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In reply to the discussion: Bergdahls 'really hurt' by outcry [View all]Blanks
(4,835 posts)24. You're right of course, but...
I have to wonder if the 'minds' behind the republican hate machine aren't doing a little research to see just how far they can get people to go against things that they supposedly stand firmly for.
This is an example of denying someone due process - to leave Bergdahl there would be to deny him the opportunity to face his accusers. The tea party types go on and on about how Obama is destroying the constitution - meanwhile they line up to scream about denying a soldier his right to due process (5th and 14th amendments).
This is very much specifically against something that they generically claim to be for.
This makes me believe that these people can be convinced to do anything - it's kind of scary.
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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