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Hagel is just as much of a war hawk as Obama is.
No, he doesn't support the "all options on the table" nonsense in regards to Iran that Obama does. He's said a war with Iran would be a disaster in the past. Of course, I'm sure he'll change his mind during the confirmation hearings.
I don't see a "war" with Iran coming. I could be wrong though.
Hagel is just as much of a war hawk as Obama is.
No, he doesn't support the "all options on the table" nonsense in regards to Iran that Obama does. He's said a war with Iran would be a disaster in the past. Of course, I'm sure he'll change his mind during the confirmation hearings.
I don't see a "war" with Iran coming. I could be wrong though.
No, he doesn't support the "all options on the table" nonsense in regards to Iran that Obama does. He's said a war with Iran would be a disaster in the past. Of course, I'm sure he'll change his mind during the confirmation hearings.
I don't see a "war" with Iran coming. I could be wrong though.
Well if you're right it won't be for a lack of trying.
I don't see a "war" with Iran coming. I could be wrong though.
Well if you're right it won't be for a lack of trying.
There are people who've been "trying" to get a war started with Iran for decades now. I just don't think it's really going to gain that much traction.
The only ones who seem really gung-ho about it are the oldschool neo-cons, but they've got significantly less power now than they did 10 years ago.
I don't see a "war" with Iran coming. I could be wrong though.
Well if you're right it won't be for a lack of trying.
There are people who've been "trying" to get a war started with Iran for decades now. I just don't think it's really going to gain that much traction.
The only ones who seem really gung-ho about it are the oldschool neo-cons, but they've got significantly less power now than they did 10 years ago.
Well if you're right it won't be for a lack of trying.
There are people who've been "trying" to get a war started with Iran for decades now. I just don't think it's really going to gain that much traction.
The only ones who seem really gung-ho about it are the oldschool neo-cons, but they've got significantly less power now than they did 10 years ago.
Well they're the ones opposing Hagel right now, so I guess we'll see if they have much sway left. It looks like Obama's going to have to rely on Democrats to get Hagel through.
There are people who've been "trying" to get a war started with Iran for decades now. I just don't think it's really going to gain that much traction.
The only ones who seem really gung-ho about it are the oldschool neo-cons, but they've got significantly less power now than they did 10 years ago.
Well they're the ones opposing Hagel right now, so I guess we'll see if they have much sway left. It looks like Obama's going to have to rely on Democrats to get Hagel through.
It's going to be interesting to watch.
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
Well they're the ones opposing Hagel right now, so I guess we'll see if they have much sway left. It looks like Obama's going to have to rely on Democrats to get Hagel through.
It's going to be interesting to watch.
Sen. Graham is already voicing opposition to Hagel and he's basing his apparent "hostility" to Israel as a reason.
Sen. Graham was a JAG officer. They take an oath when appointed:
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
I don't see anything about Israel in there, does anyone else?
When has any kind of oath mattered to any politician ever?
When has any kind of oath mattered to any politician ever?
Many times. Many decent and honorable people have served with distinction. Stop being so sophomoric about it all.
When has any kind of oath mattered to any politician ever?
Many times. Many decent and honorable people have served with distinction. Stop being so sophomoric about it all.
In one thread I'm too serious, in this thread I'm "sophomoric." What do you want from me?
Many times. Many decent and honorable people have served with distinction. Stop being so sophomoric about it all.
In one thread I'm too serious, in this thread I'm "sophomoric." What do you want from me?
Seriously sophomoric and sophomoricly serious? Is that asking too much?
Pffft...Another ruling class toady takes a position amongst the ruling class.
This just in: Water is still wet.
More than a few Democrats aren't thrilled with Hagel either whatever.
More than a few Democrats aren't thrilled with Hagel either whatever.
so what? Democrats don't march in lock step, but a majority, a healthy majority will hopefully shut out the lunatics that will attack Hagel in personal, and partisan ways