Posted on 09/27/2017 8:05:48 AM PDT by Gamecock
Full Title: U.S. Army and West Point both respond about ‘official socialist organizer’ and Army officer Spenser Rapone who is espousing Communism
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Spenser Rapone, a West Point graduate and current U.S. Army officer is under fire after being discovered to be a vehement Communist propagandist and ‘official socialist organizer” of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Rapone’s social media is filled with up to hundreds of posts, messages and photos which are now being circulated around the military and civilian communities.
U.S. Army spokesperson Valerie Mongello told American Military News:
“Both the Department of Defense and the Army have long-standing policies encouraging Soldiers to participate in the democratic process. Among other activities, Soldiers are encouraged to vote in elections and express their personal opinions on public issues. However, the Army has strict rules regarding the wear and appearance of Army uniforms.”
“All allegations of improper behavior by Soldiers are forwarded to the Soldier’s commander for review and final disposition. The appropriate Command authorities are reviewing the situation.”
Rapone has posted many images and messages on social media that show his vehement support for communism and socialism.
Rapone is a 2LT (Second Lieutenant) and an infantry officer in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY.
West Point also responded to the news attention with the following statement in a press release on their website:
“RESPONSE TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS BY USMA GRADUATE — September 26, 2017
The U.S. Military Academy strives to develop leaders who internalize the academy’s motto of Duty, Honor, Country, and who live the Army values. Second Lieutenant Rapone’s actions in no way reflect the values of the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Army.
As figures of public trust, members of the military must exhibit exemplary conduct, and are prohibited from engaging in certain expressions of political speech in uniform. Second Lieutenant Rapone’s chain of command is aware of his actions and is looking into the matter.
The academy is prepared to assist the officer’s chain of command as required.”
On Monday, he appeared to mock the discovery of his propaganda and agenda by the general public with a post of him posing in his West Point uniform showing a Che Guevara shirt underneath.
In the post he says “In case there was any lingering doubt, hasta la victoria siempre”
Rapone regularly tweets out propaganda memes and retweets marxist, communist and socialist supporters.
Defense Department regulations state that active duty service members are not allowed to promote political parties or candidates while in uniform.
In this tweet he posts a picture of him putting a red star, an international symbol of communism atop New York City’s freedom tower.
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Needs a daily blanket party at Fort Leavenworth.
Bolshevik. We don’t need bolsheviks in the Army.
I remember when communists were kept out of our military.
That was before the Kenyan from Indonesia usurped the office with the assistance of EVERYONE in the District of Corruption.
This is really blowing up on every type of media I frequent. I’d say this dude will soon be a poster child for the “oppressed” as he gets his ass bounced from active duty.
Meanwhile Obama’s holdover moles are still silently at work doing their dastardly deeds undermining Trump and the USA...
Bust this sucker and get him out of the military.
I seem to recall having to affirm that I did not have communist sympathies (or something to that effect) when I joined up. That was before the Wall came down, so presumably that subject was particularly important, but still...
If that has not changed, then did this guy swear falsely when he was commissioned?
Are you telling me that poor girl is running around topless because you took that shirt!
How does this asshat's actions square with that?
Bust this fellow
Does he live at the corner of Frag Street and Blanket Party Avenue?
Pics or it didn’t happen.
I’m sorry, did I read that he regularly tweets this kind of garbage? Regularly? Shouldn’t the second time have been enough to bounce this enemy within? Why is no one paying attention to another potential Major Nidal?
So this little shit is a future leader in our Army....being a commissioned officer he will lead and influence young men and women.....just imagine what he’ll teach them???? Strip him of his rank and make him pay back for his education at the point...BIG QUESTION IS WHO NOMIATED HIM FOR WEST POINT????
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