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randys1

(16,286 posts)
1. Republicans HATE the troops so much, they HATE the American people so much
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:22 PM
Jun 2014

it is a surprise they are not planning to execute him the instant he sets foot on land...

America is badly broken and it is 100% the fault of the right.

 

Lee-Lee

(6,324 posts)
2. Well, he is receiving treatment and debriefing and under investigation
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:30 PM
Jun 2014

Odds are he won't be anywhere near his hometown soon, and odds are he likely isn't in any shape mentally to be in a parade right now.

Probably a bit premature for them to already be planning one anyway.

 

quinnox

(20,600 posts)
3. I think it was premature for a hometown to plan celebrations before the facts are known
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:33 PM
Jun 2014

If it turns out the soldier is charged with desertion or dereliction of duty, the hometown celebration would look a wee bit foolish.

bigtree

(85,919 posts)
7. just to folks who can't put that nonsense aside for one minute and do the right thing
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 06:38 PM
Jun 2014

. . . and welcome this POW back into their town.

The pettiness and inhumanity of these critics is glaring.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
4. Turns out the local Chamber of Commerce was
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:41 PM
Jun 2014

Being inundated with hate mail and threats. Typical rightwing behavior.

riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
5. sad
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 06:35 PM
Jun 2014

Charles Graner, the sadist torture freak leader of Abu Ghraib, only served 6 years in prison, and I think his actions probably cost more American lives than this kid.

Bergdahl was imprisoned for 5 and 1/2 years. I think at most, his crime was going AWOL that night. He didn't abandon his post, he did his watch, was relieved and instead of going to bed, he left the base, and was captured.

bigtree

(85,919 posts)
6. sad, but maybe understandable
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 06:37 PM
Jun 2014

. . . given that wing-nuts threatened to make it into a demonstration against the Sgt.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
9. The coordinated RW PR campaign against Bergdahl ensures his life is going to be miserable
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 06:41 PM
Jun 2014

Regardless of how any investigation shakes out.

Despicable.

I hope he and his family can some day find peace.

JI7

(89,182 posts)
13. i usually wouldn't care other than the reason for it being cancelled
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 06:48 PM
Jun 2014

if this guy had a history of bashing gays, minorities, women etc he would be celebrated as a hero.

 

Jenoch

(7,720 posts)
14. Were they going to have this celebration without the presence
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 07:53 PM
Jun 2014

of Bowe Bergdahl? If they expected him to be there, they were premature in announcing such a celebration.

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