Sweettooth; I have to ask again, for SPECIFIC words I used in this thread that was derogatory towards the president. Again; for discussion sake, I want you to assume that I am STILL on active duty. "For the record: I was not a commissioned officer, but a non-commissioned officer". But that is besides the point, the rules apply equally. I want you to assume that I am active duty, and that I am a flag officer. Please tell me where I SAID anything that contemptuous against the President or any other person in the Military Chain of Command?
You're the one who questioned me about the UCMJ. I am very familiar with the UCMJ. Including article 888 and similar for enlisted members. You do not renounce your "Citizenship" from the United States just because you became a member of the military. Whether enlisted or commissioned. There are certain rules you must abide by, but you are not prohibited from being involved in the political process.
But we are fading from the original question. You believe that I said something derogatory or contemptuous about the president in this thread. I'd like to know what that was? Now; if you're saying that I've said negative things about the president and administration in OTHER posts; then that is quite possible. And I have the right to say such a thing. And so does an ACTIVE DUTY individual, as long as they 1) Do not portray their military affiliation (e.g. in uniform, say "I'm in the military and I think", or any other association with military. and 2) That these thoughts remain private and are not allowed to affect your conduct, decision making, or ability to follow orders in the military. So yes, as a retiree, I do enjoy the luxury of being allowed much more freedom of speech towards the president and the government. But I'm responding directly to your comment in "This Thread", that somehow I was being disrespectful. Thanks.... mike.....
I am referring to the totality of your posts. I am concerned about the high school students and cadets reading your posts being mislead as to the acceptable manner to conduct their speech as members of the US armed forces. Also per the rules of the service academy forums (emphasis added):
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