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Unreliable Haditha witness basis for Iraq Vets Against the War testimony
Defend Our Marines ^
| March 2, 2008
| David Allender
Posted on 03/02/2008 6:50:32 PM PST by RedRover
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Thought this would be useful background for bloggers following Winter Soldier II. (Hat tip to Chickenhawk Warmonger!)
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posted on
03/02/2008 6:50:34 PM PST
by
RedRover
To: 4woodenboats; American Cabalist; AmericanYankee; AndrewWalden; Antoninus; AliVeritas; ardara; ...
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posted on
03/02/2008 6:51:55 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: MountainFlower
To: RedRover
I found this recent photo of some of the prosecution's witnesses. I am having some trouble distinguishing just who is who. They all look the same to me.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:16:05 PM PST
by
bigheadfred
(http://pardonevanvela.blogspot.com/)
To: RedRover
Washburn wasn't in Haditha the morning of November 19th, and didnt see what happened. But is coming to Washington to testify about it anyway.If this is true, then this person, as well as anyone who lies about his/her military experiences (or lack thereof), should be prosecuted to the fullest extent permissible under the law.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:29:15 PM PST
by
pnh102
To: RedRover
The one think I did not like about the whole Swift Boat deal, is that they downplayed and virtually ignored John Kerry's role in the Winter Soldier I abomination.
It was far more serious than any malfeasance of his own in Viet Nam. He and his pals smeared a whole generation of US troops. And he never apologized.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:34:07 PM PST
by
cookcounty
(Obama reach across the aisle? He's so far to the left, he'll need a roadmap to FIND the aisle.)
To: pnh102
Washburn isn't lying about being a Marine or being in the vicinity of Haditha the day of the incident. But, like many other "witnesses", his testimony is based on second and third hand information. Just like this guy...
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:39:19 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: RedRover
Red,
'Winter Soldier II' is about as relevant as 'Woodstock 1994' - - that is, nothing more than an embarrassing attempt by gray-ponytailed losers and sugared-up college kids to relive history. As for Washburn, even the Marines have their share of what we used to call "sh!+birds" and he fits the profile to a tee. Let him and the rest of the mice squeak - - 'Winter Soldier II' will be forgotten as quickly as 'Woodstock 1994'.
FRegards,
LH
To: RedRover
One part of the Frontline documentary that I remember well was Justin’s dismay of the betrayal he was forced to deal with.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:42:00 PM PST
by
Gene Eric
To: RedRover
Washburn isn't lying about being a Marine or being in the vicinity of Haditha the day of the incident. But, like many other "witnesses", his testimony is based on second and third hand information. I didn't think Washburn was lying about being a Marine. But if he says anything that contradicts the official record without having direct, credible, corroborated, first-hand evidence to back it up, then that should be considered perjury. Certainly there has to be some military regulation (I do not know, I am not military) that covers this sort of thing.
At least I would think if a witness is doing the same thing in a civilian court, perjury charges would apply.
And as for Jack Murtha, that man is a living disgrace to the USA. He makes Benedict Arnold look like a great patriot.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:44:43 PM PST
by
pnh102
To: RedRover
Sounds like this Washburn may be joined at the hip with Murtha the Mouth.
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:46:56 PM PST
by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: RedRover
Thanks for getting the word out Red! There will be reps from “our side” live-blogging from Winter Soldier II so we’ll get the scoop first hand and can debunk the crap outta it.
To: RedRover
That interview, if true, proves unlawful command influence. The Commandant of the Marine Corps had convinced a Congressman of the defendant’s guilt....everything looked to the Commandant as it looked to the Congressman.
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posted on
03/02/2008 8:07:03 PM PST
by
xzins
(Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
To: jazusamo; Lancey Howard; RedRover; freema
I found these nice t-shirts for Washburn and Murtha.....
To: smoothsailing
That fits them both perfectly, they’re now members of a very small group.
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posted on
03/02/2008 8:20:50 PM PST
by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: jazusamo
There is Dela Cruz, but I'm leaving that to Red.
To: pnh102
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posted on
03/02/2008 8:36:14 PM PST
by
DeLaine
To: smoothsailing; RedRover
I have a feeling that Dela Cruz - - who actually has a pretty good history of serving admirably in combat - - may not be the brightest bulb in the knife drawer. I think the prosecutors threatened him, intimidated him, and spun him around like a top until he was so confused he didn’t know what he saw or heard. In fact, I think he was TOLD what he saw and heard by the prosecution....
In the end, his “testimony” has turned out to be worthless anyway.
(By the way, Smooth, that shirt is perfect for asshats like Washburn, Murtha, Kerry....)
I’m willing to hold fire on Dela Cruz for now.
To: Lancey Howard; RedRover
The question for Dela Cruz is basic, what does Semper Fi mean to him.
To: RedRover
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posted on
03/02/2008 8:57:27 PM PST
by
lowbridge
("I can't wait to see what he stands for." - Susan Sarandon on her support of Barack Obama)
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