This kind of thing really burns me up. When I was in the USAF, we were told over and over that we were supposed to be completely apolitical, and not speak out AT ALL against our CINC. Just like all the others who’ve whined about going, this guy joined the service KNOWING that he may be called upon to fight in a war… I don’t remember any votes in the Air Force about whether or not I agreed with the policies of the US, DoD, USAF, 15th AF, 91st SMW, my squadron, or even my team… where the hell do these people get off questioning their superiors? This guy should be thrown into a dark, deep hole at Leavenworth.

dalewalt on June 8, 2006 at 10:53 AM

Michelle, as The Great Maha Rushie would say “Ditto’s”

Wade on June 8, 2006 at 11:08 AM

If this guy had his way Al-Zarqawi would still be alive..

Brah on June 8, 2006 at 11:16 AM

The timeline is the way his claim of illegality of war will fall apart. Does the Anti-War left actually check anything before they proclaim someone the new hero? He will be punished to the maximum the law allows and will go to Leavenworth.
Pablo; good point. This guy’s actions isn’t an accurate description of desertion. But all those other crimes will add up to a nice chunk of years in prison.

Defector01 on June 8, 2006 at 11:55 AM

This Watada is a creep. What an obvious setup, graduates college, joins the army after the start of the Iraq war, then protests the war. This is the moonbats hero, seditious from the start. I hope the MSM pushes this story. With their own words and deeds they prove our case, see the defeat of the war in Iraq, see the defeat of Bushes policys, bring our country too its knees. There are a lot of GW’s policys that I belive are wrong, but GW has stayed the course with regards to the war against the Muslim Nazi radicals. What will happen if the libs win control of the congress, and the Presidentcey in “08″? We in this country will be in big trouble in every quarter of the spectrum, from the ecomomy, to immigration, to the war against the Muslim Nazis. God help us!!!

birdman on June 8, 2006 at 12:28 PM

Oh no, the Left has found itself a new star. What ever will Cindy Sheehan do????

Dave Shay on June 8, 2006 at 12:50 PM

It fits well. The left has a new hero and again a sniveling coward is what they most wish to emulate.
They do have choices to lead them in their fancied ‘battle’ and they repeatedly choose cowards. Misfits, anti-American piss-in-his-pants crying loons are the leaders of the left.
Why they want to be such cry-babies? You might have to go back to the first-grade schoolyard to find your answers…or deep psycho-analysis. In short, they are losers, and love losers. Birds of a feather…..
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His crime is punishable by death (I think), lets see what moonbat justice does to him.

shooter on June 8, 2006 at 1:12 PM

What is fundamentally wrong with these people? Seriously. What is wrong with them?

Iraq - no aggression, huh?

Tell that to the million dead Iranians 1980-1980.

Tell that to the thousands of dead Kurds gassed (by those imaginary weapons of mass destruction).

Tell that to the thousands raped and killed in Kuwait 1990-1991.

Tell that to the Saudi Arabians (Not 1 American in 100 knows that Saddam DID invade Saudi Arabia and got as far as the coastal city of Khafji before he met with some grumpy U.S. Marines …)

Tell that to the Israelis (remember? Our allies?) who watched Saddam hand out blood money like candy to homicide bombers, who watched almost 40 scud missles land in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Tell that to allied pilots fired on and painted with radar practically daily for a decade - despite international law.

Tell that to the United Nations, who watched Saddam break 17 resolutions over a dozen years.

Tell that to our President who’s own father was targeted by Saddam for assassination (no aggression there!)

No aggression?

You. Have. Got. To. Be. Kidding.

But you know what, Lt. Barking Moonbat? No matter how ill-informed, no matter how factually inaccurate, no matter how spectacularly stupid your opinion is … you are more than welcome to it!

You can join Cindy Sheehan dancing on her son’s grave! You can star in a Susan Sarandon movie! You can sing back up for the Dixie Chicks!

But, son … pay attention here, cuz this is the important part, okay?

If you’re going to (lie and) and pretend this is an “illegal war” and that Saddam was a peaceful kite-flying humanitarian … if you want to become a posting legend at DU and stick your hand in the Kool-Aid flavored sand of the “reality-based” communities …

… GREAT! That’s swell! Sure - you’re an idiot - but in this America I fought to keep free, that’s your right. Enjoy it! And you’re welcome!

But, son ….. JUST DON’T JOIN THE FRICKIN’ ARMY YOU GUTLESS PIECE OF COWARDLY HORSECRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

/rant off

Ahem. Excuse me. As you were.

Professor Blather on June 8, 2006 at 1:25 PM

better off blue: Thanks to the brave men and women who have died for their country, you are able to live free. Have you ever just once stopped at Arlington National Cemetary to say a prayer, and to give thanks for their sacrifice, I have with tears in my eyes. My father served in WW2 and he was scared to death, but he served with pride.

birdman on June 8, 2006 at 1:28 PM

Professor Blather: Thank you for your service. Semper Fie.

birdman on June 8, 2006 at 1:31 PM

USAF 1982-1986.

So, what do you know about being in his shoes, blue?

Pablo on June 8, 2006 at 1:36 PM

Professor Blather: My father served in the Signal corps., 9th Army Air Force England, France, Germany, in an advanced headquarters company, and saw no combat. My father landed on Omaha beach on the 9th of June 1944. Medals won “Good Conduct Medal”, (which he later gave to my mother).

birdman on June 8, 2006 at 1:41 PM

better off blue, I would go but when your my age all you can do for this country is stuff your butt with the same crap you try to feed the american people.Take your butt to join because I think that the ones that have join will always have my respect like my grandfather and father and brothers and uncles and my son and cousins that were strong and protected us from morons like you….My son is taking my place because i’m a little old and a woman but strong I can still kick butt and take names…

alyce on June 8, 2006 at 1:50 PM

Hi there B.O.B.!

Nice to make your acquaintance! It is good to know that you are such a compassionate guy!

You know, people like you have asked me some very tough questions in the past about Iraq. Questions like, “FASCIST CHICKEN HAWK BASTARD HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE RAPE AND MURDER OF MILLIONS OF INNOCENT MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN JUST SO YOU CAN DRIVE YOUR SUV UP AND DOWN THE STREET??? HUH?!?! HUH?!?! HOW??? WHY DO YOU WANT BLOOD FOR OIL???????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used to try to make a reply somewhere along the lines of “well, actually, I don’t think we are fighting this war for oil. We are trying to bring democracy and freedom to a part of the world that has not been blessed with this. If we can do this, perhaps this will be our biggest success in our war against terror. Perhaps the best way to make Americans safe in America is to help bring the same democracy and freedom to the Muslim world.”

Boy, was I ever silly! Why would I ever try to make a point like that? Thanks to your post, I now know that my answer should be more like yours.

I know that making posts like yours on a Patriotic site is scary, but you showed real guts in your decision to speak “truth to power”. Well good for you, B.O.B.! Free thinkers like you are such an inspiration to me! How do you manage to come up with such scintillating thoughts? And with all this oppression of our freedom of speech, well, double kudos to you for your plucky truth to power.

Ya know, B.O.B., often times I have been accused of being some sort of “Chicken Hawk” by guys like you. Apparently, if I support the Troops, or the War in Iraq, I am a total Chicken Hawk if I ain’t actually there. Well gosh, I guess you got me there! What can I say? I shall make sure I am in the Army on the front lines as soon as possible. I will be fighting the terrorists in Iraq alongside the American Army. After all, I wouldn’t want to be a “Chicken Hawk”.

However, I was just wondering. Since you seem to be in favor of unfair comparisons (you know, the whole “chicken hawk” insinuation) allow me to make a few of my own. You seem to oppose our support of the War on Terror in Iraq. Well, that would seem to put you on the side of the insurgents and terrorists. Well good for you! Yer a plucky little feller! But since you support the insurgents and terrorists, shouldn’t you be in Iraq fighting on the side of the terrorists? I mean, what with all of your brave support of the insurgency and terrorism, shouldn’t you be fighting along side of them? Really, aren’t you just a … “Chicken Hawk?”

Best wishes! XXOOXXOO!! Hugs and Kisses!

EFG on June 8, 2006 at 1:55 PM

B.O.B. = Better of Blue

EFG on June 8, 2006 at 1:58 PM

Like father, like son.

Odie on June 8, 2006 at 2:12 PM

Hmmm… Revolutionary war??? check… my Daughter can be a DAR…

1812? Yep…

War Between the States?? Both sides… have my ancestors Saber…

WWI… Yep… Grandafather was in Artillery in France, always used is as an excuse not to hear Grandma…

WWII and Korea?? Yep… Father… USN…

Vietnam??? Between Generations…

Gulf War 1? Beruit 1983? Cold War? Yes, myself, USN Ret.

This war? My kids are only 15… but it doesn’t look like its over…

Sooo.. BoB… This “Chickenhawk” has served… as my family before me.

I may add, you will find MOST Veterans to be conservatives… IE those who have served… look it up.

IMO the Army should give him a written order to be on the plane, and if he doesn’t show, WAIT for 30 days, then arrest him for desertion. Cowardice should not go unpunished…

Romeo13 on June 8, 2006 at 2:50 PM

“better off blue on June 8, 2006 at 1:15 PM”

hmmmm let me see. I retired 2003 after 22yrs active service in the US Navy. What have you done?

br8veheart on June 8, 2006 at 3:00 PM

Never served, too young VietNam, too old now. But wait, I do serve on the home front.

Bought guns, learning to shoot, supporting the troops with prayers and money to church outreach, don’t denigrate the troops, don’t post hate-filled anti-American diatribes, don’t call murderous dictators misunderstood and mistreated, don’t hate my own country, I’m not currently trying or hoping for the country to go socialist, not calling terrorists “minutemen” and quite a few other things.

Still haven’t heard from you again though, why not?

I hear Cuba is taking immigrants, why don’t you head on over?

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CatholicConservative on June 8, 2006 at 4:12 PM

Good for Michelle - as feisty as ever!

Regarding the topic at hand, I recall a similarly smelly “staged dissent” incident last summer from Oregon - some guy who had proudly participated in “anti-war” marches in Portland signed up with the army, then in his first week of boot camp at Ft. Benning deserted and ran back home. The local newspaper, the Oregonian, lionized him (of course) with top-fold page one treatment as (what else?) a “courageous dissenter.”

Signing up for military service only to besmirch the same is a variation of “Mobying” - you recall what the musician by the name “Moby” suggested during the 2004 election, that leftists should go on conservative blogs and talk radio pretending to be “disaffected conservatives” for the purpose of confusing and demoralizing the real thing.

As a former Army Reserve officer myself, it wouldn’t bother me a bit to see “Lt. Moby” get stood up against a wall and shot. He’s not just a disgrace to himself and the uniform, but to the higher standards of courage, leadership and propriety that the officer corps is expected to uphold.

And yes, for the benefit of “better off blue” I’ll bother to mention that not only did I serve from 1979-1989 as an officer, but I felt strongly enough about serving that I re-enlisted this March as a Sergeant. Does that entitle me to an opinion, in your estimation?

Still waiting to see what your record was …

PS: Good to see you again, Professor Blather.

Spurius Ligustinus on June 8, 2006 at 4:55 PM

Sorry for the double post. First one didn’t show up at first, thought I got logged out.

Spurius Ligustinus on June 8, 2006 at 5:07 PM

Oh, look! Better off Bal-less asked a question and then when it was answered - never came back to respond! And never bothered to let us know about all his impressive military exploits!

What a shocker! (gasp)

Sigh. Liberals stopped being so much fun to torment once I figured out they’re always utterly predictable. Oh, well.

Hey, Birdman:

If your father hit that beach three days after D-day (62 years ago tomorrow!), he may well have seen a lot more then he lets on. Things were definitely not all neat and tidy by then. I’m actually surprised that he was never shot at, and I’d find it hard to believe he didn’t at least see one helluva lot of carnage.

If (I hope) he’s still with us, you might want to liquor up and ask a few pointed questions.

My fiancee’s grandfather died a few years back and he was a fascinating guy. Served in the Pacific. When I asked what he did, he made a few offhand comments about loading artillery or something. Completely downplayed it. I assumed he’d never seen combat.

After his death, I found out he’d fought on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

His generation - your father’s generation - was just so different. They did their duty and expected nothing but a little honor and respect. No need to brag or boast. (And lucky for them, not many “better off blues” walking around denigrating their service).

I’d bet your Dad saw a lot more than you know. Bet he’s at least got some fascinating stories to tell!

Professor Blather on June 8, 2006 at 5:50 PM

Well, I didn’t serve. My father and both grandfathers did. I know thats a cop out, but as my father used to say “I served so you don’t have to”.

So instead of serving in the milatary I serve in other ways, as a patriotic citizen.
This means I stop muggers and shop lifters when I see them, I support our troops, and I vote for the candidate that seems best.
I believe the LT should be sent to levenworth.
What the mindless liberal zombie hordes fail to notice is that the milatary is 100% volounteer. NO ne is forcing you to sign up. If the war was “unjust” then he should NOT have signed up in 2003. He did though. Could it be that this was thought out? Could a powerful democraticic father who was a vietnam protestor have felt that he could keep his son safe when the fatefull day came for him to declare the war illegal? Could this be a tin hat moment?
I could care less to be honest.
facts are
1) Lt signed up
2) the war was voted on by congress and as such it IS legal
3) by making his declarations LT has broken several cardinal rules of an army officer

Thats good enough for me. Now the army needs to lock him up, only allow access to him by his lawyer WITH a gag order that the lawyer can not speak about LT or the case (being an army matter this is in their rights). After his court martial he should be locked up under the max sentence available to serve as a warning to others.

Also, the liberals need to learn new tactics. Half the crap they have been doing is a hold over from vietnam. Those tactics worked on a draft based army. Their is no draft, despite the democrats attempt to revive it. The tactics wont work. Get over it and learn some new ones.

Wyrd on June 8, 2006 at 6:26 PM

Professor Blather: Thank you: My father passed away 5/81. Yes he did see a lot of carnage in places like St. Lo, St. Marie Eglase, and of course that great Nazi vacation spa, Buchenwald. My dad brought home pictures of the Nazi death camp, piles of corpes men and women, and piles of ashes. I learned from the time I was about 3 yrs. old what kind of hell Nazi Germany was. A friend of mines, dad was in the Marines and on some God forsaken Pacific island, I can’t remember which one was wounded by shapenal from a morter round. If we do not defeat the Muslim Nazis we will face are own Buchenwald. I don’t belive people like Lt. Watada deserve to live in this country. Better of Blue are you still out there, if you are get down on your knees and thank God for the people here both mem and women who have served their country. The people like Audie Murphy, Alvin York, the 15 year old kid on Iwo Jima who jumped on a granade and lived fought and died so that you could whine, and cry, and complain. Blue you live in the GREATEST COUNTRY THAT EVER WAS, and your not happy.

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birdman on June 8, 2006 at 6:44 PM

Professor Blather: Blues hero is Professor Ward Churchill and the like, he thinks they ore cool.

birdman on June 8, 2006 at 7:23 PM

I remember the fear in the pit of my stomach when I received my orders for Vietnam.. Served four and half years there because one of the requirements of citizenship, as the oath says, is to defend my country.

Watada needs to have someone put a mirror on his backside. He has a yellow steak a mile wide that only became visible when his unit received the orders for Iraq.

im4eagles on June 9, 2006 at 1:21 AM