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mountain grammy

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23. My son served 5 years in the Navy and spent 9 months in the Persian Gulf

Tue Jun 3, 2014, 09:55 PM

Jun 2014

during the first Bush war. He called us once from Bahrain. He was partying and spent the night off the ship, AWOL. Of course, he was busted a rank and lost pay, but I shudder when I hear these bastards trashing this guy because he left his post and was captured and therefore, what?? We should leave him there? I'm sick and disgusted with this crap from the right who will stop at nothing, nothing to put this president in a bad light.

My son finished his service in one piece and with an honorable discharge, for which I am very grateful.

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Never ever leave a Soldier behind. [View all] trumad Jun 2014 OP

...unless you don't like his politics. Then you can leave him or frag him NightWatcher Jun 2014 #1

Damn straight! scarletwoman Jun 2014 #2

From one Veteran to another, I agree! N/T NavyDem Jun 2014 #3

GBR! - and another vet agreeing DrDan Jun 2014 #46

Agreed. No one left behind. Big_Mike Jun 2014 #60

As the wife of a veteran, absolutely! TwilightGardener Jun 2014 #4

Bingo trumad Jun 2014 #5

honestly, i am watching this, and the va scandal, and i gotta say mopinko Jun 2014 #6

The swift boating is really pissing off this old vet! B Calm Jun 2014 #7

The Repukes have NEVER given a rats ass about America's Veterans, nor anyone madinmaryland Jun 2014 #8

Why can't the rank and file Rs see this? It's sooooooooooo fking obvious. Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2014 #52

Sorry you are not coming back malokvale77 Jun 2014 #9

You left? Don't leave. And I agree! babylonsister Jun 2014 #10

This whole argument is just wrong. herding cats Jun 2014 #11

Never ever trade five "alleged" terrorists for one "alleged" deserter. 951-Riverside Jun 2014 #12

You're serious? JaneyVee Jun 2014 #16

he was being held by the legetimate government PatrynXX Jun 2014 #20

Check yourself.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #26

Bullshit shameful post. SunSeeker Jun 2014 #56

Veteran here also madville Jun 2014 #13

That's what my son said and I've been saying. End of story. Cha Jun 2014 #14

Thanks for this... When Bellinger says: freshwest Jun 2014 #29

Surprise! "Right-Wing Bloggers Wanted Bergdahl Release Before Obama Got Him Back" Cha Jun 2014 #34

I'm not sure that "not coming back" means what you think it means (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #15

You are correct malaise Jun 2014 #17

As the daughter of a vet, I'm with you and glad to see you. nolabear Jun 2014 #18

Same here. Bring them home. freshwest Jun 2014 #40

Another vet chimes in on agreement. denbot Jun 2014 #19

my Dad was a POW riverwalker Jun 2014 #21

as a great grand daughter, niece, hopemountain Jun 2014 #22

My son served 5 years in the Navy and spent 9 months in the Persian Gulf mountain grammy Jun 2014 #23

Happy to see the comment! Agschmid Jun 2014 #24

I hope there is room for some discussion/disagreement. Leme Jun 2014 #25

yes. trumad Jun 2014 #27

then I respectfully disagree nt Leme Jun 2014 #32

are you referring to vets from other wars hopemountain Jun 2014 #41

I am referring to the answer given in response to my question nt Leme Jun 2014 #43

I'm with you Gore1FL Jun 2014 #49

I agree Aerows Jun 2014 #28

Hi Trumad voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2014 #30

X2 Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #36

Rec pintobean Jun 2014 #31

This retired firefighter had to chime in, I agree. we can do it Jun 2014 #33

Oh you're back... you are here. Ellipsis Jun 2014 #35

I agree Skittles Jun 2014 #37

Repukes' new motto seems to be "Never leave a soldier behind..." Moonwalk Jun 2014 #38

trumad, DU needs you Soldier! Crewleader Jun 2014 #39

Absolutely AGREE!!! nt Raine Jun 2014 #42

When my dad was 19 gwheezie Jun 2014 #44

The repugs have sunk to yet a new low. K&R nt TBF Jun 2014 #45

Vet Here. Fuck the RWers. Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #47

K+R Can you imagine what that would do to morale? IronLionZion Jun 2014 #48

K & R Iliyah Jun 2014 #50

"You go to war with the Army you have, Politicalboi Jun 2014 #51

I didn't think I could detest the Repugs more sarge43 Jun 2014 #53

K&R ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #54

Hello, Trumad. Nice to hear from you. nt kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #55

The republicans sulphurdunn Jun 2014 #57

So now you're deserting us? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #58

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #59

TY Trumad and all vets. When we start leaving soldiers behind, how dare we ask anyone to serve? Hekate Jun 2014 #61