[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.

[x1stcav]

Good! I hope he can straighten out the mess that’s been created over the last couple of decades.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

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.

[DoodleDawg]

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.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

If true, this is a fabulous choice. Incredibly strong pick.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Brilliant!

Can’t wait for the confirmation hearing.

[ShivaFan]

Looks like a great choice, best yet!
atta’ boy, Trump!

[US Navy Vet]

Sometimes FreeRepublic NEEDS a “Like” Button!

[MNJohnnie]

Election was 3 weeks and 2 days ago....so much winning...

[rockvillem]

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.

[BuffaloJack]

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.

[Jim W N]

Has that Patton look. Love it.

[SE Mom]

WooooHoooo!!!

This and Sessions are the two top picks in my book.

Wow.

[Mollypitcher1]

HOO-RAH!

[gunnyg]

SEMPER PRESIDENT TRUMP/MARINE GENERAL MATTIS !!!!!!!!!!
+++++++++++++++++++++

Dick.G: AMERICAN!
aka: Gunny G
++++++++++

[ManHunter]

Despite the fact that I’m retired Army, let’s a hear a loud “OORAH!” for “Mad Dog” Mattis! Finally a warrior to run the Department of Defense!

As noted above, the confirmation hearings should be quite entertaining. At this point, I’m planning to set my DVR to record CSPAN when the Mattis and Flynn hearings occur.

(Are indoor fireworks legal in DC...?)

[forgotten man]

No more cross dressing sexual freaks in the military I hope.

[RatRipper]

Sic him on the anti-American, Marxist conspirators- The Democratic Party - they are every bit as much of an enemy to America and the Constitution as ISIS is

[Gamecock]

SO my favorite MD quotes:

“I’m going to plead with you, do not cross us. Because if you do, the survivors will write about what we do here for 10,000 years.”

“No war is over until the enemy says it’s over. We may think it over, we may declare it over, but in fact, the enemy gets a vote.”

“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f%&k with me, I’ll kill you all.”

[Heartlander]

[PA Engineer]

Great choice!