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Posted on 12/17/2008 5:44:09 PM PST by melt
Some top retired military leaders and some Democrats in Congress are backing William White, chief operating officer of the Intrepid Museum Foundation, to be the next secretary of the Navy - a move that would put the first openly gay person at the top of one of the services.
The secretary's job is a civilian position, so it would not run afoul of the ban on gays serving in the military, but it would renew focus on the "don't ask, don't tell" policy as President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office.
"He would be phenomenal," said retired Gen. Hugh Shelton, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001, pointing to Mr. White's extensive background as a fundraiser for veterans' and military causes.
Retired members of the Joint Chiefs have contacted Mr. Obama's transition team to urge them to pick Mr. White, and members of Congress said he would be a good choice for a service secretary.
"He's very capable," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat, whose district includes the Intrepid Museum, a retired aircraft carrier berthed on the Hudson River in New York City.
Mr. Nadler said Mr. White has become a friend of the military, and particularly the service members and their families, both through the Intrepid and through Fisher Houses, which offer a place to stay so families can be close to military members who are receiving medical care.
A spokeswoman for the Obama campaign said they won't comment on personnel decisions.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
“He polished up the handle so carefully he soon became the ruler of the queen’s navy...”
>”He’s very capable,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat,<
“He’s very capable, yessir, he can cornhole a man at a full gallop.”
Does this mean the Navy Secretary SUCKS?...
They want you
They want you
They want you as a new recruit
When I seen the election morning after reports, I puked and have not stopped puking. The perverts and degenerates have been given given control of a once great and proud Nation. No Nation has ever withstood being governed and ran by degenerates and America is not going to be the first.
It don’t but being a queer in a Democrat regime does.
Surprised to see White is a Navy man. I always thought rough pederasty was more of a Marine thing...
What the heck happened to “Don’t ask Don’t tell”, and if out of the closet puts you out on your ass?
I’d like to hear Senator Webb’s opinion on this. And retiring Senator Warner’s opinion. And soon-to-be Senator Warner’s opinion.
Seriously, my recommendation to anybody currently serving in the military is to find a way to get out as quickly as possible before Zero sends you on a "peacekeeping" mission to Rwanda or Darfur with nothing but rubber bullets.
America is not worth defending anymore.
From what I have heard people say and have seen, a considerable per centage of the entire spectrum of the United States citizenary voted for obama. Including more than a few who call themselves Conservatives. These include gun owners,past and presentmembers of the Armed Forces, and Christians.
If the Christians, gun owners, and past and present members of the Armed Forces, and Christians had all voted for Mc Cain, the results might have been different.
But they did not and it wasn’t.
Even a blind pig, stopped clock, etc.
Homosexuals do not belong in the military at all, what to speak of positions of authority, in the public eye as well.
he looks so f'ing happy
Like he's got a mouthful of vinegar and water....
just cause you're a flag officer doesn't mean you can't be a douche bag.
There is no such ban on gays in the military unless Obama put the policy in place as commander of his shadow government.
who knows what his FBI files show.... maybe he can already answer that question...fella.
Ultimately, it’s just an expression of contempt for the military and its rules and culture.
Look at the guy’s bio. He has no experience with anything related to running the Department of the Navy. He may be well suited for a Navy that’s future probably involves being welded to the pier for lack of funding.
Yessiree, Bob. Quite the statement, ‘taint it.
yikes!
just......dang!
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