Posted on 12/14/2010 9:25:59 AM PST by Smokeyblue
An Army doctor who disobeyed orders to deploy to Afghanistan because he questions Barack Obama's eligibility to be president has pleaded guilty to 1 of 2 charges against him.
At a court-martial proceeding Tuesday in Maryland, Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin of Greeley, Colo., pleaded guilty to not meeting with a superior when ordered to do so and not showing up at Fort Campbell in Kentucky where he was supposed to report.
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Ding :) Thanks for stating the obvious (to some of us anyway.)
This thread brought out the wild ones.
I’m not advocating for the military to rise up in rebellion of the government. What I’m saying is that the powers that be have created a conundrum of such inescapable qualities that we are seeing the results of this vaccuum.
Unfortunately, no citizen has standing to question the King. Lakin has made a decision to make a political statement, correct. The military doesn’t like it, and I wouldn’t like it either but for the fact that the eventual dissolution of America and her Constitution appears to be the other choice.
Rock and a hard place. Either we are a nation of laws worth defending, or we are not.
Just curious, have you ever served on a Court Martial panel? Have you ever heard matters in extenuation and mitigation? Have you ever discussed those matters among your fellow panel members before determining a sentence?
I have done all of those things and I think that I understand where Lakin’s defense attorney is going with this. I am inclined to agree with his approach.
Back when I was in the good graces of the birthers (Man, that seems like ages ago ... oh, wait. It was.), I was given a few lists too. Then I was removed from the trusted list and added to the “you know what” list(s).
You know who “they” is. And so do I. But I’m not allowed to tell because I promised I wouldn’t. And I keep my word.
Goodness, your disregard for military jurisprudence and procedure is breathtaking. Do you understand that there are two elements to the court-martial trial, the findings and the sentencing? Do you understand that in a court-martial, the convicted is given BROAD LATITUDE, almost to the point of unencumbered latitude to present mitigation factors for the jury panels consideration, and has the opportunity to provided both sworn and un-sworn statements?
The jury panel IS IN NO WAY instructed to disregard these statements (or other evidence) because of "sympathy".
You didn’t ask her nicely, you sounded arrogant, bossy and reminded me of Obongo. Get down off that high horse, nobody is perfect.
Doubt away ...
I see you have your hands full here :)
I'll take, "No Effing Way" for $100, Alex.
Please enlighten us. We know their experience and credibility from their long presence and commentary on these threads. You seem to be new. We would love to know more about you credentials and precisely what you think is deficient about their legal reasoning.
The head birther pinged the bossman too. So I was in good company.
I didn’t continue to berate her. I read her “apologies.” They weren’t acceptable to me. An apology should be just that, an apology, and nothing more - no ancillary commentary. So I suggested something that was appropriate.
Butter modified it to her liking and used it. I’ve already commended her for that.
I believe Mr. Robinson went a long way towards doing that earlier on this thread. I'm particularly impressed with his reply 149. Most perceptive.
In January, Speaker Boehner should appoint a committee of the House to investigate possible bases for impeachment, including Obama's lack of constitutional qualifications to serve as president. That committee would have the power to subpena any and all documents that might be necessary to clarify any questions regarding the facts. Then, depending on the facts that are discovered, votes might be taken on impeachment.
At this point, since the courts won't intervene, it all comes down to Speaker Boehner. If he won't help, then this issue will be relegated to history's trash can for kooky, whacky, moonbeam claims. It's an important issue and deserves respect.
I hope Speaker Boehner doesn't abandon these important constitutional principles.
I recommend that you take your complaint to your politicians. They are the ones who must solve this issue and they are the ones who have lacked the courage to step up to the plate. Hillary could have done it, but she didn’t. McLain could have done it, but he didn’t. Any member of Congress could have done it, but they didn’t.
Force the politicians to deal with this issue by demanding legislation that requires candidates for President and Vice President to present certified proof of eligibility as a condition to be listed on the ballot. Politicians at the state level can enact such legislation.
Guess you’re easy to fool. LMAO!
That's his idea of a joke. Usmcobra has not been banned or suspended.
Poor little attention wh*re. Nobody paying any attention to your tonight?
It has been reported that Mareen Dowd was at the trial. I suppose we can expect a silly NYT after-Birther column from her.
My Gut feeling is that he will invite fat Hugo to his next inauguration.
You may get down on your knees tonight and pray God that the United States military never does what you suggest they ought to do, rise up in rebellion to the government of the United States.
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I’ll bet Honduras wouldn’t agree with you and if they did, they would now be another Venezuela or Cuba.
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