[Sarajevo]

"As an active-duty officer in the United States Army, I have grave concerns about the constitutional eligibility of Barack Hussein Obama to hold the office of president of the United States," wrote Scott Easterling in a "to-whom-it-may-concern" letter.

Boy, I agree with what you're trying to say, but you're violating your oath. You're history. The politico's and sycophant's above you will see to that.

[r9etb]

The politico's and sycophant's above you will see to that.

I'm neither a politico nor a sycophant, and I am most certainly not among Obama's supporters.

But I am, stoutly opposed to "soldiers" who would arrogate to themselves the right to decide who is, and is not, qualified to be their commander in chief.

History shows the consequences of such behavior -- be it the fate of Rome, or Germany, or any number of modern-day African or Latin American countries. Mr. Easterling has no place in the armed forces.

[El Gato]

Boy, I agree with what you're trying to say, but you're violating your oath

Which part, specifically?

FYI, this is the oath in question:

I, A.B., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

It's been that same oath since 11 July 1868.

[aprilnovember811]

He didn’t take an oath to the President. He took and oath to uphold the constitution, and to protect and defend the country against all enemies foreign and domestic. So he is trying to defend the oath.

[AmericanDave]

“but you’re violating your oath”

I think he is UPHOLDING his Oath as an Officer, and
I SALUTE HIM.

[MortMan]

What part of his oath is he violating? I do not remember ever swearing fealty to the CINC, but to the Constitution.