So glad this guy got off without any prison sentence. Anybody who deserts the mass-murdering US military deserves a medal, not a prison sentence.
One day this guy will be looked up to by people all over the world for the stand he took against US state-sponsored terrorism.
Nah, he's just a Russian, not worth an American's reply./lawnchairpopcornremote on
Those bone spurs of yore didn't stop him from going there now. True story bro.only thing I wanna say is the Commander in Chief called it a "disgrace" when he dodged the draft years ago.
It's super easy to condemn Vietnam era draft dodgers when being subject to it never was a part of your life. I condemn the hypocrisy exhibited today, not the actions taken at the time to avoid being part of an utterly immoral war.
Those of us who lived through it, one way or another, have largely come to terms with each other about it.
I agree. After watching the Ken Burns documentary I don’t know how anyone could blame someone for dodging the draft. Now if they dodged the draft yet advocated for the war that’s a different story.
In my opinion, this sentencing is pure BS. I don't think it is right with respect to the charges that he plead guilty to. I know a lot was made out of his time in captivity with the Taliban, but that was pretty much an outcome of his own doing. That shouldn't even come into play. I heard that he is going to appeal his dishonorable discharge. I hope the hell they refuse that at least.
Then we have the Trump statements. I don't see how that could impact anything without a jury trial.
It's super easy to condemn Vietnam era draft dodgers when being subject to it never was a part of your life. I condemn the hypocrisy exhibited today, not the actions taken at the time to avoid being part of an utterly immoral war.
Those of us who lived through it, one way or another, have largely come to terms with each other about it.
I agree. After watching the Ken Burns documentary I don’t know how anyone could blame someone for dodging the draft. Now if they dodged the draft yet advocated for the war that’s a different story.
For like two weeks that Ken Burns Vietnam documentary was free on PBS. I watched the whole thing 3 times over. I think it was his best work yet, even better than his WWII and Civil War documentaries.
Wish it was still free, 10/10 would watch again.
Its being played this month. You have a DVR?
No there is a difference here. Trump didn't dodge the draft because of moral objections. He did it because he was a pussy.
For like two weeks that Ken Burns Vietnam documentary was free on PBS. I watched the whole thing 3 times over. I think it was his best work yet, even better than his WWII and Civil War documentaries.
Wish it was still free, 10/10 would watch again.
It requires you to register for something now. 2 weeks ago you could watch it without registering for anything.
It requires you to register for something now. 2 weeks ago you could watch it without registering for anything.
At least it does on safari on this comp.
I agree. After watching the Ken Burns documentary I don’t know how anyone could blame someone for dodging the draft. Now if they dodged the draft yet advocated for the war that’s a different story.
Sorry, it may well. I'm in Canada so they don't work for me at all as it's US only access.
That's the thing. There have been and continue to be so many hawkish and war-mongering people in our political system, think-tanks, and defense contractors that were 'lucky' enough to have a doctor who would exempt them from service for bone spurs, anal fissures, whatever.
Where in Canada? Hows the weather? Was going over this weekend but it seems it'll take another couple of weeks, damn shame since I've got season tickets to the Canucks.
I see that you have a finely tuned moral compass that demands justice for immoral behavior. What punishment should Fox News suffer for publishing demonstrable lies (read Jasks posts) as factual news regarding this case? From my perspective, what Fox News did was far worse and they have paid no price for it. Their viewers are completely unaware of the true facts regarding the case. I don't think a country could do much worse than have its news organizations materially and intentionally misrepresent physical reality without consequence. So...... how should Fox News be punished?
Nice try to change the subject... I'm not taking the bait.
I see you have no idea of the importance of being able to depend on the guy next to you in a foxhole. You need to know he isn't going to be a deserter. He did it to himself when he deserted his post and fellow servicemen. He even admitted it by pleading guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.
So no..... you don't give a shit about Fox's false reporting on this, you don't give a shit that the investigating officers recommended not prosecuting, you don't give a shit about the context, you don't give a shit that he was tortured for five years, you only care that Fox news told you to be outraged.
So no..... you don't give a shit about Fox's false reporting on this, you don't give a shit that the investigating officers recommended not prosecuting, you don't give a shit about the context, you don't give a shit that he was tortured for five years, you only care that Fox news told you to be outraged.