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Showing Original Post only (View all)Am I the only one watching Hagel's confirmation hearing before the Armed Services Comm? [View all]
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Am I the only one watching Hagel's confirmation hearing before the Armed Services Comm? [View all]
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
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No, I'm watching Chickenhawk Cruz and Inhofe complain that Hagel hadn't submitted all speeches
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#4
He's an "ardent" fan of the military, unlike Hagel and Kerry. Didn't join up, but
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#9
Two of the three NO votes for Kerry. They continue to distinguish themselves. Inhoffe just called
Mass
Jan 2013
#8
Well, they sort of are misrepresenting his positions, they made him into a peacenik hippie.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#12
Exactly. They are twisting his words, making him into a John Kerry. They're swiftboating him.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#70
John Warner giving them hell for failing to pass the Reauthorization bill. He says that until now,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#17
He almost has me in tears. His reference to the Band of Brothers: Hagel, Kerry, McCain.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#20
I am impressed with his resume. He is one of the few moderate Republicans left. Pro-choice,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#26
Yes, I know. He retired. I'm saying that he's the only moderate Republican left. None
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#40
Saxby Chambliss has the gall to show his scummy face after what he did to Max Cleland!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#29
But he is a scumbag. In Georgia, he's "Saxby SHAMELESS". Good riddance. The bad news is that
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#35
How the fuck long is this day going to be? First round, second round? Jeezus.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#32
Inhofe bringing up Jennifer Rubin--she's a one-woman jihad against Hagel.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#36
Yes--her questioning impressed me. And she helped him out with simple yes-or-no, for
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#47
I was surprised. As I said earlier, he can redeem himself by voting for Hagel.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#58
I really like Mark Udall. He turned out to be an outstanding senator when people weren't really sure
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#49
Here's where Wicker the Assclown tries to make Hagel looks anti-Semitic.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#54
Hagan with Israel. This hearing is 60% Israel. What country are we in, again?
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#56
Who? Kay Hagen? Edit: I'm watching again. You meant McCain's girlfriend who can't think for herself.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#61
Since when did Republicans become so concerned about the plight of the Jews?
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#60
Yep. It's all about (a) the non-Christian fundamentalist Neo-cons on one side and (b) the Rapture
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#63
Hagel endorsed and campaigned for Bob Kerrey, so she's going to have a bug up her ass.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#65
Even the Dem Senators constantly bring it up. It's nauseating. Of course Hagel has been
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#75
Super disturbing. The questions asked pertain to Sec of State and the President
Jennicut
Jan 2013
#78
They are asking him more Israel questions than Kerry--and Hagel does not control foreign policy.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#91
Their job is to trip him up, provoke him into an angry display, or force him to make a
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#94
WOW--Vitter using Iranian propaganda and making Hagel answer it. New low.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#97
Asking more administrative/management type questions. I like it. He's thoughtful and intelligent.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#101
Thank you Carl Levin--those assholes didn't even ask him for certain financial things until
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#102
Inhofe cutting Hagel off whenever Hagel answers well. That's what they've been doing all day.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#103
Global warming denier Inhofe trying to get Hagel to agree to anti-environmental fuel policies.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#104