Posted on 06/09/2014 6:52:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is in good enough physical condition to allow him to return to the United States, but hes not ready psychologically or emotionally, U.S. officials confirmed to NBC News on Sunday.
For now, Bergdahl will remain at the U.S. military hospital at Landstuhl Germany for treatment.
Although hes been permitted to talk to his parents, Bergdahl has so far chosen not to call his family in Idaho, the officials said.
No specific reason for Bergdahls mindstate were given except that he continues treatment for psychological and emotional problems as a result of his five years in captivity.
(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...
One of the six (or more) soldiers who were killed while searching for him died in the same hospital -
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Pfc. Matthew M. Martinek, 20, of DeKalb, Ill., died Sept. 11 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4 when enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised-explosive device followed by a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. -
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“We need more time to program him.”
At this point, this is the absolute best we can hope for.
These are the same people who got Al Gore through a few debates, so they are pretty good at what they do.
The first question I would ask him is "What is your relationship with Allah?" That would rattle the cage a bit, loosening up further responses.
They must be waiting for him to come it of the closet.
You assume that what they’re telling us about his not wanting to speak to his parents is the truth. Why would you think anything we’re being told by “unnamed officials” is the truth?
meaning he hasn’t been programmed enough yet. I wouldn’t be surprised if he committed Arkanside if he doesn’t get with the party line.
Exactly, more work to do on the narrative. Appearance on Oprah, line up more liberal talk show appearances. Dr. Phil, etc.
“...but hes not ready psychologically or emotionally,
Translation:
He has to get HIS story lined up with the ‘official’ WH version...
That’s going to take a while. ;)
He is a deserter. Drag him back to the states and court martial his ass.
I wonder who will make it back to Afghanistan first, the Taliban 5 or Bowe?
If we can’t make him a hero we go to plan “B”. We’ll make him a victim.
All these whiney libs can pity and feel sorry for him just as well if he is sitting in a cell at Leavenworth for the next 50 years. Save the facilities at Landstuhl for those that deserve them.
Thank you, Seek and Find! You are spot on in my opinion. I lost another thread where someone posted an article referencing the Wikileaks dump that Taliban sort of laughing about catching Bergdahl in the crapper. The person who submitted the article quoted someone from the platoon describing a desertion, but I don’t see how that matches the Wikileaks info that followed the interview. If the philosophy was never leave a soldier behind, it sounds like 15 Taliban and some cash (initial offer right after his “capture”) was a better deal than the 5 top leaders.
The easiest solution is to disappear him with a VA diagnosis. Mentally unstable requiring further treatment. Never to be released or to be seen again. Medical privacy rules prevent releasing any information on him and he disappears forever!
Must not be taking to his deprogramming too well. They have to change a deserting Islamic wannabe into an Apple Pie Eating American Patriot. Gonna take awhile.
Here's a reason for you: The traitorous bastard is scared to death that somebody will knock him off.
The administration is still running focus groups to salvage the story about their brilliant young president.
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