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Bradical79

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4. It's not just about Mattis

Reply to Jose Garcia (Original post)

Wed Dec 7, 2016, 04:07 PM

Dec 2016

It's the overabundance of generals that would be in his cabinet. That's usually bad news when a leader starts surrounding himself with military people like Trump is doing.

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Dem vet lawmaker: Senate 'would be wise' to confirm Mattis [View all] Jose Garcia Dec 2016 OP

people can judge for themselves still_one Dec 2016 #1

Interesting. Trump will probably fire him when he realizes Mattis has a mind of his own. nt jonno99 Dec 2016 #2

Obama called allies "freeloaders"? Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2016 #3

To be fair Iran itself is concerning for alot of reasons from its pursuit of nuclear weapons cstanleytech Dec 2016 #6

Yeah but Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2016 #13

It's not just about Mattis Bradical79 Dec 2016 #4

Yep. underpants Dec 2016 #5

I suspect its largely because he doesnt know what the hell he is doing and is hoping people cstanleytech Dec 2016 #7

He campaigned as an anti-war candidate IronLionZion Dec 2016 #12

No, let republicans pass the waiver for him because they will vote him in anyway. Questions must be Sunlei Dec 2016 #8

Trump said he knows more than the generals and ridiculed them. keithbvadu2 Dec 2016 #9

Fuck this guy and ANY Dem that supports Mad Dog or The Orange One angrychair Dec 2016 #10

No waivers plain and simple. DK504 Dec 2016 #11

might be worth it if the Dems can cut a deal to prevent AG Sessions 0rganism Dec 2016 #15

A replacement could be someone much worse, especially considering Trump's vindictiveness. kskiska Dec 2016 #14

let the excuses begin. 'keepin' the powder dry' anyone? KG Dec 2016 #16