CNN cuts off Cpl. Jesse Thorsen, Ron Paul lets him finish
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Damn, maybe it's just as well, that CNN had their little mishap.
His second appearance was definitely - in Paul's words - at Paul's invitation, and I'm assuming his first one on CNN was also. Paul may have forgotten the rule when he asked, and he was "starstruck" and wanted to please him. He should have at least changed out of the uniform.
This probably won't be a big scandal. Paul will apologize if this gets Thorsen into trouble and everyone should accept that it was an honest mistake.
But how is this different than soldiers having been screened for being Obama supporters, to ensure sufficient cheering when he came to visit in Iraq? Maybe the issue was that the military had first ok'd it, but it sure seems like a double standard.
His second appearance was definitely - in Paul's words - at Paul's invitation, and I'm assuming his first one on CNN was also. Paul may have forgotten the rule when he asked, and he was "starstruck" and wanted to please him. He should have at least changed out of the uniform.
This probably won't be a big scandal. Paul will apologize if this gets Thorsen into trouble and everyone should accept that it was an honest mistake.
But how is this different than soldiers having been screened for being Obama supporters, to ensure sufficient cheering when he came to visit in Iraq? Maybe the issue was that the military had first ok'd it, but it sure seems like a double standard.
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"Finally, participation in any radio, television or other program or group discussion as an advocate of a political party or candidate is strictly prohibited."
http://www.armytimes.com/community/ask_lawyer/military_askthelawyer_102008w/
I sure hope someone can contact Corporal Thorsen and keep us posted. The last thing I want to see is him get reprimanded for speaking out and a grand gesture on CNN's part to cut out his interview because they were trying to protect him!
http://www.armytimes.com/community/ask_lawyer/military_askthelawyer_102008w/
I sure hope someone can contact Corporal Thorsen and keep us posted. The last thing I want to see is him get reprimanded for speaking out and a grand gesture on CNN's part to cut out his interview because they were trying to protect him!
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love this guy jesse, but I'm worried about him now. A lot of people "disappear" or get killed by "friendly" fire like Pat Tillman when they oppose the Military Industrial Complex. hope he is ok, definitely a great american
This Jesse Thorsen issue raises some questions for me - well, opens my eyes is more like it. I must know: Does anyone have any youtubes or examples of ANY other rank and file military personnel on national news networks that support Ron Paul? Or is there none at all?
In other words, how far does the apparent censorship go? If Jesse is the only example ever, and it was cut off, well that's one major story..
In other words, how far does the apparent censorship go? If Jesse is the only example ever, and it was cut off, well that's one major story..
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THIS ARTICLE LINKS DIRECTLY TO YOUR POST!!
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