Birther Soldier Makes Good (Washington Indy)

[struggle4progress]

By David Weigel 10/21/09 3:49 PM

Back in February, 1st Lt. Scott Easterling wrote a widely distributed open letter questioning President Obama’s citizenship and announcing his intent to join one of Orly Taitz’s lawsuits.

“I implore all Service-members and citizens to contact their Senators and Representatives,” wrote Easterling, “and demand that they require Mr. Obama prove his eligibility. Our Constitution and our great nation must not be allowed to be disgraced.”

Taitz was rapidly propelled to her current status as a kind of gonzo celebrity. But what happened to Easterling? Greg Skilling filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the answer, and found that Easterling had been slapped on the wrist, then … promoted ...

http://washingtonindependent.com/64705/birther-soldier-makes-good

[niyad]

1. I wish I could say this was unbelievable, but, alas, in this looking glass world we seem to be

inhabiting, stupidity, ignorance, and clear lawbreaking are rewarded.

[Turbineguy]

3. At the low end promotions are automatic.

When I went from Ensign to LtJG I got a letter. "If you accept this promotion do nothing."

I did as the letter said and was promoted to Lt 18 months later.

I was in in-active reserve status.

[Catshrink]

2. This takes some of the wind out her conspiracy theory.