Bergdahl Backfire

[idb]

All over the web, generally from the people he served with.

Oh.
Speculation on the interweb is equal to fact in your world?

Much like this I suppose.

In one of the more major media failings in a long line of media failings last week, Brown University student Sunil Tripathi, who'd been missing since March 16, was widely identified as a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings. Though the origins of the rumor are difficult to pin down, it appears as if the speculation about Tripathi's involvement in the attack began on Reddit before making the leap to Twitter, various news outlets (including this one), and even, reportedly, police scanners. In the chaos that ensued, Tripathi's family members were inundated with dozens of phone calls from reporters—his sister got nearly 60—and were forced to take down a Facebook page dedicated to finding Tripathi after it became littered with "hateful, angry posts." This morning, a body pulled from the Providence River was officially identified as Sunil Tripathi's, finally putting to rest the rumor mill that had made his family's life hell last week. No foul play is suspected in his death.

Brown Student Misidentified as Boston Bomber Found Dead in River

Maybe it's time you turned on some cable news stations, you can see those that served with him personally tell the story.

They can tell their personal perspective on the story.
Their stories don't even agree.

 

[Peach]

The 2009 MILITARY investigation concluded that as he left all "sensitive" items behind, he most likely suffered a mental breakdown.

 

[tinydancer]

The 2009 MILITARY investigation concluded that as he left all "sensitive" items behind, he most likely suffered a mental breakdown.

They are opening up a new investigation.

 

[idb]

The 2009 MILITARY investigation concluded that as he left all "sensitive" items behind, he most likely suffered a mental breakdown.

They are opening up a new investigation.

Would you consider that a mitigating factor if it were proven?

 

[The T]

It is foolish to ever think that Republicans and Conservatives would rally around the flag when there is a Democratic President.

As if Democrats rally around the flag.

Only when it's convenient for them to score points. These are the same that will BURN that flag and rejoice.

 

[1776]

You shitbag liberals don't understand you just don't "quit" the military by walking off your base especially in a war zone.

He could've been executed in the field by officers if they caught him.

 

[Katzndogz]

We don't KNOW why he walked off, hater dupes. End of story.

It doesn't matter why he walked off. He went AWOL. End of story.

Of course we know why he walked off. He left a note. He sent emails to his family. He spoke about it to his fellow unit members. He intended to join the taliban because he believed in their cause.

 

[idb]

It is foolish to ever think that Republicans and Conservatives would rally around the flag when there is a Democratic President.

As if Democrats rally around the flag.

Only when it's convenient for them to score points. These are the same that will BURN that flag and rejoice.

Which flag are you talking about?
The US flag on the left or the Republican flag on the right?

 

[asterism]

Obama thought the media would be euphoric over something he did?

Gee, how'd he ever get a notion like that?

I dont know because nothing he does is ever good enough and besides usually rescuing a marine held captive is a good thing that is until Obama does it

In a Warsaw, Poland press conference today, Obama admitted that some of the 5 terrorists he released might "return to activities that are detrimental to us".

Oh dear! They might and they might not but I'm going with might...more scary

No Shiite Sherlock. Many others you released did. Why wouldn't these top tier murderers return to their stock and trade?

Some did but some didnt...dont worry for maximum scary we'll say all of them killed tons of people.

He knew this ahead of authorizing the release yet he still expected Americans to gush all over themselves at his awesomeness? The narcissism with this one is beyond belief.

No just be happy that we saved a marines life. I know, too much to ask right?

Bergdahl is not a Marine. It says so right on his left breast.

 

[asterism]

Ok great...

You have nothing more to add. Of course

So you have no concern for that Marine in Mexico?

They're not comparable situations.
He's in prison as a civilian.
Bergdahl was taken by enemy combatants while on posting for the US.

What's your evidence to suggest he was taken by enemy combatants?

People there at the time say he deserted and much worse.

Bergdahl's team leader: Intercepted radio chatter said he sought talks with the Taliban ? The Lead with Jake Tapper - CNN.com Blogs

 

[1776]

It will eventually come to light that he was working with Taliban and his Taliban dad got a sweet deal for the Taliban in order to get the traitor son home.

Obama is either a dope or evil going along with the scam.

 

[tinydancer]

How's the NYT's?

Bowe Bergdahl’s Vanishing Before Capture Angered His Unit

By ERIC SCHMITT, HELENE COOPER and CHARLIE SAVAGEJUNE 2, 2014

WASHINGTON — Sometime after midnight on June 30, 2009, Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl left behind a note in his tent saying he had become disillusioned with the Army, did not support the American mission in Afghanistan and was leaving to start a new life.

He slipped off the remote military outpost in Paktika Province on the border with Pakistan and took with him a soft backpack, water, knives, a notebook and writing materials, but left behind his body armor and weapons — startling, given the hostile environment around his outpost.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/03/u...ho-pow-vanished-angered-his-unit.html?hp&_r=2

 

[tinydancer]

Oh cripes. Susan Rice is going to need EXTRA STRENGTH Immodium AD tonight for trying to make Bowe out to be a hero.

It just gets worse by the minute.

Revealed: Hunt for Bowe Bergdahl left troops unprotected in infamous Afghan battle that left EIGHT U.S. soldiers dead, 22 wounded and produced two Medal of Honor recipients

Hunt for Bowe Bergdahl left 8 US troops dead and 22 wounded | Mail Online

 

[The T]

Oh cripes. Susan Rice is going to need EXTRA STRENGTH Immodium AD tonight for trying to make Bowe out to be a hero.

It just gets worse by the minute.

Revealed: Hunt for Bowe Bergdahl left troops unprotected in infamous Afghan battle that left EIGHT U.S. soldiers dead, 22 wounded and produced two Medal of Honor recipients

Hunt for Bowe Bergdahl left 8 US troops dead and 22 wounded | Mail Online

They just couldn't leave this 'HERO' behind.

This shit is ALL political, and a ******* distraction.

Remember? Obama's claim to fame is he was a 'Community Organizer' (Read that Professional SHIT-DISTURBER), in the eyes of Saul Alinsky. He plays it well...but far too transparent.

 

[asterism]

The 2009 MILITARY investigation concluded that as he left all "sensitive" items behind, he most likely suffered a mental breakdown.

Which report draws that conclusion?

Do you have a source?

 

[RandallFlagg]

You shitbag liberals don't understand you just don't "quit" the military by walking off your base especially in a war zone.

He could've been executed in the field by officers if they caught him.

Got news for you....He would have been executed in the field by non-coms in MY unit.

 

[The T]

You shitbag liberals don't understand you just don't "quit" the military by walking off your base especially in a war zone.

He could've been executed in the field by officers if they caught him.

Got news for you....He would have been executed in the field by non-coms in MY unit.

NO unit would have tolerated it...and his old unit doesn't either...they want to see him hang. (As do I).

 

[idb]

Is PTSD or mental breakdown a legitimate mitigating factor for going AWOL?
Is it recognised as a sickness or injury?

 

[asterism]

Is PTSD or mental breakdown a legitimate mitigating factor for going AWOL?
Is it recognised as a sickness or injury?

Sure.

Is there any evidence that he suffered from PTSD or a mental breakdown?

What evidence do you have that Bergdahl was captured?

 

[idb]

Is PTSD or mental breakdown a legitimate mitigating factor for going AWOL?
Is it recognised as a sickness or injury?

Sure.

Is there any evidence that he suffered from PTSD or a mental breakdown?

What evidence do you have that Bergdahl was captured?

I'm just asking the question.
I'm not making any assertions.

However, there are plenty in this thread that are stating as fact that he deserted.
Where is their evidence that he didn't have PTSD?