Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl disserter

Joeslogic · Jul 20, 2009

Reports of desertion mounting

Questions about the reported abduction of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl; Update: Reports of desertion mounting

Lt. Col. Ralph Peters had tough words about Pfc. Bergdahlâ€™s reported desertion yesterday and has a warning for the media:

PETERS: On that video, he is collaborating with the enemy. Under duress or not, thatâ€™s really not relevant. Heâ€™s making accusations about the behavior of the military in Afghanistan that are unfounded, saying there are no rules. Heâ€™s lying about how he was captured, saying he lagged behind a patrol.

Julie, Iâ€™ll tell you, any 11 Bravo infantryman will tell you, thatâ€™s not how it works. In a war zone, any soldier is aware of where all his buddies are. If itâ€™s a night patrol, youâ€™re sure of where the guy in front of you and behind you is. So we know this private is a liar. Weâ€™re not sure if heâ€™s a deserter. But the media needs to hit the pause button and NOT portray this guy as a heroâ€¦
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Received from a USARPAC soldier this morning:

â€œPlease donâ€™t list my nameâ€“ I am here in Afghanistanâ€“ I know the story and the accounts that he was drunk or that he was lagging behind on patrol are not trueâ€“ this soldier planned this move for a long time. He walked off the post with a dayâ€™s supply of water and had written down before that he wanted to live in the mountains. He has violated the Code of Conduct in his 28 minute speech and he is an e[m]barrassment to everyone who has worn the uniform. He made it to two towns and was asking for water when the locals turned him over to the Taliban. That is really all I can sayâ€“ since we are still looking for this soldier.â€
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Deserter that is.

Joeslogic · Jul 21, 2009

For the record not sure he is a deserter

Just some interesting points to ponder.

bigpappadiaz · Jul 21, 2009

I'm inclined to agree. This guy is an idiot. What was he expecting? To make friends? Some people will call him a hero for whatever reason, though.

Joeslogic · Jul 21, 2009

I need to mark this on my calender. My guess is he planned it all along from the time he enlisted.

phatboy · Jul 22, 2009

It's pathetic how one person can do more damage by one stupid act than 1000 can doing a good act. I hope they bring him back and hang him for treason.

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