normiss 897 #401 March 25, 2015 Looks like that will happen. I'd bet on time served and a BCD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #402 March 25, 2015 And yet more evidence of BHO's incompetence. Five Taliban commanders traded, we don't negotiate with terrorists, for a deserter confirmed. I'm sure the families of those Americans beheaded by the Islamic terrorists will be greatly relieved with Bergdahl's Courts Martial.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #403 March 25, 2015 When did we stop negotiating with terrorists?Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #404 March 25, 2015 Apparently, sometime before 2008.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #405 March 25, 2015 RonD1120 And yet more evidence of BHO's incompetence. Five Taliban commanders traded, we don't negotiate with terrorists, for a deserter confirmed. I'm sure the families of those Americans beheaded by the Islamic terrorists will be greatly relieved with Bergdahl's Courts Martial. Ron dear... think of the big picture. If those leaders are nice and safe in Guantanamo.. they are protected by our USMC If they show their faces to the facial recognition software in use in places they are not supposed to be... do you really believe they do not have an expensive USAF Hellfire with their name on it to send them to their Hareem in Paradise. Personally I think leaving Bergdahl there would have been a bad precedent with that whole "no man left behind" thing. The guy is a douche..... but he is our douche and will receive his legal rights to suffer the consequences of bad decisions... as must we all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #406 March 25, 2015 He will lose ALL of his benefits. I think that is why the charges were brought as they were. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #407 March 25, 2015 RonD1120Apparently, sometime before 2008. I would say LONG before 2008. Here are a few examples: The Reagan administration sold missiles to Tehran to secure the partial release of seven American hostages held in Lebanon. In fact, it was known at the time as the “arms-for-hostages” deal. After the North Koreans captured the U.S.S. Pueblo in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson apologized for spying as part of negotiations to secure the release of 83 American prisoners. In 1970, President Richard Nixon pressured Israel, Switzerland, West Germany and Britain to release Palestinian prisoners after two airlines were hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. During the Iran hostage crisis of 1979 to 1981, President Jimmy Carter agreed to unfreeze $8 billion in frozen Iranian assets after more than a year of negotiations with the Iranian revolutionaries. President Bill Clinton’s administration sat down with Hamas in attempts to negotiate peace with Israel. His administration also worked directly with the Taliban nearly two decades ago on several occasions to see if the group would hand over Osama bin Laden and other al-Qaida leaders.Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #408 March 25, 2015 Point noted and takenLook for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #409 March 25, 2015 QuoteI'd bet on time served and a BCD. I would not bet on time served and a BCD. If desertion is proven resulting in a conviction, he's headed to Leavenworth for a while. If desertion is proven along WITH proving that American soldiers died when detailed to look for him, ya might as well through gas on the fire. Obama can pardon him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #410 March 25, 2015 The max penalty, still listed as death, has not been used since the '40's. Since Iraq, deserters have not served more than 24 months. I think they are after his benefits. Back pay, war time POW benefits, and any possible disability, he could easily get over $3k/month tax free. BCD will wipe that away with a quickness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #411 March 25, 2015 normissLooks like that will happen. I'd bet on time served and a BCD. Unless he's incarcerated in US custody (is he?) there's no time served for which to get credit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #412 March 25, 2015 I won't speculate on the death penalty. Courts-Martial Boards have their own surprises. Desertion is still a serious charge. I'll speculate that if convicted, he's going to do a pretty good chunk of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #413 March 25, 2015 Annnnd hes been charged http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/25/bergdahl-to-be-charged-with-desertion-official-says/ Now we wait for the final decision. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #414 March 26, 2015 I didn't know of that technical part. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #415 March 26, 2015 My my my. Have the views changed?Propblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #416 March 28, 2015 "incredible, Fox commentators seem perplexed weather the trade was worth it" Seems like Fox nailed this one.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
