The Manufactured Outrage Over Pete Hegseth’s Nomination for Secretary of Defense

What makes Hegseth the right man for the job OP?

What are his qualifications?
Are you seriously asking that?

Man fought for his country, sacrificed his wellbeing for his country.

What the hell have you done Marc? What the hell has a pajama boy like you ever done for his country except sit and whine about people you don't like assuming positions they are magnitudes more eminently qualified to run than you?
 
What makes Hegseth the right man for the job OP?

What are his qualifications?
As you're asking for qualifications, post a list of the applicable qualifications.

Shirley, you can identify the objective standards for qualification, right?

What were the standards met by DIE hire Lloyd Austin?
 
Northrop Grubman, Raytheon, McConnell Douglass, and other big big companies that profit from war have bought and paid for the Democrats....

Used to be that they sponsored Republicans but Democrats were less expensive than Republicans and the Democrats actually got them the contracts they wanted.

Ait nothing like Democracy eh?

The Democrats all saying,
"Wha? I dindu nuffin"
 

I appreciate what Ben Shapiro brings to the public. Honest for sure. Intelligent!!! I mean very intelligent. I wonder what Charlie Kirk says about this?
 
Are you seriously asking that?

Man fought for his country, sacrificed his wellbeing for his country.

What the hell have you done Marc? What the hell has a pajama boy like you ever done for his country except sit and whine about people you don't like assuming positions they are magnitudes more eminently qualified to run than you?
I call that a knockout punch.
 
Nuthin' "manufactured" about not wanting a moronic alky in charge of the pentagon.

And that's not even considering his support for committing war crimes.
You have them as demofk Senators Take a listen. Makes you a hypocrite

 

The most recent rejected cabinet appointment was John Tower for SecDef in 1989 by a 47-53 vote. He has been investigated for claims of drunkenness, womanizing, and ties with defense contractors.​



There is precedent for someone like Hegseth being rejected.

Then each congressional rep should resign right?
 
Here's a good example of GOP hypocricy & sell preservation. Joni Ernst who served & was supposedly so concerned over what women in the military are subjected to including sexual assault. She supposely had justifiable concerns over Hegseth, but has now changed her tune. Why? She was threatened by Trump & his goon squad with a primary. She's more concerned with keeping her cushy job in the senate boys & girls club then she is with protecting our military from a hack like Hegseth.

She's a "yes" vote.
Looks like hardball, baby.
Good! :D
It's time the people stopped getting fucked around. The Senate is the most corrupt.
 
lol. I don't see any key differences between Austin and Hegseth regarding lobbying; there’s nothing to worry about. :)

👉 Lloyd Austin has been involved in lobbying indirectly through his roles in the private sector. After retiring from the military, he served on the boards of several defense contractors, including Raytheon Technologies, which is a major player in defense lobbying. During his tenure, Raytheon spent nearly $11 million on lobbying efforts in 2020 alone[1].

Additionally, Austin was a partner at Pine Island Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing in defense companies that emphasized its connections to Washington[1][3]. Although he stepped down from these positions upon his nomination as Secretary of Defense, his prior engagements illustrate the revolving door dynamic between government and defense contractors[1][4].

sources:
[1] Lloyd Austin
[2] Lloyd Austin Isn’t Who You Think He Is
[3] Lloyd Austin - Wikipedia
[4] New Spin on a Revolving Door: Pentagon Officials Turned Venture Capitalists (Published 2023)
[5] Biden’s Choice for Pentagon Faces Questions on Ties to Contractors (Published 2020)

👉 If Pete Hegseth were to become the next Secretary of Defense, he could potentially engage in lobbying activities similar to those of Lloyd Austin, especially given his background and connections within the defense sector.

Key points of analysis are here:

- Background in Advocacy: Hegseth has previously led Concerned Veterans for America, a group that lobbies for veterans' issues and defense policies. His experience in this role suggests familiarity with advocacy and lobbying practices.

- Defense Contracting Reforms: He has expressed intentions to reform defense contracting processes, which could involve interactions with contractors and lobbying efforts to influence policy changes, akin to Austin’s connections with defense firms.

- Political Connections: Hegseth's close relationship with Trump and his media presence may enable him to leverage political support for defense initiatives, potentially leading to lobbying-like activities that prioritize certain defense contractors or policies.

While Hegseth's approach may differ from Austin's, the potential for involvement in lobbying exists given the nature of the Secretary of Defense role and the ongoing relationships within the military-industrial complex.

sources:
[1] Senate panel quietly seeking more info on Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
[2] Trump Defense Nominee Outlines Pentagon Tech Vision
[3] Some military officers worry that Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes
[4] What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense secretary
[5] Alarm Grows Over Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary
[6] 7 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick
[7] https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/g-s1-42564/trump-cabinet-picks-pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearing
[8] https://www.barrons.com/articles/hegseth-defense-boeing-lockheed-martin-northrop-grumman-01ef162e
[9] https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/firms/lobbyists?cycle=2024&id=F328448
[10] https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/hegseth-confirmation-hearing-defense-secretary/index.html
[11] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/us/politics/pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump.html
 

The most recent rejected cabinet appointment was John Tower for SecDef in 1989 by a 47-53 vote. He has been investigated for claims of drunkenness, womanizing, and ties with defense contractors.​

There is precedent for someone like Hegseth being rejected.
1. "womanizing" is no longer a disqualifier, Bubba Clinton proved that.

2. "drunkenness" was similarly dismissed by Senator Mullin.

3. Better yet Pete promised not to go AWOL like Austin did.

4. Pete will be confirmed, if only by Republicans.
 
His qualifications are that he's a spineless prick who will do what he's told by that jailbird Trump who has even less morals then his lackey Hegseth.
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What makes Hegseth the right man for the job OP?

What are his qualifications?
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What makes Lloyd Austin the right man to have held the position of Secy. of Def.?
How many Generals or Secy of Defense do you know have gone AWOL?
 
So any old infantry platoon leader w/an ivy league elite degree under his belt would do, huh?
Mattis was a Marine, he was a good SECDEF.
Robert Gates was 26-yrs in the CIA, not the military, he was good

Pete is smart enough to run the Department, you forgot to mention his degree from Princeton.
I also agree with his book, "The War on Warriors". There are no magic qualifications, he knows what he wants to do.


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