Pete Hegserh as Defense Secretary

[seminole97]

Yikes.

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Never heard of him.

CIB means he actually was in active combat, not just in theater, right?

Military doesn't make Bronze Star write ups available, so we don't know if those were for valor in combat, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

Pete Hegseth was in the Army ROTC program at Princeton; after graduating in 2003, Hegseth, a second lieutenant, served at Guantanamo Bay as a part of the New Jersey Army National Guard.[3] He remained there until 2005. The following year, Hegseth, now a first lieutenant, was deployed with the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division to Baghdad, Iraq. He served as an infantry platoon leader. Toward the end of his tour, in 2006, he served as a civil-military operations officer in Samarra.[2]

He returned to active duty in 2012 as a captain. He was deployed to Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard and acted as a senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul.[2]

Hegseth, a major, serves in the Individual Ready Reserve.[2] He has been awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge for his service overseas.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Wow. Quite the resume separator for Sec of Def.

I'm very excited about this selection, 2 Bronze Stars, actual combat experience.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

I thought lewundouchebag was banging Gnome.

Speaking of little gnomes GoHox69 has crawled back.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

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LOL - Biden the gift that just keeps giving. Maybe those 2 can land a gig on MSNBC, oh I just realized MSNBC is doing massive layoffs due to no viewership.

Maybe they could land a seat on The View, LOL

 

[BrianNole777]

I'm very excited about this selection, 2 Bronze Stars, actual combat experience.

You should apply to be Trump's press secretary.

 

[SI_NYC]

They picked a guy to run one of the largest organizations on earth whose previous executive experience was running a small non profit and serving as a major in the Army? Whose main claim to fame is a part time commentator on Fox?

This is scary if confirmed. I don’t think Putin could have picked anyone better for Russia.

 

[seminole97]

This is scary if confirmed. I don’t think Putin could have picked anyone better for Russia.

Waaaaaaah!
Why doesn't he want to be in all the wars like Hillary?

 

[SI_NYC]

He hasn't taken enough money for Raytheon..

For real, this guy is a multiple decades veteran with multiple deployments and two bronze stars. He's more qualified than Lloyd Austin lol it's actually not even close.

 

[Scruddy]

Remember when Lloyd Austin just went MIA for medical reasons and never told anybody/covered his responsibilities? Yeah...

 

[Titus Andronicus]

Mr. Hegseth is 45 years old.

Mr. Churchill was 37 years old when he became First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 and charged with completely modernizing the British Navy. HE was put in to reform also.

Don Rumsfeld was 43 when he was appointed Secretary of Defense in 1975.

We really do need to identify a few people in their 30's and 40's for some of these jobs. This fellow sounds quite good and he is certainly quite accomplished in a Churchillian, Rumsfeld mold. ... New Blood! Modern intellectual blood!
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Here is an excerpt from a review of one of his books:

"America's original schools didn't just make kids memorize facts or learn skills; they taught them to think freely and arrive at wisdom. They assigned the classics, inspired love of God and country, and raised future citizens that changed the world forever."

If his thinking is along these lines, he has my total support.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

Does anyone care about what China is doing?

Glad Pete is talking about them and their rapidly increasing capabilities. Then there's Russia and Iran getting chummy with China.

He's been very critical of whokeness and anything else that is a distraction to the primary purpose of the military.

Like what he has said so far.

 

[SI_NYC]

Mr. Hegseth is 45 years old.

Mr. Churchill was 37 years old when he became First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 and charged with completely modernizing the British Navy. HE was put in to reform also.

We really do need to identify a few people in their 30's and 40's for some of these jobs. This fellow sounds quite good ... New Blood!

Age isn't the issue—experience is. Hegseth is stepping into a role that demands a level of expertise and depth he simply hasn't attained. As a commentator, he may know the headlines, but his highest military rank was captain in the National Guard. His resume doesn’t even come close to meeting the standards required for Secretary of Defense.

 

[Titus Andronicus]

Age isn't the issue—experience is. Hegseth is stepping into a role that demands a level of expertise and depth he simply hasn't attained. As a commentator, he may know the headlines, but his highest military rank was captain in the National Guard. His resume doesn’t even come close to meeting the standards required for Secretary of Defense.

Churchill and Rumsfeld were Thinkers! and recognized as such. It sounds as if Mr. Hegseth might be cut from the same mold.

We already have all of the regurgitators of old ideas that are needed.

I also love that Mr. Trump is thinking along the same lines. We do need a massive rebuild across the entire society ... although the issue at hand is focused on National Defense.

 

[pjhawk]

They picked a guy to run one of the largest organizations on earth whose previous executive experience was running a small non profit and serving as a major in the Army? Whose main claim to fame is a part time commentator on Fox?

He looks and sounds the part though, that's what's important.

Welcome to MAGA-land, welcome to the shitshow.

 

[pjhawk]

Everybody gets one Harriet Myers. This might be trumps.

Oh FFS.

 

[pjhawk]

Mr. Hegseth is 45 years old.

Mr. Churchill was 37 years old when he became First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 and charged with completely modernizing the British Navy. HE was put in to reform also.

Don Rumsfeld was 43 when he was appointed Secretary of Defense in 1975.

We really do need to identify a few people in their 30's and 40's for some of these jobs. This fellow sounds quite good and he is certainly quite accomplished in a Churchillian, Rumsfeld mold. ... New Blood! Modern intellectual blood!
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Here is an excerpt from aa review of one of his books:

"America's original schools didn't just make kids memorize facts or learn skills; they taught them to think freely and arrive at wisdom. They assigned the classics, inspired love of God and country, and raised future citizens that changed the world forever."

If his thinking is along these lines, he has my total support.

OK, I'm leaning back to you being a parody account.

Winston Churchill? Why didn't you just tag George Washington while you were at it.

He doesn't have remotely the resume of a Churchill or a Rumsfeld at the time they took their positions. These are completely ridiculous and absurd comparisons.

He's a talk show host. Basically on the same level as his game show host boss as far as relevant experience for the job.

But in the short term, liberals are being owned! That's what's important! Who cares when everything goes to shit later!

 

[Thunderlips71]

How long until he’s banging noem?

Those conservative “family values” are sure a lot different than mine.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Those conservative “family values” are sure a lot different than mine.

Do as I say, not as I do. I want to see some red hats with that slogan

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

 

[DooBi]

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Blows me away how many people don't understand what quotation marks mean.

 

[Aardvark86]

Ho Hum Yada Yada brushing off the endless crazy of Trump like it's nothing. Comical

Brush off? The implication is he won’t be confirmed

With that said, as I’ve said before, every president gets their chance, even if brief, to govern

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

Great news!

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

 

[WDSMHAWK]

Another unqualified White appointed by Trump. Shocker.

 

[NorthEndzoneCrew]

This is all going wonderfully. Looks like an absolute disaster, which is what I’m hoping for. Let it burn.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Age isn't the issue—experience is. Hegseth is stepping into a role that demands a level of expertise and depth he simply hasn't attained. As a commentator, he may know the headlines, but his highest military rank was captain in the National Guard. His resume doesn’t even come close to meeting the standards required for Secretary of Defense.

What are acceptable standards in your view?

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

What are acceptable standards in your view?

Here are some things I think are critical for which I don’t see this candidate having demonstrated excellence:

• Experience leading a very large organization, with particular emphasis on ways to foster the next generation of leaders, streamline process, cut bureaucracy and implement wide-scale organization change
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and proven capacity to successfully apply strategic skills in a dynamic environment
• Experience in high level negotiations in particular when it comes to development and procurement of next generation weapons
• Deep experience in military tactics with particular emphasis on how warfare is changing in real time (Ukraine/Israel lessons). Ability to apply that knowledge to change US strategic posture accordingly
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading/coaching/training other leaders vs. individual contributors
• Proven ability to attract, retain and inspire world class talent
• The character and integrity to follow the laws of our nation, challenge illegal orders, uphold the dignity of the office and demand the same from your organization

Now maybe he has the innate capacity for these things, but his resume doesn’t show it to-date. Basically he is a wild card, which is not shocking since that is who Trump likes and that is who he attracts. There are literally thousands of people in this country that are more qualified for this job than the dude he picked.

 

[Scruddy]

Another unqualified White appointed by Trump. Shocker.

Ah, there it is. The left just can't learn any lessons LMFAO this is why you guys just lost in such a land slide.

What are acceptable standards in your view?

He's a Rachel Levine fan to give you a baseline..

 

[Scruddy]

Here are some things I think are critical for which I don’t see this candidate having demonstrated excellence:

• Experience leading a very large organization, with particular emphasis on ways to foster the next generation of leaders, streamline process, cut bureaucracy and implement wide-scale organization change
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and proven capacity to successfully apply strategic skills in a dynamic environment
• Experience in high level negotiations in particular when it comes to development and procurement of next generation weapons
• Deep experience in military tactics with particular emphasis on how warfare is changing in real time (Ukraine/Israel lessons). Ability to apply that knowledge to change US strategic posture accordingly
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading/coaching/training other leaders vs. individual contributors
• Proven ability to attract, retain and inspire world class talent
• The character and integrity to follow the laws of our nation, challenge illegal orders, uphold the dignity of the office and demand the same from your organization

Now maybe he has the innate capacity for these things, but his resume doesn’t show it to-date. Basically he is a wild card, which is not shocking since that is who Trump likes and that is who he attracts. There are literally thousands of people in this country that are more qualified for this job than the dude he picked.

Man, I knew austin was unqualified but you didn't need to roast him this badly..

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

Man, I knew austin was unqualified but you didn't need to roast him this badly..

That was almost funny…not quite, but you are improving. Good Job! I gave you the laugh emoji as a courtesy.

Keep going to those open mic nights…eventually you will figure out the humor thing. They may even give you a certificate of completion like your Harvard seminar.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Here are some things I think are critical for which I don’t see this candidate having demonstrated excellence:

• Experience leading a very large organization, with particular emphasis on ways to foster the next generation of leaders, streamline process, cut bureaucracy and implement wide-scale organization change
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and proven capacity to successfully apply strategic skills in a dynamic environment
• Experience in high level negotiations in particular when it comes to development and procurement of next generation weapons
• Deep experience in military tactics with particular emphasis on how warfare is changing in real time (Ukraine/Israel lessons). Ability to apply that knowledge to change US strategic posture accordingly
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading/coaching/training other leaders vs. individual contributors
• Proven ability to attract, retain and inspire world class talent
• The character and integrity to follow the laws of our nation, challenge illegal orders, uphold the dignity of the office and demand the same from your organization

Now maybe he has the innate capacity for these things, but his resume doesn’t show it to-date. Basically he is a wild card, which is not shocking since that is who Trump likes and that is who he attracts. There are literally thousands of people in this country that are more qualified for this job than the dude he picked.

You do realize that the U.S. has had several people as Sec of Defense with no military experience, right?

I have no issues with that, by the way.

 

[Chishawk1425]

Brush off? The implication is he won’t be confirmed

With that said, as I’ve said before, every president gets their chance, even if brief, to govern

Umm yea. No. This isn't remotely normal or standard. Evil and horrific intentions with 0 wanting to govern for all. The felon and rapist who ran to stay out of prison.

 

[HIWILLE]

Absolutely pathetic. MAGA

Jealousy is a bitch. Fantastic hire.

 

[Scruddy]

Jealousy is a bitch. Fantastic hire.

They still haven't learned anything from last week and I'm loving every second of their tantrum here. Between these appointments, winning the trifecta last week and now cnn and msnbc downsizing and being sold off... this is a LOT of winning for a 1 week period!

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

You do realize that the U.S. has had several people as Sec of Defense with no military experience, right?

I have no issues with that, by the way.

That’s the one characteristic he might actually pass from a list of very important topics where he has no demonstrated expertise. He might be great, but how the hell would anyone know in advance?

It’s like hiring a Golden Arches store manager who has a lot of social media followers to be CEO of McDonalds. I have run organizations with thousands of people. The skill set to do that at a high level (in this case the highest level) is vastly different than the skill to do it at a small scale.

I hope he is up to the job, but I have my doubts.

 

[praguehawk]

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Sounds like the "they" in this case was his own unit. Are those people all guilty of Marxist rot and not patriots? It was not top down based on what he said.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

Blows me away how many people don't understand what quotation marks mean.

You're one of them. Using quotation to set apart the "subtext" of the narrative is completely normal.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

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fvck him. He can eat my shite. No spices allowed

 

[mnole03]

Never heard of him.

CIB means he actually was in active combat, not just in theater, right?

Military doesn't make Bronze Star write ups available, so we don't know if those were for valor in combat, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

We know one was for meritorious service in a combat zone because he was an O-3 or above in Iraq.

 

[Titanhawk2]

Hopefully there are generals and admirals that know what they are doing and have courage to stand up to the future administration. We as a country will need them.

And you're just now HOPING they know what they're doing? WTF