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Diego Rivera returns to the show to give an update on Defend the Guard. He shares some good developments about the effort to pass the legislation. Then the two discuss the importance and practicality of this approach to fighting the war machine.

Discussed on the show:

• DefendTheGuard.us
• BringOurTroopsHome.us
• TenSevenClub.com

Diego Rivera is an Iraq War veteran and activist. He is the Director of Field Operations at BringOurTroopsHome.us. Follow him on Twitter @Diego4Liberty.

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