So essentially Bergdahl is what is colloquially referred to as a “flake”: An unreliable person, one who frequently holds preposterous ideas and beliefs. The essential characteristic of a flake is that they never seem motivated to do what is rational and/or what is expected of them in any given situation. Typically they are afflicted with magical thinking and flights of fancy; they imagine that the dumb thing they intend to do will make them a hero in some way. Then they have some nonsensical explanation as to why they believed their dumb idea would work out. Evidently Bergdahl joined the Army because he was “running away to join the circus” to escape a humdrum life in Idaho as it were. The reality of service in the Army, particularly in a war zone, turned out to be a major disappointment for him. No doubt much too demanding and much too results oriented for his taste. Therefore he wanted out and concocted an idiotic plan to escape military service and at the same time become a hero in his own mind. In most walks of life flakes are just another one of Life’s little disappointments. We quickly learn that some people cannot be relied on and will “flake out” on you, often at the worst possible times. In war, however, a flake is a dangerous nuisance. They can get you killed! Just as some American soldiers were killed attempting to locate and “rescue” Bergdahl. That is why his mates have no love or positive regard for him and wish to see him severely punished.
Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban, and the multi-year search for him led to the deaths of follow soldiers, military officials have argued. He now faces a court-martial on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy follow.
Bergdahl, originally from Idaho, was once based in Alaska.
Former Sgt. John Rice, who served with Bergdahl, discussed the controversial circumstances surrounding his release from captivity by the Taliban.
“Bergdahl had said he wanted to essentially, not join the Taliban, but he wanted to be similar to a reporter that’s embedded in the Taliban and he wanted to write a book about it,” Rice said during the panel.
Asked what “justice” would look like for Bergdahl, the panelists expressed a desire for him to stand trial.
“The only thing I want is for him to stand trial and for him to be found guilty, dishonorably discharged, stripped of rank, stripped of rewards,” said Rice.
“The idea that he’s actually going to see trial in August of 2016, at this point I’m willing to call that a win,” Nick Tabaczka, who also served in the same Company as Bergdahl, said.
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