Somebody posted the guidelines for political speech for military personnel when this issue first surfaced and political discourse is not forbidden in any way. What is forbidden is wearing your uniform while you do it, or doing it when publicly representing the US military. That’s why Stein was twice given the all-clear for what he was doing - since he had a disclaimer saying that his site was not associated with the US military.
That's the facts and if his superiors say he's out he's out.
I don't have any respect or tolerance for anyone in uniform who brings dishonor to the fine men and women we have serving this nation.
During a hearing, a military prosecutor submitted screen grabs of Stein's postings on one Facebook page he created called Armed Forces Tea Party, which the prosecutor said included the image of Obama on a "Jackass" movie poster. Stein also superimposed Obama's image on a poster for "The Incredibles" movie that he changed to "The Horribles," military prosecutor Capt. John Torresala said.
You: political discourse is not forbidden in any way. What is forbidden is wearing your uniform while you do it, or doing it when publicly representing the US military.
While it passes for political commentary in the civilian world, what idiot in uniform would think it is a sensible take on 0bama for a military guy to advocate. Belongs in a bar.
At the hearing this month at Camp Pendleton, Torresala argued that Stein's behavior repeatedly violated Pentagon policy and should be dismissed after he ignored warnings from his superiors about his postings.
What an idiot! No sympathy.
He knew what the result would be and obviously did not care. Every soldier/sailor/marine...knows.