We could use more levity like this.

[berg80]

Pete Hegseth Quotes Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction,’ References Bible​

Hegseth told his audience he spoke with Admiral Brad Cooper, who has led U.S. forces during the Iran War, about how they use religious teachings to influence the policy and military decisions they later make.
He then said that reminded him of a prayer given to him by the head of the recent combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission to find and save Air Force crew members shot down in Iran.
He said he was told the prayer is titled “CSAR 2517,” and said it borrows some wording from Bible verse Ezekiel 25:17, but didn’t mention it was adapted almost word-for-word from a violent monologue delivered by actor Samuel L. Jackson in “Pulp Fiction” before the character kills someone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/04/16/pete-hegseth-quotes-violent-prayer-from-pulp-fiction-references-bible/

Maybe he just likes Samuel Jackson. Or in particular the scene from Pulp Fiction. Who knows? I do know we could all use more hilarity right now. More belly laughs. Pete is very good at providing them. Though I'm pretty sure this one was unintentional. He always looks so very earnest at the Pentagon prayerfests he conducts.

It certainly is understandable for people put in harm's way to seek comfort in asking for their chosen deity's protection. That's not what Pete is doing.

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies​

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies

In the first Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the start of the strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself the “Secretary of War,” used prayer and several Bible passages to cast the conflict as a holy war against God’s enemies.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

There's no humor in that.

 

[kyzr]

Hegseth quoted the revised "prayer" told to him by the head of the CSAR team.

Its a spoof from Pulp Fiction. Its basically true that we applied what the "prayer" said.

 

[berg80]

Hegseth quoted the revised "prayer" told to him by the head of the CSAR team.

Its a spoof from Pulp Fiction. Its basically true that we applied what the "prayer" said.

If I could I'd like to personally thank him for the extended laugh. Buffoonery comes in many forms when Pete is involved and this one was a doosey.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Weird how the op is concerned with God but never cares when leftists are trashing the nation. Just wringing my hands in deep consternation wondering what we're supposed to make of this?

 

[Crepitus]

Pete Hegseth Quotes Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction,’ References Bible​

Hegseth told his audience he spoke with Admiral Brad Cooper, who has led U.S. forces during the Iran War, about how they use religious teachings to influence the policy and military decisions they later make.
He then said that reminded him of a prayer given to him by the head of the recent combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission to find and save Air Force crew members shot down in Iran.
He said he was told the prayer is titled “CSAR 2517,” and said it borrows some wording from Bible verse Ezekiel 25:17, but didn’t mention it was adapted almost word-for-word from a violent monologue delivered by actor Samuel L. Jackson in “Pulp Fiction” before the character kills someone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/04/16/pete-hegseth-quotes-violent-prayer-from-pulp-fiction-references-bible/

Maybe he just likes Samuel Jackson. Or in particular the scene from Pulp Fiction. Who knows? I do know we could all use more hilarity right now. More belly laughs. Pete is very good at providing them. Though I'm pretty sure this one was unintentional. He always looks so very earnest at the Pentagon prayerfests he conducts.

It certainly is understandable for people put in harm's way to seek comfort in asking for their chosen deity's protection. That's not what Pete is doing.

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies​

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies

In the first Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the start of the strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself the “Secretary of War,” used prayer and several Bible passages to cast the conflict as a holy war against God’s enemies.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

There's no humor in that.

That guy is a child in his head. Also dumber than a pet rock.

 

[berg80]

Weird how the op is concerned with God

Actually, I'm not. Then again I don't think asking cloud fairies for their help in killing people would be received well in Heaven.........if one existed.

I wonder if Pistol Pete has always been a religoid or if he became one in seeking help to get over his alcoholism?

 

[mudwhistle]

If I could I'd like to personally thank him for the extended laugh. Buffoonery comes in many forms when Pete is involved and this one was a doosey.

Only proves that Democrats have zero sense of humor.

 

[JLW]

 

[berg80]

Only proves that Democrats have zero sense of humor.

On the contrary. Each time I watch Pete quote from Jackson's scene I have a good chuckle. Cuz.....you know......he's clueless, yet solemn.

 

[pknopp]

I hope at his next press debacle someone asks him if he knows what they call a Qaurter Pounder with cheese in France?

 

[mudwhistle]

Pete Hegseth Quotes Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction,’ References Bible​

Hegseth told his audience he spoke with Admiral Brad Cooper, who has led U.S. forces during the Iran War, about how they use religious teachings to influence the policy and military decisions they later make.
He then said that reminded him of a prayer given to him by the head of the recent combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission to find and save Air Force crew members shot down in Iran.
He said he was told the prayer is titled “CSAR 2517,” and said it borrows some wording from Bible verse Ezekiel 25:17, but didn’t mention it was adapted almost word-for-word from a violent monologue delivered by actor Samuel L. Jackson in “Pulp Fiction” before the character kills someone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/04/16/pete-hegseth-quotes-violent-prayer-from-pulp-fiction-references-bible/

Maybe he just likes Samuel Jackson. Or in particular the scene from Pulp Fiction. Who knows? I do know we could all use more hilarity right now. More belly laughs. Pete is very good at providing them. Though I'm pretty sure this one was unintentional. He always looks so very earnest at the Pentagon prayerfests he conducts.

It certainly is understandable for people put in harm's way to seek comfort in asking for their chosen deity's protection. That's not what Pete is doing.

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies​

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies

In the first Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the start of the strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself the “Secretary of War,” used prayer and several Bible passages to cast the conflict as a holy war against God’s enemies.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

There's no humor in that.

Special Forces have a different language.

I discovered when I first started going thru the process of getting qualified to be on an ODA that they hated Jane Fonda with a passion, because they hate traitors and back-stabbers.

He's just talking like "operators" talk to each other.

To Know Your Enemy, You Must Become Your Enemy (Sun Tzu Explained)

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says, "To know your enemy, you must become your enemy." Learn his 17 strategies for putting yourself in your enemy's shoes.

www.shortform.com

 

[Lesh]

Only proves that Democrats have zero sense of humor.

Because death and destruction are just hilarious

 

[Lesh]

Special Forces have a different language.

I discovered when I first started going thru the process of getting qualified to be on an ODA that they hated Jane Fonda with a passion, because they hate traitors and back-stabbers.

He's just talking like "operators" talk to each other.

To Know Your Enemy, You Must Become Your Enemy (Sun Tzu Explained)

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says, "To know your enemy, you must become your enemy." Learn his 17 strategies for putting yourself in your enemy's shoes.

www.shortform.com

Then it’s stolen valor

 

[Zincwarrior]

The Sec Def is playing at being SecDef. He acts like its some messed up 1980s action movie.

 

[mudwhistle]

Because death and destruction are just hilarious

Nope. It means "Shit Happens" and you sometimes have to make light of bad situations to keep from going nuts.

War sucks. Anyone who's been in war knows this.

The left seems to think that war is something that happens in movies with clear outcomes.

War is a mess--and it's pretty difficult to have everything go the way you planned. That's what SITREPs and Fraggos are for.

 

[berg80]

Special Forces have a different language.

I discovered when I first started going thru the process of getting qualified to be on an ODA that they hated Jane Fonda with a passion, because they hate traitors and back-stabbers.

He's just talking like "operators" talk to each other.

To Know Your Enemy, You Must Become Your Enemy (Sun Tzu Explained)

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says, "To know your enemy, you must become your enemy." Learn his 17 strategies for putting yourself in your enemy's shoes.

www.shortform.com

Your inept defense of Pete is making me laugh almost as hard as him stealing Sam's lines.

Key Details of Pentagon Prayer Meetings

• Purpose and Content: The meetings, often described as “monthly Christian worship services” or “staff prayer sessions,” focus on encouraging troops, often citing intense biblical passages such as Psalm 18 for strength and victory in battle.
• "Overwhelming Violence" Prayer: During a recent service, Hegseth shared a prayer from a chaplain that asks God for "clear and righteous targets for violence" and "overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy".
• Controversial Citations: Hegseth was criticized for reciting what he called "CSAR 25:17," a prayer inspired by the Pulp Fiction movie quote (based on Ezekiel 25:17), which he and supporters deemed an appropriate nod to modern warfighter ethos.
• Controversy and Legal Challenges: The meetings have drawn scrutiny regarding the separation of church and state, with Americans United for Separation of Church and State filing a lawsuit against such gatherings. Some attendees reported a feeling of "implied pressure" to attend.
• Context: Hegseth has framed these prayers as necessary spiritual support during ongoing military operations.

In the first Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the start of the strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself the “Secretary of War,” used prayer and several Bible passages to cast the conflict as a holy war against God’s enemies. He prayed that God would pour out righteous wrath by helping “break the teeth” and kill the “wicked” enemies “who deserve no mercy” and should be “delivered to the eternal damnation prepared for them.” And he did so during the service on Wednesday (March 25) while carrying up to the podium what looked like his Bible that’s stamped on the cover with a Jerusalem Cross and the phrase “Deus Vult,” thus matching the controversial Crusader tattoos on his body.

His zealotry is palpable.

 

[Auld Phart]

Pete Hegseth Quotes Violent Prayer From ‘Pulp Fiction,’ References Bible​

Hegseth told his audience he spoke with Admiral Brad Cooper, who has led U.S. forces during the Iran War, about how they use religious teachings to influence the policy and military decisions they later make.
He then said that reminded him of a prayer given to him by the head of the recent combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission to find and save Air Force crew members shot down in Iran.
He said he was told the prayer is titled “CSAR 2517,” and said it borrows some wording from Bible verse Ezekiel 25:17, but didn’t mention it was adapted almost word-for-word from a violent monologue delivered by actor Samuel L. Jackson in “Pulp Fiction” before the character kills someone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/04/16/pete-hegseth-quotes-violent-prayer-from-pulp-fiction-references-bible/

Maybe he just likes Samuel Jackson. Or in particular the scene from Pulp Fiction. Who knows? I do know we could all use more hilarity right now. More belly laughs. Pete is very good at providing them. Though I'm pretty sure this one was unintentional. He always looks so very earnest at the Pentagon prayerfests he conducts.

It certainly is understandable for people put in harm's way to seek comfort in asking for their chosen deity's protection. That's not what Pete is doing.

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies​

At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies

In the first Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the start of the strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself the “Secretary of War,” used prayer and several Bible passages to cast the conflict as a holy war against God’s enemies.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

There's no humor in that.

grasp any straw, berg,

 

[pknopp]

Nope. It means "Shit Happens" and you sometimes have to make light of bad situations to keep from going nuts.

War sucks. Anyone who's been in war knows this.

The left seems to think that war is something that happens in movies with clear outcomes.

War is a mess--and it's pretty difficult to have everything go the way you planned. That's what SITREPs and Fraggos are for.

War is always a sign of failed leadership.

 

[berg80]

The left seems to think that war is something that happens in movies with clear outcomes.

WTF?

 

[Auld Phart]

If I could I'd like to personally thank him for the extended laugh. Buffoonery comes in many forms when Pete is involved and this one was a doosey.

Buffoonery comes in many forms

we see it daily in your posts.