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To: Sarajevo
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.

51 posted on 02/23/2009 7:16:56 PM PST by r9etb
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To: r9etb
r9etb writes:

“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.....”

r9etb.....help my memory out here.

When did German soldiers decide who was, and who was not, qualified to be their Commander in Chief?

And what were the consequences?

55 posted on 02/23/2009 7:24:43 PM PST by zeestephen
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To: r9etb

Nuremberg trials.


84 posted on 02/23/2009 8:23:19 PM PST by little jeremiah (Leave illusion, come to the truth. Leave the darkness, come to the light.)
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To: r9etb
Mr. Easterling

That would be Lieutenant Easterling. If you read the article, you'll see that he's not the usual fresh faced butter bar. He joined the army at 40, and had previously worked as a contractor in Iraq.

85 posted on 02/23/2009 8:27:21 PM PST by El Gato ("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
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To: r9etb
I'm neither a politico nor a sycophant, and I am most certainly not among Obama's supporters.

The comment was made to the young Lt, not anyone on this thread. He has done nothing more than shaft himself and any semblance of a career in the military.

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.

We agree. The Lt's comments are seditious.

88 posted on 02/23/2009 8:36:09 PM PST by Sarajevo (You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.)
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To: r9etb

No place in the military... there’s no better place for him with his conviction and MORAL COURAGE.

And by the way he HAS THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS UNDER THE UCMJ.


94 posted on 02/23/2009 8:43:59 PM PST by Joe Marine 76 ("Don't Tread On Me!")
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To: r9etb
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.

Sometimes, you have to take your oath seriously..Lt. Easterling, is doing just that.

96 posted on 02/23/2009 8:44:48 PM PST by Kakaze (Exterminate Islamofacism and apologize for nothing.....except not doing it sooner!)
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