National Guard vets say ‘Gitmo would be a good place for’ Tim Walz over stolen valor accusations
Veterans of the Army National Guard are accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of being a “habitual liar,” with one joking that “a good place” for the Democratic vice presidential…
What did the previous Stolen Valor Act deal with lies that were told about, before Obama changed it in June of 2012?
The Stolen Valor Act dealt with lies that were told about oneself. This law was enacted in the United States to address individuals who falsely claimed to have received military honors or served in the military. It made it illegal to falsely represent oneself as a recipient of certain military awards and decorations. So before you couldn't lie about your military service, and then Obama made it so you couldn't charge people for lying, but you could charge them for fake medals and badges. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/06/03/obama-signs-new-stolen-valor-act.html
2013 - Obama changed the Stolen Valor Act
President Obama on Monday signed into law the latest version of the Stolen Valor Act, which makes it a federal crime for people to pass themselves off as war heroes by wearing MEDALS they didn't rightfully earn. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/06/03/obama-signs-new-stolen-valor-act.html
In 2012, Obama also "modernized" the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948
The Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 protected Americans from propaganda and fake news. After he "modernized" it, propaganda was legal for MSM to disseminate to the American public. And that's what happened. https://foreignpolicy.com/2013/07/14/u-s-repeals-propaganda-ban-spreads-government-made-news-to-americans/
why didn't Trump change the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 when he was in office?
Only reason I can think of now is this Q plan is using this act.
If so then perhaps he will do so this next time.
Can/Could we put Maryland's Wes Moore there also? He, if you don't know is our governor of the this great state-SAD, but TRUE. He falsely stated he was awarded a bronze star, but wasn't. Of course, like most Dems/Commies he claims it was a mistake. How does one mistakenly think he was awarded a medal he was not awarded?? These people claim anything because-NO CONSEQUENCES-when they are caught in their lies. Who wouldn't overstate their heroics, if you don't have to worry about jail or being ridiculed?
Most liberals that I work with don’t read too much into the stolen valor accusations against Tim Walz. so it’s a hard sell for them…