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Pab Sungenis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:14 AM Original message |
I'll say it. You may not like it. Obama should pardon Col. Lakin. |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
1. But Lakin couldn't accept the pardon because Obama can't legitimately give it. |
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Pab Sungenis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Which would further expose Lakin for the tool that he is |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:25 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Yep. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
18. It is fitting, isn't it? If he took the pardon, would that mean he actually believes in Obama |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
48. Delicious. |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
3. Obama should just stay out of it. It's a military problem |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:28 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Ummm.....You do konw that Obama is the Commander in Chief, right? |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:42 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. That's silly, Real commanders let their command do their jobs unless |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:56 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Ever hear of Harry Truman? |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:56 AM Response to Reply #3 |
30. Exactly n/t |
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fasttense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
5. In the military missing movement by an officer is a very serious charge. |
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safeinOhio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
7. K%R |
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Solomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 01:02 PM Response to Reply #7 |
37. This is a very bad idea. |
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KansasVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:33 AM Response to Original message |
8. -1 |
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sarge43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:36 AM Response to Original message |
9. The birthers don't give a damn about Lakin. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
10. What a foolish thing to suggest... |
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NutmegYankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
55. BAD idea. It would just feed the birther movement. |
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NutmegYankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 11:14 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. Posted in the wrong spot. Should go against OP n/t |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
12. Do you have 'pardon' and 'commit' confused? |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
14. What is with the rejection of the rule of law among some here? |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:31 AM Response to Original message |
15. Nonesense, Sir: What We Need Is Examples Of What Happens To Seditionists And Traitors |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:13 PM Response to Reply #15 |
32. Thank you, Magistrate. |
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theothersnippywshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:14 PM Response to Reply #15 |
49. Well said. Except for that "descovbbered" part (unless that is a Teabonics word.) n/t |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:59 PM Response to Reply #49 |
56. Perhaps a portmanteau of "discover" and "slobbered"? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
16. I disagree with your reasoning |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
17. Instead: How about that fuckstick gets what he deserves? |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
19. That would be the WORST thing he could do. |
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activa8tr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:25 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. I would have to agree. Letting the idiot off the hook would invite |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
20. To pardon him would make light of what he did. And he'd be right back |
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BklnDem75 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
21. What you suggest would do the exact opposite. |
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PatGund (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:21 PM Response to Reply #21 |
50. Not really.... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
22. No, he should face the charges... |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
23. He'd probably reject a pardon being even MORE of a martyr to the other birthers. n/t |
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activa8tr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
25. America is a wonderful nation, isn't it? It allows people to be total |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
26. A recipe for total anarchy |
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Aramchek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
27. No, this is exactly what we need. A posterboy for groundless stupidity |
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BobbyBoring (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
28. There is no high road here. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
29. NO. This shit for brains has violated several regulations under the UCMJ - |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
31. That's an incredibly bad idea, maybe the worst suggestion this year. |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
33. I understand and applaud your intentions, but it would not work out like you think it would |
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Paladin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
34. Yeah, That "High Road" Has Been Really Productive So Far, Hasn't It? |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 05:01 PM Response to Reply #34 |
45. +1 |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
35. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. nt |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
36. Because Obama wasn't really born in the USA? |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
38. You're nuts. Let the military handle it. nt |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
39. No. Let the military system handle it. |
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Bad Thoughts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
40. Would Lakin accept a pardon from someone who he thinks |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
41. Not allowing a just verdict to stand for fear of what bigots think is an asinine idea. |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
42. I understand where you're coming from |
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Lord Helmet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
43. Horseshit. He deserves to be court-martialed. nt |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
44. so now we know to do the opposite of everything you suggest |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
46. A grunt would have had the UCMJ book thrown at him or her for missing movement |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
47. rediculous. yes, I know it's spelled ridiculous, but your silly op doesn't deserve the |
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Saphire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
51. Toss his ass in Leavenworth. |
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theothersnippywshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
52. Big mistake. There already is a retired Army two star dumb ass supporting this idiot fuck. |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
53. you think this is a way to avoid bad optics and have him be a martyr but... |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
54. If he were to do that, it would simply result in the birthers claiming he didn't want anything to... |
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Old Troop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
57. I think it's about discipline |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
58. Nope - he should be rotting in Ft. Leavenworth for a couple of years |
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SwampG8r (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
60. i think obama should |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
61. I don't know if I agree or not, but recommended for an interesting tactic. nt |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
62. I can't say I think this action would accomplish anything, but it's nice to see |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 04:22 AM Response to Original message |
63. I was drafted into the Army in 1969. I didn't want to go but I did my time honorably and got out. |
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ima_sinnic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 05:29 AM Response to Original message |
64. This is so wrong on so many levels, I can't even begin, but I'll try: |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 07:27 AM Response to Reply #64 |
67. and a decent effort too. lol. |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 07:12 AM Response to Original message |
65. Wrong. The military cannot allow its members to decide which orders |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-24-10 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
66. I have to admit that the idea is satisfying in a way. |
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