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

[berg80]

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

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was reportedly forced out of two leadership roles at veteran-focused non-profits amid allegations of financial mismanagement, drunkenness and sexist behavior.

Pete Hegseth forced out of non-profit leadership roles for misconduct – report

Whistleblower report accuses Trump Pentagon pick of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexist behavior

www.theguardian.com

Imagine the kind of parties at strip clubs Pete can throw with the size of the Pentagon's budget.

 

[eagle1462010]

Awards, decorations, and badges​

	Combat Infantryman Badge
	Bronze Star (x2)
	Joint Service Commendation Medal
	Army Commendation Medal (x2)
	National Defense Service Medal
	Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 service stars)
	Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 service stars)
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with bronze hourglass device)
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon
	NATO Medal (ISAF)

 

[DonGlock26]

So you think a politically partisan drunk is the solution?

Now he's "politically partisan"? Was Biden's cabinet "politically partisan"?

I don't know if he drinks too much. Being smeared by the media and Democrats is nothing new.

Combat vets often have problems adjusting to civilian life. I wish him well and if he isn't measuring up,
Trump will fire him.

 

[The Duke]

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

That doesn't happen. Ever.
I wouldn't even try to use that for an argument.

 

[DonGlock26]

Awards, decorations, and badges​

	Combat Infantryman Badge
	Bronze Star (x2)
	Joint Service Commendation Medal
	Army Commendation Medal (x2)
	National Defense Service Medal
	Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 service stars)
	Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 service stars)
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with bronze hourglass device)
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon
	NATO Medal (ISAF)

He has the NATO medal. Democrats should be lining up to kiss his rear end.

 

[berg80]

Who?

How'd the Google search work out?

You and your fellow trump voters are responsible for Pete's confirmation. Just as you are responsible for all the buffoonish things trump has already done.

 

[DonGlock26]

“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

Murkowski is the Queen of the Rinos.

 

[DonGlock26]

You know that never will happen, right?

I don't accept this level of failure from flag officers and Secretaries of Defense.

 

[berg80]

He has the NATO medal. Democrats should be lining up to kiss his rear end.

The only ass kissing going on is big fat Don's ass being kissed by sycophantic Repub senators last night.

 

[berg80]

Murkowski is the Queen of the Rinos.

What specifically in her statement do you find fault with?

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.

Pete has already failed at the financial management of a tiny organization.

 

[DonGlock26]

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

Hopefully, you have that Google tab still open, so that you can look that up for us.
Past failures are no excuse for Austin though.

 

[eagle1462010]

He has the NATO medal. Democrats should be lining up to kiss his rear end.

I read when he was in Iraq ab RPG hit his Humvee but didnt explode. Lucky to be alive.

But but but Berg says he doesnt know shit so we have to ditch him. Anyone got a tissue.

 

[DonGlock26]

You and your fellow trump voters are responsible for Pete's confirmation. Just as you are responsible for all the buffoonish things trump has already done.

Why thank you. Whenever you gas up at the pumps, think of MAGA.

 

[DonGlock26]

The only ass kissing going on is big fat Don's ass being kissed by sycophantic Repub senators last night.

He's certainly on a winning streak. The FBI is next.

 

[DonGlock26]

What specifically in her statement do you find fault with?

What specifically in her statement do you agree with?

 

[eagle1462010]

What specifically in her statement do you find fault with?

Lack of experience in the armed forces. Sooo who really cares. He was a decorated officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. 2 Bronze stars.

Lisa was a lawyer and a career politician

Perhaps she could talk the Taliban to death.

 

[DonGlock26]

I read when he was in Iraq ab RPG hit his Humvee but didnt explode. Lucky to be alive.

But but but Berg says he doesnt know shit so we have to ditch him. Anyone got a tissue.

Should we go into Eisenhower's lack of experience before he was put in charge of Operation Torch by FDR(D)?

 

[berg80]

I read when he was in Iraq ab RPG hit his Humvee but didnt explode. Lucky to be alive.

But but but Berg says he doesnt know shit so we have to ditch him. Anyone got a tissue.

From Murkowski.......

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.

 

[berg80]

Lack of experience in the armed forces. Sooo who really cares. He was a decorated officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. 2 Bronze stars.

Lisa was a lawyer and a career politician

Perhaps she could talk the Taliban to death.

Her judgement about Hegseth lacking the qualifications needed to run the DoD is substantiated by the factual record.

 

[eagle1462010]

Should we go into Eisenhower's lack of experience before he was put in charge of Operation Torch by FDR(D)?

Are we invading North Africa again?