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Trump has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis for secretary of defense
The Washington Post ^
| December 1, 2016
| Dan Lamothe
Posted on 12/01/2016 1:17:17 PM PST by conservativepoet
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis to be secretary of defense, nominating a former senior military officer who led operations across the Middle East to run the Pentagon less than four years after he hung up his uniform, according to people familiar with the decision.
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KEYWORDS: cabinet; defense; jamesmattis; maddog; mattis; military; secdef; trump; trumpcabinet; trumprebellion; trumpsecdef; trumptransition; trumpwinsagain; wardept
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To: conservativepoet
The best news of the day! The grownups are back in charge.
I’m not tired of winning.
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:24:39 PM PST
by
JayGalt
To: conservativepoet
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:24:48 PM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Hey, whining losers,Trump will just go ahead & make things better for us without you!!!!")
To: conservativepoet
WOOOOOHOOOOOO!
HOORAY Mr. Donald J. Trump. Thank you, sir.
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:24:56 PM PST
by
PGalt
(CONGRATULATIONS Donald J. Trump)
To: conservativepoet
Good! I hope he can straighten out the mess that’s been created over the last couple of decades.
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:24:56 PM PST
by
x1stcav
(Leftism is like rust: It corrodes 24 hours a day until eradicated.)
To: conservativepoet
Soldiers are not social workers. What better way to to make a statement. His appointment will put Iran and others on notice. It will certainly give them pause.
To: conservativepoet
Congress will need to repeal the law that prevents him from being Secretary of Defense, but I doubt that will be a problem. The Democrats will fight many of Trump’s appointments but I don’t think that this will be one of them.
To: BRL
Mark who? Oh yeah, that guy...I vaguely remember him.
To: conservativepoet
If true, this is a fabulous choice. Incredibly strong pick.
To: BRL
What will mark levin who say?
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12/01/2016 1:26:08 PM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Hey, whining losers,Trump will just go ahead & make things better for us without you!!!!")
To: conservativepoet
Brilliant!
Can’t wait for the confirmation hearing.
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:26:42 PM PST
by
Oldeconomybuyer
(The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
To: SandRat
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:26:59 PM PST
by
AFreeBird
(BEST. ELECTION. EVER!)
To: conservativepoet
Looks like a great choice, best yet!
atta’ boy, Trump!
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12/01/2016 1:27:44 PM PST
by
ShivaFan
To: Haiku Guy
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:27:44 PM PST
by
Oldeconomybuyer
(The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
To: ExSoldier
Can't wait for lil'chuckie schumer to start whining about THAT one! Yeah, if his testimony starts with, "Gentlemen, I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery..." look out.
To: conservativepoet
Sometimes FreeRepublic NEEDS a “Like” Button!
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:28:07 PM PST
by
US Navy Vet
(Trump Train!!!)
To: conservativepoet
Election was 3 weeks and 2 days ago....so much winning...
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:28:44 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(This revolt is not ending, it is merely beginning.- Pat Caddell)
To: Genoa
They did it for Marshall in 1950. Does anyone know a time when such a request was denied? I don’t. That law wasn't on the books in 1950. I believe it was enacted in 1962.
To: conservativepoet
Love the pick.
A 1947 law prohibits him from serving - will need repeal of that legislation or a law waiving it for him (done once - for George Marshall).
This is going to be interesting.
To: BRL
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12/01/2016 1:29:51 PM PST
by
sport
To: conservativepoet
We need a re-vamp of the whole military structure.
Our troops should never be more afraid of a JAG lawyer than the enemy. Sane rules of engagement need to be implemented.
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posted on
12/01/2016 1:30:03 PM PST
by
BuffaloJack
(Own a rifle. Be an American.)
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