Injustice prevails! Today it was announced that a member of the US Military proven to have been a deserter was given the minimum sentence as punishment. This man is to receive all back pay totaling 300,000 dollars was sentenced to 1,000 dollars a month for ten months totaling 10,000 dollars. In addition he is to lose all entitlements and was demoted from Sergeant (E-5) to Private (E-2) with a dishonorable discharge. What the military fails to tell the public is that this dishonorable discharge can be elevated to a General discharge within two years. So now this soldier is looking at a $10,000 dollar fine, and discharged from the military. The lives of five American soldiers who also had a Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Wife and Children were of no consequence. This same soldier will be free to write a book, sell his story to film makers and collect hundreds of thousands if not millions in doing so. A question which should have been part of the sentencing is; who will profit from the proceeds of both the book and film? Was there any clause in the discharge that stipulated all proceeds would go to the family members of those killed searching for this disgraceful soldier? The answer to that particular question is NO! Other questions which should have been asked; what is the qualification and background of the presiding judge? Was he investigated to clear him of being a possible Islamic sympathizer? What political party is the judge affiliated with, possibly the Democratic Party who is/was sympathetic to terrorists? What actual influence and how much if any…did the previous Commander-in-Chief have over the case? Why did the presiding judge determine the prison time for the soldier being held by the Taliban was sufficient, when in fact it was the soldier who conscientiously made the decision to desert his post? How many medical doctors and Psychologists examined the soldier to determine his mental state, or were they dependent only on one for his opinion and if so what is his political affiliation and was he sympathetic to Islamic terrorists? The defense Attorney’s injected the soldiers up bringing stating he had a rough childhood, how is this possible, his parents are Muslim. They also inferred he had PTSD. What proof do they have other than using the term diagnoses of PTSD? When a private American citizen remarked this soldier was a Traitor to his country, this citizen was only proclaiming that which the nation was thinking, the Defense Attorney’s utilized this as grounds of prejudice. Rest assured this same Defense Attorney coached this soldier to testify how remorseful he was and that he apologized for walking off his assigned post. The lives of the five killed looking for him were irrelevant, what was important was to get this soldier the very minimal sentence, something he was completely successful of doing. For the court to hurt the fragile, delicate feelings of this privileged soldier was not an option. The judge in the case found this case to be tiresome; therefore he wanted to end it as quickly as possible. Given all the circumstances, evidence and testimony, the soldier should have gotten as a minimal punishment; a dishonorable discharge, loss of “all “pay and allowances, and prison time of fifteen years minimal without possibility of parole. A stipulation should have been injected in the sentencing to read; “Any and all proceeds from any book or movie deal will be paid and distributed among the beneficiaries of the five soldiers killed in hunting for this soldier”. America, our justice system is corrupt and unbalanced to accommodate the lawless. Injustice Prevailed this day.

In addition this traitor, that is what someone is that deserts and then goes over to the enemy, which he did thereby causing so much death and injury to those that tried to retrieve him, he has received since his return more than $300,000 in benefits plus medical/psychological care, which as you have indicated could be transmuted to lifetime benefits. Upon his release he was immediately rewarded with back pay including elevating him in rank and service time pay increases as if he had served that time honorably and then paid as an NCO while he did nothing up to this point. So this thing that is now poised to cash in on his leftist popularity, with this slap on a wrist received what is tantamount to a reward for violating the military code. The reason we have a separate Uniform Code of Military Justice from the civilian system is that this system is part of the military system of discipline that is necessary to maintain military readiness and performance in combat zones. Even with them overlooking the traitorous conduct and just charging desertion, without receiving at least 15 years hard labor this rewards him for traitorous misconduct. As a former short-term Army officer (66-68) that has observed unconscionable civilian leniency slipping into this system, this was still shockingly unbelievable.

Good. they suffer a 20 x's increase in suicide risk. That's why Hopkins won't do the surgery anymore.

Well said, thank you.

get this crap outta here.

Elizabeth - I have NO words for your disrespect AND greed.
- You do show "the certainty of the words of truth" written in 1 Timothy 6:10 [AV] :

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL:
which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
AND pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
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Great said. Thank you!

Demoted to E-2? Not an E-1 "Buck Private"? I still think he should have been assigned to Leavenworth for a bunch of years at hard labor.

He deserves a barbed wire enema.

This goes much deeper.

After the Latest Jihadi attacks Most Pro-Islam Left/liberal Leaders would not even talk about "Islamic terrorist" http://bit.ly/2idyQrO

Because they are deliberately covering up and only way to fight back is support conservative blogs/websites/youtubers, share them , to speak the truth and call out these Leaders as Islamonazi jihadi apologist/enablers and not elect them if citizens value their life/country.

Another well said from a multi-tour VN vet
It is personal opinion that the integrity of the US Military of the 1960's is LONG GONE
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Why are they still winning? Wasn't that a military tribunal that set him free?

Who says we are winning ?
What have so many of our Military folks actually died for ?
And of what real value is of what the untold numbers of those who have Mental and Physical injuries ?
- I speak as a VN vet of 3.5 years 'in country' who has come to strongly doubt the value of what was really accomplished in that 'conflict'
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It was a court martial proceeding under the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice). Had it been a tribunal under different legal structure, his well-deserved execution would have been a distinct possibility.

Damn, I thought that it would have been a Tribunal due to the circumstances. WTF happened?

I think Tribunals apply to capture enemy agents, not US Citizens serving in the military forces where the UCMJ applies. By the way, I am aware of only one soldier getting the death penalty for Desertion during WW-II, Private Eddy Slovik who was executed by firing squad in January, 1945.

Before and during the WW 2 the firing squad was the fitting punishment for desertion in the face of the enemy. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Unfortunately we as a nation is governed by the liberal minority with no honor or patriotism.

Welcome diversity and "Tolerance". Be interesting to see what happens today with all the riots planned. I'll bet all mayors tell their police to stand down.

I think a lot of entitled snowflakes are going to breathe tear gas and feel a taser for the very first time today.

Unfortunately, those are some of the ANTIFA favorite tools.They also like to stab police horses. Be careful out there; they are a filthy bunch.

However, we are in agreement about the need for verbs to agree with their subjects. Now, if we were truly governed by liberals rather than alt-right racists, our usage, if little else, would be harmonious.

THIS IS WHAT THAT POS BERGDAHL SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED---A FIRING SQUAD!!!

President Trump said, “The decision on Sergeant Bergdahl is a complete and total disgrace to our Country and to our Military.”
Well, if there is anyone who can do anything about it, it will be you, Mr. President.

But what Trump can do at this point? There is the law, that nobody could change the decision of this judge. I don't mean the appeal from the defendant. I mean nobody can send this deserter to jail. The whole system is rotten and stink to the high heaven. This judge should go to jail himself for that nonsense. SHAME ON HIM! I've heard that the witnesses were not allowed to be invited to the Court room. WTH?

Never approve a promotion for this officer to general also he needs to be investigated. Any troops under his command should never trust him.

Since you, Donald, with your bone 'spurs' and 'fire and fury' are also a disgrace to our country.

How?

Trump was a coward when he found a dr. who would get him out of the draft. A make-believe patriot, Trump's only in it for the $

What was obimbo in it for?

This is beyond disgraceful. The judge Nance should not only be removed, but stripped of his benefits and given a dishonorable discharge. I'm sure, there are a lot of veterans who hope they never come in contact with this POS Berghdal. And I'm also sure that wherever he goes, he will be found out. Restaurants may refuse to serve him, etc. His presence on U.S. soil is detestable and an affront to all who have served in the battlefield. His lawyers asked for a bad conduct discharge, the worst you can get and yet, the judge saw fit to 'upgrade' him to a dishonorable? For what reason. It was surely "dishonorable" for the judge to do that.

You are mistaken a dishonorable discharge is the worst. You have that confused. But make no mistake this Colonel must be an Obama supporter. You are right he is a douche.

Maybe the Colonel was trying to cut the losses. They've been feeding and paying this POS as an E-5 for the past five to ten years since he was promoted during this time. If he wasn't sent to Ft. Leavenworth or some other stockade, the Government wouldn't have to feed, bathe, or shelter that worthless piece of "human" debris. You are correct about that DD being the lowest form that can only be given by a General Court Martial while a BCD can be issued by a Special or General Court Martial. I checked Wikipedia on this which also noted that the 1968 Gun Control Law specifically made DD holders ineligible to own firearms.

No. You are mistaken. Bad Conduct is the worst.

I am professional military! You need to check because you are mistaken not being a jerk but you are wrong. The DD is the worst you can get.

This goes much deeper.

Lady Justice got too close to Harvey Weinstein.

She better be careful around that dude. By the way, the #me, too crowd is growing. Various DAs are now checking the Statute of Limitations on a multitude of cases with the understanding that those women may not be able to bring charges but could still act as character witnesses at sentencing.

He should have been shot.

I am shocked beyond belief at the sentence. I never thought military justice would be so wimpy. Liberals have infested everything, including the military.

Surprised? After Obo drained the military of the LOYAL ones that were once in command. "Mad Dog?" indeed, his kind are all that is left, so what else is new?
And you out there expect the military, as a whole, will be at your 6 when the time comes?
Sorry, but the 60s were the beginning of the end, no disrespect for our brothers in arms, but they no longer have the leaders that will be needed to help us in our fight to keep our country and law.

I have no choice but agree. I joined in the 1960s and was willing to stay, but the political garbage that was forcing politics into the ranks made me get out before I reached "retch" status. I retired before I reached my wits end with some of the policies they were pushing.

The judge Col. Jeffery Nance is unfit to serve and obviously corrupt. This deserter cost the lives of many good men. He should have at least given him the jail time the prosecutor requested. So what kind of corruption is Col. Nance guilty of? Could it be pedophilia? We need to open an investigation into Col. Jeffrey Nance.

Trump's tweets had little to do with the sentence. The judge probably was an Obama supporter, and probably played the game well in Washington to get where he's at today.

We can only hope that Bergdahl is the beneficiary of "ranger justice" - and the judge as well.

This is what our military has become thanks to the CRIMINAL Clinton administration and the Obaman IMPOSTURE.
It must be remembered that Pvt. Edward Slovik was executed for doing even less treason than Bergdohl !
Eventually and sadly there will probably come a time for vigilante justice
Fore there being no other way to attain justice.

He should be tied to a post, blindfolded and shot.
We don't hear about the men that were killed and injured looking for that p.o.s.

Didn't the judge consider the LIVES COST to get the COWARD back?? Doesn't that COUNT for anything???

Rice, Rhodes, Jarret, Earnest, Clapper, Kerry, Clinton, Biden, obama: Treason.