HeloDude

Unless you're picking on the words 'war crimes' vs what I'm assuming is maybe something closer to 'crimes against humanity'? (if so, my apologies), then read the link: Or am I still missing something?

It's good to see that nsplayr is still defending the policies of the Obama administration no matter what. It's not like 2 of these guys were wanted by the UN for war crimes...oh wait... So yes, you have trials for them and the others for crimes, as necessary. This is what happens when you invade a country...if want to discuss the legitimacy of the invasion, then that's a separate and valid conversation, but definitely one worth having. https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/31/us-pays-high-price-for-last-pow-in-afghanistan.html (I know...The Daily Beast is such a conservative website) I'm far from a historical/war scholar, but don't countries typically wait until the end of the war to release prisoners that are being held in prison? And if the war is so bad, then why are we waiting until the end of 2016 to have all the troops out?

Isn't that the point? But some civilian bosses do care about you...because if you are a good value in generating revenue, then those bosses don't want to lose you, and thus will at least care enough/do things for you outside of your paycheck to stay with the business. All situational dependent.

State Department doesn't seem as urgent in getting back the Marine Reservist who is being held in a Mexican prison...I'm sure there is someone in our custody who Mexico would like to have back? https://nation.foxnews.com/2014/06/03/if-us-can-spring-bergdahl-why-not-us-marine-reservist-mexico

Pimpin' ain't eazy, but...

Yep, they even give us green flight suits, colorful name patches with real wings on them, and other cool neato stuff! It's almost like we're real pilots and aircrew!...almost Ha! (it's fun being the red headed stepchildren sometimes)

Going with the FDE option?

Don't be giving us these lies...Susan Rice already said he served with 'honor and distinction'. And she's pretty smart--she was one of the first people to tell Americans that the Benghazi attacks were the result of a Youtube video.

I've read/watched quite a few reviews on them in the last year and they seem to be awesome for what they are (the select fire version also seems to woke well for the IDF). I've handled them at gun shows and I like the balance/feel to them. The only negative thing I've seen with the firearm is the trigger...but companies are already selling aftermarket drop-in triggers that seem to be a big improvement. Also, IIRC, people are getting about 2-2.5 MOA, but that should be sufficient for what it was designed to do. I've been considering one, especially since the price has come down a few hundred...what I would really want is one in .308, since the Kel Tec RFB seems to be crap. I suggest you buy the Tavor and let us know what you think!

The quote refers to the term constantly used by the 24 hours news media, hence the quote. Typically I don't refer to a Reaper as a 'drone'...af.mil media calls them an RPA, and that's what I call them as well. As for a SOFA, do you mean we only use assets in a country in which we have a SOFA? I wasn't aware we had a SOFA with Libya to perform such operations prior to 2011. Unless I'm missing something here as I only get my news from TV and open source news websites. Don't forget, I'm a rotorwing guy...I'm not that smart.

I think you need to read what you wrote: If people are 'going to stay in anyway' how are they trading control of their life away for the bonus? Aren't they trading control of their life already by choosing to continue to stay in, regardless of the bonus? A PCS comes with a 2 year commitment, transfer of Post 9-11 GI bill benefits to dependents (if done after initial commitments are met, which often happens to dudes waiting to have kids) has a 4 year commitment, a special school/crossflow comes with a commitment... I know what you are trying to say, but it doesn't make sense for people wanting to go to 20 or beyond. I agree that it may not be worth it for someone who is on the fence about what do when their original ADSC has expired.

Fuck the SOFA, who cares? Obama will send in 'drones' regardless if we have a SOFA or not. Here's what it comes down to--the administration knows that the Taliban will most likely regain (more) power in one form or another once we leave...they just don't want it to have an adverse affect on their popularity and upcoming elections. After this 'swap' if I were a Taliban fighter (or at least trying to think as a Taliban fighter thinks), my morale woud be much improved. The Taliban also knows what we're willing to trade...this swap set up something of an 'exchange rate'. You never know what something or someone is worth until the transaction actually occurs. I am more fearful for my brothers in harm's way than I was before this deal. And going off of Bergdahl's Dad's deleted tweet, I'm sure he's happy to have his son back, but disappointed that more detainees weren't released in the process. You can call that brash, but I'm strictly going off of be message he sent to the entire world off of the subject.

GOP was damn near powerless in 2009-2010, hence we got Obamacare without a single Republican vote, so it was all Dems keeping it open/not closing it in the beginning of the Obama administration. You are correct though, both parties want to keep it open because no one wants to be responsible for the potential crap storm that could come from closing it. This is what happens when the government gets as big as it is right now (it's been this way for a very long time)--politicians do not want to show real leadership and risk doing something so damaging that they'll lose power. Political power allows politicians of both parties to further their agenda, which is often more focused at home than abroad. To tie it back to this thread--so now that we got Bergdahl back, why not declare the Afghan War officially over/completed and start a rapid withdrawal? Why wait until 2016?

Can't say without seeing a pic...

It's a little more than a movie line: https://cnsnews.com/news/article/state-dept-us-does-not-negotiate-terrorists I don't disagree that the federal government does things that they say they do not do--Snowden, anyone? But now it's kind of hypocritical to even say they don't do it with a straight face. This is also interesting. Laws...what laws? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/bergdahl-release-arrangement-could-threaten-the-safety-of-americans-republicans-say/2014/05/31/35e47a2a-e8ff-11e3-afc6-a1dd9407abcf_print.html It's all good, man.

Agreed.

Nothing negative will happen to him...even if he did indeed desert/mess something up royally. If it turns out he was a deserter or at fault, then it will be an embarrassment for the military and the administration to allow the information to come out, especially when we let 5 bad guys go to get him back. As I said before, I'm glad he's back...especially happy for his family.

Irrelevant--we'll never hear about it. I'm still waiting to hear what happened with ol' Jill Metzger...anyone? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-sgt-bowe-bergdahl-a-hero-or-a-deserter/ I won't comment on the media released specifics of negotiating for his release...5 years after being captured. ln the the end, I'm glad he is back and gets to be with his family again. War is ugly.

I'm curious if the those AFSC's that have been entirely red through this whole force shaping debacle will be offered more than just the standard 5-year bonus (similar to the fighter bonus we saw last year). Probably wishful thinking on my part...

Some people who should watch The World Wars on History: (the video below is worth watching because of the hot chicks) https://nation.foxnews.com/2014/05/28/south-won-civil-war-beach-babes-bomb-watters-world-memorial-day-quiz

Sexual orientation is not speech (unless people can mind read?)...but a gay wedding is speech, just like a straight wedding. If I kiss my girlfriend in public, it is speech (expression) just like if two gay people kiss. If a person walked into a cake store and said I need a cake that looks like X and we'll be over in a week to pick it up--how would the cake maker know the sexual orientation of who it was for? But when you literally add 'speech' on the cake, asking the cake maker to hear certain things they morally disagree with, it becomes speech and expression. Unless we can force black photographers to go to a KKK rally, as a hired photographer, and have to hear all the hateful things the photographer disagrees with as they take pictures. To me, I'm all about economics and whatever increases my profits (so I could care less about what kind of wedding it is)...but not everyone sees it this way. So if we can force businesses to do things against their conscience, where do you draw the line? And who gets to draw the line?

Holy mother fvcking shit balls--really?? Or are you just trolling? Anti-discrimination laws should 'only apply to people's physical features/sexual orientation'? Everybody else should 'change their views' (or keep them silent)? Change their views to what?? Just because you disagree with a certain faith, you are saying it is the fault of those who practice/believe that faith? The Catholic Church does not support gay marriage...do you believe that Catholics should be refused service/unemployment? Should a person wearing a t-shirt with a Catholic logo be refused service because they 'should change'? Do traditional black Baptist churches get a pass or do they have to conform as well (or never speak what is on their mind)? As a Libertarian, philosophically I believe a private business should be able refuse employment to anyone for any reason (as well as refuse service)...but until that happens, I believe you have to protect all views, not just the 'popular' ones at the moment. So tell us--what other faiths, organizations, groups should 'change' their views to suit a progressive agenda? Should Tea Party members have to conform to a certain view? What about Libertarians? What's s scary is that you're probably not trolling and that there is a growing movement of a strong minority who believes everything you posted.

Agreed...just saying that you don't need to make the hypothetical (and very unrealistic) slavery comparison. We have thousands of current laws/regulations keeping us from being truly free.

Wait...are you actually making the argument that citizens of this country currently have true freedom? Ok...go on... Fortunately we have the 13th Amendment, but unfortunately we have the thousands of other laws and regulations that limit and restrict personal Liberty.

Your liberal-side is once again showing, Vertigo--unless you think that O'Keefe's exposure of ACORN and Maryland voting officials allowing O'Keefe to vote for Eric Holder (because he said he was Holder and wasn't required to produce an ID) is all taken out of context? I applaud what he and his team does with these videos...hell, hidden audio exposed Sterling and people don't seem to have a problem with that situation.