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Wed Aug 21, 2013, 03:57 PM

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Check in here to support an immediate pardon for Bradley Manning. [View all] Ken Burch Aug 2013 OP

Yes, an immediate pardon. Autumn Aug 2013 #1

Checking in. forestpath Aug 2013 #2

Damn straight. NuclearDem Aug 2013 #3

checking in. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #4

K&R And, they could use the empty cell for real criminals. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #5

Like Bush and Cheney, et. al. - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #11

Count me in! n/t markpkessinger Aug 2013 #6

I'm in but I am afraid there won't be a pardon gopiscrap Aug 2013 #7

There won't be a pardon for Manning even then. RC Aug 2013 #94

Why do you say that? gopiscrap Aug 2013 #96

Which? RC Aug 2013 #98

That you feel Obama won't pardon him? gopiscrap Aug 2013 #100

What has Obama done so far to rein in the war crimes? RC Aug 2013 #107

Bingo! n/t SylviaD Aug 2013 #109

Yes sinkingfeeling Aug 2013 #8

Checking in Hayduke Bomgarte Aug 2013 #9

Hear, hear! - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #10

I'm in favor of his pardon or commutation. I don't think it will happen anytime soon, though. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #12

Commutation zipplewrath Aug 2013 #189

Agree. Mc Mike Aug 2013 #13

I see a big difference between Snowden and Manning markiv Aug 2013 #14

Pentagon papers? NoMoreWarNow Aug 2013 #72

but even the pentagon papers was a focussed internal study markiv Aug 2013 #149

Kinda necessary zipplewrath Aug 2013 #190

doesn't matter markiv Aug 2013 #192

Here! FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #15

I'm checking in asking Hydra Aug 2013 #16

. lastlib Aug 2013 #17

Check, Check, Check... I do support a pardon. n/t AnotherDreamWeaver Aug 2013 #18

Yes! fasttense Aug 2013 #19

Not a pardon, they can do what this DOJ did for Republican Alascan Senator Ted Stevens, sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #20

You're technically correct about the implications of a pardon. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #29

Yes, I know and I applaud any effort to get him home. I would just like to see justice done sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #35

Absolutely! ljm2002 Aug 2013 #21

Checking in. k&r n/t Laelth Aug 2013 #22

If you check in, then sign the petition. DreamGypsy Aug 2013 #23

Thanks for the link to the petition. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #31

I started another thread on the same topic just before you did. totodeinhere Aug 2013 #24

DURec leftstreet Aug 2013 #25

Yes BuelahWitch Aug 2013 #26

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #27

Checking in! K&R nt snappyturtle Aug 2013 #28

well, duh: the only argument against is a road map between Moscow's two airports MisterP Aug 2013 #30

Totally support it, but it's not going to happen. nt DLevine Aug 2013 #32

Obama should either pardon him or admit he wants Nixon type plumbers.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #33

indeed ut oh Aug 2013 #34

Kicking! Fuddnik Aug 2013 #36

Was just thinking that same thing this morning. TinkerTot55 Aug 2013 #37

Check and Balance neohippie Aug 2013 #38

While the real criminals are giving themselves a pat on the back Laughing Mirror Aug 2013 #39

check ~nt~ 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #40

Yes! Blue State Bandit Aug 2013 #41

K&R MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #42

K&R. n/t countmyvote4real Aug 2013 #43

K&R. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #44

Grntuscarora checking in. grntuscarora Aug 2013 #45

!!! SammyWinstonJack Aug 2013 #46

Checking in. historylovr Aug 2013 #47

+1 Daniel537 Aug 2013 #48

Yes! tosh Aug 2013 #49

Checking in. christx30 Aug 2013 #50

K&R Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #51

As long as George Bush and his henchmen walk free, Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #52

Well said. I'm sick to the core about this. Mira Aug 2013 #73

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 benld74 Aug 2013 #53

So blatantly unfair KaryninMiami Aug 2013 #54

Kick. JoeyT Aug 2013 #55

K/R Jack Rabbit Aug 2013 #56

Yes, a pardon. caseymoz Aug 2013 #57

Kick. nt Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #58

Bradley Manning is an American Patriot Skeeter Barnes Aug 2013 #59

checking in. n/t PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #60

So "checked" nt Ninga Aug 2013 #61

A man is walking down the street... krispos42 Aug 2013 #62

Count me in. WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2013 #63

I Support That, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2013 #64

Manning kardonb Aug 2013 #65

Well, you're clearly on the wrong board. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #69

Maybe not a complete pardon. RoccoR5955 Aug 2013 #66

Absolutely colsohlibgal Aug 2013 #67

Kick and rec burnodo Aug 2013 #68

yes, I agree NoMoreWarNow Aug 2013 #70

until Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, & company are prosecuted, it's hard to justify ANY prosecutions yurbud Aug 2013 #71

this. navarth Aug 2013 #105

This man should be honored for his bravery. faithnomore Aug 2013 #74

Agreed. K & R Myrina Aug 2013 #75

Manning should be pardoned samsingh Aug 2013 #76

. DinahMoeHum Aug 2013 #77

Pardon! morningfog Aug 2013 #78

yes mike_c Aug 2013 #79

It won't happen, but I support it. n/t winter is coming Aug 2013 #80

Peltier first PatrynXX Aug 2013 #81

I'd be fine with both of them being pardoned on the same day. n/t. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #134

Yes DonCoquixote Aug 2013 #82

Here. I generally NEVER click on "Check In Here" threads, bvar22 Aug 2013 #83

Yall ever feel like you are in a isolation Chamber Cryptoad Aug 2013 #84

Uh, no...you have no basis for saying that...and you don't speak for "Most Democrats" Ken Burch Aug 2013 #121

We need some leaders with integrity and a sense of justice. Mr. President, what about you? Maineman Aug 2013 #85

K&R Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2013 #86

K&R idwiyo Aug 2013 #87

affirm. the_sly_pig Aug 2013 #88

Checking in. Pardon Bradley Manning! rainy Aug 2013 #89

Yep libodem Aug 2013 #90

YES (esp since the unindicted terrorist Kissinger is still running free) Agony Aug 2013 #91

checked and recced redgreenandblue Aug 2013 #92

K&R! I'm all for it. Enthusiast Aug 2013 #93

Agreed Mickju Aug 2013 #95

No pardon is another strike against Democrats. 99Forever Aug 2013 #97

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #99

Check! Mokito Aug 2013 #101

I'm in! n/t Lugnut Aug 2013 #102

Hear, hear! 1monster Aug 2013 #103

he should be free due to torture he endured tardybar Aug 2013 #104

And an immediate honoring of him with the Nobel Peace Prize cascadiance Aug 2013 #106

Manning's sentence is an outrage Gator_Matt Aug 2013 #108

Pardon him . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #110

I am in Tears Rockyj Aug 2013 #111

Bradley Manning pleads guilty to misusing classified data in WikiLeaks case struggle4progress Aug 2013 #112

You took time out from celebrating Spirochete Aug 2013 #142

Nobody's celebrating. It's a sad case, involving a confused kid, who released hundreds of thousands struggle4progress Aug 2013 #169

Free Bradley, make room for a Bankster Vincardog Aug 2013 #113

I Agree, Immediate Pardon. Remember Obama's promise to protect whistleblowers? NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #114

pardon NJCher Aug 2013 #115

Amnesty International petition gaining steam on white house petition site limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #116

K&R nt TBF Aug 2013 #117

K&R. Considering he was tortured while in custody, his sentence is especially egregious. n/t myrna minx Aug 2013 #118

Obama is going to let Siegelman and Manning rot in prison but pardon Bush rhett o rick Aug 2013 #119

Never understood why Obama hasn't pardoned Siegelman, either. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #132

To become president he had to make a deal with the devil. Apparently the devil dont like rhett o rick Aug 2013 #157

K & R n/t xocet Aug 2013 #120

K&R n/t Duval Aug 2013 #122

Nominate Manning AND Snowden for Nobel Peace Prize...let's see action EVDebs Aug 2013 #123

Let the kid go!!!!!! Pyrzqxgl Aug 2013 #124

K&R Grey Aug 2013 #125

Done. WH petition signed. nt Ilsa Aug 2013 #126

Definitely! KoKo Aug 2013 #127

Checking in MissDeeds Aug 2013 #128

It's not like he got us in a war because of Lies, or outed an agent, like Kkkarl . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #129

Freedom for Bradley NeverAsItSeems Aug 2013 #130

Yes YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Bigmack Aug 2013 #131

K&R Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #133

Yeah right. DeSwiss Aug 2013 #135

Free Manning and imprison the JNelson6563 Aug 2013 #136

full pardon for Bradley and 35 years in the slammer for the terrorist Kissinger Agony Aug 2013 #137

Obama will never pardon Bradley Manning. The Establishment has him by the balls >> YOHABLO Aug 2013 #138

Plus Medal of Honor as he showed true courage on point Aug 2013 #139

K&R Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #140

Checking in. Euphoria Aug 2013 #141

plus he deserves an apology for pre-trial detainment and torture - not negotiable Agony Aug 2013 #143

And compensation. He should be given a medal for what he did. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #144

I support this. n/t whatchamacallit Aug 2013 #145

I fully support this but won't hold my breath. NealK Aug 2013 #146

call the whitehouse comment line - all day tomorrow - 202-456-1111 Agony Aug 2013 #147

I'm in! -- Hello NSA, it's me again /nt Bragi Aug 2013 #148

Me too!!! raindaddy Aug 2013 #150

Pardon, apology, and restitution n/t Scootaloo Aug 2013 #151

Minneapolis emergency protest demands pardon for Bradley Manning annm4peace Aug 2013 #152

Check defacto7 Aug 2013 #153

Double Check! defacto7 Aug 2013 #154

Where do I sign? Peregrine Took Aug 2013 #155

Whoever thought intimidation was a good strategy is wrong felix_numinous Aug 2013 #156

K&R! bluestateboomer Aug 2013 #158

Heros should be free! BillyRibs Aug 2013 #159

I'm in. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #160

Full Pardon for Manning, NOW! burrowowl Aug 2013 #161

Yes. raging moderate Aug 2013 #162

K&R n/t Michigan-Arizona Aug 2013 #163

I'd support a sentence commutation to time served Recursion Aug 2013 #164

Kick & recommended. William769 Aug 2013 #165

Obama pardoned criminal Ted "Bridge to Nowhere" Stevens (R-AK), he can pardon our heroes too. grahamhgreen Aug 2013 #166

I forgot to check in before. Yes I am for a pardon. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #167

Yes Pardon Manning. Milliesmom Aug 2013 #168

Bradley Manning's pardon must be demanded overwhelmingly lofty1 Aug 2013 #170

Pardon Bradley Manning immediately. n/t enigmatic Aug 2013 #171

k&r for Truth avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #172

ASAP donheld Aug 2013 #173

pardon spike91nz Aug 2013 #174

K&R LittleBlue Aug 2013 #175

+1. blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #176

K (as in Kick him loose) & R! n/t jtuck004 Aug 2013 #177

K&R burnodo Aug 2013 #178

knr Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #179

The Manning/Snowden effect polynomial Aug 2013 #180

K & R nt tomg Aug 2013 #181

Watching the drone strike on the reporters and then the 1st responders with the 2 little kids Dustlawyer Aug 2013 #182

Who? George II Aug 2013 #183

Chelsea deserves nothing less Politicub Aug 2013 #184

yes, immediate pardon for Chelsea nt steve2470 Aug 2013 #185

Yes,of course Theyletmeeatcake2 Aug 2013 #186

checking in Little Star Aug 2013 #187

Yes! Totally agree. maddiemom Aug 2013 #188

I thnk she should be pardoned immediately. Cronus Protagonist Aug 2013 #191

Damn straight, it's BULLSHIT. orbitalman Aug 2013 #193

Aye TheKentuckian Aug 2013 #194

He is a true military hero. RedCloud Aug 2013 #195

Manning should get what he deserves . . .the Congressional Medal of Honor. Faryn Balyncd Aug 2013 #196

Yes. Hissyspit Aug 2013 #197

While I agree in principle... rwsanders Aug 2013 #198

I still say he is a true hero. RedCloud2 Aug 2013 #199