[magooey]

In addition, many in the military may refuse orders from an illegitimate CinC. We just had a case where an officer challenged his orders on the basis of Obama's right to be President, and the big shots blinked.

[wku man]

Yep...you're right. Remember Michael New? He refused to be deployed as a UN soldier, and was hounded out on a bad conduct discharge. I'm pretty sure he doesn't regret it.

Many people don't seem to understand that just because a man or woman is wearing the uniform of this nation means they're going to obey whatever orders they get in lockstep. The oath of enlistment requires a service member to obey the lawful orders of those appointed over them, not all orders. I have a lot of faith in the young folks in the military. They see things a lot clearer than many civilians years their senior.

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

[takenoprisoner]

In addition, many in the military may refuse orders from an illegitimate CinC. We just had a case where an officer challenged his orders on the basis of Obama's right to be President, and the big shots blinked.

I guess you missed the part where the Major volunteered to go to Afghanistan. Then you missed the part where a reservist can change his/her mind.

Initially upon hearing of this, I thought at long last we had standing to battle Hussein's illegitimacy. Then I learned of the actual circumstances.

As disappointing as it was to my hopes, the facts are, neither the "bigshots," nor the rule of law blinked. The rule of law prevailed.