Posted on 09/26/2017 3:38:15 PM PDT by jazusamo
UPDATE : West Point has responded , saying theyre looking into this matter, that Rapones chain of command is aware, and that his actions do not reflect the values of West Point or the U.S. Military:
The U.S. Military Academy strives to develop leaders who internalize the academy's motto of Duty, Honor, Country, and who live the Army values. Second Lieutenant Rapone's actions in no way reflect the values of the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Army.
As figures of public trust, members of the military must exhibit exemplary conduct, and are prohibited from engaging in certain expressions of political speech in uniform. Second Lieutenant Rapone's chain of command is aware of his actions and is looking into the matter.
The academy is prepared to assist the officer's chain of command as required.
USMA statement in response to social media posts by West Point graduate, 2nd Lt. Rapone - https://go.usa.gov/xRSJc
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So, while the nation has to deal with take a knee syndrome thats infested sports, the last bastion of apolitical entertainmenttheres something going on at West Point. Second Lt. Spenser Rapone is an infantry officer and a member of Democratic Socialists of America. He sent some support for Colin Kaepernick via Twitter, showing him in uniform, with communism will win etched inside his officers cap. He also tweeted a photo of himself wearing a Che Guevara t-shirt under his uniform.
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and his national anthem antics have reached new heights since last year. Almost 150 NFL players took a knee for Sundays games after President Trump went after those who engage in such antics in professional sports; Trump was at an Alabama rally last Friday when he made these remarks. Law Newz was able to verify the identity of the West Point cadet, who isnt able to answer specific questions due to him being currently in the field. Still, Im pretty sure that you cannot be political while in uniform in the U.S. Military.
Rapone posts under the handle @punkproletarian and is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Under the hashtag #VeteransForKaepernick, he tweeted an image of himself raising the left clenched-fist of solidarity, support and resistance as well as the message, Communism Will Win taped inside of his West Point uniform cap. Also visible in the photograph is Rapones Combat Infantryman Badgemeaning he has fought in active ground combat.
Rapone followed up his initial post with retweeted images of other #VeteransForKaepernick in their combat uniforms. LawNewz verified the legitimacy of the photograph with Rapone himself.
The site also linked to a Medium post by Rapone. Also, doesn't Rapone's cause pretty much call for the overthrow of the U.S. government and our Constitution?
If this guy is prior service and West Point this behavior makes no sense. I wonder if he’s pulling some kind of spoof?
I stand corrected for using the qualified. I have five GCM myself. USN.
Qualified = qualifier. Geeze I hate autocorrect!! It’s my worst enema.
Thank goodness we’ve got females integrated into the officer corps. We are obviously better off.
Not saying it’s impossible it’s some kinda spoof but if so he’s really putting his career on the line posting those photos in his cadet uniform even if they’re photo shopped.
He should be smart enough to know that’s a no no.
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>> “How the hell did this guy get in, let alone make it to graduation?” <<
No shiite!
This is a total fail for the US Army.
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>> “Let him do his time in prison.” <<
Amen !!!
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>> “ He needs to pay for his education!” <<
At Levenworth!
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They’ll bust him down to E-1 and send him to Afghanistan to clean latrines for 5 years.
Was he also planning to get a free sex change before getting kicked out?
Bust him down to private, and ship him to the Korean DMZ. Let him know with certainty that he isn’t getting out of this one.
They can make him pay it back, but they have to choose that option. My Navy education cost $200k back in the last century.
As others have pointed out. that is what he wants.
he got his free ride now he does not want to pay the tab.
He should get the Big Chicken Dinner.
I want this moron to be the next Patton?!?! Really? Will someone MakeWestPointGreatAgain?? This guy needs to be court marshalled!!
But the guy in Branded, played by Chuck Connor, was falsely accused. He was really a good guy who got a raw deal
That is what I want to know. What politician thought this jerk was a great candidate for West Point? Does anyone know?
That’s no surprise. The only reason McCain got into the Naval Academy is because of hid dad and grandfather. Life is all about who you know, I’m afraid.
What a loser. Kick his ass. Kick his ass. Kick his ass. Then kick his ass out.
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