Is released soldier a traitor?

[OakWood]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/31/military-online-reaction-mixed-to-bergdahl-release-/9819451/

 

Though Americans may be celebrating the release Saturday of the only U.S. soldier held prisoner in Afghanistan by the Taliban, the reaction of the military community has been mixed at best.

Within an hour of the announcement that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had been handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban, Army Times' Facebook page lit up with hundreds of comments reacting to the news.

Most centered on the circumstances surrounding Bergdahl's capture, which remain something of a mystery. There has been some speculation that he willingly walked away from his unit, raising the question of whether he could be charged with being absent without leave or desertion.

Many called Bergdahl a traitor or a deserter. Stephen Kirouac, calling Bergdahl a "dirtbag" and "sympathizer," was among many who seized on that speculation to criticize the rescued soldier.

"He is a dirtbag that now should spend the next 20yrs+ in Leavenworth ... his fellow soldiers were affected by his actions, he is a sympathizer and deserves to be tried for desertion," said Kirouac, whose Facebook profile identifies him as a company commander at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Many others said that no matter the circumstances, the military has a duty not to leave any of its members behind.

"My opinion, we never should leave our own (with) the enemy (and) if he needs to be punished, that should be left up to his former chain of command to ensure it happens!!!!" said Tom Robinson, whose Facebook profile identifies him as a veterans counselor for New York state.

Mark Delano was among those who expressed sympathy either for Bergdahl.

"This guy may have made a tremendously bad decision, but I'm willing to bet that what he's endured since then has been far worse than anything the US or military judicial system would have imposed," Delano said. "Have some heart."

Said Robin Leann Messer, a nurse in the Air Force Reserves: "I am AMAZED at the horrible comments I am seeing on here! I've met his family, and I can not imagine the feeling of just not knowing."

Others blasted the U.S. government over its release to Qatar of five Afghan detainees who had been held at Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl.

"Since WHEN do we negotiate with terrorists!?!?" said Jeff Lambert, whose profile identifies him as a specialist in the Army National Guard.

[LookingForAnswers]

I think it is pretty clear he is a deserter at a minimum.  He walked off his post leaving his gun and gear. 

[other one]

I think gaining this one solders release will cause the deaths of many Americans.  It was t stupid thing to so and sets a huge negative problems in the future.

 

especially bad that he seemed for some reason to have just left where he was supposed to be......    after five years I would not trust him even as a neighbor.   He may actually be a radicalized plant for we don't know why he left his post in the first place.

[OakWood]

I think gaining this one solders release will cause the deaths of many Americans.  It was t stupid thing to so and sets a huge negative problems in the future.

 

especially bad that he seemed for some reason to have just left where he was supposed to be......    after five years I would not trust him even as a neighbor.   He may actually be a radicalized plant for we don't know why he left his post in the first place.

 

There's more to it than that. Some people believe that he was a Muslim sympathiser even before being captured. His father too is said to have converted to Islam.

[other one]

 

I think gaining this one solders release will cause the deaths of many Americans.  It was t stupid thing to so and sets a huge negative problems in the future.

 

especially bad that he seemed for some reason to have just left where he was supposed to be......    after five years I would not trust him even as a neighbor.   He may actually be a radicalized plant for we don't know why he left his post in the first place.

 

There's more to it than that. Some people believe that he was a Muslim sympathiser even before being captured. His father too is said to have converted to Islam.

 

so we have turned loose five hardened criminals and brought home a possible citizen terrorist with muslim parents.....     way to go mr. obama.

[Guest LadyC]

i would say the man at the top is the traitor. sorry if that violates the TOS, but he violated the law that requires him to notify congress and explain any circumstances 30 days prior to making any transfers from gitmo... he notified nobody. he just up and set five senior terrorists free in exchange for one soldier.

 

if the soldier is a patriot, then i can guarantee he'll not be happy about the trade. i hadn't heard (til this thread) that he was a muslim sympathizer. 

[OakWood]

i would say the man at the top is the traitor. sorry if that violates the TOS, but he violated the law that requires him to notify congress and explain any circumstances 30 days prior to making any transfers from gitmo... he notified nobody. he just up and set five senior terrorists free in exchange for one soldier.

 

if the soldier is a patriot, then i can guarantee he'll not be happy about the trade. i hadn't heard (til this thread) that he was a muslim sympathizer. 

 

There is a video clip (which I obviously can't post here) of Obama with the soldier's parents.

The father is (almost certainly) a Muslim convert and has a long beard. At the end of the video the father says “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” which is a quote from the Q'uran and means “In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate.”

Don't forget too that Bergdahl officially abandoned his post in Afghanistan and was originally classed as a deserter, not a prisoner.

[Marnie]

You may be sure, if the idea (any idea) descended from any member of the Obama administration, it's probably a bad idea.

[Guest LadyC]

 

i would say the man at the top is the traitor. sorry if that violates the TOS, but he violated the law that requires him to notify congress and explain any circumstances 30 days prior to making any transfers from gitmo... he notified nobody. he just up and set five senior terrorists free in exchange for one soldier.

 

if the soldier is a patriot, then i can guarantee he'll not be happy about the trade. i hadn't heard (til this thread) that he was a muslim sympathizer. 

 

There is a video clip (which I obviously can't post here) of Obama with the soldier's parents.

The father is (almost certainly) a Muslim convert and has a long beard. At the end of the video the father says “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” which is a quote from the Q'uran and means “In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate.”

Don't forget too that Bergdahl officially abandoned his post in Afghanistan and was originally classed as a deserter, not a prisoner.

 

i hadn't known.... i tend not to keep up as much with political stuff and world news anymore. i used to, but i stayed stressed out and angry all the time. i had to finally start just leaving it all in God's hands. i hear bits and pieces like this, because it's been all over facebook and everywhere else today, but prior to that, i don't recall ever having heard of bergdahl.

[OakWood]

 

 

i would say the man at the top is the traitor. sorry if that violates the TOS, but he violated the law that requires him to notify congress and explain any circumstances 30 days prior to making any transfers from gitmo... he notified nobody. he just up and set five senior terrorists free in exchange for one soldier.

 

if the soldier is a patriot, then i can guarantee he'll not be happy about the trade. i hadn't heard (til this thread) that he was a muslim sympathizer. 

 

There is a video clip (which I obviously can't post here) of Obama with the soldier's parents.

The father is (almost certainly) a Muslim convert and has a long beard. At the end of the video the father says “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” which is a quote from the Q'uran and means “In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate.”

Don't forget too that Bergdahl officially abandoned his post in Afghanistan and was originally classed as a deserter, not a prisoner.

 

i hadn't known.... i tend not to keep up as much with political stuff and world news anymore. i used to, but i stayed stressed out and angry all the time. i had to finally start just leaving it all in God's hands. i hear bits and pieces like this, because it's been all over facebook and everywhere else today, but prior to that, i don't recall ever having heard of bergdahl.

 

 

I can understand. It is very frustrating and upsetting.