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General cuts sentences of two imprisoned Marines (Hamdania)
San Diego Union - Tribune ^
| 8/7/07
| Rick Rogers
Posted on 08/07/2007 7:38:33 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: RedRover; RaceBannon; freema
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:39:28 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Welcome to FR. The Virtual Boot Camp for 'infidels' in waiting)
To: NormsRevenge; jazusamo; Girlene; brityank
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:42:25 PM PDT
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.com)
To: NormsRevenge
We know these guys just didn’t pick “a man on the street”. Since the jury wasn’t allowed to know who this “poor, crippled grandfater and former saddam policeman” was, will it be grounds for appeal?
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:43:15 PM PDT
by
Eagles6
To: NormsRevenge; RedRover; smoothsailing
Excellent news! Thanks for posting.
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:44:59 PM PDT
by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.com)
To: RedRover
Excellent news! Now do the same for Pennington. Wait a couple of months, give Hutchins a break, also.
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:55:00 PM PDT
by
Girlene
To: NormsRevenge
It’s about time a real soldier steps in and takes care of these Marines. I’m sure command up line are horrified at what NCIS are doing to our warriors.
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posted on
08/07/2007 7:55:43 PM PDT
by
shield
(A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
To: RedRover; NormsRevenge
Thanks, Red and Norm; definitely good news — I hope that he also revises the sentences of Hutchins and Pennington.
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:01:33 PM PDT
by
brityank
(The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
To: NormsRevenge
I served under the General when he was a Major; I just knew he’d do the right thing.
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:03:40 PM PDT
by
AngrySpud
(Behold, I am The Anti-Chrust ... (I am Anti-Hillary))
To: jazusamo
Yes, but remember that the top brass not only has allowed these combat Marines to languish under false charges but that they encouraged their prosecution by their MUTE actions. These Marine’s lives are screwed thanks to the wonderful PC Command, stemming all the way to the WH and the inablility to describe WHO THE ENEMY IS.
The USMC upper echelon apparently doesn’t have the gonads of a squirrel. That includes the Army as well and we have vested interests in our fighting soldiers (and Marines) over there, believe me, but I don’t grovel at the feet of high brass just because they have their “check-off” medals and service awards, witness the treasonous gaggle of Generals who have demoralized many with their anti-Bush, anti-war diatribes, oh that’s really great leadership, I’m truly impressed.
All this plus an almost impossible to follow ROE (rules of engagement), totally out of whack with reality which is also much of the problem in this war, which GOES TO THE TOP of the Corps (and the Army).
Oh, excuse me, IMHO...there. Now, pray for the Troops and may God Bless and protect them all.
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:03:49 PM PDT
by
brushcop
To: NormsRevenge
Great news!
Thanks for posting!
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:09:32 PM PDT
by
Shelayne
(I will continue to pray for President Bush and my country, as I am commanded to do by my Lord.)
To: brushcop
Amen!
I agree with much of what you say. These Marines should not have been put through what they were put through and neither should the Haditha Marines.
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:14:12 PM PDT
by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.com)
To: NormsRevenge
Mattis is considering whether to cut short the prison terms for Pennington and Hutchins, Marine spokesman Lt. Col. Sean Gibson said Tuesday.
As a reminder, the North County Times put out a poll with the question, "Do you support the murder conviction of squad leader Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins in the Hamdania case?" just after his conviction. Final Results were:
Yes 37 Votes(14%)
No, too strong 219 Votes(84%)
No, too lenient 6 Votes(2%)
So....I'm not suggesting Lt. Gen. Mattis do what's popular, but he wouldn't be "unpopular" if he reduced Hutchin's sentence. (Pennington, too!)
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:16:48 PM PDT
by
Girlene
To: Girlene; freema
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:20:54 PM PDT
by
dcwusmc
(We need to make government so small that it can be drowned in a bathtub.)
To: NormsRevenge
Can the General commute the sentences of Ramos and Campeon? ... a few steps higher can.
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posted on
08/07/2007 8:29:17 PM PDT
by
Mumbles
(Because we disagree doesn't make you or me right. Treat each other with respect.)
To: NormsRevenge
IIRC, Gen. Mattis is the one who said a few years ago that it feels good to beat up some terrorist guy who’s been beating on women and children. The left had its usual hissy fit, and I thought it was great. He’s my hero.
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posted on
08/07/2007 11:31:21 PM PDT
by
hsalaw
To: NormsRevenge
Everyone by now must realize, the do NOT do this to people who you had a case against!
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posted on
08/08/2007 3:05:44 AM PDT
by
RaceBannon
(Innocent until proven guilty; The Pendleton 8: We are not going down without a fight)
To: shield; freelarryhutchins
This real Marine stepping in, is way too late.
These guys NEVER murdered anyone and should never have gone on trial.
The General knows this and has heard it from the family
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posted on
08/08/2007 3:08:18 AM PDT
by
RaceBannon
(Innocent until proven guilty; The Pendleton 8: We are not going down without a fight)
To: Eagles6
Am I correct in my belief that this guy was a former Bathist who had been working with the terrorists on the planting of IEDs, and the locals were so scared of this guy and his buddies that they refused to do anything about him?
Or is my brain fried from just pulling a double-shift?
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posted on
08/08/2007 3:22:44 AM PDT
by
Stonewall Jackson
(The Hunt for FRed November. 11/04/08)
To: NormsRevenge; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; ...
I’m a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong way from satisfied, General Mattis. A long way. This only makes me more mad.
And while I’m at it, the poll at NC Times was based on the assumption of guilt.
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posted on
08/08/2007 4:04:36 AM PDT
by
freema
(Proud Marine Niece, Daughter, Wife, Friend, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Mother, and FRiend)
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