Officer Calls Obama 'Usurper' President

[unhappycamper]

Officer Calls Obama 'Usurper' President
February 25, 2009
Military.com|by Bryant Jordan

Using words such as "imposter" and "usurper," an active-duty Army officer in Iraq has joined a California lawyer's lawsuit intended to force President Barack Obama to prove he is a legal U.S. citizen, and therefore able to legally serve as the commander in chief.

"Until Mr. Obama releases a 'vault copy' of his original birth certificate for public review, I will consider him neither my Commander in Chief nor my President, but rather, a usurper to the Office -- an impostor," 1st Lt. Scott R. Easterling states in his letter published at Defendourfreedoms.com.

An Army spokesman told Military.com today that officials are aware of Easterling's letter.

"We are taking a look at that ourselves right now," Lt. Col. Christopher Garver said. "We are always trying to balance our ... military requirements under the Uniform Code of Military Justice versus critical freedoms that all Americans enjoy."

California dentist turned attorney Orly Taitz, who has brought the lawsuit, told Military.com Tuesday that it is her "understanding that there will not be a serious consequence to his career , but I don't know for sure."


Rest of article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/February-2009/officer-calls-obama-usurper-imposter-president.html?col=1186032310810



uhc comment: It sounds like Scott listens to Rush and/or Glen and/or Billo too much. Either that or this is a brilliant move to get out of Iraq. :shrug:

[zulchzulu]

1. Hanging or firing squad, 1st Lt. Scott R. Easterling... name your choice, you treasonous fuckhead

We're waiting.

[atreides1]

6. Maximum Punishment

Maximum punishment.

Dismissal, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.

That's the maximum for being found guilty of violation of Article 88 of the UCMJ. And dismissal as an officer is equivalent to a dishonorable discharge, plus he would be a convicted federal felon, which means no job requiring a security clearance.

[madrchsod]

2. well scott enjoy your retirement from the service

you`ll be lucky if they just let you go without a dishonorable discharge.

[mckara]

3. Look Mom, No Job!

Easterling's days are numbered in the Army.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Yet another reason that Limbaugh should not be on the military radio system.

I think Obama should have this traitor executed the old-style Hawaiian way - push him off the Pali.

[atreides1]

5. The Lieutenant is a dick

Someone needs to remind Lt. Col. Garver about this Article, and they need to remind him that military personnel do not have the same rights as civilians because it would adversely affect the discipline of the military.

At least that's the way I remember it being explained to me.

Article 88 UCMJ:

Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.


Elements.

(1) That the accused was a commissioned officer of the United States armed forces;

(2) That the accused used certain words against an official or legislature named in the article;

(3) That by an act of the accused these words came to the knowledge of a person other than the accused; and

(4) That the words used were contemptuous, either in themselves or by virtue of the circumstances under which they were used. Note: If the words were against a Governor or legislature, add the following element

(5) That the accused was then present in the State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession of the Governor or legislature concerned.


Explanation.

The official or legislature against whom the words are used must be occupying one of the offices or be one of the legislatures named in Article 88 at the time of the offense. Neither “Congress” nor “legislature” includes its members individually. “Governor” does not include “lieutenant governor.” It is immaterial whether the words are used against the official in an official or private capacity. If not personally contemptuous, ad-verse criticism of one of the officials or legislatures named in the article in the course of a political discussion, even though emphatically expressed, may not be charged as a violation of the article.

Similarly, expressions of opinion made in a purely private conversation should not rdinarily be charged. Giving broad circulation to a written publication containing contemptuous words of the kind made punishable by this article, or the utterance of contemptuous words of this kind in the presence of military subordinates, aggravates the offense. The truth or falsity of the statements is immaterial.

[Captain Hilts]

7. Look, I've known some perfectly nice dicks. That analogy is not fair!

[TahitiNut]

9. I'd call it mutiny.

I'd reserve a room at Leavenworth for him. :shrug:

[sharp_stick]

8. First LT

barely an officer, only one step above a butterbar newbie. I say bust this prick down to Private (PV1) and see how he really likes taking orders.