President Barack Obama traded five high-level terrorist leaders for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who abandoned his post in Afghanistan. Many soldiers died trying to find him, and most of the Taliban leaders have already returned to the battle field.
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Bergdahl’s father, in a bizarre press conference was embraced by Obama, who probably didn’t expect the reaction he received for “rescuing” a traitor.
Now, Sgt. Bergdahl just received major news. In addition to desertion, he will be officially charged by the army with “misbehavior before the enemy.” That is a crime that comes with a life sentence.
Since this story broke last summer, we have learned so much about Bowe. He wrote to his parents saying he opposed the Iraq War and was embarrassed to be a citizen. He was supposedly held captive, but sources say he was helping the Taliban locate American soldiers and teaching them various military techniques.
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This “misbehavior” charge was used hundreds of times during World War II, but rarely used since then.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who has been accused by the U.S. Army and soldiers who served with him of abandoning his outpost in Afghanistan back in 2009, has been charged with “misbehavior before the enemy” in addition to desertion.
Bergdahl was charged with “misbehavior before the enemy by endangering the safety of a command, unit or place” and prompting the military to launch search operations,” said the Army in a statement, adding that the charge carries a potential life sentence.[…]
Soldiers who served with Bergdahl have said that the search for the accused deserter endangered other troops and diverted resources from other units.
Bergdahl has also been accused of “desertion with intent to shirk important or hazardous duty,” a charge that carries a potential five-year sentence, noted the Army statement.
“His case now goes to an Article 32 hearing, which is similar to a grand jury and would recommend whether the case goes to a court martial,” reports USA Today.
A “convening authority” will ultimately make the decision whether to refer to a court martial.
via Breitbart
This is a major blow to the Obama administration, at at time when Obama already looks weak on the foreign stage. For example, he was visiting Alaska last week taking “selfies” to bring attention to global warming, while Chinese ships were seen off the coast of Alaska in the Bering Sea.
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Berdahl, I’d be typing you up without hesitation!
I wasn’t all the very best soldier when I served. But Bergdahl you have to be the very lowest and dumbest soldier I’ve ever seen. Not only was the grass not any greener on the other side but you left your station in the combat zone and betrayal.
I wasn’t all the very best soldier when I served. But Bergdahl you have to be the very lowest and dumbest soldier I’ve ever seen. Not only was the grass not any greener on the other side but you left your station in the combat zone and betrayal.
He doesn’t deserve to be shot, because that would be too dignifying. That piece of garbage deserves to be hanged.
Did you see the video of Obama with the Chinese ships in the background? His eyes get all big and round, it looks like he drools a little, then he points 2 fingers at the horizon and says “Ohhhh, pretty boat. Pretty, pretty boat.”
Did you see the video of Obama with the Chinese ships in the background? His eyes get all big and round, it looks like he drools a little, then he points 2 fingers at the horizon and says “Ohhhh, pretty boat. Pretty, pretty boat.”
What ever happens, the fake president will pardon him before he leaves office…if he doesn’t declare marshal
law and stay on forever…
Stripped of all rank backpay and shot at sunrise
Stripped of all rank backpay and shot at sunrise
He does not deserve to be in prison forever. He needs to be shot at sunrise.
What Bergdahl deserves is a “firing squad”.
What Bergdahl deserves is a “firing squad”.
Barry Sanders running mate!
Feed him to the parents of those killed while looking for him
Feed him to the parents of those killed while looking for him
Considering the levels one has to go to in America to be considered a Muslim Fundamentalist terrorist, it isn’t hard to understand why he wasn’t charged with treason like would have happened 50 years ago. He hates America and loves Muslim Fundamentalist terrorists so he is a hero to the left and is technically qualified for the Democrat Presidential Nomination. If only he would admit he loves socialism, he would be a shoe in.
In past cases where the military has had a traitor, the individual was subject to a hanging. Of course as we have become more socialized we have become more weaker in how we handled these offenses against America. Now we keep them in prisons for the rest of their lives where they enjoy the “Life of Reily”. The Federal Prisons in certain states have gone to no death penalties. If they get a death penalty, it usually takes years and years before sentence is carried out. No wonder the prisons are running over. Why are we so soft on our criminal elements? I am in agreement with a few comments that recognize Beaudahl deserves the death penalty.
In past cases where the military has had a traitor, the individual was subject to a hanging. Of course as we have become more socialized we have become more weaker in how we handled these offenses against America. Now we keep them in prisons for the rest of their lives where they enjoy the “Life of Reily”. The Federal Prisons in certain states have gone to no death penalties. If they get a death penalty, it usually takes years and years before sentence is carried out. No wonder the prisons are running over. Why are we so soft on our criminal elements? I am in agreement with a few comments that recognize Beaudahl deserves the death penalty.
I can’t believe we traded high level terrorists for this guy. Firing squad!
I can’t believe we traded high level terrorists for this guy. Firing squad!
I prefer the firing squad, he showed a clear collaboration with the enemy. Oh wait, we’re talking about Bergdahl, not Obama… Shoot em both.
I prefer the firing squad, he showed a clear collaboration with the enemy. Oh wait, we’re talking about Bergdahl, not Obama… Shoot em both.
What’s worse is this. Just like for any civilian, the “Bastard in Chief” can pardon the SOB!
Even if “Berdy” gets life, that doesn’t mean he’ll serve a single day of it. Hate to rain on our parade, but that’s why the Army needs to wait for Hussein to leave office.
Hanging or firing squad; I have no preference.
Hanging or firing squad; I have no preference.
Birddog will be convicted of all counts, then our illustrious “commander in the toilet” will pardon this bastard. I wonder if there would be any way to retrieve those 5 terrorists because birddog is a bad dog.
Bowie must go to prison and take Pres. BO with him because he was the one that negotiated the swap to get Bowie released. What a rat. Make that 2.. You can’t bring back the 6 lives that were lost trying to rescue Bowie.
Bowie must go to prison and take Pres. BO with him because he was the one that negotiated the swap to get Bowie released. What a rat. Make that 2.. You can’t bring back the 6 lives that were lost trying to rescue Bowie.
I didn’t vote for the rotten MF but somebody did.
You all sound a tad perturbed at POS 1 and POS 2 but not one of you placed any blame on the socialists, freeloaders and other damned fools who went to the polls and elected POS 1. When are we going to take a brief break and blame the pseudo-American voter?
You all sound a tad perturbed at POS 1 and POS 2 but not one of you placed any blame on the socialists, freeloaders and other damned fools who went to the polls and elected POS 1. When are we going to take a brief break and blame the pseudo-American voter?
All good things take forever. The bad things they do immediately. (except raising taxes, those take effect the next administration, who naturally can’t do anything about it). This is DC, remember.
About damn time. Why did it take this long to start his prosecution?
This sorry excuse of a man should be shot one time for each of the men who died looking for him with the final shot to the head!
To Larry, I agree with you. How will pres BO go down in history? His rise to this position was all backed by Communist leaders, not predominately known to the voting public . What a dumb voting public we have.
To Larry, I agree with you. How will pres BO go down in history? His rise to this position was all backed by Communist leaders, not predominately known to the voting public . What a dumb voting public we have.
Since Obama is not a natural born citizen of the United States (see SCOTUS decision in Minor v Happersett, 1875), which is required by Article II, Section I of the US Constitution for a person to be eligible for the office or President, hopefully the Army will charge Obama with treason.
Since Obama is not a natural born citizen of the United States (see SCOTUS decision in Minor v Happersett, 1875), which is required by Article II, Section I of the US Constitution for a person to be eligible for the office or President, hopefully the Army will charge Obama with treason.
it is about time they finish this matter. put him away.
He is more than a deserter, he was and is a traitor!
He is more than a deserter, he was and is a traitor!
He should spend life in a Marine Corps Brig where every day is Hell with hot sauce.
He should be charged with treason. When one aids the enemy of the US, then its treason.
He should be charged with treason. When one aids the enemy of the US, then its treason.
Hang him on the White House lawn, right next to obama.
Hang him on the White House lawn, right next to obama.
No. Do not send him to prison for life. I think 30 days in the electric chair would by sufficient. Cheaper, too.
he should be put to death,by the men in his unit
he should be put to death,by the men in his unit
I definitely agree!!