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Trump stands by Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by okeechobee, Nov 12, 2024.

  1. duggers_dad

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    More women in combat …

     
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  2. dangolegators

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    Mind-blowing that someone that unqualified and with such low character was nominated to be defense secretary. Are there 4 Repub senators with enough integrity to vote against him? I doubt it.
     
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  3. gator_jo

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    Trumpy Joni announces that she won't do her job....


    Sen. Ernst says she will support Hegseth, increasing his likelihood of confirmation to be defense secretary
     
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  4. OklahomaGator

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    So a Senator is only doing their job if they vote against the nominee>?
     
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  5. gator_jo

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    When the nominee is entirely and grotesquely unqualified, yes.


    To say nothing of the nominee having a character so vile and unacceptable as to approach that of the president-elect.
     
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    He has many years of experience in front of the camera, is fiercely loyal, and communicates well. Would make a good spokesman for DOD.
     
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    Yes he was and deservedly so. An attorney is considered an officer of the court and is held to a higher standard than simply not being a criminal. Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell were also subject to sanctions for their roles in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election.
     
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    Apparently Ernst was seriously considering voting against confirmation of Hegseth until she was threatened with being primaried by supporters of Hegseth and the President-elect.
    At Risk Of Being Primaried, Joni Ernst Throws Pete Hegseth A Line
     
  11. dangolegators

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    In this case, yes. Do you actually think this guy should be sec of defense? Be honest.
     
  12. OklahomaGator

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    He has a degree from Princeton and Harvard. Rose to the rank of Major, and served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Received the Bronze Star and 2 Army Commendation medals. While I would have liked to see someone more qualified, I think he can do the job.
     
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    Republican Senator pounds the table and complains about reduced standards in the military while sitting in front of a chart that incorrectly spells the word military.

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  14. dangolegators

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    Having a masters degree from Harvard and being a major in the army reserve does not qualify one to be secretary of defense. But then add in the sexual assault allegations and the alcohol abuse, the marital infidelities with his first 2 wives, and you wouldn't hire this guy for a middle manager position at your company.
     
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    Looks like he will become the first DEI higher of Trump's term given the fact that he's unqualified
     
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    is he really unqualified or is this just more dem bs to try and say no to as many Trump appointees as possible - I think with the libs on thfsg, you hate that your gal lost (especially to Trump) and you are going to try and disparage as many Trump appointees as possible, have at it. It will surprise me if any of Trumps appointees that need Senate confirmation get turned down.
     
  17. G8tas

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    He's a DEI
     
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    made my point- thanks
     
  19. G8tas

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    I'm sure you feel he's qualified since he's accused of sexual misconduct. He wouldn't be qualified without it as you are programmed to defend it
     
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    accused and guilty are not the same thing unless your name is Trump