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DevonRex

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49. Look up the definition of rank as it pertains
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 11:26 PM
Dec 2012

to the military.

Access to classified information has nothing to do with rank. I tried to point you to that fact with my first post.

I believe that although Manning has serious mental problems, JaneyVee Dec 2012 #1
If he didn't have mental issues prior to his treatment by his beloved military, he teddy51 Dec 2012 #2
He should have never had access to classified info to begin with, JaneyVee Dec 2012 #4
Did You Know... That They Had Passwords On Sticky-Notes In Those "Secure" Areas ??? WillyT Dec 2012 #6
His ranking shouldn't have allowed him anywhere near classified info, JaneyVee Dec 2012 #11
What do you mean his ranking shouldn't have DevonRex Dec 2012 #20
Not his ranking, but he shouldn't have even held any rank that allowed access to classified info. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #46
Look up the definition of rank as it pertains DevonRex Dec 2012 #49
You might have been able to make your point Ken Burch Dec 2012 #21
+10 nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #24
It wasn't an insult. There is nothing insulting or humiliating about that. It is a job with benefits JaneyVee Dec 2012 #45
Even the psychiatrist agreed those are the facts nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #3
He should not be deemed mentally fit for trial. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #5
Some here don't see the problem either nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #8
He received care. Four psychiatrists declared him fit and recommended his inhumane treatment end. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #9
No, I'm talking about threatening his step-mother with a butcher knife in 2006, JaneyVee Dec 2012 #12
None of those translate being mentally unfit for trial. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #15
Sounds like you're already to line the guy up for the firing squad. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #22
Not at all. Not only do I think he shouldn't be lined up for a firing squad, JaneyVee Dec 2012 #48
Apparently I've misunderstood your intent, then. Ken Burch Dec 2012 #50
Whether Manning is unfit for trial is not the issue. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #27
I agree. But what do you mean here: Smarmie Doofus Dec 2012 #32
The torture itself appears to me to be an attempt to confuse Manning so as to JDPriestly Dec 2012 #54
His treatment in Kuwait was really OTT...and thanks for posting about it. KoKo Dec 2012 #33
What "mental" problems would those be. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #10
Here's Willy T link for a good summary: JaneyVee Dec 2012 #13
What that reveals is that he was not a good candidate for the military... Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #16
That was my earlier point. It was a bad judgement call by the military & commanding officer. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #47
How have YOU determined that he has mental health problems????????????? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #17
K&R for Glenn Greenwald MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #7
K&R n/t defacto7 Dec 2012 #14
Wondering how many other emotionally damaged iindividuals, in trouble with the military, or patrice Dec 2012 #18
It isn't that Manning is so much more deserving. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #28
Thank you. Lucinda Dec 2012 #31
A wonderful post. Thnak you. Thank you. Thank you. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #51
I don't think journalist/lawyer Greenwald qualifies as "Celebrity Association," though. KoKo Dec 2012 #36
100% agree. He bit the hand that fed him to become a star. graham4anything Dec 2012 #42
As much as so many of us might wish it were otherwise, being in the military is NOT the same patrice Dec 2012 #44
It was Greenwald who broke the news of Mannings treatment which sparked Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #53
We fight dirty. 7wo7rees Dec 2012 #19
This is a Hero. grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #23
FDR had Manzanar, Clinton had Ricky Rae Rector, Obama has Manning - what's a little coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #25
The guy and Ronald Reagan one and the same. If I were juror #8-guilty. 1st degree.Each. graham4anything Dec 2012 #26
"the only liberty lost is the one Manning attempted to take from America." marmar Dec 2012 #35
so if someone robbed your car, you are saying another should rob your neighbors? graham4anything Dec 2012 #37
We asked for his help Hydra Dec 2012 #39
Now he is wasting MY tax dollars. I did not ask him. Dreyfuss he ain't. graham4anything Dec 2012 #41
He isn't wasting your tax dollars Hydra Dec 2012 #43
Aldridge Ames: A Tale Of Liberty Lost In America whistler162 Dec 2012 #29
knr Lucinda Dec 2012 #30
k/r marmar Dec 2012 #34
Aiding the enemy? Octafish Dec 2012 #38
That would assume we have a democracy Hydra Dec 2012 #40
If only 1/10th of the outrage against Manning. raouldukelives Dec 2012 #52
I'm sorry, but Manning's cries of "torture" NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #55
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