Onlooker
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:13 AM
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So, is Bush protected by statue of limitations? |
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I've seen posts saying that Bush could be guilty of anything from disertion to fraud with regard to his National Guard service. Is there a chance he could still be prosecuted for something? Who would have to initiate this? The reason I'm asking is that we all know darn well that the right would rush to prosecute Kerry if he was guilty of a crime.
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:15 AM
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From The US Military Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Article 43. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (a) A person charged with absence without leave or missing movement in time of war, or with any offense punishable by death, may be tried at any time without limitation.
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ochazuke
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:41 AM
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6. So, what is most appropriate? |
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Death penalty? Impeachment?
I read that he would be eligible for military service, having not fulfilled his Guard duties. So, let's send him to fight in Iraq. It would be the ultimate irony.
Oh, and don't give him any body armor like he apparantly thought was best for our troops.
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:02 AM
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7. I like your idea. Let him go fight for his war. |
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:21 AM
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11. Hate to bring this up |
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But his defense could argue that Vietnam was never a declared war, so the "time of war" clause could be subject to discussion.
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:29 AM
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12. Iraq is not a declared war....so if they use that...look out. |
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:17 AM
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2. It's likely the most that will come out of this is that |
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Dumbya will get smeared for being the coward he is. My opinion is that he is currently a deserter from the Armed forces, but most witnesses have died or they are up in age. It would be really tough to get a conviction at this late date. One can only hope.
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:17 AM
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Article 43. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
(a) A person charged with absence without leave or missing movement in time of war, or with any offense punishable by death, may be tried at any time without limitation.
UCMJ (Uni. Code of Military Jus. )
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:17 AM
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4. That depends on the crime he allegedly committed. |
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A desertion charge would still be fair game. Just look at the Korean War veteran who faces possible charges after deserting during that war.
Then others? Don't know. I would be interested to see if a JAG chimes in here. Military law is a peculiar animal.
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Thu Sep-09-04 07:25 AM
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5. Yes - one term limitation for stupid, incompetent fucks statue |
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:02 AM
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8. There is no federal statute of limitations |
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The concept is one applicable only to state's which have such a statute. No such federal statute exists.
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:03 AM
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9. "My daddy got me in the Texas Air National Guard. Mission accomplished." |
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Thu Sep-09-04 08:04 AM
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10. The word is "statute." See Seinfeld episode where Elaine takes George's |
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IQ test for further details. :)
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