Military in UNIFORM used in a Political Convention?

[itsrobert]

What the hell is this????

This is against DOD policy.

[MrScorpio]

1. Abso-freakin-lutely

They shouldn't be in the audience

[glowing]

2. Seriously, I know the FEC has their hands tied because they don't have

enough seated people.. but really, can they go retroactively at McCain and these lies.. Seriously, the pigs are having a field day lying like they are.

[doublethink]

3. Please would like to hear more about this .....

:kick: come on people rate this thread up for more inquiry

[anigbrowl]

4. I wondered about that too

I'm European so I don't know for certain what the rules are. But I find it extremely creepy. Every time I see it I find myself thinking of...well, you know.

[goodgd_yall]

6. If you watched the Democratic Convention

you would have noticed all the military people were in civilian clothes. A military person cannot be in uniform when involved in partisan politics. I think it would be OK if they were involved in a voter registration (non-partisan activity), but there are strict rules about wearing the uniform while involving oneself in a political campaign.

[doublethink]

9. This may be extreme but is it because we don't want images like this in America ...

Just asking ..... not going off the deep end here .... :shrug:
When did this DOD policy go into effect? More curious.

another K&R for more inquire ..... :kick:

[goodgd_yall]

10. Here is an excerpt from the Army Regulation 670-01

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia:

Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations:
(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian
employment.
(2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except
as authorized by competent authority.
(3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
(4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.

I'd say the Republican Convention applies to 1, 2, 3, and 4. ;)

Not sure what the intent is. But what comes to mind is an attempt to discourage military coups and the appearance of the armed forces supporting a particular political party over another. Shrugged shoulders here too.

[anigbrowl]

11. That's what I thought. How are they getting away with this?

These are the people who go ballistic if you don't fold the flag right.

[doublethink]

16. Thanks ..... n.t . ..... for now.

[goodgd_yall]

5. It sure is---didn't see that at the Dem. convention

WTF?

[Crooked Moon]

7. i remember

fully-uniformed soldiers protesting the war outside the convention; not sure if any were inside.

[MrScorpio]

8. Those people are vets

We're talking active duty here

[crimsonblue]

12. ALSO

according to Code of Conduct, any active duty member may only participate in a political activity as a private citizen. That means that NO recognition of current status or rank in the military should take place. fucking double standard assholes.

[MadrasT]

13. Kicking for further exposure... this is ghastly.

:kick:

[Arrowhead2k1]

14. WTF? K&R this mofo!!!

[Arrowhead2k1]

15. Helloooooooooooo? Isn't this like a BIG deal?!

[stillcool]

17. Kick!

[stillcool]

18. are they retired?

I think if your not active you can wear your uniform.

[faithfulcitizen]

19. many of them seemed very young. many didn't clap, but their sheer presence makes a statement.

[faithfulcitizen]

20. dupe

[ELY08]

21. I need a picture!!!!

Ok those with DVR's could you???

[hootinholler]

22. Um, it's illegal, not just against policy.

That is why they had to hire actors to portray the funeral.

Anyone in uniform not in an official capacity at the convention should be accused and tried by either courts martial or nonjudicial punishment.

-Hoot