February 06, 2010
— LauraW Starfleet Commander Harry Lipmerkin has been apprehended.
Michael Patrick McManus was arrested Friday night after a federal judge signed a warrant for his arrest. The FBI says he was arrested without incident.
Also, an Out Of Control Newstalk Alert:
The pictures ignited a flurry of bloggers attempting to figure out who was parading around town as this highly-decorated war hero.
Ouch! Hate it when that happens. That's why I never travel in flurries anymore. Somebody whips out an incendiary photo and before you know it, you're going foooom like a Q-tip soaked in kerosene. Fortunately they make a cream for that now.
Video at the CDR Salamander link.
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Posted by: dfbaskwill at February 06, 2010 05:44 AM (ndlFj)
Posted by: fluffy at February 06, 2010 05:45 AM (4Kl5M)
Maybe General Emo McSoulpatch will get to fight in the "Battle Of The Bulging Boxers" in his prison cell after lights out.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 05:46 AM (t72+4)
Posted by: ParisParamus at February 06, 2010 05:51 AM (oT1aA)
Does anybody else get the idea that Obama is intent on changing the culture of the military to one of extreme leftism?
In just the last few days, we've had news of:
Abortifacients being mandatorily available at miltary bases http://tinyurl.com/yzwbmh4
A pagan prayer circle at the USAF academy http://tinyurl.com/yhngtyq (Because, of course, we're no longer a Christian nation.)
Of course, DADT, which needs no link.
And now, via Drudge, "harsh discipline" coming down on commanders in A-stan
http://tinyurl.com/yfuso25 (Which sounds to me like a convenient way to purge effective combat leaders from the ranks. Kruschev would be proud.)
I submit to you that this is an intentional dismantling and/or demoralization of prevailing military culture for political purposes.
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 06, 2010 05:51 AM (XxvOd)
At least Soulpatterns McMindthoughts actually was in the service.
Posted by: nickless at February 06, 2010 05:52 AM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Private Parts at February 06, 2010 05:52 AM (AQlAd)
Oh boy, new thread!
This nutcase will probably get a wrist slap and an hour in the comfy chair. The Obama DOJ cares little for these kinds of crimes.
Posted by: Vic at February 06, 2010 05:53 AM (QrA9E)
Not too bad where I'm at Herr, only about 4"- 6" yesterday before changing over to rain and only calling for a few more today. To the north of me however, its unreal a buddy of mine in Nova told me he has almost 30" on the ground and its still coming down. They are calling for more Tuesday and another possible big one next weekend.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 05:55 AM (t72+4)
Posted by: Long Island at February 06, 2010 05:56 AM (TiURi)
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 09:55 AM (t72+4)
That's about what we got. No rain though, and now we've got 30 mph refreshing breezes, so we've got drifting. Not too bad all and all though.
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at February 06, 2010 05:58 AM (XxvOd)
He's a mental case. He'll get counseling and public service hours
Posted by: Beto at February 06, 2010 05:59 AM (+CLh/)
Posted by: John at February 06, 2010 06:03 AM (e0Zh/)
I'm uncertain though if this guy's very malicious towards towards the military or a complete nutjob. No matter, these stolen valor cases should be taken very seriously.
Posted by: Kratos (on the back of Gaia, scaling Mt Olympus) at February 06, 2010 06:04 AM (otlXg)
Igniting a flurry, as in, setting snowflakes on fire. Nice mixing of metaphors there, Biff.
If McManus likes playing dress-up, let's put a female moose suit on him and let him loose in Yukon during mating season.
Posted by: Crusty at February 06, 2010 06:06 AM (qzgbP)
FIFY
Posted by: Sarah Palin at February 06, 2010 06:08 AM (XxvOd)
#8 @ 9:51
The question is, are you going to impeach that psycho premptively, or are you going to procrastinate until his screwy agenda gets a lot of Americans killed?
Posted by: A Casual Observation at February 06, 2010 06:12 AM (ITzbJ)
I am guessing "lying eloquently to our faces" isn't playing well in the 'burbs. I am also guessing this may have something to do with the 800 points the Dow has lost in the last week.
Posted by: Bill MItchell at February 06, 2010 06:12 AM (kEBiX)
Even worse, I recall seeing a picture of him and one of his boyfriends on another site in full military garb at one of those San Francisco Street Fairs. I think playing dress up and pretending to be military is a sexual fetish with him.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 06:13 AM (t72+4)
Posted by: Little Miss Spellcheck at February 06, 2010 06:15 AM (a5ljo)
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:16 AM (p302b)
Unfortunately, he would probably consider being thrown in prison for a month and being Bubba's bitch as a vacation..
Posted by: Chitown-Jerry at February 06, 2010 06:16 AM (Do528)
Posted by: CDR M at February 06, 2010 06:17 AM (cvmTR)
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:18 AM (p302b)
I dunno, but I'd say probably. I'm significantly north of DC and there's 21 inches at my place.
Posted by: Kratos (on the back of Gaia, scaling Mt Olympus) at February 06, 2010 06:19 AM (otlXg)
We in the military will outlast whatever Obama tries to do as we did with Clinton and Carter before him. There are too many of us in uniform who love our country to just pack our bags and quit when the going gets tough. I'm reminded everyday with the people I work with how dedicated and impressive they are.
Posted by: CDR M at February 06, 2010 06:19 AM (cvmTR)
Anyone know how DC is fairing with the snow. Did they get the proposed thirty inches?
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 10:18 AM (p302b)
Yes, and its still coming down hard.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 06:19 AM (t72+4)
#33 Yes, and its still coming down hard.
That's what she said.
Posted by: Michael Scott at February 06, 2010 10:20 AM (otlXg)
Forecast calls for 8-10 inches. She's gonna be really disappointed.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 06:22 AM (t72+4)
Posted by: A Casual Observation at February 06, 2010 06:26 AM (ITzbJ)
(If it is not on the front page means they haven't confirmed it yet)
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:29 AM (p302b)
On another nasty February day in Cleveland, THIS warms the cockles of my heart, wherever/whatever they might be. I hope this POS gets to spend Super Bowl weekend with a real classy crowd!
Who dat dem gonna beat dem Saints???
Posted by: Rick554 at February 06, 2010 06:31 AM (1kwr2)
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:32 AM (p302b)
Posted by: lizardbrain lizardbrainsfadersson at February 06, 2010 06:34 AM (fWdId)
Posted by: RightWingProf at February 06, 2010 06:34 AM (I8MPS)
I'm sure this little turd nugget was thinking "dress up is fun!"
If he does wind up going to prison he might as well tattoo "Open All Night" on his ass. (As if it not there already.)
Posted by: Dang at February 06, 2010 06:34 AM (UA4gE)
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:35 AM (p302b)
Posted by: A Casual Observation at February 06, 2010 06:37 AM (ITzbJ)
Kratos, wow twenty inches is a lot of snow going into a week where the temps aren't supposed to go above freezing.
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:38 AM (p302b)
Posted by: CDR M at February 06, 2010 10:19 AM (cvmTR)
I know. My concern is the military/political class and other social climbers. I can see a political purge from this Administration, no doubt, and there is no shortage of amibitious ring tappers that would take advantage of it.
Posted by: Sarah Palin at February 06, 2010 06:40 AM (XxvOd)
Silly media-ditz! Bloggers travel in furors, not flurries. Back to J-school for you.
Slightly OT, but one of the deciding factors for me in remaining a civilian was Clinton and the prevailing lib-PC crap. I have the greatest respect for our military folks who tough out the liberal phases in the life of our country.
Slightly further OT, but a few threads down Mrs. Graham was whining about Bammy's liberalism threatening her political career. If we're expecting our military to die for lib-PC crap (Ft. Hood, for example), I don't think it's all that out of line to expect politicians to lose office over it. Fooking Assmunchers.
Posted by: Cautiously Pessimistic at February 06, 2010 06:43 AM (pZEar)
Posted by: Kaptain Amerika at February 06, 2010 10:44 AM (Rduw4)
See. He knows what he's talking about.
Posted by: palin-steele (still amusing as a punching bag) at February 06, 2010 06:45 AM (XxvOd)
Posted by: Sanitation Workers of America at February 06, 2010 06:47 AM (qZb8X)
The Squirt Locker
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 09:52 AM (t72+4)
Hilarious...
Blazer about the second photo you mentioned... I have not seen that, can you link it and can you forward it to the FBI for a second charge?
Posted by: Kaptain Amerika at February 06, 2010 06:50 AM (Rduw4)
Hmmm when you put it all together like that.
Posted by: curious at February 06, 2010 06:51 AM (p302b)
At first I thought it said "a furry of bloggers" and I was prepare to be slightly disgusted but intrigued. Imagine my dismay when I reread that line.
I'm glad they found this cockroach and his little beard, too.
Posted by: huerfano at February 06, 2010 06:52 AM (lLqRQ)
Posted by: Indianapolis Colts at February 06, 2010 06:54 AM (OkT2m)
Posted by: John Bolton's Mustache at February 06, 2010 06:55 AM (DCQ0q)
"Fury of bloggers" is probably the right word. "Slurry of bloggers" if you're talking about Milkyloads and his group thingy.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 06, 2010 06:56 AM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 06, 2010 07:01 AM (2sJK0)
Posted by: Reiver at February 06, 2010 07:04 AM (WvQhL)
Because I forsee that not only will this guy get off, it will invalidate the law.
Other than that one picture, I've not seen where he has been claiming to be a war hero (and I could very well be wrong on this). The medals he wore, he will claim, were so over the top as to be in the realm of satire. As people in the dextrophere who know what they're talking about have said, many of the medals and ribbons don't go together, or would not be possible for a guy this age to have won. He will use this as his excuse: that it was satire, provable by how over the top it was esp. with the fruity little monkey suit he was wearing and the Ohno soul patch which is so obviously not regulation.
And in so doing, they will make the point that just wearing these medals and ribbons is protected by the 1st Amendment; otherwise, we'd better start pressing charges against every film and stage actor who wears them as part of a uniform. I can't see a federal court deciding against that kind of reasoning. In so doing, I think they will invalidate the law, at least in part.
That's my prediction, and it saddens me, because I think this guy is a tool and deserves to pay a price for this.
Posted by: baboy at February 06, 2010 07:06 AM (CSNV7)
Just read post #9; I wasn't aware he had made claims. That may invalidate my prediction of invalidation. Which I would be happy to see occur!
My prediction's invalidation, that is. Not the law's invalidation.
Ok, making a fool of myself, leaving. Do you guys validate parking?
Posted by: baboy at February 06, 2010 07:09 AM (CSNV7)
Posted by: mark c at February 06, 2010 07:14 AM (SBIko)
Posted by: scrubjay at February 06, 2010 07:23 AM (irUqN)
Posted by: Charlie Gibson at February 06, 2010 07:31 AM (Pkzs3)
Posted by: Gilbert A. Sullivan at February 06, 2010 07:42 AM (WQRyL)
Posted by: Reiver at February 06, 2010 07:52 AM (WvQhL)
Posted by: baboy at February 06, 2010 11:06 AM (CSNV7)
Too late, that defence claim has already been shot down by another judge in Denver earlier this week. Hang the douchbags!
Posted by: Bill R. at February 06, 2010 07:52 AM (EhlQq)
Posted by: Bill R. at February 06, 2010 07:54 AM (EhlQq)
Posted by: Ronsonic at February 06, 2010 08:00 AM (XiQgY)
I hadn't heard that; that warms the cockles of my heart almost as much as it will warm the heart of McDouchebagus's cockles.
Lets hope for a big fat ACLUser loss on this one.
Posted by: baboy at February 06, 2010 08:05 AM (CSNV7)
He doesn't look plausible enough for a charge of impersonating. Sorta like me walking around with a square piece of plastic held at arms length getting busted for impersonating the President.
Seriously, if this guy actually tried to fool someone, then yeah, bust him. Otherwise all he's guilty of is aggravated ironicism with intent to snark.
I fucking hate hipsters, but it still isn't a crime, quite.
Posted by: Ronsonic at February 06, 2010 12:00 PM (XiQgY)
He's not just playing dress-up. He's made numerous public appearances as a highly decorated officer of the military and has boasted of his esteemed service record and accomplishments on several internet sites. Its all very well documented over at Salamander's blog, Blackfive and XBrad's site.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 08:05 AM (t72+4)
Bill MItchell at February 06, 2010 10:12 AM (kEBiX)
I saw part of his speech on CNN. The longer he talked the more the DOW lost.
Posted by: harleycowboy at February 06, 2010 08:07 AM (JKGfQ)
Posted by: XBradTC at February 06, 2010 08:08 AM (cB95w)
FISTINGS OF FURY
Posted by: harleycowboy at February 06, 2010 08:10 AM (JKGfQ)
Posted by: sifty at February 06, 2010 08:11 AM (CsvoA)
Yea, I Blazer, don't forget Thisainthell.us. They covered this very well also.
Posted by: XBradTC at February 06, 2010 12:08 PM (cB95w)
Yea, I should have said "to name a few", This Ain't Hell was on top of it too. Also as I recall from one of those sites, he's posted his bullshit at several places like LinkedIn as a resume for job opportunities, so he's not just fooling around in impersonating a military officer, he's dead serious about this stuff.
Posted by: Blazer at February 06, 2010 08:21 AM (t72+4)
Statement of Senator Kent Conrad
February 27, 2007
MR. CONRAD: Mr. President, I would like to comment today on the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 that was signed into law by President Bush on December 20, 2006. I am extremely proud of authoring the Senate version of this legislation that ultimately became law. The new law that has resulted from the Stolen Valor Act strengthens and expands the protections for our Armed ForcesÂ’ military service awards and decorations.
Since the Stolen Valor Act was signed into law, there have been reports of concerns raised by medals collectors, historians, museums, family members that inherit medals, and persons legitimately possessing, shipping, or selling military service awards and decorations. I would like to make it clear for the Record that the intent and effect of my legislation and the resulting law is only to provide the tools law enforcement need to prosecute those fraudulently using military service awards they did not earn through service to our Armed Forces. It does not in any way restrict legitimate possession, use, shipment, or display of these awards and decorations.
Before the law was enacted, my legislation was reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, the Department of Justice, and the Congressional Research ServiceÂ’s American Law Division. All concluded that the Stolen Valor legislation does not negatively impact those legitimately in possession of military service awards and decorations.
Although the new law modifies Title 18 USC, Section 704, it does not impact the legitimate purchase, sale, or possession of medals. The key part of this passage is the phrase: "except when authorized under regulations made pursuant to law." That exception refers to 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 507. I believe the concerns raised by collectors and dealers of military medals and memorabilia may stem from lack of familiarity with the CFR and its relationship to statutory law. The CFR is the regulation that implements and administers statutory provisions, in this case, the provisions of 18 USC Section 704 as amended by the Stolen Valor Act.
The CFR specifically states in Section 507.12 “Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in Sec. 507.8 of this part is authorized provided that such possession is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of the individuals concerned.” According to numerous legal experts consulted on the drafting of the Stolen Valor legislation, “mere possession” would include: family members that inherit medals, museums, collectors, approved medals dealers, historians, and other persons in possession or selling medals that do not use them for fraudulent purposes. In addition, CFR Sec. 507.8(a) indicates, “the articles listed in paragraphs (a) (1) through (10) of this section are authorized for manufacture and sale when made in accordance with approved specifications, purchase descriptions or drawings.”
The articles listed as authorized for manufacture and sale in Sec. 507.8(a) include: decorations, service medals, ribbons, lapel buttons, and badges with the exception of the Medal of Honor. The CFR allows for the sale of all US medals (except the Medal of Honor) and insignia, provided that an official government manufacturer has made them and that the Institute of Heraldry (IOH) approved those pieces. Thus, the Stolen Valor Act does not in any way stop collectors or dealers from selling or collecting officially made medals and insignia, whether they were made yesterday or fifty years ago.
I ask Unanimous Consent that a memo from the American Law Division at Congressional Research Service supporting this analysis be included in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
In closing, I again want to assure those legitimately in possession of, selling, displaying, or shipping military service awards that the Stolen Valor Act is only directed at those who fraudulently use military service awards and decorations. I have been to Walter Reed Hospital, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and have awarded numerous awards and decorations to soldiers and veterans. These brave men and women have given so much to ensure our freedoms. I strongly believe protecting the meaning and valor of military service awards is a very important way we can continue to honor their service and sacrifice. "
Posted by: Berserker at February 06, 2010 08:21 AM (gWHrG)
99 He'll probably be pulling something.
Good deal -- I'm glad he got caught; what bothers me is that he has gotten away with this before methinks and it wasn't as though he was particularly good at his disguise. I mean, sweet Jesus on a bike, look at him!
Sad thing is, there are a lot of folks out there like him who do make themselves a bit more credible looking (my family should know...).
Other sad thing is, that yes, a lot of them have a few wires loose. On another sad note, my mom got robbed; pretty much cleaned her out...and they took all of my dad's medals and his "Ike" jacket, and his campaign hat (at least they didn't get his favorite medal, the only one he was really proud of). It isn't just the moral badness of stealing shit...it's the stealing of somebody else's life that gets me with this...
Posted by: unknown jane at February 06, 2010 08:24 AM (5/yRG)
Posted by: Berserker at February 06, 2010 08:24 AM (gWHrG)
Has anyone else noticed that any "good news" for Obama, such as the slight decline in unemployment, seems to result in Wall Street losses? A lot of people seem to assume that anything that could derail the anticipated Dem bloodbath in November is a bad omen in the long-term.
I am not alleging conspiracies here, just observing that a lot of American investors sure don't like this guy, and his running dogs in Congress.
Posted by: sherlock at February 06, 2010 08:26 AM (ktKOD)
Any good news for DUUUH WON has to be manufactured and is a lie.
Posted by: harleycowboy at February 06, 2010 08:29 AM (JKGfQ)
PVT Michael McManus in:
The Army (or The Marine Corps)
He looks to be all of 25. A prime candidate ......
Since there's a chance that he could face 1 year, what are the chances that the Prosecutor or Judge, or even his own lawyer, will suggest enlistment as an alternative?
This way, he'll really get a uniform, and maybe a medal or two ... and plenty of training, once the Drill Sergeant hears about his previous medals and stuff.
Posted by: Arbalest at February 06, 2010 08:42 AM (JnWYr)
Posted by: XBradTC at February 06, 2010 08:45 AM (cB95w)
Mustn't overdo it.
Posted by: irongrampa at February 06, 2010 08:45 AM (ud5dN)
XBradTC, are you really certain the services don't want him? Really, really certain? There's got to be at least 1 Gunny Hartmann type, somewhere in the Army or USMC, that wouldn't mind ......
The disqualification angle: is there a chance the appropriate authorities would look the other way, just this once? McManus seems to really, really want a uniform, and there's a lot to be said for such motivation, and ......
Posted by: Arbalest at February 06, 2010 08:49 AM (JnWYr)
Posted by: unknown jane at February 06, 2010 08:56 AM (5/yRG)
Just what is it with these @ssholes, anyway? Mommy didn't love you enough? Daddy wasn't there? Too many wedgies on the playground from the bigger kids at school? What!??!?!
Posted by: TheresaD at February 06, 2010 09:20 AM (iGCmo)
Special Forces, Distinguished Service Cross, etc. etc.
I thought he was full of shit. Until the day he pulled me out into the parking lot and showed me the citation for his DSC.
Oops.
Posted by: Michael Patrick McManus at February 06, 2010 09:32 AM (cB95w)
Posted by: XBradTC at February 06, 2010 09:41 AM (cB95w)
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Posted by: TexBob at February 06, 2010 12:42 PM (2jp4I)
General Michael McManus in...
The Big Pink One
Hell Is For Buttholes
Top Buns
The Really, Really Dirty Dozen
Battle of the Bulgy Pants
Ram Silent, Ram Deep
Posted by: Dang at February 06, 2010 01:20 PM (UA4gE)
Fine him $5000 and garnish his wages until it's payed. Use the fine to buy a lot of sheep shit and then wait a few weeks and throw the sheep shit all over his house.
Prob-a-lem a-solved.
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But, just exactly where are they progressing?
Beuller?
Beuller?
..... Anyone?
Posted by: Beto at February 06, 2010 05:42 AM (+CLh/)