[WOSG]

I don't know if he did anything to disgrace his uniform or not, but I dont think criticizing the President or other politicians would fit that category.

Maybe he was the typical wobbly two-faced Democrat, but
I think it is a good thing for veterans to run for office.

Also, I'd hate for this kind of statement to be made against a Republican vet who inevitably will be criticizing the flawed foreign policies of the Democrats.

[TheGeezer]

Hackett called the President "a son of a b---h" in a public speech and referred to him as "the most dangerous man on earth."

I think that constitutes disrespect for his commander in chief.

[I see my hands]

---

"Maybe he was the typical wobbly two-faced Democrat, but I think it is a good thing for veterans to run for office."

---

What political sins does being a veteren atone for?

---

[Condor51]

**** I don't know if he did anything to disgrace his uniform or not, but I don't think criticizing the President or other politicians would fit that category. ~~snip~~ Also, I'd hate for this kind of statement to be made against a Republican vet who inevitably will be criticizing the flawed foreign policies of the Democrats. ****

No offense, but more than a few Officers (Army & USAF iirc) were busted in rank and had to resign for making disparaging comments about Billy Jeff while he was POTUS. This is the same thing.

And like it or not, but our military is supposed remain NON Political and any criticism of their CINC is a punishable offense.

[brityank]

From the scumbag's web-site:

'By 1992 Paul had met and married Suzi, become a part of the Select Marine Corps Reserve and founded his own law firm, Hackett Law Offices.

'Last year, Paul heard the call to service again. As his Marine Corps brothers fought a half world away, Paul could not sit in the comfort of his home and let others do the work he was prepared to do. After a serious discussion with his wife and children, Paul re-upped and joined his marines for a seven month tour with the 1st Marine Division and served as a Civil Affairs officer in Ramadi, took part in the Fallujah campaign and subsequent reconstruction.

'When Paul returned only a few weeks ago, he learned of Rob Portman's decision to vacate his congressional seat. Paul Hackett is continuing his service to his country by running for the United State Congress.'

I too am a Vet and was in the Reserves; his violation of his oath by "... uses contemptuous words ... and still retaining his Commission in the Marine Reserve puts him directly into conflict with the UCMJ.

Had he resigned his position prior to running, there would be no argument that he, or any Vet, can say what they will about the political leadership. "You take the King's Shilling; you live by the King's Rules." Always has been; always should be.

[Gunrunner2]

>>I think it is a good thing for veterans to run for office. <<

I do too. . .however, he was a serving Marine Reserve officer and that makes him subject to the UCMJ.

Recall, if you will, Gen Campbell being keelhauled for this very offense when he stated the obvious truth about Clinton (womanizer, adulterous, pot-smoker. . .etc.).