Is anyone else sick to death of hearing about Bowe Bergdahl?

SPC Charles Brown — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:24:06 -0400

He is everywhere now, on here, all the major news outlets, and the other social networking sites. I know what I believe, and have as much on other posts about him. With everything being said for and against this individual without a completed investigation about his whether he went AWOL, or deserted, I agree he should not be tried in the court of public opinion. That being said, we had soldiers during the Vietnam war who for longer periods than this person. They were tortured damn near to death and never "forgot" how to speak English, yet he was in "captivity" for 5 years and apparently has forgotten how to speak it. So much for my .02, what do the rest of you have to say?

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Jun 7 at 2014 6:36 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:36:04 -0400

Yes. I personally find it incredible how many outspoken, so-called "subject matter experts" there are on Bergdahl.

I mean hey, I don't know the guy, I wasn't there and although I know people who know people who were there...well that's neither here nor there. I just pray for him, his family and the families of the Soldiers who gave their lives in the search for him.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jun 7 at 2014 6:37 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:37:24 -0400

I think the government would like us to stop talking about it but I think we as those that served in the Armed Forces deserve answers. I think he will remain on the tip of many tongues for more time to come even if the media stops reporting on him like they did when he was away with the Taliban.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 7 at 2014 6:42 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:42:02 -0400

I think this will be like any other hot topic. It will keep going until people get tired of talking about it. Personally, like you, I know what I believe so anything else said is not really going to change my view until official reports come out.

That being said, I am more concerned about the actions of the administration and what is going on that they are not telling us. My gut tells me there is more to this than meets the eye, and we may never know all the truth about it. transparent administrations such as the current one like to tell us all they think we need to know, or the truth as perceived by them, but that is nowhere near the whole story or truth.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 7 at 2014 6:47 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:47:23 -0400

Just a feeling Charles, but I do not think this story would get the attention of many if it were not for the circumstances leading up to his release. At least that is what bothers me the most. i am thankful he is home and believe justice will be done in time, however, even if he was punished or found innocent will not make the story go away because the mystery around the administrations actions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2014 7:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:32:28 -0400

yes!!!!!

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Jun 7 at 2014 7:57 PM

SSG Jeffrey Spencer — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:57:50 -0400

What does anyone think of the President's interview with Brian Williams the other night when he said, "I make no apologies for it. It was a unanimous decision among my principals in my government, and a view that was shared by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This is something I would do again and will continue to do whenever I have an opportunity."

What is this "my government" he speaks of and what happened to "by the people, for the people, of the people?"

Response by SPC Chad Thompson made Jun 7 at 2014 8:29 PM

SPC Chad Thompson — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:29:33 -0400

HOOAH.

Response by PO1 Jonathon Oakley made Jun 7 at 2014 8:37 PM

PO1 Jonathon Oakley — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:37:10 -0400

The news media has several 24 hour outlets and need to fill in every detail of every "story". Soon we will see helicopters following a white Bronco that may or may not contain Bergdahl, stopping at a 7-11 for what appears to be a Big Gulp. Followed full expert analysis on the flavor choice and size.

Response by MSG(P) Michael Warrick made Jun 7 at 2014 8:41 PM

MSG(P) Michael Warrick — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:41:08 -0400

Yes I am !!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2014 8:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:44:44 -0400

YES!!!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2014 10:08 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:08:32 -0400

In other news, a Malaysian air liner remains missing. Stand by for breaking speculation.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2014 10:26 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:26:57 -0400

YES . . . and I feel awful about having already said too much about it myself ! ! !

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2014 12:41 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:41:09 -0400

I think enough is enough but we all know its far from over. It will be re-enacted on tv, probably have spoof videos about it, a book deal, and a movie deal. Just wait for it, its a comin

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2014 9:44 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:44:54 -0400

Yes I am sick of it. Do the investigation, send him where he needs to go and be done with it.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2014 7:32 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:32:38 -0400

I am tired of it, just saying.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 10 at 2014 8:55 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:55:21 -0400

Yes, get him home, get him debriefed and get to the bottom of the issues surrounding his conduct. Then simply let us know what the outcome is.

Response by LTC Allen Crowley made Jun 10 at 2014 5:22 PM

LTC Allen Crowley — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:22:15 -0400

I'm with you, my opinion or any of the so called experts doesn't make a hill of beans. But I think the investigation was completed and Bergdahl was classified as a deserter. Now, there may be new evidence available for reopening the case.

Response by Maj Walter Kilar made Jun 12 at 2014 12:27 AM

Maj Walter Kilar — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:27:24 -0400

No. I would rather hear about this than another Lindsey Lohan story or death of some celebrity by drug overdose.

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made Jun 12 at 2014 12:08 PM

Sgt S.P. Woodke — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:08:47 -0400

Chuck Hagel was ALWAYS a funking joke...and deserter dude doesn't deserve any more coverage...PERIOD

Response by SA D Joseph Ruffin made Oct 27 at 2014 9:49 AM

SA D Joseph Ruffin — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:49:06 -0400

Whether he deserted or he got captured, I'm glad he got home. If he did desert, I'm sure he regretted it.