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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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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.