Author Topic: A message to Mr. Romney from a Petty Officer in the US Navy (Read 5522 times)

txradioguy · « **on:** September 23, 2012, 05:02:41 AM »

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021396217

More info on this idiot (h/t Apocalypse):

Petty Officer Millen, USN. Electrician's Mate Third Class. Stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina.

2 years in and counting
...also applying to the
United States Naval Academy
C/o 2017

Sparky, do you still have access to a .mil account or NKO account?...You might wanna email CMDCM Herbert M. Ellis...and let him know what one of his Junior NCO's is spouting.

I'm working on finding a link to the PAO office to give them a heads up about this knuckle head.

Petty Officer Millen...you ****ed up son.

For the record...he'd have been find if he hadn't done this in uniform.

But the dumb shit just had to be in his winter blues when he did it.

GOP Congress · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:16:47 AM »

Start with this:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134410p.pdf

This is DoD Directive 1344.10. It covers all legal aspects of political activies while being part of the military, particularly the wearing of the uniform.

Interesting how he starts his letter stating he is "part of the 47% who would never vote for Romney." Does he even know the genesis of that particular percentage? It is about those who don't pay taxes. As far as I know, virtually every military member pays taxes, unless they have unique, uncommon economic circumstances that knock their tax rate to zero.

txradioguy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:19:33 AM »

Quote from: GOP Congress on September 23, 2012, 05:16:47 AM

Start with this:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134410p.pdf

This is DoD Directive 1344.10. It covers all legal aspects of political activies while being part of the military, particularly the wearing of the uniform.

Yup...practically have it memorized.

Looks like this kid should have read it a little more closely.

Turds like this were more prevalent when W was in office. Ntt the first time I've been part of contacting someone's chain of command to let them know what's going on.

Just ask LynnTheDem

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:27:11 AM »

Quote from: txradioguy on September 23, 2012, 05:19:33 AM

Yup...practically have it memorized. Looks like this kid should have read it a little more closely.

Turds like this were more prevalent when W was in office. Ntt the first time I've been part of contacting someone's chain of command to let them know what's going on.

Just ask LynnTheDem

Target. H5, tx. From one Dragoon to another.

txradioguy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:30:44 AM »

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on September 23, 2012, 05:27:11 AM

Target. H5, tx. From one Dragoon to another.

Always ready brother!

GOP Congress · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:31:45 AM »

You can also try to send this information to the Armed Service committee for the House of Representatives. All contact information is here. In particular, I would recommend calling the chairman's office.

Contact information, including phone numbers and emails of members and stakeholders, for House Armed Services committee: http://congress.org/congressorg/directory/committees.tt?commid=sarme

In addition you may send the same information to the Senate Armed Service committee, but Carl Levin is not someone who would advance the ball on this one. John McCain, ranking member on the senate, may have some influence though.

Contact information for Senate Armed Services committee: http://congress.org/congressorg/directory/committees.tt?commid=hsecu

GOP Congress · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:44:33 AM »

Here is Millen's now-deleted page from whence the post originated. He had a blog, and I'm sure you can find other snippets as well.

Millen calls himself THE NONSENSICAL NUKE

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:DLKcY3NOA98J:howdoiwhatisthis.tumblr.com/post/32013374469+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

From the bio:

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Petty Officer Millen, USN. Electrician's Mate Third Class. Potential Officer Candidate of the United States Naval Academy. Stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina. I am a comic, a philosopher, a linguist, a nerd, a romantic, a realist, a progressive, and a dreamer. These qualities shape everything I do. Unwavering and absolute loyalty to the United States and the Navy that I serve. I am working to improve myself mentally, emotionally, and physically, to become the best Sailor I can be. This blog has become everything that I am. Enjoy

"Potential Officer Candidate of the United States Naval Academy."

Riiiiiiiiight.

txradioguy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:56:06 AM »

Quote from: GOP Congress on September 23, 2012, 05:44:33 AM

Here is Millen's now-deleted page from whence the post originated. He had a blog, and I'm sure you can find other snippets as well.

Millen calls himself THE NONSENSICAL NUKE

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:DLKcY3NOA98J:howdoiwhatisthis.tumblr.com/post/32013374469+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

From the bio:

"Potential Officer Candidate of the United States Naval Academy."

Riiiiiiiiight.

LOL! Thanks. I bet Sparky is gonna looooooooove seeing this one.

formerlurker · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:56:48 AM »

Wait, but the Daily Kos posters says he is fine:

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Romney is NOT president only a candidate (5+ / 0-)

He isn't even an elected Official of any State or County or City, and hasn't been for many years now.

A member of the Armed Services cannot participate while in uniform in any sort of political campaigning - but that is not what is taking place here.

This petty officer is merely making a public statement about his personal family situation, the Law of the Land, and his Commander in Chief, whom he obviously admires - oh, and how another US citizen, namely one Willard Mitt Romney, is not fit to serve in the Office of the President.

I don't think any current military regs cover that as a No Can Do, although I am eager to hear from any previously or currently serving member of the US Armed Forces on the subject...

by Angie in WA State on Sun Sep 23, 2012 at 12:48:42 AM PDT

[ Parent ]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/23/1135419/-DKos-TWEETers-MOUNT-UP

Y'all just don't know what you are talking about....

txradioguy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:04:44 AM »

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I don't think any current military regs cover that as a No Can Do, although I am eager to hear from any previously or currently serving member of the US Armed Forces on the subject...

Here lurkers...take this back to that idiot Kos Kiddie:

4.1.1.9. Attend partisan and nonpartisan political fundraising activities, meetings, rallies, debates, conventions, or activities as a spectator when not in uniform and when no inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement can reasonably be drawn.

4.1.2.1. Participate in partisan political fundraising activities (except as permitted in subparagraph 4.1.1.7.), rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof), management of campaigns, or debates, either on oneâ€™s own behalf or on that of another, without respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement. Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator. (See subparagraph 4.1.1.9.)

4.1.2.3. Allow or cause to be published partisan political articles, letters, or endorsements signed or written by the member that solicits votes for or against a partisan political party, candidate, or cause. This is distinguished from a letter to the editor as permitted under the conditions noted in subparagraph 4.1.1.6.

4.1.2.5. Speak before a partisan political gathering, including any gathering that promotes a partisan political party, candidate, or cause.

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134410p.pdf

Like I said the only mistake the idiot made was posting that crap in his Cracker Jack outfit. But it's still a mistake that coule embarass his command and get his superiors in trouble.

Hence the reason they have to be notified.

ETA: This is the same kind of crap and same violations that got that idiot Paul supporter in deep kim-chee

formerlurker · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:13:54 AM »

Oh I know. I remember the last time we lived on base and received notice from the base commander that absolutely no political signs will be allowed in base housing.

My husband used to get yearly reminders to be careful about political donations and activity. He stayed away from all of it when he was on AD.

GOP Congress · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:17:37 AM »

My letter to the office of the Command Master Chief, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command.

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Dear Sir:

I am writing to notify you that one of the sailors under your command may be violating DoD Directive 1344.10, which specifies political activities as a member of the armed forces, and SECNAVINST 5720.44, special consideration to naval personnel.

The sailor's name has been identified as P.O. Millen. I've included a copy of his very public, poster-sized "letter" which is a political statement. At the time he posed with the letter, he was wearing a military uniform with his rank in plain sight.

I would appreciate you directing any appropriate personnel into investigating this apparently obvious breach of protocol, as well as violation of military law, of which many similar incidents have resulted in punishments, including less than honorable discharges. Of recent note, a US Marine was recently disciplined for posting political opinions on his Facebook page. Part of that punishment included a less-than-honorable discharge.

Finally, I don't wish to disparage P.O. Millen's service, which I can assume has been stellar in all other regards. I, along with many other veterans of the US armed services, take great pride in our service with individuals of all political opinions and beliefs. However, we wish to note that such an action on his part must be investigated. Even if PO Millen has been discharged from service, from what I understand an investigation can still take place.

Thank you for your time, and thank everyone in your command for your service to our country.

Jonah Kyle

Attachment enclosed: (These were the two images of the open letter)

I want to thank our patriot friends at the Democratic Underground for this heads-up in identifying Millen's indiscretion. (yes, that was sarcasm)

txradioguy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:17:48 AM »

Quote from: formerlurker on September 23, 2012, 06:13:54 AM

Oh I know. I remember the last time we lived on base and received notice from the base commander that absolutely no political signs will be allowed in base housing.

My husband used to get yearly reminders to be careful about political donations and activity. He stayed away from all of it when he was on AD.

I've had people in the past try to jam me up for merely posting on here. Didn't work out for them...obviously.

txradioguy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:24:41 AM »

For any lurkers that think they can take a run at myself or any other military member on this forum...let me remind you that:

The views expressed by military members on this forum are their own personal views and do not in any way represent the Department of Defense, The U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Coast Guard.

Also, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of United States Forces to any political party or specific candidate.

JohnnyReb · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:29:33 AM »

They're letting that comic idiot handle nuclear stuff in my home state....

GOP Congress · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:30:02 AM »

Quote from: txradioguy on September 23, 2012, 06:24:41 AM

For any lurkers that think they can take a run at myself or any other military member on this forum...let me remind you that:

The views expressed by military members on this forum are their own personal views and do not in any way represent the Department of Defense, The U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Coast Guard.

Also, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of United States Forces to any political party or specific candidate.

Just don't wear your uniform when posting.

txradioguy · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:32:28 AM »

Quote from: JohnnyReb on September 23, 2012, 06:29:33 AM

They're letting that comic idiot handle nuclear stuff in my home state....

Kinda makes you shiver doesn't it?

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:48:03 AM »

Quote from: JohnnyReb on September 23, 2012, 06:29:33 AM

They're letting that comic idiot handle nuclear stuff in my home state....

It could be worse . . . He could be up in my state (it'd only be less than 10 miles from me, and only a couple of miles from both my sister/BIL and my parents).

cmypay · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2012, 07:58:12 AM »

Quote from: formerlurker on September 23, 2012, 06:13:54 AM

Oh I know. I remember the last time we lived on base and received notice from the base commander that absolutely no political signs will be allowed in base housing.

My husband used to get yearly reminders to be careful about political donations and activity. He stayed away from all of it when he was on AD.

The last time we were in base housing was during the run-up to the 2008 elections. We had a guy almost kicked out of housing because his wife's car was plastered with political bumper stickers, many that were extremely anit-establishment. Then we all got notices posted on our doors about what is/is not allowed on a military installation.

miskie · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2012, 08:14:26 AM »

Chatty customers on the mail route keep trying to get me into discussing politics. They seem to think I have some inside knowledge of what is going to happen, and I bite my tongue every time.

All but one are against Obama. The one pro-Obama probably posts on DU. -And another is not only against Obama, but is against Romney as well. But this customer is a total Infowars/Illuminati conspiracy theory type.

diesel driver · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2012, 08:28:04 AM »

Quote from: miskie on September 23, 2012, 08:14:26 AM

Chatty customers on the mail route keep trying to get me into discussing politics. They seem to think I have some inside knowledge of what is going to happen, and I bite my tongue every time.

All but one are against Obama. The one pro-Obama probably posts on DU. -And another is not only against Obama, but is against Romney as well. But this customer is a total Infowars/Illuminati conspiracy theory type.

I've run across a few of those myself, being an RCA, I get to see a LOT of customers on many different routes.

I am seeing an avalanche of RomneyRyan yard signs going up, the Zero/Biteme ones I can count on one hand. (And this is a "college town" to boot!)

Jasonw560 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2012, 08:30:20 AM »

I'm keeping up with this one. Want to see is this dude gets wallduded, military style.

miskie · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2012, 08:59:38 AM »

Quote from: Jasonw560 on September 23, 2012, 08:30:20 AM

I'm keeping up with this one. Want to see is this dude gets wallduded, military style.

I don't think he will be "Wallduded" completely, but I suspect his dreams of advancement will be curtailed. What a DUmbass.

Here is a little bit of trivia for lurking DUmbasses - The Hatch Act (and indirectly its DoDD clone for armed service members) was put into place because Democrats used civilian political office as a way to engage in partisan political activity, and Democrats have tried to have it overturned on more than one occasion as a 'violation of Free Speech'.

txradioguy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:07:06 AM »

Quote from: miskie on September 23, 2012, 08:59:38 AM

I don't think he will be "Wallduded" completely, but I suspect his dreams of advancement will be curtailed. What a DUmbass.

Here is a little bit of trivia for lurking DUmbasses - The Hatch Act (and indirectly its DoDD clone for armed service members) was put into place because Democrats used civilian political office as a way to engage in partisan political activity, and Democrats have tried to have it overturned on more than one occasion as a 'violation of Free Speech'.

IMHO he won't be wallduded or held up for promotion...assuming this is his first time getting his hand slapped.

They'll just counsel him...read him the regs and have him sign something saying he'll refrain from doing it again.

Now...if this isn't his first time or he is stupid enough to do it again....

miskie · « **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2012, 09:12:36 AM »

Quote from: txradioguy on September 23, 2012, 09:07:06 AM

IMHO he won't be wallduded or held up for promotion...assuming this is his first time getting his hand slapped.

They'll just counsel him...read him the regs and have him sign something saying he'll refrain from doing it again.

Now...if this isn't his first time or he is stupid enough to do it again....

I defer to your opinion on this matter - I figured in regard to his promotion he would be held up pending the outcome of an investigation on exactly what he has been saying & doing, where, and when.

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Author Topic: A message to Mr. Romney from a Petty Officer in the US Navy (Read 5522 times)