Biden/Harris: A Presidency for All Americans

[Bo Diddley]

I'm scratching my head over the criticism of Walz leaving the military to run for Congress. You ought to respect the desire for public service.

In my battalion, a few people made the decision to retire before the start of the Iraq War. There's always someone else ready to step up and fill the vacancies as they come. That's the nature of the National Guard. We source the mission from within our ranks in the state. We also get a lot of soldiers transferring from state to state, or coming off active duty to continue as a part time soldier.

My point is, there was no gaping hole to fill when he left. He didn't leave his unit hanging out to dry.

Why did JD Vance leave the military? We were still at war. Was he too chicken to stay in and support the effort? What about anyone else not in the military pointing their finger at Walz? Why didn't they volunteer and step forward when we were at war?

I don't fault JD Vance or anyone else for either not continuing or deciding they needed to join the military. There just seems to be some irony in the finger pointing is all I'm saying.

[LiveCoug]

I'm scratching my head over the criticism of Walz leaving the military to run for Congress. You ought to respect the desire for public service.

Well, it's because he is a DESERTER! Unlike Donald Trump, who is a decorated veteran of 17 different wars.

[myboynoah]

I'm scratching my head over the criticism of Walz leaving the military to run for Congress. You ought to respect the desire for public service.

In my battalion, a few people made the decision to retire before the start of the Iraq War. There's always someone else ready to step up and fill the vacancies as they come. That's the nature of the National Guard. We source the mission from within our ranks in the state. We also get a lot of soldiers transferring from state to state, or coming off active duty to continue as a part time soldier.

My point is, there was no gaping hole to fill when he left. He didn't leave his unit hanging out to dry.

Why did JD Vance leave the military? We were still at war. Was he too chicken to stay in and support the effort? What about anyone else not in the military pointing their finger at Walz? Why didn't they volunteer and step forward when we were at war?

I don't fault JD Vance or anyone else for either not continuing or deciding they needed to join the military. There just seems to be some irony in the finger pointing is all I'm saying.

But see Bo, you're a normal, reasonable person. And loyal to those who served.

[SteelBlue]

I'm scratching my head over the criticism of Walz leaving the military to run for Congress. You ought to respect the desire for public service.

In my battalion, a few people made the decision to retire before the start of the Iraq War. There's always someone else ready to step up and fill the vacancies as they come. That's the nature of the National Guard. We source the mission from within our ranks in the state. We also get a lot of soldiers transferring from state to state, or coming off active duty to continue as a part time soldier.

My point is, there was no gaping hole to fill when he left. He didn't leave his unit hanging out to dry.

Why did JD Vance leave the military? We were still at war. Was he too chicken to stay in and support the effort? What about anyone else not in the military pointing their finger at Walz? Why didn't they volunteer and step forward when we were at war?

I don't fault JD Vance or anyone else for either not continuing or deciding they needed to join the military. There just seems to be some irony in the finger pointing is all I'm saying.

It's 100% performative.

[frank ryan]

Being a beloved high school teacher and coach for a team that won a state championship, volunteering to serve his country at age 17, serving honorably for 24 years, reaching the highest enlisted rank... all false? The most entertaining thing is seeing you make dumb statements about truth in the service of Donald Trump.

Donald Trump has some experience being of influence to teenagers. He was in the miss pageant world and ran his own due to his passion for style. He would go back stage when underage girls were changing and ogle them. Such a great man.

Also he has a history of great moral judgment. We know he was bffs with Epstein and Maxwell, but don't forget he loved Ted's favorite DC couple, the Clinton's. He even endorsed Hillary!


“I think she will be,” he said on CNN’s “Situation Room.” “I know her she very well. She’s very talented. And she has a husband that I also like very much. I think she’s going to get the nomination rather easily.”

https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/12/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-good-president/index.html

[Uncle Ted]

I'm scratching my head over the criticism of Walz leaving the military to run for Congress. You ought to respect the desire for public service.

In my battalion, a few people made the decision to retire before the start of the Iraq War. There's always someone else ready to step up and fill the vacancies as they come. That's the nature of the National Guard. We source the mission from within our ranks in the state. We also get a lot of soldiers transferring from state to state, or coming off active duty to continue as a part time soldier.

My point is, there was no gaping hole to fill when he left. He didn't leave his unit hanging out to dry.

Why did JD Vance leave the military? We were still at war. Was he too chicken to stay in and support the effort? What about anyone else not in the military pointing their finger at Walz? Why didn't they volunteer and step forward when we were at war?

I don't fault JD Vance or anyone else for either not continuing or deciding they needed to join the military. There just seems to be some irony in the finger pointing is all I'm saying.

It’s not so much being a bad leader and retiring before his unit was deployed… but more about claiming he was deployed with the unit he let down:

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[Uncle Ted]

Why is the Biden admin being a bunch of freak’n commies…

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The so called patriot act needs to be repealed when those in power are using it as a political tool against their enemies.

[Bo Diddley]

It’s not so much being a bad leader and retiring before his unit was deployed… but more about claiming he was deployed with the unit he let down:

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You'll note the poster board references Operation Enduring Freedom, which was the operation his deployment to Europe supported. When was that picture snapped? 2004? Isn't that before his unit later deployed to Iraq?

[Uncle Ted]

You'll note the poster board references Operation Enduring Freedom, which was the operation his deployment to Europe supported. When was that picture snapped? 2004? Isn't that before his unit later deployed to Iraq?

maybe it was this one…

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Of course, he may have “misspoke”

there are lots of videos where he is referred to as a combat vet but he never bothers to correct them

eg,

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[Bo Diddley]

maybe it was this one…

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Of course, he may have “misspoke”

there are lots of videos where he is referred to as a combat vet but he never bothers to correct them

eg,

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In the first clip he never said he served in Afghanistan. And I'm the second clip, Peloso didn't actually thank him"for his service on the battlefield". But yes, he should have been more clear and forthcoming as he spoke. Still, the clips also don't show the full context which could mitigate any concerns I might have right now wrt what he said.

[Jeff Lebowski]

In the first clip he never said he served in Afghanistan. And I'm the second clip, Peloso didn't actually thank him"for his service on the battlefield". But yes, he should have been more clear and forthcoming as he spoke. Still, the clips also don't show the full context which could mitigate any concerns I might have right now wrt what he said.

It’s like wack-a-mole with these BS allegations. MAGA just looks petty and desperate with this stuff.

[Northwestcoug]

maybe it was this one…

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Of course, he may have “misspoke”

there are lots of videos where he is referred to as a combat vet but he never bothers to correct them

eg,

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you’ll be shocked to know that Walz doesn’t use the word ‘Afghanistan’ once in that first video.

did Walz play fast and loose with the details of his service? Maybe? The fact remains he served for 2 decades. I can’t judge how his service compares to active deployment, but it does count for something.

I’m sure Ted will find another video that will be conclusive next time.

[SteelBlue]

I’m sure Ted will find another video that will be conclusive next time.

Has Ted ever watched a video he's posted?

[Bo Diddley]

Walz was an unknown to me until recently. He's a talker and likes to tell stories. As a politician, he's using his military service where he can to further his agenda. There are times he says things that are technically correct but can mislead the layman.

I'm sure he has ruffled some feathers of other vets, but his transgressions are common enough for most to simply ignore.

I've served with people who were much worse.

[Uncle Ted]

Walz was an unknown to me until recently. He's a talker and likes to tell stories. As a politician, he's using his military service where he can to further his agenda. There are times he says things that are technically correct but can mislead the layman.

I'm sure he has ruffled some feathers of other vets, but his transgressions are common enough for most to simply ignore.

I've served with people who were much worse.

would you call any of them dad?

and what about his rank?

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if he retired did he still get to keep his rank even if he didn’t serve the required period?