[nativesoutherner]

JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform.

[Red Badger]

JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform.

I don't think this situation applies..........

[SMARTY]

I thought that was the oldest rule in the book.

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

He did not endorse any candidate, only a point of view.

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

He did not endorse any candidate, only a point of view.

[avacado]

"JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform."

But is what he said actually political speech? He said the surge is working. I don't see that as political speech at all. He is just reporting actual ground conditions in Iraq.

[vetsvette]

“JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform.”

That’s the soldier’s problem, not that of the Daily Kos moderator.

And, it’s a “rule” that I see senior military officers frequently violate.

Bottom line — the soldier had a right to express his views and the moderator was a narrow-minded coward for not hearing him out.

[Lee'sGhost]

“JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform.”

Define political speech.

“I don’t like politics.” is political speech.

“The surge is working.” is NOT political speech.

Actually, I thought the rule was, no campaigning, but admit I’m not authority.

[FDNYRHEROES]

JVB is correct. Political speech is prohibited while in uniform.

and to think...General Petreaus will soon be testifying before these same demonrats that the surge is working...