As I remember, when Oathkeepers were formed during the TeaBagger days, the name came from the oath they took as military member & their assertion that the oath didn’t expire when they were discharged.
You can join any branch of the military at 17.
He didn’t though.
If he did, he would still be in, or if somehow he managed a 2 year term he would be in the Reserves for an additional 6 years.
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams
Further confirmation of my hypothesis (first conceived during my time interning at the DOJ) that DEA agents are useless at literally everything. The guy can't even do a television segment on a show where the host and guests spew bullshit correctly.
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If he did, he would still be in, or if somehow he managed a 2 year term he would be in the Reserves for an additional 6 years.
Somehow I doubt the oath keepers require honorable discharge.
But since we have already seen examples of people who start training, wash out, and then claim they were whatever elite thing the training was for, so I would not be surprised if he showed up for basic training, failed the first week, and the oathkeepers still took him.
If he did, he would still be in, or if somehow he managed a 2 year term he would be in the Reserves for an additional 6 years.
Somehow I doubt the oath keepers require honorable discharge.
But since we have already seen examples of people who start training, wash out, and then claim they were whatever elite thing the training was for, so I would not be surprised if he showed up for basic training, failed the first week, and the oathkeepers still took him.
Some of the articles I read about Berry said he was “associated with” the oath keepers. He may have never entered the military.
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raison de arizona wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:39 pm
And now he has PROOF!
Funny, yes, but the video was cut off pretty abruptly. I'd feel better about my reaction if I'd seen what happened immediately after the guy said he didn't see any evidence of the FBI interfering, if for nothing else than seeing Carlson's probably trademarked stupid face.
I'm off to the doc to see about this really bad "cold" but I'll see if I can find a longer clip while I'm waiting.
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:58 am
Funny, yes, but the video was cut off pretty abruptly. I'd feel better about my reaction if I'd seen what happened immediately after the guy said he didn't see any evidence of the FBI interfering, if for nothing else than seeing Carlson's probably trademarked stupid face.
I'm off to the doc to see about this really bad "cold" but I'll see if I can find a longer clip while I'm waiting.
Full clip:
Good luck on the cold!
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:58 am
Funny, yes, but the video was cut off pretty abruptly. I'd feel better about my reaction if I'd seen what happened immediately after the guy said he didn't see any evidence of the FBI interfering, if for nothing else than seeing Carlson's probably trademarked stupid face.
I'm off to the doc to see about this really bad "cold" but I'll see if I can find a longer clip while I'm waiting.
In other news, being locked up after insurrecting sucks. Apparently. Should've thought ahead. (This is a Proud Boys leader BTW.)
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams
When other folks (especially in the sociological meaning of "other") are locked up, these people are the first to say "Jail is supposed to be unpleasant!"
Heh. Suffer, bitches.
The bitterest truth is more wholesome than the sweetest lie.
roadscholar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:48 pm
When other folks (especially in the sociological meaning of "other") are locked up, these people are the first to say "Jail is supposed to be unpleasant!"
You can see him laying the ground for a lawsuit: Lower back pain, shoulder pain, anxiety (which will surely morph into PTSD). No protein, only soy!
filly wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:46 pm
Who knew soy lacks protein? Learn something "new" every day from these geniuses.
And he apparently doesn't know that gelatin is high in protein, either.
He's a proud boy, not a smart boy!
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams
Hearing now underway for Matthew Loganbill, who admitted to the FBI he told a Capitol officer "we came peacefully this time,” but that “it would be different if we have to come again.”
He also commented sarcastically on Facebook: "I'm just a dumb ‘terrorist' I guess.”
Set a reminder to watch the first hearing by the House select committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot on Tuesday. CBSN’s coverage will begin at 9 a.m. ET. The panel will hear testimony from several Capitol and Metropolitan police officers who responded to the attack on January 6.
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:58 am
Funny, yes, but the video was cut off pretty abruptly. I'd feel better about my reaction if I'd seen what happened immediately after the guy said he didn't see any evidence of the FBI interfering, if for nothing else than seeing Carlson's probably trademarked stupid face.
Full clip:
Tucker Carlson: “He did not commit any crimes. He did not brandish his DEA-issued revolver.”
Er, the revolver, that’s a crime, in D.C.
On Federal property, that’s a serious crime.
As part of an attempt to prevent …
Oh, forget it, Tucker.
You’re too busy being right.
And offended.
Florida pastor facing U.S. Capitol riot charges has court hearing July 22, 2021, 3:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 72-year-old Florida pastor facing federal criminal charges arising from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump took part in a preliminary hearing on Thursday before a judge.
James Cusick Jr., pastor of the Global Outreach Ministries of Melbourne, Florida, faces four misdemeanor charges related to the riot, including violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His son Casey Cusick, 35, also a pastor at his father's church, faces similar charges but did not participate in Thursday's hearing.
One of the their parishioners, David Lesperance, 69, also faces similar charges. Lesperance did not take part in the hearing.
According to an FBI affidavit, Lesperance told investigators that his pastor had attended Trump's speech before the riot and then went to the Capitol building.
At Thursday's hearing, a prosecutor told U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss that consolidating the cases of Cusick, his son and Lesperance was under consideration. A further hearing for James Cusick was set for Sept. 28.
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