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Navy investigating SEALs unit that rode with Trump flag in Kentucky convoy
Fox News ^ | 2/3/2017 | FoxNews

Posted on 02/03/2017 12:08:25 PM PST by CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC

....[SEALs unit spokeswoman Lt. Jacqui] Maxwell described the investigation as a command inquiry that could lead to punishment if warranted. She also said it wasn’t immediately clear if those involved were SEALs or support staff.

.... The paper reported Thursday that a Kentucky-based anti-Trump group was one of the first to post video of the incident on its website, calling it “a fascist tactic” that “is not acceptable. RESIST!!!”

[Apparently a KY goat farmer took the photo/video and posted it as a lark, and then some KY SJW noticed it and alerted the Antifaghi or whatever they're called.]

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: convoy; first100days; flag; military; navy; seals; trump; trump45; trumpdod; usnavy
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To: ScottinVA; All
Yes, we know. Not politically correct. Their boss isn't either.

Anarchists are burning down our cities, and some bureaucratic twit in a uniform is bitching about Special Forces showing patriotism and respect for their CiC.

21 posted on 02/03/2017 1:00:48 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: Eagles6; CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC
Allowed? Hell, he encouraged it.

The biggest reason for repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell was so the homo crowd could identify and connect with each other.

It may be too late to weed them out, but they need to at least be put into units where they can do the least harm.

22 posted on 02/03/2017 1:01:08 PM PST by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC
I was totally apolitical during my Army days (had more important stuff to think about).However,in recent years I've read that there are restrictions that can apply to active duty military personnel regarding political activities...particularly when in uniform and/or while "on duty".

Don't know if anyone can confirm...or refute...this.

23 posted on 02/03/2017 1:04:18 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Deplorables' Lives Matter)
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To: ScottinVA

Go hide in your safe space, and remember, don’t eat the crayons.


24 posted on 02/03/2017 1:05:00 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: 1rudeboy
See my post #22, the rainbow flag at military functions, the banning of Bible verses at GI work stations while the Koran is OK, the pardon of Pvt. Manning, the enabling of Maj. Hassan for the Ft. Hood massacre, the change in training manuals to avoid identifying radical Islam . . . and scores of other examples which you'd have to be either blind or willfully stupid to not see.

I have been out of the military since long before this craziness started, so if you need more, try pinging Freepers who are still in the military.

25 posted on 02/03/2017 1:07:05 PM PST by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: ScottinVA

I thought the rules only prohibited contemptuous comments about officials or attending political rallies in uniform. I didn’t know they prohibited positive comments about sitting presidents. As has been noted, they certainly didn’t stop the live in the military from rubbing everyone’s noses in BO’s social experiments.


26 posted on 02/03/2017 1:08:52 PM PST by Dr. Pritchett
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To: CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC

It’s wrong to honor your commander-in-chief?


27 posted on 02/03/2017 1:13:14 PM PST by Mr. K ( Trump kicked her ass 2-to-1 if you remove all the voter fraud.)
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To: Cobra64

It’s not a matter of political correctness; it’s a matter of preventing the military from appearing partisan by any measure. Showing patriotism with American flags isn’t a problem and never has been. Showing a political campaign symbol is, based on current existing regulations.

I know.. it sounds anachronistic, but the military’s conformity, discipline and impartiality are among the traits that keep it the best in the world.

Little, in anything, will happen to these guys in this instance; they’ll simply be reminded what’s authorized as a display on military vehicles and what isn’t.


28 posted on 02/03/2017 1:13:18 PM PST by ScottinVA ( Liberals' agony is my entertainment.)
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To: CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC

The correct military response is “after thorough investigation we have failed to find out who did that but we’re so glad you reported it. Have a nice day”


29 posted on 02/03/2017 1:14:44 PM PST by Mr. K ( Trump kicked her ass 2-to-1 if you remove all the voter fraud.)
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To: Dr. Pritchett
I thought the rules only prohibited contemptuous comments about officials or attending political rallies in uniform. I didn’t know they prohibited positive comments about sitting presidents.

Positive comments about the President aren't what this is about; they were flying political campaign flag, and under existing DOD instructions, they're prohibited. They can, however, fly whatever campaign flags they want on their vehicles (in most cases), and on private property.

30 posted on 02/03/2017 1:16:45 PM PST by ScottinVA ( Liberals' agony is my entertainment.)
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To: ScottinVA

Except that it happened after the election. If it had happened before the election, I could understand, but it didn’t.


31 posted on 02/03/2017 1:18:20 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Cobra64
Go hide in your safe space, and remember, don’t eat the crayons.

That's cute. Now.. back to reality. Did my previous comments somehow give you the impression I was in any way offended by what the SEALS did? Hell no. I merely stated existing DOD instructions prohibit political paraphernalia on military vehicles. Read it twice so you can comprehend.

32 posted on 02/03/2017 1:19:48 PM PST by ScottinVA ( Liberals' agony is my entertainment.)
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To: trisham
Except that it happened after the election. If it had happened before the election, I could understand, but it didn’t.

The current guidances doesn't differentiate, but I see your point.

33 posted on 02/03/2017 1:21:18 PM PST by ScottinVA ( Liberals' agony is my entertainment.)
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To: ScottinVA

*guidance


34 posted on 02/03/2017 1:21:49 PM PST by ScottinVA ( Liberals' agony is my entertainment.)
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To: ScottinVA; trisham

In another thread on this subject, it was said that Trump has already filed for the 2020 election as a candidate, so technically we have started that election now. :)


35 posted on 02/03/2017 1:24:56 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: ScottinVA; trisham

In another thread on this subject, it was said that Trump has already filed for the 2020 election as a candidate, so technically we have started that election now. :)


36 posted on 02/03/2017 1:25:00 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: Vigilanteman
See my post #22, the rainbow flag at military functions.

Again, I was looking for specific examples so that I could judge for myself how much of a violation occurred. They may exist, and they may not . . . if they do, then I'd like to compare this instance with the other(s), and if they do not, I'll shrug-off your "outrage."

37 posted on 02/03/2017 1:30:29 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC

Ahhh, Hell.

Give ‘em 50 extra pushups for ‘punishment’ and MoveOn.

SEALs will eat it up like frosting on a cake...and thank you for the extra exercise.


38 posted on 02/03/2017 1:32:13 PM PST by Oscar in Batangas (12:01 PM 1/20/2017,,,The end of an error.)
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To: Gay State Conservative
particularly when in uniform and/or while "on duty".

From an era that has long since passed: As a US NPS Ranger in '75, a fellow Seasonal Ranger was "dressed down" by superiors after someone reported seeing her in uniform shopping in a liquor store in Jackson Hole after work.

Can't imagine that happening now!

39 posted on 02/03/2017 1:49:21 PM PST by CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC (Folks ask about my politics. I say: I dont belong to any organized political party. I'm a Republican)
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To: CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC

So glad this important investigation is taking place, goodness knows it’s vital to our democracy and most certainly is news worthy.

Oh, what about all those organized and paid rioters who assaulted and set businesses on fire. Any word on any arrests or investigations?

Yea, thought so. This is just more cowering by officials to the left totalitarians. Every day these vile children target another person or business they don’t agree with and become “OUTRAGED” and start demanding this or that.


40 posted on 02/03/2017 2:00:57 PM PST by snarkytart
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