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Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 4, 2009 12:58 PM
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Rick Glen Strandlof aka Rick Duncan was a decorated Marine captain with three tours in Iraq and a plate in his head as a result of being wounded in acton....or so he told everyone. Strandlof was the founder of the liberal "Colorado Veterans Alliance" (which was associated with the Iraq Veterans agains the War) and he campaigned for Democrats like Rep Jared Polis (D) Co. and senator Mark Udall (D). He was arrested on violations of the Stolen Valor Act when it was found that he never served in the Military. Strandlof was also a blogger for "moveon.org" using the handle USMCinCO. Colorado has been dragging it's feet since May rather than prosecute Strandlof who would be the first person in Co. to be prosecuted under the Stolen Valor act. There isn't much in the mainstream press about it probably because Strandoff campaigned for democrats and was active in ultra leftie causes.
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Re: Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 5, 2009 4:19 PM
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Strandlof thought he was slick. He appeared in the uniform of a Marine captain for democrat candidate functions and anti-war rallies but he didn't wear any decorations. He said they were "ostentatious". The old law required the wearing of medals and awards for prosecution but it was changed. Maybe he didn't know it or maybe he didn't want to go to the trouble of buying a couple of medals and finding out from real Veterans that they were from the Spanish American war. Anyway, rather than protecting him from prosecution it aroused suspician and led to his arrest.
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Re: Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 6, 2009 6:49 AM
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The Stolen Valor Act is a federal law, strictly speaking an amendment to 18 US Code section 704; is not its enforcement under the jurisdiction of federal rather than state authorities?
The Act was introduced in the House by Democratic Congressman John Salazar of......Colorado.
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Re: Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 6, 2009 8:52 AM
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I should have added that it is US Attorney for the district of Colorado, David Gaoulette who is reluctant to prosecute Duncan/Strandlof at the request of Co. politicians. It's ironic that the Stolen Valor bill was first introduced by democrat Rep. Salizar from Co. and now he is silent about actually using the law to prosecute someone. Did he think it was just for show?
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Re: Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 9, 2009 7:14 AM
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Whitehall -- I'm responding to this because of something along these lines that happened the other day that is really bothering me.
A long time friend since Jr. High who served in Vietnam at the same time I did, but further north has often gone out of his way to create the usual right & left wing debate issue's. He's way to the right and I'm more moderate, maybe a bit to the left.
He usually begins with comments from O'Rielly or Beck or Hannity to try and peak my interest. Its not really my philosphy so I usually blow it off. A few nights ago he came to my work to let me know that he has been doing referals for the Vet Center and suggested that I see a counselor there to determine whether I qualify for a monthly allotment of $1200.00.
He informed me that he had been recieving it for 2 years now and there is plenty of government money availiable for this program. You qualify if you have "ISSUES". I told him, I'm fine, I"ve always had a very positive attitude, have slept well and function well. Any issues I have had, I've dealt with and they did not create problems in my life. He said that I would have no way of knowing if I have issues until I see one of their counselors.
I told him I wasn't interested, but he couldn't understand why I would turn down, and I quote, "FREE MONEY".
I explained that this money is a limited fund availiable to Vets who really need it and I have no right to it. It would be like participating in a Food Drive for the poor or people down on their luck and taking home a few care packages for yourself. I just can't do it. I don't know the circumstances behind his claim, but I definitely have an uncomfortable feeling with regards to the sales pitch which lasted about an hour and included a comparison to the education benefits and G.I. Home loan I took advantage of. He didn't seem to make any distinction between the difference in the benefits.
I'm feeling these days, that Americans are torn between 2 flags. Both are the Stars & Stripes, but one fly's over "The Land of Opportunity", and the other fly's over a nation with a constitution of "We The People". I'm begining to have ISSUES.
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"FIRE WAS GREAT, BUT SINCE THE INVENTION OF THE WHEEL
MY LIFE HAS TURNED TO CRAP"
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Re: Liberal Colorado reluctant to prosecute "Stolen Valor" violator
Oct 9, 2009 9:29 PM
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My post was focused on people who fake Military service for whatever reason. We aren't talking about bar talk, that's cheap enough. When you put on a uniform and give speeches promoting candidates it goes beyond mere criminal activitity. When you raise money based on a lie that you served in the Military it should be a no brainer to send this guy up the river. As far as Military bennies go, I say tell the truth and get whatever you can.
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