Americans split on prisoner swap of Taliban for U.S. soldier

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Those are important details and I hope we get the facts on the matter sometime in the near future. If he sought out the Taliban, the word traitor comes to mind in addition to deserter. But that is only speculation at this point. And IMO, he should be held accountable for whatever he did in violation of his contract with the US.

But I can promise you this is going to fade, and Prissy will have the head of anyone in the Military who tries to bring Bergdahl up on charges

[spookyturtle 9,466]

But I can promise you this is going to fade, and Prissy will have the head of anyone in the Military who tries to bring Bergdahl up on charges

IMO, a thorough investigation needs to be done. I'm sure there is plenty of preliminary information already. What violations did this soldier commit? His actions cost some of his fellow soldiers their lives. Is asking for an accounting too over the top? I don't think so.

[Karee 4,190]

IMO, a thorough investigation needs to be done. I'm sure there is plenty of preliminary information already. What violations did this soldier commit? His actions cost some of his fellow soldiers their lives. Is asking for an accounting too over the top? I don't think so.

It'll go about as far as Fast and Furious, and the IRS thing. Nowhere.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

It'll go about as far as Fast and Furious, and the IRS thing. Nowhere.

Sad but true.

[unsmiley 111]

If you think about it, it is ironic that Obama trades five terrorists for this guy, when if the reverse situation were present, I think we would gladly risk this one "soldier's" life if we had the chance to catch those five killers in the field.

[Jacque67 7,328]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2652186/Bowe-Bergdahls-platoon-group-raggedy-misfits-wore-bandanas-cutoff-t-shirts-duty-POW-abandoned-post.html

The latest reporting in the UK

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2652186/Bowe-Bergdahls-platoon-group-raggedy-misfits-wore-bandanas-cutoff-t-shirts-duty-POW-abandoned-post.html

The latest reporting in the UK

I had already saw that BS article. CNN ran it. So lets attack the Commander of Bergdhals unit. Such cowardice ####### you expect from them.

I have been an infantry soldier. So they got on a dew rag and have their shirt off in the bunker they sleep in . Typical of a unit in the field, and means nothing

Edited June 9, 2014 by The Nature Boy

[Classicrider 3]

I wish I could vote but the way the answers are posed, I cannot! Seems a bit sarcastic to me.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I wish I could vote but the way the answers are posed, I cannot! Seems a bit sarcastic to me.

I agree, I think you should hit that report button down below and let ti be known someone is being sarcastic. It's bad for the forum. Creates an unpleasant experience if you will

[Jacque67 7,328]

I had already saw that BS article. CNN ran it. So lets attack the Commander of Bergdhals unit. Such cowardice ####### you expect from them.

I have been an infantry soldier. So they got on a dew rag and have their shirt off in the bunker they sleep in . Typical of a unit in the field, and means nothing

I agree. It is interesting to see how this is being played out by the journalists.

[Classicrider 3]

I wish I could vote but the way the answers are posed, I cannot! Seems a bit sarcastic to me.

[UncleBeer 244]

I agree, I think you should hit that report button down below and let ti be known someone is being sarcastic. It's bad for the forum. Creates an unpleasant experience if you will

Curious to see how these moderation reforms are working out. Seems I'll find out shortly... (I know: off topic. Yet another opportunity to accrue permanent banning points...)

[JohnR! 5,495]

IMO, a thorough investigation needs to be done. I'm sure there is plenty of preliminary information already. What violations did this soldier commit? His actions cost some of his fellow soldiers their lives. Is asking for an accounting too over the top? I don't think so.

I agree. We have the right to ask these questions and find out why this was done now; and as we do it we also have the right to have our answers clear from the noise and interference that pure speculation creates.

[Leatherneck 693]

I wish I could vote but the way the answers are posed, I cannot! Seems a bit sarcastic to me.

Welcome to this forum Devil Dog, there's plenty of that here along with a dose of hypocrisy.

[Peikko 1,575]

I wish I could vote but the way the answers are posed, I cannot! Seems a bit sarcastic to me.

It's easy, like writing in a name on a ballot. Just because your answer isn't in the poll does not for one moment mean you can't vote, all you have to do is 'write in' your answer, that's how this thread has come about, we are all writing in our own answers.

Sarcasm is allowed on these forums, they are going to be dull if that is not going to be the case moving forward.