Prediction, Hegseth doesn't make it to the confirmation process.....if there is one.

[MarcATL]

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thehill.com

How does a general and Secretary of Defense go AWOL?

You never answered the question if he did a good job or not.

 

[berg80]

He might. General Austin has stars and was an utter failure.

As Mitch McConnell said,

“Stewardship of the United States Armed Forces, and of the complex bureaucracy that exists to support them, is a massive and solemn responsibility. At the gravest moments, under the weight of this public trust, even the most capable and well-qualified leaders to set foot in the Pentagon have done so with great humility – from George Marshall harnessing American enterprise and Atlantic allies for the Cold War, to Caspar Weinberger orchestrating the Reagan build-up, to Bob Gates earning the wartime trust of two Commanders-in-Chief, of both parties.

“Mere desire to be a ‘change agent’ is not enough to fill these shoes. And ‘dust on boots’ fails even to distinguish this nominee from multiple predecessors of the last decade. Nor is it a precondition for success. Secretaries with distinguished combat experience and time in the trenches have failed at the job.

“Effective management of nearly 3 million military and civilian personnel, an annual budget of nearly $1 trillion, and alliances and partnerships around the world is a daily test with staggering consequences for the security of the American people and our global interests.

“Mr. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high as they have ever been."

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth's confirmation

On Friday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. However, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell voted against the confirmation.

www.lex18.com

 

[DonGlock26]

As Mitch McConnell said,

The King of the Rinos.

 

[berg80]

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thehill.com

How does a general and Secretary of Defense go AWOL?

Criticism of a former Sec. of D doesn't justify Hegseth's nomination.

 

[DonGlock26]

You never answered the question if he did a good job or not.

Who?

How'd the Google search work out?

 

[DonGlock26]

Criticism of a former Sec. of D doesn't justify Hegseth's nomination.

Sure it does. It's time to try a combat vet from the lower ranks. The general failed.

 

[berg80]

The King of the Rinos.

Let's get back to how it's actually your fault, and fellow trump voters, that a manifestly unfit man is now the Sec. of D.

 

[Meathead]

Most incompetent pick in American history.

WEI era.

Kamala?

 

[MarcATL]

Sure it does. It's time to try a combat vet from the lower ranks. The general failed.

What did he fail to do?

 

[berg80]

Sure it does. It's time to try a combat vet from the lower ranks. The general failed.

Putting aside your specious opinion about Austin, how does putting an obviously unqualified person in charge make things better?

 

[DonGlock26]

Putting aside your specious opinion about Austin, how does putting an obviously unqualified person in charge make things better?

How's he unqualified? The Pentagon is not going to be fixed by a flag rank insider.

 

[The Duke]

Let's get back to how it's actually your fault, and fellow trump voters, that a manifestly unfit man is now the Sec. of D.

So you say, but you're a chump.

 

[Meathead]

What did he fail to do?

True, he wasn't Biden's border czarina.

 

[MarcATL]

How's he unqualified? The Pentagon is not going to be fixed by a flag rank insider.

So you think a politically partisan drunk is the solution?

 

[Meathead]

So you think a politically partisan drunk is the solution?

Was Hillary?

 

[DonGlock26]

What did he fail to do?

Is the Pentagon's budget money all accounted for? If not, Austin failed.

 

[berg80]

How's he unqualified? The Pentagon is not going to be fixed by a flag rank insider.

“Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials. I closely followed his hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee and gathered substantial feedback from organizations, veterans, and Alaskans. After thorough evaluation, I must conclude that I cannot in good conscience support his nomination for Secretary of Defense. I did not make this decision lightly; I take my constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent with the utmost seriousness.

I commend Pete Hegseth’s service to our nation, including leading troops in combat and advocating for our veterans. However, these accomplishments do not alleviate my significant concerns regarding his nomination. Managing the Department of Defense requires vast experience and expertise as the department is one of the most complex and powerful organizations in the world, and Mr. Hegseth’s prior roles in his career do not demonstrate to me that he is prepared for such immense responsibility. His leadership of two veteran organizations was marked with accusations of financial mismanagement and problems with the workplace culture he fostered.

Although he has recently revised his statements on women in combat since being nominated, I remain concerned about the message that confirming Mr. Hegseth sends to women currently serving and those aspiring to join. Women have served our nation with distinction, overcoming immense obstacles to excel in combat and leadership roles, and they deserve to know that their leader honors and values their commitment to our nation.

While the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my concerns, the past behaviors Mr. Hegseth has admitted to, including infidelity on multiple occasions, demonstrate a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces. These behaviors starkly contrast the values and discipline expected of servicemembers. Men and women in uniform are held accountable for such actions, and they deserve leaders who uphold these same standards.

Senator Murkowski Releases Statement on Hegseth Nomination | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska

www.murkowski.senate.gov

 

[The Duke]

Is the Pentagon's budget money all accounted for? If not, Austin failed.

You know that never will happen, right?

 

[MarcATL]

Is the Pentagon's budget money all accounted for? If not, Austin failed.

When was the last time the Pentagon's budget money was accounted for?

 

[berg80]

Is the Pentagon's budget money all accounted for? If not, Austin failed.

See post #15.