Y’all may have already covered this, but there is one aspect of this that takes me back to the Haditha Marines.
What I’m talking about is Undue Command Influence.
On top of this creepy fool Friedman making excuses for Bergdahl we’ve got the National Security Advisor claiming Bergdahl served with “honor and distinction”. The Senate majority leader has echoed those words. The Commander-in-Chief has nodded his approval.
It’s a situation where if Bergdahl ever stands before a military court the desired verdict will have already been telegraphed by the CIC and his top lieutenants. Declared innocent before any trial.
It’s just the opposite of the detestable John Murtha and his condemnation of the Marines. He declared them guilty before any charges were brought.
But the thing is, in both cases, there is UCI. The military is told what any verdict is expected to be. In both cases, UCI is the enemy of military justice.
You make an excellent point and it couldn't be more true.
In fact it's more detestable than Murtha declaring the Haditha Marines guilty because of the CINC and many high officials under him as well as the initial coverage by the MSM making Bergdahl a hero by having served his country well, in reality a total lie.
UCI can work both ways and sadly 0bama and thugs have planted that seed of innocence already. Fortunately many have spoken out disputing 0bama and even many in the MSM have changed their tune.
Hopefully the well hasn't already been poisoned by 0bama's lies.