Duckworth: "I think he personally is a compromised individual whom our adversaries are watching and digging the dirt on, and this makes him someone who's vulnerable to our adversaries."
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But seriously, though, at this point, aren't these cabinet picks just pretty spokespeople and fall guys for MAGA? I feel that they will treacherous individuals actually running things behind the scene. Am I alone on this?
Anybody with an ounce of integrity knows this. The GOP is looking for inexperienced followers who will ignore the law & enjoy Hegseth’s dirt, wink at the criminal activity, promote the privileged escapee from accountability they all enjoy.
She's doing as well as anyone in the Senate, but why is this the issue? Hegseth is in no way even remotely qualified for the job. The story should mostly be about Senate R's willingness to go along with an utterly unqualified nominee for arguably second most powerful job in the world.
100 percent guarantee that the intelligence agencies of our adversaries are out collecting the dirt on this man and that they will not have to dig far to hit gold. He’ll be quickly blackmailed into doing their bidding. Not only an incompetent bruh boy, but a danger to national security.
We already have the dirt. The Senate confirmation hearing proved that the GOP embraced the dirt, winked at the criminal activity, promoted the privileged escape from accountability they all enjoy.
All foreign services that have to deal with US military are collecting on Pete. They want to know why he was selected and how they can take advantage of him in one way or another. It isn't always about using force.
She's missing the point: Hegspeth and Rump don't CARE if it's a good or bad mission! Rump wants a toady; none of the GOP has thought as far as competent leadership - clearly.
I don't think he's vulnerable to our enemies, he is our enemy. He's already more than willing to climb in bed w our adversaries. It's the same for all Trump's pick.
I think that Sen Kaine has a report on #Hegseth & domestic violence that will be shared soon.
His sin will NOT be the DV, it will be embarrassing Trump.
When Sen Kaine reveals evidence of domestic violence by #Hegseth I expect the GOP to attack the victims, instead of hold #Hegseth accountable for his actions & lies.
I talked about this on the @nicolesandler.bsky.social show. H/T to @gottalaff.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/live/D5s1yFic2V0?si=q-M40l2yPPpms2pm&t=1617
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What we saw today from congressional Democrats was a complete incapacity for shame… These people, when grandstanding as moral arbiters, are, in reality, the lowest low-lifes this nation has.
except we already know he’s a low life without any morals. That takes away the threat. For example:
Them: if you don’t do what we want we will tell the public you committed adultery.
Hegesworth: they already know.
Our adversaries are cheering Hegseth on. China is ready to invade Taiwan who is our ALI. We have treaties, etc with our allies. What are we going to do when they do invade? "Oh well, catch ya on the flip side?" That'll go over well across the world. NOT.
I can see Hegseth as a very shallow person who will easily be deflected from National Security Issues by his failure in experience and exposure to the upper command structure.
In a previous life, I conducted background investigation for people being considered for security clearances. A person with a background similar to the one reported as his would have thrown up so many red flags, I can't imagine him ever being approved for even a basic Top-Secret clearance.
Duckworth, the Democrats, and other American patriots need to come to terms with the fact that Trump and his minions must be counted among our adversaries.
Let's see... there's US military history with Vietnam and Cambodia. The Philippines was a US protectorate for half a century and huge at force and naval bases were there for many years.
Singapore is a major shipping chokepoint like Suez, and the Chinese PLA Navy is making progress in Cambodia.
She or they seem to be stretching for something to base their opposition to him on. I think there's lot more and better things to use than he's susceptible to being blackmailed.
2: If affirmative action and DEI are detrimental to America, why should we accept the promotions and advancements of unqualified individuals who are not people of color
3: If Woke is so bad, why should we accept White Affirmative Action for candidates?
Dirt is of no consequence to MAGATs. They wallow in mud. They have no shame. The rest of the world needs to call Trumps bluff when he threatens and bullies them.
Of course he's vulnerable to our adversaries. That's exactly what Putin & Musk want. And Trump is too greedy & stupid to care. Trump is Putin & Musk's useful idiot. Those two get to destroy our country & Trump gets to take out revenge the Jan.6 committee.
Most of them up to trump himself are compromised, thats the unfortunate truth of the situation. Unfortunately nobody seems to be doing a thing about it. If you think that between the cia, nsa, and all the others that they dont know what's up, you're crazy. They just won't release it for some reason
The charity’s that he ran into the ground belonged to the Koch’s so yes he is definitely compromised. But so are 99 percent of GOP senators that will vote to confirm this tool
Yes, very true and it won’t matter a bit to the so called patriots who are total Trump supporters. Any bets on how long this guy lasts if in fact he gets confirmed?
I'm pretty sure there's no dirt dirty enough to make Trump, the GOP, or MAGA care. Their loyalty is to Trump alone. And Trump's loyalty is to himself alone.
Predicting Pete Hegseth's confirmation will boost anti-"American" anti-"Troop" sentiment to an all time high. Trump will destroy what America stands for, and then justify attacking everyone who isn't a 'patriot' with murderous force. If America stands for rape and racism, maybe we should fight?
Pretty sad that the U.S. has these confirmation hearings for these important positions out in the open and the entire world can see for themselves what kind of blithering idiots are going to be running the country. It really looks weak.
Obviously Republicans do not care what awful disqualifying things they find on any nominee - they have Trump and they are okay with every disqualifying thing about him
Compromised? A man who simultaneously denies the allegations against him, yet at the same time says he is a changed man who has been saved by the grace of God (and his loving wife)? He is as pure as the freshly fallen snow.
YES: a compromised individual is not someone we want in the DOD. JUST THINK OF the possibilities for blackmail and control of his actions by bad actors! Putin must be salivating: no attacks EVER on Russia and we'll abandon Ukraine if this POS is confirmed. Guess he figures it's all a drinking game.
Is it even POSSIBLE to compromise Republicans anymore? Because the stuff we've found out abt Shit For Brains & half the GOP should have been enough to cast a small nation of such asshats into the political wilderness.
Yet here they are, getting interviews by the MSM & cutting a government paycheck.
She's right. He would NOT say that he would NOT shoot American protesters in the legs if ordered to by Trump. This guy is so dangerous! He's nothing but a TV personality talking and talking, but saying nothing, just like Trump. We are in some serious trouble.
The obvious pattern is that ALL of Trump's nominees are compromised. How could anyone possibly not see that the plan is make America vulnerable to our adversaries.
Great job, Republicans. History will not forget your unquestioning support to the architect of our demise.
He is going to be confirmed. What is more important is to be ready to blame him if things go bad and tie that blame to Trump for making such a terrible choice.
As well as being completely unqualified and compromised, Hegseth wouldn't say he would comply with the Geneva convention or that he wouldn't shoot at protesters.
One could only imagine Hegseth cooking up a plan to militarily take over Greenland, or, for that matter, Canada. Oh, but wait… that may actually be the case. Yikes!
Every single pick this cabinet makes, makes the US weaker and weaker. Every single republican voter better be signing up for the mass draft that's gonna happen in 6 months. You fuckers did this.
This is exactly what I wrote to my state senators, both republican. I also said his confirmation would be a disgrace to my family veterans and active duty members. Not to mention the retirees in their state.
Our adversaries are going to eat us for lunch. Our allies are going to align against us, for good reason. Our new govt will sell our country off for parts.
Thank goodness he’s shameless about his dirt because if Trump doesn’t want his people to believe it, they won’t no matter the evidence. See Trump tower emails.
I cannot imagine how female service members feel right now. But I can’t tell you that this female Army retiree is absolutely fucking furious that the Republicans are falling all over themselves supporting this totally unqualified POS.
She sounds like they know other things about Hegseth, just allegations at this time - not the rock solid proof. But whoever has that proof, they own Hegseth.
Interpretation: Hegseth CAN BE BOUGHT OR BLACKMAILED TO GIVE FOREIGN ENEMIES U. S. MILITARY SECRETS.
We will have many military personnel getting killed.
I wonder how many military will be resigning after Hegseth is put in charge? Obviously many generals and officers will no longer be in charge and probably discharged. I can’t imagine what will happen with women, how many will be assaulted, how many will leave the military?
I would be shocked if they could find a way to convince DOD Legal to go to war with an allied nation. It's an unlawful order and no serviceman should follow it. We got yearly training not to just follow orders by corrupt leaders, and I will be ashamed if any obey.
After watching some of Pete Hegseth’s hearing yesterday and seeing the acquiesce and nonchalance from the Republicans, I believe President Felon could send a full port-a-potty to the hearings and get it confirmed. There are no vulnerabilities when all of your crimes get a shrug and a pass.
Bad for Russia - with the new anything goes morality of the Republican Party's base in terms of sexual assault, affairs, and drinking, kompromat is becoming less effective to use against our high-level officials.
Good for Russia - most of our high level officials work for Putin.
We need to disavow ourselves of the idea that serving in the military is experience germane to running the DoD. Only top level officers deal with policy, budget and acquisition issues faced by the Sec of Defense.
Well said. Scare the crap out of Americans. Sadly, being a rapist is no longer disqualifying. But being drunk when you need to make split-second calls that could cost millions of Americans their lives should make people worry.
There's already a heap of dirt but zero shame. The Repugs don't care because they are obedient thralls who lost their consciences years ago. Our enemies won't need to compromise them, simply writing a big enough check should do it.
That's the point tho, he has to do anything Trump (and Trump's handlers) ask of him. Trump surrounds himself with compromised vile pieces of shit because it provides him with leverage to get them to maintain loyalty.
I'm honestly so tired of this. Of course Hegseth is going say ridiculous nonsense and come off as wholly unqualified. But then he'll probably STILL get confirmed anyway and people will moan and say How could this happen? And The country is doomed, etc
A reflection of the guy who nominated him. Donald has always preferred surrounding himself with compromised people. Makes them easier for him to control too.
Does that even matter? Trump was handing out our national fucking secrets like candy and he was reelected. None of these confirmations matter because we are absolutely up shits creek regardless. Republican voters are fucking infuriating
Same as Trump and all his admin picks. Putin will have dirt on every single one of them. Don’t forget Trumps pee pee tapes in Russia. Although, I know we’d all rather try to. 🤢
The end of the USA is continuing. We thought we stopped it but this next 4 years will bring the end of this great country. We did it to ourselves by prioritizing $$$ over everything else.
Hegsworth's past behavior and weaknesses is proof he is not up to the job. Maga trump has NPD. He is drawn to people like himself.
"narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental illness. It's a condition that affects a person's sense of self-esteem, identity, and relationships with others."
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Time to kiss our asses goodbye
I worry about who is pulling the strings, who is coming up with ideas, and who might be put forward to replace these nominees later on
Hitler didnt come up with the gas chamber idea. We’d be right to be worried
His sin will NOT be the DV, it will be embarrassing Trump.
I talked about this on the @nicolesandler.bsky.social show. H/T to @gottalaff.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/live/D5s1yFic2V0?si=q-M40l2yPPpms2pm&t=1617
I talked about this on the @nicolesandler show. https://www.youtube.com/live/D5s1yFic2V0?si=q-M40l2yPPpms2pm&t=1617
What we saw today from congressional Democrats was a complete incapacity for shame… These people, when grandstanding as moral arbiters, are, in reality, the lowest low-lifes this nation has.
Why are we allowing this to move forward???
Them: if you don’t do what we want we will tell the public you committed adultery.
Hegesworth: they already know.
Singapore is a major shipping chokepoint like Suez, and the Chinese PLA Navy is making progress in Cambodia.
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/02/1102621352/how-the-southern-baptist-convention-covered-up-its-widespread-sexual-abuse-scand
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They have to inform the misinformed.
2: If affirmative action and DEI are detrimental to America, why should we accept the promotions and advancements of unqualified individuals who are not people of color
3: If Woke is so bad, why should we accept White Affirmative Action for candidates?
I wonder if any of those Senators asked if he could even get a security clearance.
Here we are folks!
And now, we are too
Next question?
America can pound sand.
The issue is that if Trump told him to do it, he would.
Something gives me the feeling Hesgeth is not big on the Nuremberg Doctrine -- which is the Law of the Land in the United States.
Yet here they are, getting interviews by the MSM & cutting a government paycheck.
Great job, Republicans. History will not forget your unquestioning support to the architect of our demise.
Trumps entire administrations is compromised - selling 🇺🇸 to the highest bidder.
The country is fast becoming an international joke.
t the entire Trump administration?
But Trump had better watch out, he will have much less to threaten him with!
More Dems should ask Hegseth informative & functional job related questions.
There is no silver lining.
We will have many military personnel getting killed.
Linda is married to a known fucking sex trafficker.
Why are we tunnel visioned on this one, in particular?
It's like seeing the roster of a klan rally and staging a protest over one guy in the middle of the list. Easy target?
They're all scum.
Would be better if his crap came out now rather than when it can really bring us down.
THEY ARE ALL SURROGATES FOR TRUMP
disregarding their oath to the CONSTITUTION
Good for Russia - most of our high level officials work for Putin.
That's a solid rule in life period.
This sounding familiar to anyone else?
"narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental illness. It's a condition that affects a person's sense of self-esteem, identity, and relationships with others."
Look at him- how easy would it be to compromise him?