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Whoa. If he’s active duty, that could be a problem. My recollection is that its illegal to be in uniform to support a candidate while on active service.
well, who is Jesse? What is his expertise? Where did he serve and in what capacity? Good reporters provide all this info!!
well, who is Jesse? What is his expertise? Where did he serve and in what capacity? Good reporters provide all this info!!
I could not believe what I was seeing. His career is over. Actually, if he’s been in for 10 years and he’s a CPL, his career never really started.
Big time no no.
So either one of two things, he is either not really a soldier or he is toast.
UCMJ forbids what this turd did tonight. And yes, I used the word to describe him.
He’s either a fake soldier (which is likely), or a turd. Either way, drop the hammer on him.
The man must be courting a discharge, under less than honorable conditions.
OTOH, since several articles in the codes of conduct were summarily tossed out of the UCMJ recently, perhaps it is now allowed?
And Pvt. Pyle doesn’t count?
UCMJ issues there (if he isn’t a stolen valor ‘soldier’ like other Paul supporters have been caught as)- he may be better off legally if he is lying about his service versus campaigning in uniform.
A couple of thoughts on this. First there is no way in hell that I will vote for Paul in the primaries. Second, I never understood why a soldier, federal, state or municipal employee should lose their first amendment rights by their service for their country. It dumbs down American. Full disclosure and transparency solves any problems. Take John Kerry as an example ... Was he, is he a true, a American patriot/hero? We know the difference, others do not. It makes no difference.
Well, Well, Well, like a lot of Paul’s ‘military’ support, looks like we have some fraud. Jesse Thorsen is a criminal, not a Lt. Col.
http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/Jesse_Thorsen_3040590/
So what does the UCMJ say about this?
What Active Duty Members Can and Cannot Do
Cannot - Participate in partisan political fundraising activities, rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof), management of campaigns, or debates, either on one’s own behalf or on that of another, without respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement. Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator.
Cannot - Use official authority or influence to interfere with an election, affect the course or outcome of an election, solicit votes for a particular candidate or issue, or require or solicit political contributions from others.
Cannot -Allow or cause to be published partisan political articles, letters, or endorsements signed or written by the member that solicits votes for or against a partisan political party, candidate, or cause. However, letters to the editor are allowed.
Cannot - Serve in any official capacity with or be listed as a sponsor of a partisan political club.
Cannot - Speak before a partisan political gathering, including any gathering that promotes a partisan political party, candidate, or cause.
Cannot - Participate in any radio, television, or other program or group discussion as an advocate for or against a partisan political party, candidate, or cause.
Conclusion - He is breaking the law.
I just saw that video, are you sure that he was campaigning, or just showed up to vote?
Rupaul should have talked him out of that or...
Criminy! Even HuffPo knows its wrong to politic in uniform!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/03/jesse-thorsen-ron-paul-iowa-2012-military-uniform_n_1182578.html?ref=tw