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U.S. Army Brigadier General Arrested on a Litany of Sex Charges

Sep. 26, 2012 2:03pm Erica Ritz

Brigadier General Jeffrey A. Sinclair Faces Sex Charges, Sent Home From Afghanistan

(Photo via The Fayetteville Observer)

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (TheBlaze/AP) — An Army brigadier general has been charged with forcible sodomy and other offenses after being sent home from Afghanistan.

The Fayetteville Observer was the first to report Wednesday that Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair faces possible courts martial on charges that include forced sex, possessing pornography and alcohol while deployed, engaging in inappropriate relationships and misusing a government travel charge card.

Other possible charges, the Observer reports, could include mistreatment of subordinates, conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, filing fraudulent claims, and engaging in conduct “prejudicial to good order and discipline, or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.”

Sinclair, who served as deputy commander in charge of logistics and support for the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, was sent home in May because of the allegations, the officials said. He had arrived in Afghanistan for his deployment in September 2011, but had been serving as the division’s deputy commander since July 2010.

Fort Bragg spokesman Col. Kevin Arata confirmed that the charges were filed Wednesday morning.

“The purpose of the hearing is to determine the merits and seriousness of the charges, so as to make recommendations on whether the matter should proceed to trial or not,” he reportedly commented.

Sinclair, who has been in the Army for 27 years, was serving his third deployment to Afghanistan. He had also served one tour in Iraq, as well as tours in the first Gulf war.

Army officials have scheduled a news conference for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Gary_K
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:52pm
If it was ok for buba clinton…it should be ok for a pervert general…..

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- darkeningskies
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:08pm
  nope….clinton continued to ‘cigar’ lewinski at the same time ending the careers of those practicing similar lewd behavior……this man is still championed for his behavior
  
  America what have we become?
  
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- kaydeebeau
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:39pm
  Isn’t this the behavior the Obama regime was championing with the abandonment of don’t ask don’t tell?
  
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- Detroit paperboy
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:14pm
  So,,,,,,,,,,,,I’m wondering ,, what did he sodomize ??????????? Was it a dude or a chick ????????? Inquiring minds want to know !!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmmmmmmmmm don’t ask and do not tell……..
  
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- LuvsYeshua
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:52pm
  If he were an NCO, he’d be utterly destroyed without mercy. Since he’s a one-star, he will be reduced to a Colonel and be forced to retire with a mere $150k+ salary and benefits. Poor guy :-/.
  
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- Gary_K
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 7:24pm
  A cigar wasn’t all bubba used…lewinski had to have an abortion…there is something about a slick willy that ya just cant trust.
  
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- DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 7:25am
  This is what happens when you let liberals in the military…sodomy and all manner of perversions and crime skyrocket.
  
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- TDrury
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 12:39pm
  Come on Gary, please no hyperbole. I don’t think Clinton forcibly sodomized anyone. Do you really equate lying about consensual sex with forcible rape?
  
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- DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 1:33pm
  TDRURY – Google “Juanita Broaddrick”, then read.
  
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Truth4SureNuff
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:43pm
Sad day for America

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- sillyfreshness
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:49pm
  He can only hope that the charges are of molesting other men. If he declares he’s a mentally ill gay soldier, then all charges will be immediately dropped. It’s part of the PC “we need more diversity” propaganda campaign taking place by our government and the “chosen people” in the media.
  
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- Lothmar
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:59pm
  I’ve got some bad news for you boys about your brigadier general, you might want to sit down.
  We cant.
  Oh…
  
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- LuvsYeshua
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:57pm
  @Silly. That’s true, and I suspect that it is a **** thing. I guarantee that right now the Pentagon and the White House are scrambling about how to present this so as to not portray the gays in a bad light.
  
  We’ve kicked God out of our military. This is nothing; it’s only the beginning.
  
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WiseFox
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:38pm
If it is true: What has Washington done to our military? Our military is supposed to be the pride of America. Someone needs to step up, make some changes, and kick some ass. The military is not an experiment for culture training. We need the return of strong leadership, no compromise discipline, and the training of our young people to be physically, mentally and morally strong. .

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- blackyb
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:53pm
  Not to worry. Obama will give him a high post in D.C. This is his type.
  
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- Prosecute_Constitutional_Treason_In_Washington
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:55pm
  The military is nothing but a bunch of trained thugs, mercienaries, fighting for oil and wold dominance killing over a million plus in Iraq. Many killed were babies, children, and women. I hate Islam, but the military is not fighting for freedom. The US military is the arm of the UN and the globalists. The biggest battle is right here in America. A battle for the Constitution. The marxist leader Obummer appears to be winning with 1 in 3 getting free gov. assistance. Bought and paid for votes no less. Obummer drones and kills weekly. Obummer should be tried in a world court for murder along with Bush and Cheney.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:31pm
  @PROSECUTE
  The US military has produced some of the finest, most patriotic, gentlemen in the country, you America hater.
  Back up some of your allegations with some facts. Post some links.
  
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- FREEDOMoverFEAR
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:05pm
  Anonymous T
  
  If we lost the war in Iraq or Afghanistan would Americans loose any of their constitutional freedoms? No they wouldn’t so stating our military isn’t fighting for or freedom is a fact. You’re just so stupid you have to have a link to a website telling you how to think.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:43pm
  @FREEDOMOVERSTIDITY
  You can also back up those claims that the US military killed women and children or STFU. PROSECUTE is claiming our military are nothing but thugs and mercenaries. i guess you are an America-hater, too, or you are both conspiracy-minded Paul-bots.
  I DO agree we are in a battle for the Constitution, but don’t blame it on the military. I think we are just wasting money and lives in Afghanistan and we need to bring our military home, but NONE of that makes our military a bunch of thugs and mercenaries. My father was in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He fixed jets. He was NOT a thug, nor a mercenary. You two sound like conspiracy idiots and I wouldn’t be surprised if you were the same person or knew each other.
  
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- The_Big_O
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 2:39am
  @ Anonymous
  
  While I admit it’s unfair to paint every single person in the military with the “thug and mercenary” brush, there are a lot of people in the military who are. The US Military definitely HAS killed women and children in the past. The My Lai Massacre is my go-to example. It’s sort of a bittersweet one because while pretty much every single soldier involved acted shamefully, one person actually tried to stop it. His actions don’t manage to make up for anything though, and this is definitely a case where the US Military themselves killed women and children. The “Haditha killings” was one of the first examples in Iraq I found after a quick Google search.
  
  I say this as someone whose boyfriend was a Marine–is a Marine? I don’t know. I’ve heard the whole, “Once a Marine, always a Marine” thing a lot–and personally intends to join the Air Force. While I think implying that EVERYONE in the military is a violent sociopath went a little bit too far, I don’t think that anyone can really argue that some are or that the military has done some pretty obscene and/or unjustifiable things for less-than-honorable reasons.
  
  Patriotism is great and all, but it shouldn’t go so far that you blindly dismiss or justify everything the military does, even if it’s terrible. I don’t know if you were just personally insulted, but for the record, I don’t think anyone was directly attacking your father. I have no problem believing your father was a fine, patriotic gent
  
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- sweetgold
  Posted on September 28, 2012 at 2:36pm
  TO WISEFOX:
  
  What you’re saying is; we need a new comander in chief.
  
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woodyee
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:35pm
Sinclair is NOT a US Military Academy graduate. He is a 1985 ROTC graduate of W. Virginia University. – source – http://www.militarycorruption.com/jsinclair.htm

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- Dismayed Veteran
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 1:17pm
  No WPPA for him. If he had gone the the US Army trade school on the Hudson, we would never had heard of this guy.
  
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Kix_A
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:34pm
Wake up people. No one in the Army makes it to the rank of Brigadier General if he’s made of what they’re claiming. I want to know what he really did to get set up like this. Did he refuse an illegal order from the illegal that’s holding our country hostage from the white house? Did he refuse to send his troops out into harms way unarmed as Obeyme is ordering? Don’t fall for this garbage people..

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- blackyb
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:57pm
  That is a perfectly sound thought.
  
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- docvet
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:47pm
  That was my first thought. A person doesn’t get promoted to General easily. I may be wrong, but a person who does the things he is charged with usually has been doing them for a long time and should have been found out a long time ago. What made him start doing these things now, if he is doing them at all? KIX-A, I think you have a reasonable point to consider.
  
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- FREEDOMoverFEAR
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:07pm
  So because it’s difficult to become a general he has to be innocent. It’s tough to be a coach of a successful college football team. I bet Sandusky wishes you were on his jury.
  
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- 00100111
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:09pm
  I agree, something doesn’t add up. You don’t get this far up the chain unless you’re about squeaky clean. Getting past the rank of Captain is politics, and even moreso past Colonel. There’s something not quite right, there.
  
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- galicant wiseword
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:39pm
  I’m relieved that a few people on here had the same initial reaction as me. This has been a long time tactic of the socialist agenda. There is no crime more embarrassing to a man like this then what he is being accused of. My first thought in any story like this is “what was he getting ready to do that Obama and his thugs couldn’t allow to happen?” I’m not declaring his innocence, but until he’s proven otherwise I would make that assumption, wouldn’t you? Wouldn’t you expect the same if you were wrongfully accused? The fact that this story is front page on CNN sends up signal flares for me.
  
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- chips1
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 12:15am
  The Commander-in-Chief went to the top and he isn’t even an American, he’s a muslim terrorist. Things are upside down.
  
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- lanibakes
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 1:50pm
  I was wondering the same thing…. 27 years? I would think this would have come out before now. The BLAZE needs to do some investigation here.
  
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progressiveslayer
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:34pm
I’m sure Barry will stand behind his General with that **** eating grin.

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- woodyee
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:44pm
  If Gaybama is standing behind the General, it’s to check out his “ass-ets”..
  
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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:53pm
  The sodomite in chief inspecting his General.
  
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- blackyb
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:00pm
  The Joker grin.
  
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J3player
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:33pm
Obama’s godless gay army coming to fruition.

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Dismayed Veteran
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:30pm
If I am not mistaken, sodomy is no longer a violation of the UCMJ. Forcible sodomy should equal rape.

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:26pm
  It’s been a while since I have read an up to date UCMJ. The one in my bookshelf was signed by Nixon, but you would surprised how long that one was considered up to date. Regardless, it may be called forcible sodomy because I don’t think that the application of rape in the UCMJ applies to male on male sexual assault. Yep, just looked it up, and Article 120 UCMJ, Rape, specifies female. It is online if anybody wants to look it up. So, it seems that he may well be gay or bisexual.
  
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- jthirteen
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 5:03pm
  So why do they call it “forcible sodomy”? I know based on another’s comment that rape involves a female. But forcible is another term for rape right? Did a male come forward and accuse this general of rape? Is that what it sounds like to everyone else? Because consensual gay sex wouldn’t be a crime right (well a legal crime that is)?
  
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:28pm
I kinda thought every soldier had a stash of porn and a bottle tucked away, and most un-married soldiers engaged in inappropriate relationships while on R&R. Can’t say much about the government card, but the other charges are normal behavior for MEN in combat.

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- rabblechat
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:33pm
  I agree with you- Heck when I was in uniform they flew beer into us. I guess times have changed…
  
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- The_Jerk
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:34pm
  SOP, sodomy operating procedure.
  
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- DYNA
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:53pm
  I assume you did not notice the “charged with forcible sodomy”.
  If the charges are true, Sinclaire is a h-o-m-o expressing his
  new found freedom of acceptance by the Obama administration.
  
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- Dismayed Veteran
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 1:13pm
  I can say demon liquour never passed my lips while I was in the Army. I didn’t play cards or look at Playboy. Okay, like all war stories, I am stretching the truth just a little.
  
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progressiveslayer
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:25pm
He sounds like Barrys kind of General.

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Sirfoldallot
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:23pm
He should be cleared. Sodomy is the way gay’s compulate. oopsy

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justsomesense
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:22pm
I smell another McCristal here. Generals don’t get into this position. They are surrounded by too many people. Something’s up.

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- blackyb
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:59pm
  Possibly.
  
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- darkeningskies
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 3:12pm
  ahhh…….someone who is awake
  
  the fictional stories being released lately………..someday we will know the truth
  
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Armyduderetired
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:21pm
And you thought don’t ask don’t tell was a moral breaker. Wait until you see what we get with Obama’s new executive order on homosexuals. I would believe that they are setting up the military so they will consider the homeland is a battle zone. I can’t imagine that those in uniform turning their weapons against those that they are deffending, but why else would these politicians R’s and D’s be passing the NDAA. Stay vigilant and keep your eyes wide open. Your life may soon be in jeopardy if the status quo continues. Guns, gold, and God, just a good plan.

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- RetiredSF
  Posted on September 27, 2012 at 8:13am
  Lets just remember that the reublicans voted for NDAA also. Here is a little video to pass around which shows guns being confiscated in NO after Katrina. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tta1qhQZWSE
  
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momrules
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:21pm
Well I sure want more information than provided here to make any kind of judgement call.

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- Capt_Gregg
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:56pm
  Right!
  The article (like far to many here) provides little information beyond the headline. It deserves a more in-depth update.
  
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jmartinsain
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:18pm
***NEWSFLASH***

Sinclair’s lawyer just claimed that a porn movie is entirely to blame for his client’s actions.

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The_Jerk
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:17pm
SOP for a military that celebrates **** month.

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blanco5
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:16pm
Did he disagree with prez islama or that really ugly guy valerie jarret? Much more info is needed but at least they tarnished his reputation before all of the facts are out!!!!!

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:16pm
If he is found guilty in accordance to the law; then toss him away for life.

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LakewoodEd
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:15pm
What kind of system would allow this moral reprobate achieve such a rank? There would have to be years of similar behavior.

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- Armyduderetired
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:23pm
  Obama’s!
  
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- travlman77
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:25pm
  Don’t Ask Don’t Yell
  
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Exrepublisheep
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:12pm
I’ll wait and see, more info needed.

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- blanco5
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:17pm
  Yes, something’s rotten in the state of Denmark…er….Afghanistan.
  
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kickagrandma
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:11pm
Is this true?
Is this a result of the repeal of the DADT?

PRAY ON, AMERICA.

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AvengerK
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:11pm
and what’s missing in this story? Were these subordinates that Sinclair allegedly forced himself on males or females? Can’t have bad publicity for the repeal of DADT don’t you know.

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- Gonzo
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:22pm
  In Obama’s brave new world, it doesn’t matter if they were male or female. Shame on you.
  
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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:26pm
  G Because Barry is Bi and a fraud POS.
  
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- Chet Hempstead
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:14pm
  They finally mention the answer to that question in the most recent updates on the story. Apparently, the general’s victims were female.
  
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- 68Patriot
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 10:47pm
  CHET, that had to be the case. Just look at the perv. There is no way he could have forced himself on a male in the military.
  
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DarkJello
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:10pm
Imagine if politicians were held to the same standard as our military…

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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:22pm
  And same pay/benefits.
  
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The_Jerk
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:10pm
I thought that this is acceptable behavior in today’s sex guided, focused, military?

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- EqualJustice
  Posted on September 26, 2012 at 4:39pm
  Correct! Hey they wanted DADT, they got it. So much for it NOT having an impact. Down the tubes with our military, now, too.
  
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TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 2:09pm
Sad, terribly sad that many of our top leaders are falling into perversion.

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