Posted on 12/14/2015 2:06:37 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will face general court-martial in connection with his 2009 disappearance from his base in Afghanistan, the service announced Monday, raising the possibility that the soldier could face life in prison after being held captive for five years.
Bergdahl, 29, is charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. He has been a political lightning rod since he was exchanged in May 2014 in a prisoner swap approved by the White House in which five Taliban officials were released from the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and kept under supervised watch in Qatar.
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kabuki theater. Obama cannot have this happen.
“I’d suggest a pay-for-view execution of this cretin.
Proceeds go to the families of the dead heroes that lost their lives looking for him.
The number of people watching a pay - per - view could raise enough money to fund the defense budget for the year.
The next President should deliberately ignore any pardons Obama produces, or if he cannot, assign teams of investigators to anal-probe all pardoned people for any law, nor matter how trivial which they might break or be induced to break, and then Prosecute them to suicide.
Anyone Obama pardons is a defacto person who needs to be put in Prison.
No other soldiers died.
Bush should be the one charged.
He was right to walk away.
etc, etc
Charges and Specification
CHARGE I: VIOLATION OF THE UCMJ, ARTICLE 85
SPECIFICATION: In that Sergeant Robert (Bowe) Bowdrie Bergdahl, United States Army, did, on or about 30 June 2009, with the intent to shirk important service and avoid hazardous duty, namely: combat operations in Afghanistan; and guard duty at Observation Post Mest, Paktika Province, Afghanistan; and combat patrol duties in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, quit his place of duty, to wit: Observation Post Mest, located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, and did remain so absent in desertion until on or about 31 May 2014.
CHARGE II: VIOLATION OF THE UCMJ, ARTICLE 99
SPECIFICATION: In that Sergeant Robert (Bowe) Bowdrie Bergdahl, United States Army, did, at or near Observation Post Mest, Paktika Province, Afghanistan, on or about 30 June 2009, before the enemy, endanger the safety of Observation Post Mest and Task Force Yukon, which it was his duty to defend, by intentional misconduct in that he left Observation Post Mest alone; and left without authority; and wrongfully caused search and recovery operations.
From
http://www.caaflog.com/2015/03/30/the-bergdahl-charges/
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Obama doesn’t have to Pardon him... all military death warrants must be signed by the CIC
I like how you think.
“kabuki theater. Obama cannot have this happen.”
You are probably correct. Bergdahl had best stay in his house the rest of his life though.
I have a feeling Obama will get no pardon from the real God.
CIC?
I am no longer in uniform, but I would be proud to salute Gen. Robert Abrams, who made the correct decision here for the right reasons.
As for Lt. Col. Mark Visger, who apparently tried to boost his career by doing what the Community-Organizer-in-Chief wanted instead of following his oath of office, I hope his attempt to impede justice will lead one way or another to experiencing personal justice. The Oath is to the Constitution, not to a communist traitor exercising undue influence on criminal proceedings.
Don’t get too excited. Got to complete this process in time for Zero to pardon him.
CIC= commander-in-chief, a title which is being used erroneously when speaking of our non-eligible _resident.
Thanks.
Commander in Chief...... Currently known as the “Terrorist in Chief
Any of us who have smelled cordite and fear at the same time knows that its not about mom, country and apple pie. It becomes “Lord, don’t let me let the guys down”. It’s a bond that is hard to explain to anyone who has never seen the elephant. Any SOB that willingly violates that that deserves anything the court hands down.
The Obamanoids were pushing for something far more lenient.
Looks like this is serious pushback from the Armed Forces, right back in Obola’s face.
Thank you for the clarification. I do prefer POS myself.
Only if I get to pull the handle. And yes, I can tie that knot.
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