Yet, you can't even demonstrate that these guys trained others to kill Americans. Really, it doesn't appear that anyone really knows what these guys did. That's probably why they were never charged with anything. It's why the only "evidence" you provide is qualified by terms such as "thought by many" or "present at". |
Really, did you think the country mourned when we fired Shinseki or Petraeus? Did you know that last year we purged nine top military commanders last year alone? Do you even know their names? Not a big deal. |
We have too many generals, And, both Petraeus and Shinseki were retired. As for P's downfall, I do believe it cost us. |
This resource has a listing of each of the 5 terrorists and their “accomplishments.” There is NO doubt in my mind that they are complicit in the killing of Americans, not to mention, countless other innocent people. I am finished debating with someone who appears to feel as if these scumbags were wrongly imprisoned. I only hope they do not continue to kill Americans, although from what I have read, hope is all we have. Perhaps if your son was in the military and serving abroad, you would look at things differently. http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2014/05/sgt_bowe_bergdahl_ex.php |
He is innocent until proven guilty. PROVEN. He deserves a fair trial. |
Taliban are some of the most oppressive and ruthless people on earth today. They kill little girls who want an education. So I'm guessing their leaders are bad guys, right? why is that debatable?
I'm still ok with the transfer, but lets not minimize that you have to give value up to get value back. |
Can you quote anything from that article that says any of these guys killed or ordered the killing of an American? I don't care about the state of your mind because you obviously don't care about the truth. Once again we see the truth of the expression, "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel". You made a false allegation, got called on it, repeatedly failed to support it, and are now playing the patriotism card. I just don't get what gene right-wingers here have that prevents them from correcting their mistakes. Let me clue you in on something: if you can't make the case that these guys are horrible people without lying about it, they probably aren't that bad. |
I agree. And I hope he stands court martial. I still think the preponderance of known evidence (including the Army's own report on his capture) suggests he went off on his own and I still do not believe that the swap was a good deal. |
Exactly. |
You have already concluded that the preponderance of the evidence indicates his guilt, before he's even tried. I don't know what to say to that. But regardless, the presumption of guilt in this case has no bearing on any decision to rescue him. If the President violated the laws governing the release of prisoners, that is a separate issue. |
OMG is this satire? Did Obama actually compare his actions to Iran Contra out loud? OH SNAP
http://www.freewoodpost.com/2014/06/05/obama-what-should-i-have-done-secretly-sold-them-1500-missiles/ |
"Five people" ??!? By your measure, Obama is powerless because he is only one person. These are top Taliban leaders; one was an original founder. They hold tremendous symbolic value and could be powerful recruiting tools - if if they do not resume leadership positions. Stop trying to minimize the threat these people pose. |
LOL, conservative 180 on Bergdhal. From "why won't this wussy President do anything to bring home a soldier? Semper Fi". to IMPEACH: http://gawker.com/angry-conservatives-forgot-their-old-angry-tweets-suppo-1586150981 |
Let’s not forget that it only took 19 terrorists to murder nearly 3000 people on 9/11. |
Earlier a poster lamented our big brother state forcing people to bake for gays!!! Well the guy is not being forced to do anything. He's exercised his right not to bake. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2647093/Baker-lost-discrimination-case-opposes-gay-marriage-stop-making-wedding-cakes-altogether.html
If you provide a service for a fee, you must abide by the law. Don't like the law, get out of business. |