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TEB

(13,689 posts)
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 06:01 PM Dec 2018

As vet I find Flynn shakes me fear

Last edited Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Enlisted or officer we took same oath to defend the constitution and we served. Flynn and his attorneys were so arrogant showing up in front of judge Sullivan and the judge asked can you charge him with treason. The judge walked that back but he the judge read the full redacted I’m like thinking here we had a officer regardless if he was general but my point is you do not betray your oath.

And for the judge to ask judge Sullivan if Flynn could be charged with treason that speaks volumes to me traitor.

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As vet I find Flynn shakes me fear (Original Post) TEB Dec 2018 OP
I agree Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #1
We all served TEB Dec 2018 #2
Not know the specifics Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #4
The short answer is no. TomSlick Dec 2018 #7
Oh well Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #8
I wish that he could be tried by court martial, TomSlick Dec 2018 #9
A shakey individual, creepy even with his backstories. empedocles Dec 2018 #3
I think Flynn convinced himself Turbineguy Dec 2018 #5
There are no Generals in Leavenworth. tazkcmo Dec 2018 #6

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
1. I agree
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 06:10 PM
Dec 2018

as you mentioned the judge had read the entire document and upon that made his statement. Even if he cannot be charged within the legal definition of treason, it is very clear that General Flynn did not serve the best interests of his country and the oath that he took to the Constitution.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
4. Not know the specifics
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 06:48 PM
Dec 2018

of what he precisely did nor the UCMJ, I wonder if he could be held over for a Court Martial and have his pension reduced or revoked or some other punishment brought to bear upon him?

TomSlick

(11,887 posts)
7. The short answer is no.
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:52 PM
Dec 2018

The federal district court and a court martial are both courts of the same sovereign - the US. He cannot be tried for the offenses that are part of his plea deal in federal district court. It is unlikely that he will loose his retired pay under the Hiss Act.

TomSlick

(11,887 posts)
9. I wish that he could be tried by court martial,
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 10:37 PM
Dec 2018

but there is little chance for crimes not related to his military service. I don't think there is a legal impediment but it's just not done.

tazkcmo

(7,419 posts)
6. There are no Generals in Leavenworth.
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:13 PM
Dec 2018

He didn't just break his oath, he sold it. Lock him up, forfeit all benefits, rank and retirement. But don't worry Pvt. Flynn, your room and board is still on us

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