It never dawns on you Obama suck-ups and trolls that Lt. Col. Lakin CAN’T follow orders.
He has sworn an oath to the Constitution. He CAN’T follow illegal orders. He has tried to follow orders. He tried to get confirmation from his superiors who then referred him to his representatives. His representatives referred him back to the Pentagon. Nobody can answer his question.
“But his orders to deploy don’t come from Obama, they come from his Commissioned Superior Officer”
Bite me. I’m tired of all your games.
The Constitution is the law of the land.
To reiterate bite me!
Isn’t his “senior” (never superior) officer taking orders from Obama (acting as CIC)?
I’m pretty sure that every chain of command outline I’ve ever seen has the President at the top of the chart.
Then why did they have to wait almost ten months to decide how to respond to McChrystal’s request for more troops? bam has the final say, that’s why.
HE is responsible for the new troop deployments. NOT the military.
“But his orders to deploy don’t come from Obama, they come from his Commissioned Superior Officer.”
Because in this country the POTUS is considered Commander and Chief of the military forces and that SECDEF and all Service Secretaries serve at the pleasure of the POTUS as do the Chairman and Joint Chiefs of all services, then it is not unreasonable to assume that ALL orders ultimately have there authority derived from the POTUS. Oh, BTW all officer above the rank of Major General/Rear Admiral (two stars) serve in those positions by the approval of the POTUS. The upper echelons that make deployment decisions are clearly tied to the POTUS.
Whether one thinks this LTC/Dr. brave or foolish is beside the point. He basic premise, IMO, is correct. Now will his taking a stand make any difference???? I don’t know. I consider him principled and brave, but is he setting himself up for being stomped without accomplishing anything....I fear so...but I hope not.