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pintobean

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55. Carson posted this on his facebook in his defense

Tue Nov 10, 2015, 09:59 AM

Nov 2015

I don't know if it's a real ad, but I certainly wouldn't put it past recruiters to use the word.

I have no problem with attacking Carson, but I think petty, or false, attacks can only help him.

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I consider Carson's West Point lie a touch of Stolen Valor. [View all] trumad Nov 2015 OP

He clearly "name dropped" West Point to polish his bonafides. yellowcanine Nov 2015 #1

No it's not DVRacer Nov 2015 #2

Yeah, it's more like draft-dodger Ted Nugent claiming he would have been the ultimate commando tabasco Nov 2015 #4

The cons are all about the sale. Initech Nov 2015 #22

I have to side with Trumad on this one... Wounded Bear Nov 2015 #5

I said a touch of stolen valor--- trumad Nov 2015 #29

I guess with something I have in front of me... DVRacer Nov 2015 #9

I think you might be wrong and this is actionable. Rex Nov 2015 #12

What do you mean by "actionable"? Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #14

Stolen valor jen63 Nov 2015 #19

Nope, that law was struck down as unconstitutional in 2012 (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #20

It was revised jen63 Nov 2015 #23

The revised version only applies when there is an attempt to obtain money or property Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #27

Which is what Carson did. Rex Nov 2015 #34

I believe, but don't quote me, jen63 Nov 2015 #15

Oh yeah. Carson stole valor. If one steals wearing a military uniform or using a pen, SDjack Nov 2015 #18

I hear you---and I certainly know full on Stolen Valor. trumad Nov 2015 #30

You don't receive "scholarships" to the military academies GP6971 Nov 2015 #52

Carson posted this on his facebook in his defense pintobean Nov 2015 #55

This Comes Under The Category.... Laxman Nov 2015 #59

Pffft pintobean Nov 2015 #60

I said a touch... trumad Nov 2015 #28

Pre-stolen valor Generic Other Nov 2015 #3

No. pintobean Nov 2015 #6

k&R... spanone Nov 2015 #7

Agreed Gothmog Nov 2015 #8

He was born in 1951, why didn't he go to Viet Nam??? nt winstars Nov 2015 #10

By 1970, the Draft Lottery was in place. Maybe, like Bill Clinton, he drew a lhigh number. WinkyDink Nov 2015 #17

Ahh, no. former9thward Nov 2015 #31

First of all, nothing you wrote refutes me. Secondly, getting #311 is not defined as "avoided" any- WinkyDink Nov 2015 #54

Most people didn't have the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee former9thward Nov 2015 #58

His 4 year college deferment would have terminated the same year the draft ended - 1973 Brother Buzz Nov 2015 #24

This vet thinks it should be actionable. Rex Nov 2015 #11

This vet thinks you are being ridiculous. former9thward Nov 2015 #32

The academy records show Carson was not there nor was Westmoreland. Rex Nov 2015 #33

You are calling me self-rightous. LOL former9thward Nov 2015 #36

Uh yeah..Id remember that. trumad Nov 2015 #38

Like Hillary remembers she was under sniper fire... former9thward Nov 2015 #39

What the fuck dude trumad Nov 2015 #40

Who cares. Rex Nov 2015 #41

Seriously trumad Nov 2015 #43

Yeah that HRC nonsense can go Rex Nov 2015 #45

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Tarheel_Dem Nov 2015 #49

As you are with Hillary's lies former9thward Nov 2015 #50

Pathetic. Rex Nov 2015 #42

Yes if you defend anyone's lies. former9thward Nov 2015 #51

We sure have a double stand on DU. +1 840high Nov 2015 #53

Disagree. No "valor" in being admitted to a college. Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #13

Service academy students are jen63 Nov 2015 #16

OK, but he never claimed to have been a student at the academy. Nye Bevan Nov 2015 #21

I had some bizarre dances with U.S. Navy recruiters. hunter Nov 2015 #25

Who's his campaign advisor? JonathanRackham Nov 2015 #26

Agree and thanks for your service. dinkytron Nov 2015 #35

In my opinion, "valor" refers to service in wartime. cwydro Nov 2015 #37

It is a touch of stolen valor, the freakout over this here is telling. Rex Nov 2015 #44

Sorry, I don't get "a touch" of stolen valor. cwydro Nov 2015 #46

Nobody said that. Rex Nov 2015 #47

I don't like it either. cwydro Nov 2015 #48

US Navy veteran 1969-73 I agree with trumad! B Calm Nov 2015 #56

A lot of people don't agree with me---that's cool. trumad Nov 2015 #57