Posted on 06/19/2018 1:08:48 PM PDT by Simon Foxx
... Less than a year after Rapone’s images drew a firestorm of vitriol and even death threats, the second lieutenant who became known as the “commie cadet” is officially out of the US Army with an other-than-honorable discharge.
(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...
(You might find that your UOTHC discharge won't help you in that regard.)
Well, bye.
Good.
And the Congress critter who recommended him should be primaried.
Gore my ox too.
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Why did it take so long to get rid of this POS?
“But Rapone remains unabashed, posting a picture on Monday showing him the middle finger at a sign at the entrance to Fort Drum, captioned with “One final salute.”
He also remains committed to the far-left causes, saying he considers himself “a revolutionary socialist” and urged others to join him in his revolution,
“I would encourage all soldiers who have a conscience to lay down their arms and join me and so many others who are willing to stop serving the agents of imperialism and join us in a revolutionary movement,” he said.”
Just what, exactly, would it take these days to get a Dishonorable Discharge? This bastard openly declared rebellion and opposition to the United States whiile in the Army. He provided aid and comfort to the enemy.
“Other than honorable...” Bah! Humbug! He should have been executed for treason.
...and the USMA staff who tolerated and even encouraged him should be drummed out too.
Venezuela awaits. Don't go to North Korea ... They're starting to finally act like they want to get their act together.
Its been a day already, why isn’t he working for CNN?
I’m sure he’s going to be a rising star in the Democratic Party.
“Just what, exactly, would it take these days to get a Dishonorable Discharge?”
A conviction by Courts Martial for very serious felonies like murder. That is the worst discharge possible.
He got the worst discharge possible, without a Courts Martial.
Thanks. Amazing. I consider his open rebellion against the US and his effort to impel other troops to turn on the US to be far more serious than capital murder. He is getting off way too easy. Why didn’t they Court Martial him?
“Why didn’t they Court Martial him?”
I think that it is mainly because the standard of evidence is very high for the kind of serious charge, that would warrant it. It is much easier to conduct an administrative separation.
His actions did not constitute treason (supporting an enemy materially during war).
They got him on Conduct Unbecoming an Officer (or of a Nature to Reflect Discredit on the Armed Forces), which is whatever the boss says it is, provided that reviewing authorities would agree. If Rapone refused to accept it administratively (and resign his commission), he could have demanded a Courts Martial (which he would have lost, and been subject to a worse type of discharge).
The other reason that he probably was not courts martialed, is that he was a combat veteran and a West Point grad - even if he had to go, he gets some credit for his past service. He is young and stupid - he might still grow up and regret it.
Could be any of several reasons why they chose not to prosecute. The military usually doesn’t take a case to court-martial unless it’s a slam dunk, with plenty of evidence. It’s easier and cheaper in cases where there’s less evidence to just discharge the POS. That UOTHC will affect his job prospects, but not as much as a BCD or a DD.
I take it the tax payers are on the hook for his degree.
Appointments to West Point are competitive and coveted, not everybody can get in.
He signed a contract before attending. It’s my understanding that anyone removed for cause at West Point would be required to reimburse the Federal Government for the full cost of the tuition, room, and board.
Where in the article does it mention this? Make this douchebag pay.
He entered the academy while an enlisted member of the military.........
Amazing.
Thanks.
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One would think that West Point would ask its applicants if they had been members of subversive organizations before granting admission.
Should have got the Big Chicken Dinner
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