[Don Corleone]

Obama knew about the AWOL/Desertion. He did know and went ahead with it anyway?

Its the arrogance of a dictator exploiting the weakness of the congress.

[Labyrinthos]

Obama knew about the AWOL/Desertion. He did know and went ahead with it anyway?

I'm sure Obama only learned about this from watching TV and reading the newspaper over the last 48 hours. (As if the sarcasm tag is even needed.)

[tbw2]

He probably rushed to “save the last POW” to show he cares about veterans right before the 2014 election and detract from the VA scandals.