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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: WaPo Editorial: Chuck Hagel is not the right choice for defense secretary [View all]bemildred
(90,061 posts)14. Hagel is perfect, a breath of fresh air in the stolid quarters of our national defense. nt
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WaPo Editorial: Chuck Hagel is not the right choice for defense secretary [View all]
DonViejo
Dec 2012
OP
Yes, but you don't intentionally pick someone who isn't on board with your agenda
Hippo_Tron
Dec 2012
#22
If the sequestration defense cuts are likely to have "dire consequences" for our military
Proud Liberal Dem
Dec 2012
#9
Hagel is perfect, a breath of fresh air in the stolid quarters of our national defense. nt
bemildred
Dec 2012
#14
Unbelievable - Hagel was a conservative Republican, though sane on foreign policy.
karynnj
Dec 2012
#20
another weak on defense - soft on Iran - peace, love and flower power 60's space cadet
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2012
#27