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It just fits in with the scenario of the downward spiral of this country. The only thing that can save it now is a bunch of Republicans with balls. I don't see that happening at all.Personally, I'm more concerned with what pseudo-science is going to do with my electricity and heating bill next winter
The reports I heard made it sound like he did, in fact, go AWOL. Well, technically not AWOL but a “deserter” (I guess the difference is that he was captured later and they couldn't determine his true status). This plays into the next issue, that of equitable exchange. I'm guessing most people would be much more understanding if the American soldier had been fighting and was then captured, and then later traded for five Taliban. Then there's perhaps the largest issue of them all – Obama seems to have broken the law by bypassing Congressional notification before making the exchange. There it is, folks; dismantling of the doctrine of “Separation of Powers” is really the first step in the road to tyranny. Even the legal analyst on CNN said that Obama did or likely did break the law. What I haven't heard, though, is the punishment for this. I heard someone threaten to impeach him if he does it again, but how many chances to people in the real world get before they are punished? And would Democrats really ever go along with impeaching Obama, even if he does break the law again? This is not good.
The difference between AWOL and deserter is that one happens on the field of battle and the other does not. He deserted his post and the penalty for that is death. I know a guy who was in a different company in his BN who corroborates most of the stories floating around on the net. He should be court-martialed, sentenced to die, and executed. Point blank, it is that simple. Obama should probably be impeached and convicted for releasing terrorists in exchange for him. Too bad Obama cannot be prosecuted for violating decades old US policy that we do not negotiate with terrorists, period.
I agree he should be prosecuted for deserting his post and Obama should be impeached for negotiating with terrorists.
I guess as a retired soldier and combat vet I take especial offense to the notion that there is anything heroic about this clown. He is worthless and a waste of oxygen in my opinion. I can think of no creature so contemptible as the supposed man who would abandon his comrades on the field of battle.
I can think of no creature so contemptible as the supposed man who would abandon his comrades on the field of battle.
How about a lowlife Commander in Chief who would tout him around as a hero?
How about a lowlife Commander in Chief who would tout him around as a hero?
Still not as bad. I generally expect politicians to look after their own interests and agenda first. I fully expect my brothers in arms to have the same commitment to me that I have to them.
Well I guess that Obama and all the government knew about Bergdahl's status: he is AWOL.My question is: what is this deal really about? Of course they know that USA don't deal with terrorists. But why did they do it this time? Why these 5 men? What's the hidden agenda behind al this?
Aeth is right – why did they do this? A 5-for-1 exchange for a POW who apparently left his post, a president breaking a law to do this….seems kind of strange.
I think Obama thought the trade would enahance his approval. It probably never occurred to him that Bergdahl was not worth 5 major terrorists and that people would be upset about it. He is probably scratching his head wondering why we don't get it. I mean come on, 5 terrorists for a deserter, thats a good trade right? Just one more example of how clueless, out of touch, and idiotic the President and those he surrounds himself with are.
I don't have a problem with it….unless the guy was AWOL and a traitor, then I do.
I do.Among other things it puts Americans–especially those living or traveling abroad–at risk. Now the US will swap prisoners for Americans I expect kidnappings of Americans by terrorist groups for political purposes to become a problem.
BTW, I hear he was AWOL. Not somebody IMO who merited this consideration.
