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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

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To: conservativepoet

The best news of the day! The grownups are back in charge.
I’m not tired of winning.


21 posted on 12/01/2016 1:24:39 PM PST by JayGalt
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To: conservativepoet

Trump keeps winning!


22 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!!!!")
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To: conservativepoet

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!

HOORAY Mr. Donald J. Trump. Thank you, sir.


23 posted on 12/01/2016 1:24:56 PM PST by PGalt (CONGRATULATIONS Donald J. Trump)
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To: conservativepoet

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


24 posted on 12/01/2016 1:24:56 PM PST by x1stcav (Leftism is like rust: It corrodes 24 hours a day until eradicated.)
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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.


25 posted on 12/01/2016 1:25:26 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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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.


26 posted on 12/01/2016 1:25:32 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: BRL

Mark who? Oh yeah, that guy...I vaguely remember him.


27 posted on 12/01/2016 1:25:44 PM PST by freepertoo
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To: conservativepoet

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


28 posted on 12/01/2016 1:25:56 PM PST by Scott from the Left Coast ("Now it's up to the American people to deliver justice")
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To: BRL
What will mark levin who say?
29 posted on 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!!!!")
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To: conservativepoet

Brilliant!

Can’t wait for the confirmation hearing.


30 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.)
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To: SandRat

Yup.


31 posted on 12/01/2016 1:26:59 PM PST by AFreeBird (BEST. ELECTION. EVER!)
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To: conservativepoet

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


32 posted on 12/01/2016 1:27:44 PM PST by ShivaFan
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To: Haiku Guy

Lol


33 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.)
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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.

34 posted on 12/01/2016 1:28:06 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: conservativepoet

Sometimes FreeRepublic NEEDS a “Like” Button!


35 posted on 12/01/2016 1:28:07 PM PST by US Navy Vet (Trump Train!!!)
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To: conservativepoet

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


36 posted on 12/01/2016 1:28:44 PM PST by MNJohnnie (This revolt is not ending, it is merely beginning.- Pat Caddell)
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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.

37 posted on 12/01/2016 1:29:31 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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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.


38 posted on 12/01/2016 1:29:44 PM PST by rockvillem
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To: BRL

Who cares?


39 posted on 12/01/2016 1:29:51 PM PST by sport
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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.


40 posted on 12/01/2016 1:30:03 PM PST by BuffaloJack (Own a rifle. Be an American.)
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