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Couldn't come faster, but not holding breath on the next one in. Can't be much worse, though.
White House looking for new secretary of defense
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The discussion centers on the appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense under President Trump, highlighting concerns about his qualifications and the implications of such a choice. New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Trump for selecting Hegseth, emphasizing the lack of experience in leading complex organizations. Participants express frustration over the political climate, comparing it to past administrations and lamenting the moral compromises made by current Republican senators. The conversation underscores a broader critique of political accountability and the selection process for key government positions.
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- Research the qualifications and backgrounds of past Secretaries of Defense
- Examine the impact of media narratives on political appointments
- Explore the historical context of political accountability in U.S. governance
- Investigate the role of Congressional oversight in confirming presidential nominees
Political analysts, historians, students of political science, and anyone interested in the dynamics of U.S. government appointments and accountability.
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Agree, can't come soon enough. It will be good to see his wife not getting any more access to Defense Department meetings. Hopefully his also-unqualified brother will lose his job also. The Pentagon isn't a damn family picnic.
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Exceprt from NPR:
Difficult to follow the selection process of an incompetent commander-in-chief with no military experience who exhibits zero social responsibility. I vividly remember how President Jimmy Carter was villified as C-in-C by right wing elements in USAF, treated as a joke despite years of superlative service including as a submarine commander, one of the most difficult and responsible positions in all of government.
Trump has no experience, no qualifications, no network of defense professionals prepared to advise him. If Trump watched weekend cartoons instead of Fox talking heads, would Bugs Bunny be his next nominee for DOD secretary?
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Nope. Elmer, of course.
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This entire affair has two aspects.
1. Imagine what would have happened if it had occurred under Obama! We would talk about it for the next four years.
2. It reminds me of the early days of the internet. I recall some MS chat groups I have been active in where there was a hammer that signaled the role of the moderator, and when a moderator left the group, he handed the hammer to someone else. The severity seems similar to finding someone to give the hammer to.
1. Imagine what would have happened if it had occurred under Obama! We would talk about it for the next four years.
2. It reminds me of the early days of the internet. I recall some MS chat groups I have been active in where there was a hammer that signaled the role of the moderator, and when a moderator left the group, he handed the hammer to someone else. The severity seems similar to finding someone to give the hammer to.
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I very much doubt that you can expect any kind of morality from the current Republican senators.
The unfortunate fact is that this behavior isn't specific to Congress. JVL, from the Bulwark, had originally thought moderate Republicans in the House caving to Trump was peculiar to Congress, a consequence of the politics. But he now sees it's the norm after seeing numerous corporations, law firms, schools, and wealthy individuals bending the knee to Trump. People like Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, who sacrificed their jobs to stand up for what they believed was right, are the exception. People and organizations with the courage to stand up for their convictions are very rare.