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Bergdahl Part II

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Chairman Mao

I underestimated how demoralized I would be about the Bowe Bergdahl episode. No one wants to see hard-earned gains squandered, lives wasted and time invested on someone considered, by many accounts, to be the kind of platoon shit-bird who refused … Continue reading →

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Bergdahl’s Long Ride Home

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Chairman Mao

A few thoughts about the negotiated release of Army SGT Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by members of the Haqqani network for five years before his release this past weekend. First, I’m very happy for Bowe Bergdahl and his … Continue reading →

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The Last American POW

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Chairman Mao

On June 30, 2009, soldiers at an American combat outpost in southeast Afghanistan discovered that one of their men was missing. His name is Bowe Bergdahl, and he’s been held captive for more than 4 1/2 years. Actually, 4 years, … Continue reading →

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