Posted on 11/24/2015 12:04:18 PM PST by jazusamo
Perhaps the most obvious sign that the Bowe Bergdahl desertion case has been irrevocably corrupted by President Obama's improper (and illegal) command influence is the unexplained and inordinate delays in processing and completing the case. As I explained here, military justice generally differs from the civilian model in its alacrity, because the military's mission requires that criminal cases be handled honestly but swiftly, lest good order and discipline disappear. This is especially true in the case of pure military offenses, like those against Bergdahl
It has been over a month since Bergdahl's attorneys leaked the results of the Article 32 hearing in his case (this being the military version of a grand jury.) The recommendation went to General Robert Abrams the convening authority for disposition. Although the Bergdahl case is actually a relatively simple affair on the charges (desertion and misbehavior before the enemy) and the facts, Abrams has yet to make a decision on the matter. This follows a disturbing pattern wherein this case has featured long delays at every step, as Army officials obviously try to square Obama's stated preferences (and ego) with military justice.
Long after Bergdahl was ransomed from the Taliban in a controversial exchange with terrorist leaders, the Pentagon ordered an investigation of the circumstances of his apparent desertion. The investigating officer, Major General Kenneth Dahl, interviewed Bergdahl and evidently bought the soldier's improbable self-serving story that he left his post without the intent to desert or aid the enemy, but to hike nearly twenty miles to the closest friendly Army post and turn in his superiors for incompetence. Dahl recommended leniency to his superior at the time, General Mark Miley, the current Army Chief of Staff.
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brisk and cheerful readiness.
You know, getting the charges dismissed against Bergdahl could be a path to a big promotion for the right GLBT officer.
When does Bergdahl get his Nobel Prize?
The deserter will walk.
No doubt about it.
He’ll probably be afraid to drop into a bar for a quick beer for the rest of his life.
Good.
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