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Army splits with West Point 'commie cadet'
WorldNetDaily ^ | 06/19/2018 | Anonymous

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 ...


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In other words, young Spenser, your 15 minutes is over, and now - GO OUT AND GET A REAL JOB!!!

(You might find that your UOTHC discharge won't help you in that regard.)

1 posted on 06/19/2018 1:08:48 PM PDT by Simon Foxx
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Well, bye.


2 posted on 06/19/2018 1:15:50 PM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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Good.

And the Congress critter who recommended him should be primaried.

Gore my ox too.

5.56mm


3 posted on 06/19/2018 1:22:37 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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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.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/west-point-grad-who-posed-with-communism-will-win-in-cap-discharged/ar-AAyPXpa?li=BBnbfcL


4 posted on 06/19/2018 1:23:00 PM PDT by Ronald_Magnus
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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.


5 posted on 06/19/2018 1:23:45 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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...and the USMA staff who tolerated and even encouraged him should be drummed out too.


6 posted on 06/19/2018 1:25:14 PM PDT by TADSLOS (Alex Jones isnÂ’t quite the wing nut now, all things considered.)
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stop serving the agents of imperialism and join us in a revolutionary movement,” he said.”

Venezuela awaits. Don't go to North Korea ... They're starting to finally act like they want to get their act together.

7 posted on 06/19/2018 1:27:08 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Simon Foxx

Its been a day already, why isn’t he working for CNN?


8 posted on 06/19/2018 1:41:01 PM PDT by BeauBo
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I’m sure he’s going to be a rising star in the Democratic Party.


9 posted on 06/19/2018 1:41:31 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

“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.


10 posted on 06/19/2018 1:44:54 PM PDT by BeauBo
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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?


11 posted on 06/19/2018 1:50:06 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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“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.


12 posted on 06/19/2018 2:12:10 PM PDT by BeauBo
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

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.


13 posted on 06/19/2018 2:17:49 PM PDT by afsnco (18 of 20 in AF JAG)
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14 posted on 06/19/2018 2:20:47 PM PDT by Bratch ("The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke)
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I take it the tax payers are on the hook for his degree.


15 posted on 06/19/2018 2:24:04 PM PDT by Poison Pill
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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.


16 posted on 06/19/2018 2:25:26 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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And the Congress critter who recommended him should be primaried.

He entered the academy while an enlisted member of the military.........

17 posted on 06/19/2018 2:45:39 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Mother nature is a serial killer......)
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Amazing.

Thanks.

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18 posted on 06/19/2018 2:49:30 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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In Reception Center at Fort Knox in '69 I found,among the 1,000 forms I was required to complete,a list of hundreds of political organizations,many of which appeared to be left wing,that I was asked if I had been a member of.

One would think that West Point would ask its applicants if they had been members of subversive organizations before granting admission.

19 posted on 06/19/2018 3:16:16 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (You Say "White Privilege"...I Say "Protestant Work Ethic")
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Should have got the Big Chicken Dinner


20 posted on 06/19/2018 3:42:59 PM PDT by TexasTransplant (Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!)
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