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2014-06-03 Terror Networks
Pentagon Did Not Want To Risk Troops on Rescuing a "Deserter"
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Posted by Bubba Graiting8281 2014-06-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ]  Top

#1 OK lets get over this. He deserted, he got taken, we needed to get him back. He's an idiot, 550,000 troops and one idiot pulled a stunt. Lets let it go.
Second, our loser in chief gave five Taliban away to get him back. Not AQ, Taliban. We screwed up by taking these guys in the first place. We put way too much effort in capturing Taliban, when we needed to just kill them. By capturing them we create a bad dilemma. Let these five go. As soon as they leave Qatar, drone zap them. Claim we were killing someone else in the car, Primary is collateral damage. Done. Emptied GITMO, killed the bad guys, all is right with the world. As soon as I get done with this bottle of Jack I might even believe it enough to think our president didn't just put every American traveling abroad at risk...
Posted by 49 Pan 2014-06-03 00:27||   2014-06-03 00:27|| Front Page Top

#2 And how many American soldiers and civilians will be killed by the Gitmo 5 which Obama released?

But since it gives Obama cover and a distraction from the VA it's worth it right?
Posted by CrazyFool 2014-06-03 00:55||   2014-06-03 00:55|| Front Page Top

#3 I heard on the radio a soldier talking about how they went way out of their way looking for this jihadist MF for two months. He suggested men died during the effort. Does anyone else know about this?
Posted by gorb 2014-06-03 00:55||   2014-06-03 00:55|| Front Page Top

#4 We Lost Soldiers in the Hunt for Bergdahl
Posted by newc 2014-06-03 01:22||   2014-06-03 01:22|| Front Page Top

#5 There are some indications he may have been more than a deserter - that he may have aided his 'captors' in their actions against our forces. If so, and not under duress, then a court martial for treason would be in order. It should be seriously investigated.
Posted by Glenmore 2014-06-03 07:47||   2014-06-03 07:47|| Front Page Top

#6 Yet another perspective from the Daily Caller.
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 07:51||   2014-06-03 07:51|| Front Page Top

#7 OTOH, attention has been diverted from the VA scandal.
Posted by Uncle Phester 2014-06-03 08:37||   2014-06-03 08:37|| Front Page Top

#8 President Zero and Susan Rice met with Hildebeast two days prior to the exchange. It is being speculated that Hildebeast was involved in the decision and Congress is now wanting to know the details of her involvement.

MSM is now going as far as saying the obvious, it was a move to take the spot light off of the VA fiasco, and that it was a bone head move by Obama.
Posted by Bubba Graiting8281 2014-06-03 08:40||   2014-06-03 08:40|| Front Page Top

#9 Champ is probably getting his marching orders from the Beast at this point. He may have been getting them during Benghazi as well. I doubt she wants to have to deal with GITMO during her reign.

Interesting to note a large number of the regime's controversies and scandals from Gaye marriage, "war against women", purging of senior military officers, Benghazi, the dem connection to the IRS, or the recent Taliban prisoner release all have, or could potentially have a Hildebeast connection.
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 09:07||   2014-06-03 09:07|| Front Page Top

#10 The American Government is being run like a private club, and outsiders (American people) need not apply for membership.
Posted by Glavirong Angusoling4207 2014-06-03 10:50||   2014-06-03 10:50|| Front Page Top

#11 If Obama had son, he'd be an oxygen thief just like deserter Bowe Burgdahl.
Posted by Lone Ranger 2014-06-03 10:55||   2014-06-03 10:55|| Front Page Top

#12 Why would they consult Hildebeast prior to go through with the exchange? She's a private citizen now.

That also means she can't hide, and Champ can't hide her under executive privilege, should Congress subpoena her (hint hint)...
Posted by Steve White 2014-06-03 11:21||   2014-06-03 11:21|| Front Page Top

#13 Why would they consult Hildebeast prior to go through with the exchange?

Because Kerry is dumber than dirt.
Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2014-06-03 11:28||   2014-06-03 11:28|| Front Page Top

#14 consultation with HRC may have been to convince her to support the traitor4terrorists trade
Posted by lord garth 2014-06-03 12:13||   2014-06-03 12:13|| Front Page Top

#15 McClatchy D.C. article.
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 12:44||   2014-06-03 12:44|| Front Page Top

#16 Anyone else notice the weird vibe when Obama appeared with Bergdahl's parents at the White House yesterday? Specifically, between Obama and Mrs. Bergdahl? It reminded me of i) his public flirtation with the Danish Prime Minister at Mandela's funeral and ii) Clinton's embrace of "that woman - - Miss Lewinski" on the rope line all those years ago. Wonder what that's all about.
Posted by F. Hayek 2014-06-03 13:05||   2014-06-03 13:05|| Front Page Top

#17 Wonder what that's all about.

Well...he is married to the Sasquatch, and maybe he's missing Reggie. The man needs some variety.
Posted by Spats Slulet7116 2014-06-03 14:49||   2014-06-03 14:49|| Front Page Top

#18 latest "breaking news" is that Bergdahl left a note renouncing his citizenship before bailing out while on guard duty. If so, then that is, prima facie, desertion.
Posted by OldSpook 2014-06-03 16:00||   2014-06-03 16:00|| Front Page Top

#19 If so, then that is, prima facie, desertion.

Justice and Irony demand that he be jugged in Gitmo.
Posted by SteveS 2014-06-03 16:03||   2014-06-03 16:03|| Front Page Top

#20 Anyoneelse notice the weird vibe when Obama appeared with Bergdahl's parents at the White House yesterday? Specifically, between Obama and Mrs. Bergdahl?

Yes, I caught it. Very unprofessional, but intentional nonetheless. A sharp, televised stick-in-the-eye for.....'the man.' Nothing more.
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 16:32||   2014-06-03 16:32|| Front Page Top

#21 CBSdc - Bergdahl never listed as a POW by the Pentagon.
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 16:38||   2014-06-03 16:38|| Front Page Top

#22 
Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-03 16:58||   2014-06-03 16:58|| Front Page Top

#23 Those five are a good start.
Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2014-06-03 17:48||   2014-06-03 17:48|| Front Page Top

#24 Wonder what that's all about.

I wondered why they were invited to the White House for a photo op with the president. He must have figured it would look good on the evening news but the more we learn about Bergdahl the worse it looks. Did Champ miscalculate?
Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2014-06-03 17:51||   2014-06-03 17:51|| Front Page Top

#25 EU6305 "Did Champ miscalculate?" Hell, yes!
Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2014-06-03 18:45||   2014-06-03 18:45|| Front Page Top

#26 The father looked like and acted like a freak. I'm guessing they knew about the beard but could not control the speech. Not good for the O-team.
Posted by remoteman 2014-06-03 18:46||   2014-06-03 18:46|| Front Page Top

#27 Taliban just abducted Indian head of Charity organization in Herat Province.

Statement from the Taliban: The Taliban vowed in a statement over the weekend that since they got five of their commanders back in a swap for the U.S. hostage, they would henceforth be “determined to get all the Mujahidin prisoners released as soon as possible.”

If Congress does not act on Obama, the world will act on Obama and the US.
Posted by Bubba Graiting8281 2014-06-03 19:51||   2014-06-03 19:51|| Front Page Top

#28 I 'm thinking that the SOF who risked their lives to capture the five terrorists we just released are feeling pretty silly right now.
Posted by Matt 2014-06-03 19:56||   2014-06-03 19:56|| Front Page Top

#29 Great poster!
Posted by Uncle Phester 2014-06-03 20:25||   2014-06-03 20:25|| Front Page Top

#30  Great poster!

Ouch! That will leave a mark.
Posted by SteveS 2014-06-03 20:35||   2014-06-03 20:35|| Front Page Top

#31 Only for those who pay attention.
Posted by gorb 2014-06-03 21:13||   2014-06-03 21:13|| Front Page Top

#32 It's on my Facebook page and making the rounds
Posted by Frank G 2014-06-03 21:23||   2014-06-03 21:23|| Front Page Top

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