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In reply to the discussion: Why Hagel? [View all]WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)41. Barney Frank Dials Back Opposition to Hagel Nomination
As much as I regret what Hagel said, and resent what he said, the question now is going to be Afghanistan and scaling back the military, Frank said. In terms of the policy stuff, if he would be rejected (by the Senate), it would be a setback for those things.
http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/01/07/still-potent-gay-rights-voice-barney-frank-dials-back-opposition-chuck-hagel-nomination/FKjOCf0K1oOYm1lB5I6v9J/story.html
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Hitler and Churchill were combat veterans, neither had qualms about ordering men to die.
FarCenter
Jan 2013
#68
Wall Street Journal article from yesterday says Obama was assured that Hagel
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#25
Good to hear. I was also happy to hear that Hagel apologized for his homophobic comments. n/t
vaberella
Jan 2013
#84
Hence the reason I refrained. Weren't democrats back then what Republicans are largely now?
vaberella
Jan 2013
#83
Andrew Jackson's actions in dealing with the Cherokee were both vile and unconstitutional.
white_wolf
Jan 2013
#53
Glenn Greenwald cares deeply about civil liberties, constitutional process, & defense policy.
Faryn Balyncd
Jan 2013
#8
I don't discount concerns from progressives out of hand... That said, I'm NOT convinced by them.
hlthe2b
Jan 2013
#14
Bill Clinton managed to cut defense spending during his first term without a Republican Secy.
progressoid
Jan 2013
#26
Here's a lengthy article that shows why Obama probably likes the guy...
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#28
well, his opponents don't even know how the knight moves, so may a different game is in order..
snooper2
Jan 2013
#55
Give the guy a break. That was in the 90's. I guarantee a lot of others were saying it with him.
judesedit
Jan 2013
#38
He has to do better on explaining himself regarding LGBTIQ rights.We should not accept anything less
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#54
Just Imagine The Optics Of Republicans VIRULENTLY OpposingThe Nomination of REPUBLICAN Chuck Hagel
Skraxx
Jan 2013
#77
Kerry @ Sec'y State = Democratic Senate majority's loss; Hagel @ DoD Sec'y = Haliburton's loss
Texas Lawyer
Jan 2013
#78