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In reply to the discussion: Why Hagel? [View all]rivegauche
(601 posts)74. DOH!! Thanks, I am dumb today. ;-)
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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