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Defense Secretary pick will be a challenge for Obama
Fox News ^ | Published November 26, 2014 | Fox News

Posted on 11/26/2014 10:04:50 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie

The Defense Secretary job opening is emerging as a thanks-but-no-thanks opportunity, as some of the top potential prospects have already said they’re not interested in the job.

Within minutes of reports Monday that Secretary Chuck Hagel would resign, the names of Michele Flournoy and Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed emerged as top prospects.

But each made clear by the end of the day that they didn’t want the coveted but high-wire, Cabinet-level post.

The new secretary would indeed step into a difficult and complicated world, with the emergence of the deadly and unpredictable militant group Islamic State, amid Defense Department cuts.

“There’s no question a lot is going on around the world and at the Pentagon,” department spokesman Adm. John Kirby told Fox News on Tuesday.

In addition, there have already been three defense secretaries in Obama’s first six years. And with his administration ending in 2016, the incoming secretary isn’t assured much job security.

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The chickens have come home to roost. The only person the Liar can get will be Pajama Boy.
1 posted on 11/26/2014 10:04:50 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Alan West?
Ollie North?


2 posted on 11/26/2014 10:07:39 AM PST by Resettozero
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

He has to find a liberal ideologue j with the right gender and/or skin color. Have to avoid nominating anyone who actually knows something about national defense.


3 posted on 11/26/2014 10:09:03 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Senator Juan McCain..........Paging Senator Juan McCain..............you are wanted on the Red Phone.........STAT..............


4 posted on 11/26/2014 10:09:08 AM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

No surprise. It’s become clear that Secretary of Defense in this administraion has no discretion and is completely micromanaged by Obama. And when things go wrong the SecDef takes all the blame. It’s a lose/lose situation and not a good resume builder.


5 posted on 11/26/2014 10:10:45 AM PST by circlecity
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Sort of like the situation with the Oakland Raiders. No assistant coach person who wants to be a long term NFL head coach will work for the dysfunctional Raiders. I am sure there is some mediocrity who will eventually take the Sec Def job.


6 posted on 11/26/2014 10:11:03 AM PST by C19fan
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

What about John “I served in Viet Nam” Kerry?

He has so much talent and ability (just ask him), that he could serve in both positions and do just as good a job as he is doing now as Secretary of State.


7 posted on 11/26/2014 10:12:16 AM PST by Fresh Wind (The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away)
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To: fatnotlazy

You may be right. With Dems, and liberals in general, it’s all about ‘firsts’: First woman this and first black that. I have no doubt that he is combing over the names of all kinds of ‘firsts’ to nominate, just so that the Senate confirmation process will be abrogated................First GAY SecDef?.......................


8 posted on 11/26/2014 10:12:18 AM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: Resettozero; Red Badger

They could pass the Senate confirmation but they would drive the Zero absolutely nuts.

Nobody he wants will pass muster so this could be interesting...My money is still on Pajama Boy.


9 posted on 11/26/2014 10:12:29 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (i)
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To: circlecity

A lame duck president + Republican Senate confirmation.


10 posted on 11/26/2014 10:13:42 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (i)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

You are joking, but ironically you may be right. Obozo is probably looking for just that: PJ Boy............First Openly Gay SecDef...................


11 posted on 11/26/2014 10:14:28 AM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

If Bam were smart he’d bring back Petraeus of McCrystal, but he’s not smart; so he’ll stick with an affirmative action hire.


12 posted on 11/26/2014 10:15:04 AM PST by kenmcg
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Lets see, it could be Susan Rice, or Jeh Johnson or Gruber.

He has to recycle his crooks and liars these days.


13 posted on 11/26/2014 10:15:39 AM PST by dforest
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

BILLY JOEL

“You May Be Right”

Friday night I crashed your party
Saturday I said I’m sorry
Sunday came and trashed me out again
I was only having fun
Wasn’t hurting anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change

I’ve been stranded in the combat zone
I walked through Bedford Stuy alone
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain
And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I’m insane

You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you’re looking for
Turn out the light
Don’t try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right

Remember how I found you there
Alone in your electric chair
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
You were lonely for a man
I said “Take me as I am”
‘Cause you might enjoy some madness for awhile

Now think of all the years you tried to
Find someone to satisfy you
I might be as crazy as you say
If I’m crazy then it’s true
That it’s all because of you
And you wouldn’t want me any other way

You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you’re looking for
It’s too late to fight
It’s too late to change me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right

You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you’re looking for
Turn out the light
Don’t try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be wrong but you may be right
You may be wrong but you may be right


14 posted on 11/26/2014 10:16:23 AM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

It will be a lawyer with no military experience and some claim to a minority.


15 posted on 11/26/2014 10:17:36 AM PST by Poison Pill
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Lindsey Graham. As a RINO, he’s qualified. If not, maybe David Gergen will do it.


16 posted on 11/26/2014 10:17:42 AM PST by OrangeHoof (Every time you say no to a liberal, you make the Baby Barack cry.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Picking his nose is a challenge.


17 posted on 11/26/2014 10:18:03 AM PST by econjack (I'm not bossy...I just know what you should be doing.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

He should appoint Michael Browns Stepfather.

He knows how to get people to burn stuff down.


18 posted on 11/26/2014 10:19:22 AM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

It is said that Michele Flournoy is waiting for a gig with Hillary if she wins in 2016


19 posted on 11/26/2014 10:19:57 AM PST by mware
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To: kenmcg

The Zero has probably sent out feelers to a lot of people and got no positive responses. It’s taken a long time but 3 of 3 previous secdef’s trashing can’t be overcome. He has screwed himself royally.


20 posted on 11/26/2014 10:20:05 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (i)
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