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marshall

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107. If he is incompetent, who is his guardian?
Mon Jun 9, 2014, 03:50 PM
Jun 2014

I don't know about military law, but is the military in a sense your next of kin, trumping parental or spousal relationships?

IF he didnt desert, we just dont know Garion_55 Jun 2014 #1
Interesting legal question wercal Jun 2014 #2
all i know is they accused him of actually helping the enemy kill soldiers Garion_55 Jun 2014 #4
Well something Should happen... wercal Jun 2014 #5
i thought you had to knowingly seek fame to become a "public figure" unblock Jun 2014 #102
Involuntary Public Figure wercal Jun 2014 #111
The Army investigation (called a 15-6 investigation) Big_Mike Jun 2014 #3
No one saw him leave. The official file does not indicate he was out looking for the TwilightGardener Jun 2014 #7
DOD states that there were no search missions for Bergdahl.. frylock Jun 2014 #21
He apparently had walked away twice before. Beacool Jun 2014 #81
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
Because he wasn't searching for Bergdahl. alfonso28 Jun 2014 #101
He should speak up Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2014 #36
I really hope the Army is shielding him from all of this in Germany riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #40
At least someone can speak for him if he is not ready Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2014 #41
Republican Soldiers billhicks76 Jun 2014 #42
anyone of those soldiers saying they didn't approve of the exchange roguevalley Jun 2014 #57
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #85
daily caller? how right-wing of you OKNancy Jun 2014 #86
GOP Lying Machine at its finest Iliyah Jun 2014 #6
I feel sorry for this family and this young man. NorthCarolina Jun 2014 #8
Regardless of the Circumstances, cynzke Jun 2014 #66
We certainly are mentally and physically designed to withstand the conditions. former9thward Jun 2014 #68
Yeah WWII and war on terra laundry_queen Jun 2014 #77
Nope, they aren't. former9thward Jun 2014 #78
it's very relevant laundry_queen Jun 2014 #79
Not the condition are worse now treestar Jun 2014 #90
No it is not. former9thward Jun 2014 #91
No way treestar Jun 2014 #92
I think you need to read some military history about other wars. former9thward Jun 2014 #93
You haven't responded to my point treestar Jun 2014 #94
Your point? former9thward Jun 2014 #95
You don't think things have changed since then? treestar Jun 2014 #97
The Japanese had no problem with suicide attacks. former9thward Jun 2014 #98
So what is your point? alfonso28 Jun 2014 #100
Please cut and paste from one of my posts where I said former9thward Jun 2014 #104
No, just answer my question. alfonso28 Jun 2014 #106
If you bothered to read the thread ... former9thward Jun 2014 #108
I think they thought America was with them, in terms of hoping their son TwilightGardener Jun 2014 #9
Real Americans are with them Andy823 Jun 2014 #13
word up frylock Jun 2014 #22
Excellent post! nt Union Scribe Jun 2014 #46
They were until President Obama actually did it. nm Cha Jun 2014 #34
Yup...Let's be real Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #54
Precisely, Cali! Cha Jun 2014 #55
Real Americans are with them, AND the scumbags WERE with them - until MH1 Jun 2014 #47
What kind? Just look up the thread. SunSeeker Jun 2014 #82
America was with theem until the Australian/Saudi owned Fox News elehhhhna Jun 2014 #103
The Republican model of society is jimlup Jun 2014 #10
The American hate machine at its finest ramapo Jun 2014 #11
This is the guy orchestrating the smears against Sergeant Bergdahl. Efilroft Sul Jun 2014 #12
I'm sorry, but too many Facebook posts come across like Faux Big_Mike Jun 2014 #61
Why do I think these people STILL proudly call themselves "conservatives"? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #14
The whole thing is so sad. Pennie109 Jun 2014 #15
I think we just need to wait before making any judgements goldent Jun 2014 #16
..... 840high Jun 2014 #28
How about not making judgments at all? MH1 Jun 2014 #49
Most of you are missing the point of the backlash. It's mainly about being against Obama. It even kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #17
You're right of course, but... Blanks Jun 2014 #24
Do you think the Bergdahl's are "missing the point" too? MH1 Jun 2014 #50
The wingers will do absolutely anything Curmudgeoness Jun 2014 #18
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
this has been fascinating iamthebandfanman Jun 2014 #20
I don't understand the hero canard either.. frylock Jun 2014 #23
Makes You Wonder.... cynzke Jun 2014 #67
Anything said by Bergdahl's platoon mates. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2014 #25
After all they have already been through, I can't imagine their pain now. joanbarnes Jun 2014 #27
Has anyone seen this from Daily Kos? calimary Jun 2014 #29
Excellent, hadn't seen it before. Read the whole thing, very powerful. Thanks. freshwest Jun 2014 #52
somebuddy please remind me not to read the comment section next time GusBob Jun 2014 #30
I knew it.. how could they not be? Cha Jun 2014 #31
What's being done to this family is the worst kind of character assassination. Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #32
They more closely resemble brown shirts every day. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #75
I'm so, so sorry for these parents and their son. The RW Smear Machine... Hekate Jun 2014 #33
Amazing the reaction to my Post a couple of days ago.. busterbrown Jun 2014 #84
FBI: Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's parents have received threats riverwalker Jun 2014 #35
Damn. This sucks. riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #38
I just saw this on CNN and it makes me ill. Boomerproud Jun 2014 #53
Disgusting. NealK Jun 2014 #37
of course they're really hurt! barbtries Jun 2014 #39
Very good idea, barbtres Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2014 #44
If you're on Facebook, you can add to the comments at the linked article IDemo Jun 2014 #45
A couple links here - MH1 Jun 2014 #51
thank you barbtries Jun 2014 #58
thank you also ... MH1 Jun 2014 #70
All these "Give us Barrabas" lunatics Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2014 #43
Of Course. The Critics Don't See People. All They See Is A Political Opening DallasNE Jun 2014 #48
Outrageous lies from the GOP, the same GOP that booed a returning Vet in 2012 and chanted "Let him blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #56
Remember, THIS is what Republicans do to REPUBLICANS. 6000eliot Jun 2014 #59
We already know his unit had less that stellar ratings...in fact it was AFU. Historic NY Jun 2014 #60
The most shocking thing was the 180 U-turn CJCRANE Jun 2014 #62
so who is pulling their strings? greymattermom Jun 2014 #64
repukes love to torture first... truthisfreedom Jun 2014 #63
He who laughs last......... lobodons Jun 2014 #65
It is not about Bergdahl, its about Obama. Just more of the same hatred. olegramps Jun 2014 #69
To the Bergdahls, it is about Bergdahl. MH1 Jun 2014 #71
The Republicans could care less about the Bergdahls pain. olegramps Jun 2014 #96
Someone tell this poor pastor that Republicans don't do "compassion" CanonRay Jun 2014 #72
Noticeably absent is Governor Butch Otter nilesobek Jun 2014 #73
Otter, 3 days ago: IDemo Jun 2014 #74
I'm waiting for the old man to go public IkeRepublican Jun 2014 #76
Whether he deserted ot not, why take it out on his parents? Beacool Jun 2014 #80
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #83
Well, he'll be home soon and I welcome him- USN Vet (1962-1973) El Shaman Jun 2014 #88
OK Mr. Bergdahl, are you going to do the right thing now and BURN YOUR GOP MEMBERSHIP CARD? RBInMaine Jun 2014 #89
And he refuses to see his parents marshall Jun 2014 #99
It's very early yet. He is trying to process his last five years and get used to his TwilightGardener Jun 2014 #105
If he is incompetent, who is his guardian? marshall Jun 2014 #107
I don't know if he's been deemed competent. He probably has a medical professional TwilightGardener Jun 2014 #109
Support the Troops! Justitia Jun 2014 #110
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