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New York Times Writer Wonders if Bowe Bergdahl Will Get Honorable Discharge
NewsBusters ^ | March 25, 2015 | P.J. Gladnick

Posted on 03/25/2015 2:11:07 PM PDT by PJ-Comix

New York Times writer Helene Cooper must be posting her articles from an alternate reality. It is the only conclusion that one can reach when reading her reaction to the announcement today that Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was swapped last year for five Guantanamo prisoners, will be charged with desertion.

So what is a major concern for Cooper? It is her speculation as to whether Bergdahl can still get an honorable discharge if found guilty and if not, how that will affect his job opportunities. I kid you not. Try not to slap your head too hard in exasperation while reading Cooper's bizarre concern:

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bowebergdahl; helenecooper; nytimes
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To: Huskrrrr

Bill Clinton was impeached but was not removed from off. Impeachment (voted on by the House) is the rough equivalent of being accused. The vote for removal (voted on by the Senate) is the rough equivalent of conviction and is what removes the pension.


41 posted on 03/25/2015 2:50:04 PM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: PJ-Comix

Total ignorant about the military at the NY Times.

I should be shocked, but I’m not shocked. OF COURSE, the NYT is totally ignorant about the military.


42 posted on 03/25/2015 2:51:34 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It -- Those Who Truly Support Our Troops Pray for Their Victory!)
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To: bushwon

According to FOX news this afternoon, Bergdahl has been charged with desertion. The finding was announced today.


43 posted on 03/25/2015 2:54:45 PM PDT by Baltimore ken (Baltimore Ken)
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To: Baltimore ken

Thanks.

I think the question I should have asked is what will be his sentence?

Another question is from what other action/story are they attempting to divert our attention?


44 posted on 03/25/2015 3:06:59 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Make 'em squeal!)
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To: DanielRedfoot

If that mutt gets a pardon.
He will be looking over his shoulder the rest of his days.
May they be short!,,!!


45 posted on 03/25/2015 3:11:39 PM PDT by BigpapaBo (If it don't kill you it'll make you _________!)
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To: PJ-Comix

If there is justice, he will get the honorable discharge from six rifles.


46 posted on 03/25/2015 3:19:18 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: PJ-Comix

To a liberal desertion is like quitting a job without giving notice.


47 posted on 03/25/2015 3:19:43 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Only if a rope or a firing squad figures in an “honorable discharge”.


48 posted on 03/25/2015 3:22:39 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Gamecock

Short sentence.


49 posted on 03/25/2015 3:27:27 PM PDT by SkiKnee
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50 posted on 03/25/2015 3:28:44 PM PDT by maggief
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To: Gamecock
I was thinking life in front of a firing squad would be appropriate.

That would certainly be a short life. I heard Judge Napolitano say he did not think there would be a court martial until the Obungler is out of office. That will give him plenty of time to pardon Bergdahl. Somehow, I feel this is exactly what the Obungler will do. Otherwise, the whole thing makes him look bad, swapping the Taliban dream team, for a scum bag deserter. It does not look good for him.

51 posted on 03/25/2015 3:32:18 PM PDT by Mark17 (Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning, when with our Savior, Heaven is begun. O glorious dawning)
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To: PJ-Comix

https://twitter.com/helenecooper/status/580817038144327680

Drew McCoy @DrewMTips 3h3 hours ago
@helenecooper How in the world do you think it’s an open question that Bergdahl could be convicted of desertion and be honorably discharged?

helenecooper
@helenecooper
@DrewMTips @helenecooper because he may not go to court martial. that’s still hasn’t been determined. he could go the article 10 route

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Stephen Sheiko ;@stephensheiko 3h3 hours ago
@helenecooper Article 10? Article 10 deals with “restraint of persons charged with offenses.” http://www.ucmj.us/sub-chapter-2-apprehension-and-restraint/810-article-10-restraint-of-persons-charged-with-offenses … @DrewMTips

Stephen Sheiko @stephensheiko 3h3 hours ago
@helenecooper Did you perhaps mean Article 15 non-judicial punishment? @DrewMTips


52 posted on 03/25/2015 3:33:27 PM PDT by maggief
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To: PJ-Comix

To the NYT: No, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will not get an honorable discharge for deserting his post in a combat zone. He will get prison time and a dishonorable discharge. Since he deserted in a war zone, he will be lucky not to get the death penalty.


53 posted on 03/25/2015 3:33:34 PM PDT by MasterGunner01
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To: mojito

UPDATE!!! As expected, the Times tossed that paragraph down the Memory Hole.


54 posted on 03/25/2015 3:43:10 PM PDT by PJ-Comix (Coakley/Gruber 2016!!!)
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To: PJ-Comix

I find it imminently fascinating that these liberal writers... who have spent years painting veterans as creeps, psychos and junkies... completely disregard the likelihood that Bergdahl is a creep, psycho and heroin junkie.


55 posted on 03/25/2015 4:41:29 PM PDT by ponygirl (Put. A. Bird. On. It.)
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To: PJ-Comix
I am certain that if he is convicted of anything, he will get a Presidential pardon, after all the Big Zero has a legacy to protect.
56 posted on 03/25/2015 4:49:39 PM PDT by Robert357 (D.Rather "Hoist with his own petard!" www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1223916/posts)
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