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1 posted on 01/28/2025 4:31:22 AM PST by MtnClimber
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The defense of Europe is not our problem; been there, done that, twice.

Yep, all of the 'RATs and the three RINOs voted against Pete because he thinks NATO is taking advantage of the USA. They just can't say that so they have to go with the dirty tricks.

2 posted on 01/28/2025 4:32:36 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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The problem with Pete Hegseth and many of Trump’s other nominees is that they are not in the pocket of the uniparty and will not undermine Trump from the start.

Now, the uniparty may get to some of them and get them to turn against Trump, but that is a problem to be handled later.


3 posted on 01/28/2025 4:34:10 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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the Nazi tats were not great, but I think the extreme alcoholism and lack of any managerial or leadership experience were also important.


4 posted on 01/28/2025 4:35:28 AM PST by babble-on
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The problem is that he may prove to be too effective at his job, showing up every defense secretary for the last 50 years that they were just rearranging deck chairs.


6 posted on 01/28/2025 4:46:27 AM PST by Jonty30 (If you ate your twin in the womb, your pronouns should be we/us.)
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The “problem”, for Uniparty, is the cabinet positions, not the people.


8 posted on 01/28/2025 4:51:05 AM PST by Empire_of_Liberty ( )
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It is so weird that Democrats, of all people, choose Sexual allegations as their smear vehicle of choice. Everybody knows Dems prefer to engage in any and all sorts of weird sexual fetishes as much as possible. Sex is their very core.

So why would they get upset about a candidate’s sexual escapades and infidelities? Shouldn’t they be celebrating a candidate’s weird or perverse sexual proclivities? Just look at the long line of sexual weirdos they pick to run government.

It is obviously a smear campaign against conservatives and nothing more.


9 posted on 01/28/2025 4:56:15 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (They were the FA-est of times, they were the FO-est of times.)
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Hirono accused him of making “sexual advances” toward very elderly, little Japanese old ladies from Hawaii.


10 posted on 01/28/2025 4:56:21 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Democrats are the greatest threat to America.)
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“So what was the problem with Hegseth?”

Nothing. Turtle, Murkowski and Collins are sickening. Their no vote was a thumb in Trump’s eye. They voted for Austin who was a failed DEI general officer. but not Pete. The left will continue with sex smear tactic against MAGA candidates just to get these three weaklings to switch votes.


11 posted on 01/28/2025 4:59:31 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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I’ve read that Pete paid $50,000 to a woman.

That woman did not testify in front of the Senate under oath to my knowledge. That and the fact that Pete has the ability to charm people pretty much mentally negated the payment.


13 posted on 01/28/2025 5:04:10 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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"And that’s different from the question of why a guy like Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) would vote with the Democrats."

Look up "uniparty" and "RINO" for an answer to your question.

17 posted on 01/28/2025 5:09:53 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Kamala defines herself in just 4 words..."Nothing comes to mind.")
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His alleged problem is that he’s anti-woke. IMO.


24 posted on 01/28/2025 5:16:36 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino and)
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Maybe he is not gay enough, like our new treasury secretary.

Bessent makes history at Treasury as highest-ranking LGBTQ official

26 posted on 01/28/2025 5:34:26 AM PST by Karl Spooner
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Maybe he is not gay enough, like our new treasury secretary.

Bessent makes history at Treasury as highest-ranking LGBTQ official

27 posted on 01/28/2025 5:34:26 AM PST by Karl Spooner
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“First, the Democrats are the Inner Party. “

Does that mean that Democrats are the Deep State Party?


29 posted on 01/28/2025 5:40:37 AM PST by tired&retired (Blessings )
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What was the Real Problem with Pete Hegseth?

He would do what he said what he would do not just show up at work to get the pay check.

That scares the hell out of the twisted hacks it could become a habit in D.C..


31 posted on 01/28/2025 6:09:56 AM PST by Vaduz
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He’s not Deep State.


35 posted on 01/28/2025 6:39:30 AM PST by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away!)
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It’s all in his book, War Against Warriors.


37 posted on 01/28/2025 6:49:39 AM PST by mware
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I compared Pete Hegseth with another Secretary of Defence when they were first appointed, Donald Rumsfeld.

Similarities:
- Both were young when appointed (Rumsfeld 43, Hegseth 44)
- Both graduated from Princeton in political science (although Rumsfeld took sometimes before finishing his degree)
- Both served in the military (Rumsfeld a pilot in Navy, Hegseth in Army)
- Both serves under a Republican President

Differences:
- Hegseth went to combat (Iraq and Afghanistan). Rumsfeld served during the cold war, so never in combat
- Hegseth went on to get a Master’s degree in Harvard
- Rumsfeld was in politics and government before appointed as SoD (a Congressman, cabinet member and ambassador under Nixon)
- Hegseth wrote books and later commentator for Fox News Channel


40 posted on 01/28/2025 6:59:18 AM PST by paudio (NEW MATH: 45=47)
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Too much testosterone for the limp wristed liberals.
41 posted on 01/28/2025 7:08:39 AM PST by airborne (Thank you Rush for helping me find FreeRepublic! )
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It’s all Ukraine. At a minimum Hegseth has an open mind on the issue and is willing to find out what REALLY has happened there.

And that scares the hell out of those implicated.


48 posted on 01/28/2025 5:00:48 PM PST by BobL
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