Once again, I'm not disputing what you are saying. However, what you stated above is an illegal order. Military officers are trained to disregard illegal orders. Understanding that they may have to fall on their sword in doing so. I just can't see the Joint Chiefs going along with this. This is an impeachable offense, in my opinion. Not saying something is bad enough but, destroying the evidence is criminal.
Which doesn't mean they will do it. I think they will weigh the pros and cons before they decide which action they will take.
I just can't see the Joint Chiefs going along with this.
There has been a lot of things going on in the military that I would not have believed they would go along with. I now no longer have any illusions about what they might be willing or unwilling to do.
This is an impeachable offense, in my opinion.
Impeachment didn't really seem to cramp Clinton's style when it actually happened.
Not saying something is bad enough but, destroying the evidence is criminal.
If you are ordered to do it and you refuse to do it, the next guy will destroy it, and you will be left accused of disobeying an order for which their is no evidence left to prove your case.
That is not the sort of game that I would want to be in the middle of.
Sorry to jump in but you said impeachable and illegal orders when talking about the bent one. Made me laugh out loud.
Anyway, what you are also reading is a story about someone who was involved who has discussed the investigation with their friends. Dude, it is hard to make a living and whistle blowers like Snowden who are distroyed, threatened, and live in fear of their life being ended serve as an example of why people do not talk.
People like to eat and have a place to live and be able to support their family. Any kind of public crossing of the government will get you screwed to the wall.