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What do you think about those few Republicans who are Angry at the President about the Bergdahl prisoner swap?

If you do not have something intelligent and civil to say, your comment will be deleted.It is my opinion that technically the President violated US laws in several ways: in negotiating with terrorists; in failure to notify Congress, and probably others.However, I believe that it is politically stupid for any Republican to publicly make that point. It comes across as anti-military and seems to be a petty complain. I understand why some stiff-necked absolutists would do this, but consider it to be akin to political suicide.What do you think?

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Dave002

The narrative that we were fed by the administration and the media about the prisoner swap a few days ago appears appears to be bogus. The circumstances surrounding Sgt. Bergdahl's conduct in Afghanistan is coming to light. A lot more than a few Republican politicians appear to have changed their minds about this as the circumstances have trickled out in the media. While you can argue that many Republican politicians jump on anything the president does (justly or unjustly), in this case it appears Mr. Obama is suffering from a self inflicted wound.

conceptualclarity

I think the story is turning, and it's Obama, not Republicans, who look anti-military. The testimony of Bergdahl's deserted comrades is having a powerful effect. All the anti-Americanism and jihadist-sympathizing of Bergdahl and his dad are becoming known and it's turning stomachs. It's significant that the homecoming for Bergdahl has been cancelled.

Lickitysplit · 70-79, M

This story has turned 180 from what the administration expected and certainly turned worse than I expected. I still believe that Republicans should stand on the sidelines and allow this story to run, perhaps using some third-party egging on to keep it going. Isn't there a saying to the effect when your opponent is beating himself up, get out of the way and let it happen.

There will be time later to recall these events during the campaign later this year. It does not look like the US Army will sit on this, so I now would not be surprised if formal charges are filed against Bergdahl before the end of the summer, and that will be a story that will keep on giving for at least a year or longer.

conceptualclarity

I hope you're right about the Army. I fear that Obama has completely removed their balls. The US military's tradition is not to be a political creature of the president, but as you have detailed, Obama has been trying to reverse that.

cracker1649

Deserter in the face of the enemy. Ask the troops whose lives he jeopardized when he left his post. And the administration violated the law, again, in his release, which makes them just as guilty. Leavenworth has a cell with his name on it.

Lickitysplit · 70-79, M

I agree with all you said. I really hope they convene an Article 32 hearing and bind him over for Court Martial for desertion, AWOL, Aid and Comfort to the Enemy, and Treason, although I doubt they can convict on that charge.

Complaining about Obama's action on this is dumb because there is no possibility of any meaningful action against the president. It becomes a pissing contest the Republicans cannot win.

cracker1649

I strongly advise that Congress begin the Articles of Impeachment against the Immaculate One and his pen and telephone. We are a country of laws, not a country of imperialist's insistent on telling the majority what is good for them, regardless of the outcome of their actions. I wonder how long it will be before more American lives are lost due to the actions of the five dirtbags we returned to their caves.

notjustme

More than just a few republicans, democrats are also speaking out against this deal.

cracker1649

The democrats will, once again in order to get re-elected, talk out of the other side of their mouths. Once the election is over, they will return to their usual bowing down to miss America and dingy Harry.

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