperate to keep his agenda and their positions, but there are cracks developing in their respective caucuses. As the midterms get nearer, they will all get more desperate to control them. IMHO. RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES NOW!
I completely agree. The rot goes much deeper than one man. We are living through billionaire capture, dark money, authoritarian planning, and a political class willing to protect power at any cost — including a global sex trafficking ring harming children.
Release the unredacted Epstein files. Follow the money. Expose the networks of influence. Hold every powerful person accountable, regardless of party, title, wealth, or office.
That is why Major Watson’s stand matters. He is calling us back to the Constitution at a moment when the people in power want loyalty, silence, and spectacle instead of truth.
No president, no party, no billionaire, and no elite class should be above the law.
I applaud the Major's brave actions, but wonder if he's divorced, so his family wouldn't be affected by his actions.
Could be kicked off military housing; loss of his career by a Dishonorable Discharge,( hopefully, only that charge.); loss of income; medical insurance. I say this not to minimize his brave actions, but he doesn't really have any power.
Maybe his actions will influence others to think, though.
I understand what you mean, and I agree that the consequences for Major Watson could be serious — not just symbolically, but materially. Career, income, benefits, reputation, and future security are all real things to risk. That is part of what makes his stand so powerful.
I would not want to speculate about his family or personal life, but I do think we can say this: anyone who takes an action like this while serving on active duty knows there may be consequences beyond the moment itself. But I disagree that he has no power.
He may not have institutional power. He may not be a senator, a judge, a cabinet secretary, or a billionaire. But moral courage is a form of power. Conscience is a form of power. A person willing to stand alone and tell the truth can move other people, and sometimes that is exactly how larger change begins.
I do believe his actions have the power to influence others to think. Maybe it will remind people what an oath actually means. Maybe it will make silence harder for those with more formal power. And right now, all of this matters.
It took courage and a willingness to sacrifice. We all can be more courageous and willing to do what is in our power to do
I could not agree more, Cj. That is why his story is so inspiring to me. I truly hope it moves others to be more courageous and willing to take a stand.
Excellent reflection. Thank you.
“Who do you serve?” is the question hiding underneath the fireworks. Not the flag as costume, not patriotism as merch, not loyalty to one man with a grievance machine and a pardon pen. Major Watson standing peacefully with a sign while insurrectionists get laundered into martyrs exposes the whole upside-down moral order. The uniform does not belong to Trump. The Capitol does not belong to a mob. The country does not belong to fascists. Service to America still means service to the Constitution.
Amen, Virgin Monk Boy! As always, you said it best.
One day, when this is all over, we will write celebratory posts about how good prevailed over evil. And it will be over one day — I believe that with all of my heart. Love always wins. 🌈❤️
I have donated; if you’re able and interested, this is the site for Major Watson:
https://www.spotfund.com/story/329d1bd6-55ac-4fdc-832b-33ca935f934e
Thank you, Lisa, for this post and the details.
Yes, thank you Mary! I will go back in and write an author’s note to list this link to help Major Watson. I had not seen it prior to publishing this piece.
Lisa, in my heart, I thoroughly agree with concerning Major Watson. Think my hesitant fears for him come from being married for 40 years to an Air Force Major. Not sure if the gender respect has changed over the years in the military, but having lived in about a dozen military houses and moves, remember the emphasis was always on the who was the actual military member, since many times the spouse couldn't even sign for a new ID or loan without her sponsor's signature. Hope the Military Times or Air Force times paper print Major Watson's story. Lot of military members are very Conservative and may view Major Watson's courageous stand quite negatively. Obedience is built into the system.
Thanks so much for your perspective. While I am not a military spouse, I do have many people in my family who serve and have served. I know they are traditionally very obedient and conservative, but it all goes back to the question of “Obedience to whom?” They took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This extraordinary act of courage by Major Watson is honoring that oath.
Air Force Times did in fact publish a comprehensive and balanced piece on him, and even included the link to his defense fund. Please see below:
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/07/02/air-force-major-arrested-on-capitol-steps-during-protest-calling-for-trump-impeachment/
Can't call it the land of the free anymore.
That’s what the opposite side was saying during the Biden administration in fairness…for stupid reasons but still!
Lisa, happy birthday. I don't think any of us has a clue what happened on Jan 6 2021. To me it had all the hallmarks of a psy-op. Very professional.
I am presently a US Senate candidate in the New Hampshire Republican Primary. (Sept 8)
I stand with Major Watson. I stand with Lisa's being shocked. I stand with no Triumphal Arch until we deserve it.
Which is not an impossibility...
Thank you for the birthday wishes, and I appreciate your standing with Major Watson and with the larger point about constitutional accountability.
But I do not agree that “none of us has a clue what happened” on January 6. We do know what happened. I watched it happen on live television. I saw the speech. I saw the angry mob. I saw the gallows. I saw people beating police officers, smashing their way into the Capitol, hanging from the building, and hunting for lawmakers while the peaceful transfer of power was under attack.
And afterward, I watched terrified lawmakers from both parties describe what they had lived through and how they feared for their lives. I watched Republicans vote to impeach Trump because of it. Then I watched too many of them perform the miracle of forgetting.
Part of defending America is refusing to indulge conspiracy theories that turn what we all saw with our own eyes and heard with our own ears into fog. January 6 was not a mystery. It was an attack on the republic. We cannot defend the Constitution by indulging conspiracies, and I will not allow others to use this space to suggest otherwise.
We must be committed to the truth regardless of party or person. Major Watson said he is not a Democrat, which makes his stand even more powerful. He refuses to defend a party or individual, and is honoring an oath to protect and defend the Constitution.
It sucks but every country in the world is trying to figure itself out now. Trump gets mad at any perceived slight but after everything he has gotten I can definitely understand why he does, and unfortunately Americans love them a fighter. There’s also the fact that so many Americans find their country culturally unrecognisable so from that perspective unfortunately the insurrectionists would come off as patriotic. Absolutely upside down but after tons of moralising I definitely get why things are going wrong.
I think there is a real conversation to be had about political messaging, cultural alienation, and why different communities respond differently to the same national narratives. I agree that no coalition should assume one story of America lands the same way for everyone.But that is a separate conversation from January 6.
Feeling alienated by political language does not make insurrection patriotic. Frustration with elites, moralizing, or cultural change does not justify attacking the peaceful transfer of power. We can analyze why people feel disoriented without laundering what they did. And we cannot ignore the politicians, media figures, bad actors, and foreign adversaries who deliberately exploit fear, resentment, and disinformation to deepen division and discontent.
That is the distinction I am trying to hold: understanding anger is not the same as excusing violence, and patriotism cannot mean trying to overturn democracy because the country no longer feels recognizable to someone.
*I* agree with everything you say, more explaining their logic. Trump spent two elections slamming Democrats as dirty Communists, and many got the mental image of the federal government being infested with California activists.