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2014-06-09 Fifth Column

As Bowe Bergdahl Heals, Details Emerge of His Captivity

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Posted by Steve White 2014-06-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top

#1 While medical officials are pressing him for details about his time in captivity to help begin repairing his medical and psychological wounds, these specialists have not yet focused on the critical questions about why he left his outpost and how he was captured by insurgents, the officials said and there is no predetermined schedule for doing so.

They'll have more flexibility after the election.

Posted by Pappy 2014-06-09 01:38|| 2014-06-09 01:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Physically, he could be put on a plane to the U.S. tomorrow, but there are still a couple of mental criteria to address: the family unification piece and the media exposure piece, said one American official who has been briefed on the sergeants condition.

Timing is indeed everything.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-09 07:56|| 2014-06-09 07:56|| Front Page Top

#3 Keeping him in their hip pocket until they need another distraction?

Posted by CrazyFool 2014-06-09 10:17|| 2014-06-09 10:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Maybe he has threatened to kill his father for being the wrong kind of Muslim.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2014-06-09 11:23|| 2014-06-09 11:23|| Front Page Top

#5 He is dealing with Stockholm and the Army does not want him released until his head is straight. Imagine him getting off a plain and proclaiming the US as terrorists and his love for Jihad. Its not politics, the Army is doing the right thing here.

Posted by 49 Pan 2014-06-09 12:12|| 2014-06-09 12:12|| Front Page Top

#6 Emerge? haven't heard that one used as a synonym for "fabricated" in some time.

Posted by Uncle Phester 2014-06-09 12:30|| 2014-06-09 12:30|| Front Page Top

#7 Its not politics, the Army is doing the right thing here.

I agree. But why the NYT exclusive? Were the rest of the media uninterested?

Posted by Pappy 2014-06-09 12:53|| 2014-06-09 12:53|| Front Page Top

#8 For what it's worth, the Disciplinary Barracks (DB) at Fort Leavenworth has a well staffed infirmary.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-09 14:00|| 2014-06-09 14:00|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm reminded of the exchange in this scene around 42 seconds in.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2014-06-09 14:30|| 2014-06-09 14:30|| Front Page Top

#10 Really miss that show. Watch all the episodes about twice a year on netfix

Posted by Mullah Richard 2014-06-09 15:38|| 2014-06-09 15:38|| Front Page Top

#11 He will do doubt make money out of this.

Wasnt Homeland along the same lines?

Posted by Slinelet Pelosi7787 2014-06-09 18:26|| 2014-06-09 18:26|| Front Page Top

#12 Good question Pappy..

Posted by 49 Pan 2014-06-09 19:33|| 2014-06-09 19:33|| Front Page Top

#13 Sympathetic Spin Guarantee

Posted by Frank G 2014-06-09 20:19|| 2014-06-09 20:19|| Front Page Top

#14 I still think Bergdahl should be courtmartialed. Yes, Obama can/will pardon him if he is convicted. However, it should be determined whether or not he was a deserter or worse.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2014-06-09 22:35|| 2014-06-09 22:35|| Front Page Top

#15 They have to do the 15-6 first. Then a court marshal board will convene. We have had over a dozen walk off, all discharged, general, other than honorable I believe. He will lead a long life as "That guy" the deserter we traded terrorists for. A life of shame.

Posted by 49 Pan 2014-06-09 23:53|| 2014-06-09 23:53|| Front Page Top

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