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In reply to the discussion: Bergdahls 'really hurt' by outcry [View all]NorthCarolina
(11,197 posts)8. I feel sorry for this family and this young man.
I could care less if he walked off or not, it was an illegal war anyway. I'm just glad he's home.
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No one saw him leave. The official file does not indicate he was out looking for the
TwilightGardener
Jun 2014
#7
You saw a picture of a Sgt. shot to doll rags? Why hasn't that been put out in the media?
CTyankee
Jun 2014
#87
We certainly are mentally and physically designed to withstand the conditions.
former9thward
Jun 2014
#68
I think they thought America was with them, in terms of hoping their son
TwilightGardener
Jun 2014
#9
Why do I think these people STILL proudly call themselves "conservatives"?
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#14
Most of you are missing the point of the backlash. It's mainly about being against Obama. It even
kelliekat44
Jun 2014
#17
The GOP leadership declared from the beginning that their main objective was to get rid of Obama.
lumpy
Jun 2014
#26
The only good thing about this is that people considering enlisting may decide not to do it.
L0oniX
Jun 2014
#19
Excellent, hadn't seen it before. Read the whole thing, very powerful. Thanks.
freshwest
Jun 2014
#52
What's being done to this family is the worst kind of character assassination.
Blue_In_AK
Jun 2014
#32
Outrageous lies from the GOP, the same GOP that booed a returning Vet in 2012 and chanted "Let him
blkmusclmachine
Jun 2014
#56
We already know his unit had less that stellar ratings...in fact it was AFU.
Historic NY
Jun 2014
#60
OK Mr. Bergdahl, are you going to do the right thing now and BURN YOUR GOP MEMBERSHIP CARD?
RBInMaine
Jun 2014
#89
It's very early yet. He is trying to process his last five years and get used to his
TwilightGardener
Jun 2014
#105
I don't know if he's been deemed competent. He probably has a medical professional
TwilightGardener
Jun 2014
#109