[tired_old_conservative]

For what it's worth, you are correct. Consistent with the Constitution, Congress has established statutory authorities that render the Chain of Command valid under all foreseeable circumstance. This jabbering that the authority of all orders extends only from the God-like magnificence of the Commander-in-Chief is legally wrong. It's nonsense.

Lakin picked the wrong hill upon which to fight this battle. That's why his new counsel isn't doing the “Obama defense.” He's doing what his first counsel should have—trying to pare down the charges and plead good service to date.

[edge919]

In the process (pun intended) Lakin is denied several Constitutional rights including due process.

[joe fonebone]

Every once in a while, a ray of light shines through the darkness, a sense of rational logic peeks through the madness...you, sir, are that light. Thank you.