West Point grad who posted pro-communist photos gets other-than-honorable discharge..

[Cletus]

Right, so if he was gesticulating before images of Trump and the GOP, he would have been equally turfed.

That sounds like something Crepitus might have written.

Maybe you should actually read an article before commenting on it.

"Rapone said an investigation revealed he had been advocating online for a socialist revolution and had disparaged high-ranking officers and U.S. officials. His resignation followed a reprimand that said he had exhibited "conduct unbecoming of an officer."

[Peter1469]

Must have had a change of heart. It sounds like he has the courage of his conviction. I can certainly see how Afghanistan may have effected him. However his online life is not compatible with his Military life so a repremand should not have been a shock to him. The Army can't have officers advocating revolution .
As for payimng back the cost of hos education? C'mon , unless it's a specific condition of attending known to all CaADETS

Cadets of the Service Academies commit to 5 years of active duty, if they don't complete it they are subject to paying for the cost of their education. Waivers can be granted in a case by case basis.

[Peter1469]

That sounds like something Crepitus might have written.

Maybe you should actually read an article before commenting on it.

"Rapone said an investigation revealed he had been advocating online for a socialist revolution and had disparaged high-ranking officers and U.S. officials. His resignation followed a reprimand that said he had exhibited "conduct unbecoming of an officer."

Advocating for the overthrow of the US government violates his oath of office and he could have been court martialed rather than administratively discharged.

[Dr. Who]

That sounds like something Crepitus might have written.

Maybe you should actually read an article before commenting on it.

"Rapone said an investigation revealed he had been advocating online for a socialist revolution and had disparaged high-ranking officers and U.S. officials. His resignation followed a reprimand that said he had exhibited "conduct unbecoming of an officer."

So what? Socialism is simply a political preference. A socialist revolution is not necessarily violent. Socialism is not a crime. Now disparaging high-ranking officers could be an issue in the military. Furthermore, I was responding to those who were jumping on the communism aspect as if this was the late 40's and early 50's.

[Peter1469]

So what? Socialism is simply a political preference. A socialist revolution is not necessarily violent. Socialism is not a crime. Now disparaging high-ranking officers could be an issue in the military. Furthermore, I was responding to those who were jumping on the communism aspect as if this was the late 40's and early 50's.

Advocating for a revolution in the US even nonviolent is not legal for military officers.

[Dr. Who]

Advocating for a revolution in the US even nonviolent is not legal for military officers.

I suspect that the definition of revolution is dependent on the political bias of the military. If any officer was suggesting a constitutional revolution he would probably be promoted.

[Peter1469]

I suspect that the definition of revolution is dependent on the political bias of the military. If any officer was suggesting a constitutional revolution he would probably be promoted.

Only if the officer's side won.

[Dr. Who]

Only if the officer's side won.

Which actually means that this is purely political.

[Cletus]

Which actually means that this is purely political.

No, it isn't.

The idiot violated a code. He spoke disparagingly of his superiors in a public forum. He advocated revolution. His little stunt with the sign in his hat proved he lacked judgment. He did not behave in a manner befitting an officer in the US Army and a graduate of the USMA.

He proved himself unfit.

[Peter1469]

Which actually means that this is purely political.

Not true. No officer can advocate for a rebellion against our civilian government / the Constitution. It is not legal for them to do so. But if they won, like our Founders did, well you get the picture.

This guy was poison in the ranks. Other officers hated him. The enlisted likely all hated him as well.