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Originally posted by Herknav:
If you think anything negative is going to happen to him, you have more faith in the military than I do.

Barry's reign of terror is over. I don't think shit head gets away with this during an administration that actually likes America.

Is there an Army version of a "Code Red"?

All other regulations and security clearance questions aside, it's a simple fact that he's violated the oath he took when he became a member of our Armed Forces.

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

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Originally posted by Edmond:

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Originally posted by Herknav:
If you think anything negative is going to happen to him, you have more faith in the military than I do.

Barry's reign of terror is over. I don't think shit head gets away with this during an administration that actually likes America.

You do realize that's not how the military works, right?

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Originally posted by Dzozer:
Army Opens Investigation Into West Point Grad For Promoting Communism

The U.S. Army has opened an investigation into West Point graduate Second Lieutenant Spenser Rapone for appearing to openly advocate for communism on social media.

Pictures of Rapone in uniform at West Point promoting pro-communism messages spread wildly around the internet Monday, in effect forcing West Point to issue a statement in response. The statement noted the Army has launched an investigation into Rapone’s activities.

“The U.S. Military Academy strives to develop leaders who internalize the academy’s motto of Duty, Honor, Country, and who live the Army values,” West Point said in a statement released Tuesday. “Second Lieutenant Rapone’s actions in no way reflect the values of the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Army. As figures of public trust, members of the military must exhibit exemplary conduct, and are prohibited from engaging in certain expressions of political speech in uniform. Second Lieutenant Rapone’s chain of command is aware of his actions and is looking into the matter. The academy is prepared to assist the officer’s chain of command as required.”

In one picture, Rapone appears to have placed a paper sign in his hat saying: “Communism will win.” In the other photo, Rapone is wearing a Che Guevara t-shirt underneath his uniform. At a time when active-duty service members and veterans are being dragged into the recent controversy of the National Football League flag and anthem protests, the pictures immediately went viral.

Rapone seemed to post the second picture in an effort to verify that he did in fact own the Twitter account. His bio describes himself as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

His Twitter account is full of interesting opinions regarding his views on politics and West Point, the institution from which he graduated.

Rapone has complained that the military as such “reifies capitalism/imperialism with a brutally hierarchical rank structure” and said that his fellow service members “lust for war and conflict. They fetishize violence.”

In June 2016, Rapone said that because “Fascists dehumanize political opponents…Violence against the far right is resistance, not aggression.”

In a tweet from July 2016, Rapone stated: “With that speech, Trump confirms the worst suspicion: he is a fascist.”

In October 2016, Rapone said that the “The GOP exists as violence against black/brown people, Muslims, LGBTQ community, yet milquetoast liberals actively donate money to it?”

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Damn, that guy sounds like the atheist version of Nidal Hassan.

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Originally posted by jc91087:

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Originally posted by Edmond:

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Originally posted by Herknav:
If you think anything negative is going to happen to him, you have more faith in the military than I do.

Barry's reign of terror is over. I don't think shit head gets away with this during an administration that actually likes America.

You do realize that's not how the military works, right?

You do realize that The White House controls the military, right?

the truth is that he needs us a lot more than we need him

that makes him expendable

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“With that speech, Rapone confirms the worst suspicion: he is a communist.”

All his other drivel is nonsense - he will eat all his shitty ramblings. Communism will win?? Ha, last I checked it's doing a bangup job in Cuba, Valenzuela, NorKo - all exemplary examples of communism winning. Move there Rapone and tell us how it goes for you. Another POS GDC.

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
You do realize that The White House controls the military, right?

Like when Trump ordered a ban on transgenders serving in the military and Mattis flipped him the bird?

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Originally posted by zoom6zoom:
All other regulations and security clearance questions aside, it's a simple fact that he's violated the oath he took when he became a member of our Armed Forces.

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

The officer's oath is a bit diferent.

"I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God."

I think the dude is done. Multiple DOD directives take care of Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces.

Start with DoD Directive 1334.1

3.1.1. At any meeting or demonstration that is a function of, or sponsored by an organization,
association, movement, group, or combination of persons that the Attorney General of the United States
has designated, under Executive Order 10450 as amended (reference (c)), as totalitarian, fascist,
communist, or subversive, or as having adopted a policy of advocating or approving the commission of
acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under the Constitution of the United States, or as
seeking to alter the form of Government of the United States by unconstitutional means.

3.1.2. During or in connection with furthering political activities, private employment or
commercial interests, when an inference of official sponsorship for the activity or interest may be drawn.

3.1.4. When wearing of the uniform may tend to bring discredit upon the Armed Forces.



Then go to DoD Directive 1344.10

4.1.2. A member of the Armed Forces on active duty shall not:
4.1.2.1. Participate in partisan political fundraising activities (except as permitted in
subparagraph 4.1.1.7.), rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof),
management of campaigns, or debates, either on one’s own behalf or on that of another, without
respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement.
Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator. (See subparagraph 4.1.1.9.)

4.1.3. Commissioned officers shall not use contemptuous words as prohibited by section
888 of Reference (b) or participate in activities proscribed by DoD Directives 5200.2 and 1325.6
(References (g) and (h), respectively).

4.1.5. Activities not expressly prohibited may be contrary to the spirit and intent of this
Directive. Any activity that may be reasonably viewed as directly or indirectly associating the
Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of the Coast Guard)
or any component of these Departments with a partisan political activity or is otherwise contrary
to the spirit and intention of this Directive shall be avoided.


Then there is DOD Directive 1325.6 and DOD Manual 5200.02 that contain a bunch of "catch all" type clauses. If a commander wants to get rid of someone (even Commissioned Officers), there are so many different ways to do so, and very few ways to stop it if they are truly motivated. It's a matter of whether they (CoC) have the balls to make a statement in today's highly politicized and very visible social media driven world.

Guillotine/organ harvesting

In this way, the commie could be some use to society after all.

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Originally posted by Dzozer:
Army Opens Investigation Into West Point Grad For Promoting Communism

The U.S. Army has opened an investigation into West Point graduate Second Lieutenant Spenser Rapone for appearing to openly advocate for communism on social media.

Pictures of Rapone in uniform at West Point promoting pro-communism messages spread wildly around the internet Monday, in effect forcing West Point to issue a statement in response. The statement noted the Army has launched an investigation into Rapone’s activities.

“The U.S. Military Academy strives to develop leaders who internalize the academy’s motto of Duty, Honor, Country, and who live the Army values,” West Point said in a statement released Tuesday. “Second Lieutenant Rapone’s actions in no way reflect the values of the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Army. As figures of public trust, members of the military must exhibit exemplary conduct, and are prohibited from engaging in certain expressions of political speech in uniform. Second Lieutenant Rapone’s chain of command is aware of his actions and is looking into the matter. The academy is prepared to assist the officer’s chain of command as required.”

In one picture, Rapone appears to have placed a paper sign in his hat saying: “Communism will win.” In the other photo, Rapone is wearing a Che Guevara t-shirt underneath his uniform. At a time when active-duty service members and veterans are being dragged into the recent controversy of the National Football League flag and anthem protests, the pictures immediately went viral.

Rapone seemed to post the second picture in an effort to verify that he did in fact own the Twitter account. His bio describes himself as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

His Twitter account is full of interesting opinions regarding his views on politics and West Point, the institution from which he graduated.

Rapone has complained that the military as such “reifies capitalism/imperialism with a brutally hierarchical rank structure” and said that his fellow service members “lust for war and conflict. They fetishize violence.”

In June 2016, Rapone said that because “Fascists dehumanize political opponents…Violence against the far right is resistance, not aggression.”

In a tweet from July 2016, Rapone stated: “With that speech, Trump confirms the worst suspicion: he is a fascist.”

In October 2016, Rapone said that the “The GOP exists as violence against black/brown people, Muslims, LGBTQ community, yet milquetoast liberals actively donate money to it?”

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UCMJ Article 88. Contemptuous Words.
http://www.ucmj.us/sub-chapter...mpt-toward-officials

Granted, his posting saying that Trump is a fascist occurred in July 2016 before Trump became President in January 2017, it's arguable that this might not work in a Court Martial; but his overall attitude is prejudicial to the good order and discipline in the military.

Screw the court martial. Let's harvest his kidneys.

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Originally posted by 2BobTanner:
UCMJ Article 88. Contemptuous Words.
http://www.ucmj.us/sub-chapter...mpt-toward-officials

Granted, his posting saying that Trump is a fascist occurred in July 2016 before Trump became President in January 2017, it's arguable that this might not work in a Court Martial; but his overall attitude is prejudicial to the good order and discipline in the military.

I didn't list that because prosecution would be ex post facto.

Good luck in ever getting a security clearance and a job.

Corneas, heart, spleen, liver...

I'm telling you- this disgusting commie can be of use after all.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Screw the court martial. Let's harvest his kidneys.

I'll bring the cooler and ice!

I have a cold, rusty spoon we can use to scoop em out.

I don't understand why folks are so upset. Nothing he has said is much different than what is being said at protests and rallies across the country, by political hacks (he isn't supposed to be one, granted) Congressmen and Senators, even on the floor of Congress where anything one says may not be held against them.

They don't hurt there, nor here.

48 Senators and ~200 Congressmen are God Damned Commies, elected by their people.

What would be impressive would be to see this vigorous reaction to those goons.