2018 Memorial Day Facts from WalletHub:
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Monday’s Quick Hits: Agent Orange, Betting, Ballots, & Apologize
Hey folks – I am running late today due to medical appointments. Don’t worry – I am still healthy enough to continue to pick on Republicans and Democrats!
Today’s quick hits deal with these issues:
- Harmless to Humans
- Place Your Bets
- June 5 Primary
- One More Thing – Apologize!
TWW Poll: Trump vs Tester
It’s time for another Montana poll from The Western Word!
With President Trump going after U.S. Sen. Jon Tester over the VA Secretary issue, does that make you more or less likely to vote for Tester this November?
- More Likely to Vote for Tester
- Less Likely to Vote for Tester
- No Difference
If you do not see the poll, click on “More.”
The Wednesday Read: Trump/Tester, Debate, Billings PD, and Lies
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results. – Willie Nelson
Today’s commentary deals with:
- More Trump vs Tester
- U.S. House Debate
- Billings Police Department
- 3001 Lies
Tuesday Commentary: NRA, John Kelly, and the Royals
Just a reminder to everyone, I’m here to make jokes. I have no agenda. I’m not trying to get anything accomplished, so everyone that’s here from Congress, you should feel right at home. – Michelle Wolf at the WHCD
Today’s commentary deals with:
- National Rifle Association Convention
- White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly
- Kansas City Royals
Monday’s Quick Hits: Trump/Tester, Jackson, Daines, & WHCD
Trump is an idea guy – he wants to give teachers guns. And I support that because then they can sell them for things they need like supplies. – Michelle Wolf
Today’s quick hits deal with these issues:
- Trump vs Tester II
- Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson
- Daines is Bipartisan
- Your Monday Laugh
Tuesday Commentary: VA Secretary, Secretary of State, & Snow
Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. – Doug Larson
Today’s commentary deals with:
- VA Secretary Nominee
- Tester a “No” on Pompeo
- Billings & Snow
- The Western Word
The Wednesday Read: Sweatpants, Tester, Census, & Second Amendment
You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up. I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well be comfortable. – Jerry Seinfeld
Today’s topics are:
- Tester Responds in Sweatpants
- Tester’s New Campaign Ad
- 2020 Census & Citizenship
- John Paul Stevens & Second Amendment
Veterans Day 2017
A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. – José N. Harris
To my fellow Veterans – THANK YOU for your service!
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Bergdahl: An Appropriate Sentence?
In June 2009, U.S. Army Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl deserted his post in Afghanistan and was captured by Taliban forces. He was held for five years where he was tortured, beaten, and held in a cage in darkness after he tried to escape.
In May of 2014, Bergdahl was released in exchange for five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The exchange was approved by then President Barack Obama.
After an investigation, the US military charged Bergdahl with one count each of desertion with intent to shirk important or hazardous duty, and misbehavior before the enemy by endangering the safety of a command, unit, or place.
Bergdahl pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.
Last week Bergdahl received a dishonorable discharge from the US Army with no prison time. His rank will be reduced from sergeant to private, he will be required to pay a $1,000 fine from his salary for the next 10 months. The sentence will be reviewed by higher authorities.
I think the sentence is appropriate.
Many people were outraged at the sentence and that is fine. Some of the reasons they were outraged were false reasons – like that soldiers were killed looking for Bergdahl. It’s true that soldiers looked for Bergdahl and some were badly injured, but the only death was a military working dog.
