Posted on 06/07/2014 8:22:56 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
WASHINGTON — Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has told medical officials that his captors locked him in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time as punishment for trying to escape, and while military doctors say he now is physically able to travel he is not yet emotionally ready for the pressures of reuniting with his family, according to American officials who have been briefed on his condition.
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“HEALS?” What part of him is REALLY sick or in ill health, my guess is he is NOT ill at all. Just ANOTHER odumbo lie.
“HIPPA? HIPPA? We don’t need no HIPPAs.”
Wait, didn’t Obama hear about the prisoner exchange from the media? ...same as you and I.
“not yet emotionally ready for the pressures of reuniting with his family”
Translation -
Birgdoll responses to media not fully burned in and believable yet.
Bo, again...
Bo (in robbie robot voice): I. LOVE. MY. COURNTY. I. DID. NOT. DESERT. [sniff][wipe eye]
Good. Good. More [sniff], like this [SNIFFFF]. Again!
Bill Burkett Yes. Thank you
Who killed Michael Hastings
watch this Lou Dobbs report regarding reporter Michael Hastings who did a story in 2012. What happened to Hastings in 2013. Watch this report
http://youtu.be/uRetpla_hIc
When I was playing college athletics back in the day I was in good physical condition at 5’9” and 160 lbs.
My doctor says I should get back down to that weight now. I don’t see how that makes Bergdahl unhealthy.
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