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Five of the Most Dangerous Taliban Commanders in U.S. Custody Exchanged for American Captive
Weekly Standard ^
| May 31st, 2014
| Thomas Joscelyn
Posted on 06/01/2014 6:39:48 AM PDT by usconservative
Excerpt:
The Obama administration announced today that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who has been held by the Taliban for several years, has been freed from his captors. Reading the stories of his newfound freedom it is impossible not to feel joy for Bergdahl and his family. NBC News reports that Bergdahl held up a sign once he was on board an American helicopter that read, SF? The operators quickly confirmed that they were in fact U.S. Special Forces: Yes, weve been looking for you for a long time.
On behalf of the American people, I was honored to call his parents to express our joy that they can expect his safe return, mindful of their courage and sacrifice throughout this ordeal, President Obama said in a statement. The president rightly noted: Sergeant Bergdahl's recovery is a reminder of America's unwavering commitment to leave no man or woman in uniform behind on the battlefield.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; bobbergdahl; bowebergdahl; gitmo; obama; terror; war
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Happy for Sergeant Bergdahl's release and for his family, yet this is another surrender by Obama in the War on Terror.
Once again, America looks weak and this President has negotiated with terrorists.
To: usconservative
I long for the day when Obama is back Organizing a community in Chicago
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:42:33 AM PDT
by
MeshugeMikey
( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
To: MeshugeMikey
As if Shitcago isn’t messed up enough?
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:47:39 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: usconservative
When doe his Treason trial begin?
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:49:29 AM PDT
by
onedoug
To: usconservative
Ah. At least now we know how Soeotoro is going to go about closing down Gitmo.
Interesting how the Men Seeking Men media keep referring to the American's "release".
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:49:37 AM PDT
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
To: usconservative
i caught the end of the presser with his mom and dad. I think dad spoke in the Taliban area language. I read that dad is also wants Gitmo closed.
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:50:33 AM PDT
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
To: usconservative
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:50:56 AM PDT
by
manic4organic
(It was nice knowing you, America.)
To: Texas Eagle
Well
This Link to another article posted here on FR is certainly interesting.
Apparently he was "ashamed to be an American" according to emails he sent to his parents prior to his "capture."
Was he "captured" or did he desert (and was then captured?)
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:51:21 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: Texas Eagle
Someone who was there is tweeting what happened there.@CodyFNfootball
Jake Tapper has reached out to him.
This guy will probably get court martialed but it casts a whole different light on the “captive”
To: usconservative
with the massive skill set Obama has honed to perfection during his too long stint in D.C. he should be able to have things under control in mere hours.
“BLM In The Hood”
Starring Harry Reid and Rarack H Obama!
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:52:39 AM PDT
by
MeshugeMikey
( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
To: ColdOne
i caught the end of the presser with his mom and dad. I think dad spoke in the Taliban area language. Yep, I didn't see the press conference but just read that on another thread .... very disturbing.
I'm now left wondering was he a co-conspirator with the muzzies to affect the release of the Gitmo 5?
The military needs to conduct a full investigation into this guy... (and they need to KILL the Gitmo 5 ASAP.)
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:53:10 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: onedoug
When does his Treason trial begin? Who's: Obama's or Bergdahl's?
Seems we have TWO!!!
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:54:43 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: RummyChick; usconservative
Apparently he was "ashamed to be an American" Ah. No wonder Soetoro turned over heaven and earth to get him back. He's a bird of a feather.
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:55:39 AM PDT
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
To: usconservative
Robert Bergdahl (Dad)
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:56:22 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin.)
To: Texas Eagle
Ah. No wonder Soetoro turned over heaven and earth to get him back. He's a bird of a feather. You read my mind. As soon as I read the other threat about this guy it all made sense. Thanks for confirming what I was thinking.
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:56:59 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: usconservative
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:58:09 AM PDT
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
To: usconservative
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posted on
06/01/2014 6:59:18 AM PDT
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
To: usconservative
If it turns out that Barack traded an American Taliban for 5 High-Profile, High-Risk Al-Qaeda prisoners, it will not be good for troop moral and risk more military & civilian lives around the world.
Sadly, The terrorist of the world now know Obama will negotiate with them, it only a matter of time before a high-profile American is captured and new demands made.
To: usconservative
Robert Bergdahl’s twitter page gives some very interesting insight into the family. He seems to be awfully sympathetic to muslims too and blames Nigerian aggression for Boko Haram among other things.
https://twitter.com/bobbergdahl
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posted on
06/01/2014 7:01:32 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin.)
To: cripplecreek
see twitchy for the deleted post by Father saying he is working on getting out all Gitmo detainees
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