On Fox News yesterday, guest Ralph Peters, a retired Army Lt. Col., said “He is an apparent deserter,” “he is collaborating with the enemy,” and “we know that this private is a liar.” Peters then suggested that if Bergdahl is a deserter, the Taliban should kill him:
"I want to be clear. If, when the facts are in, we find out that through some convoluted chain of events, he really was captured by the Taliban, I’m with him. But, if he walked away from his post and his buddies in wartime, I don’t care how hard it sounds, as far as I’m concerned, the Taliban can save us a lot of legal hassles and legal bills."
Fox News host Julie Banderas tried to soften Peters’ remark by concluding, “Regardless of what the situation is, we do not want to see any U.S. soldier in harm’s way."
Jonthan Turley comments that “Peters appears to view trials as something of an unnecessary expense.” Michelle Malkin applauds Peters’ “tough words.”
(via Think Progress)
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enochcol ralph peters,
i am liking this man less and less every time he pops on the tube.
he states that he does not know the particulars,but it "seems" to him bla bla bla.
the man is king of rhetoric,basing his theories on????
what? feelings? tarot cards? runes?
what a douchebag.
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charliemsays...Under duress or not......
Fuck you col. asshole.
ponceleonSupport the troops eh?
What a dick.
MarineGunrockNo. If he walked off the base, fuck that moron.
entr0py>> ^MarineGunrock:
No. If he walked off the base, fuck that moron.
Well, some sort of reprimand is in order for going AWOL. But hoping the dumb kid gets himself killed seems harsh.
Honestly I think this Peters fellow is more angry that the soldier caused the army some embarrassment then anything. To him that's the unforgivable part.
NetRunner>> ^MarineGunrock:
No. If he walked off the base, fuck that moron.
I agree, but it's a little premature to start calling for his captors to kill him on national TV without trying to ascertain whether that was indeed what happened first.
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MarineGunrockI never called for his death, but if that's the results from his actions, then I won't feel bad for anybody other than his family. I hold no pity for him.
brycewi19Yeah, think about his buddies. Screw his poor family.
What a tard.
chilaxeThe soldier might be tortured to death, but don't forget the real victim here is Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, who had to drive ALL THE WAY to the television studio!
deathcowHe's from my hometown.
http://www.adn.com/news/military/iraq/story/870418.html
charliemsays...Take shit that fox says with a giant bucket full of salt. Id like to see some evidence that he just walked off base and into enemies hands.
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