Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

[ChloeTzang]

He won't sue because all of the press was.true.

Nope. Lies. Usual press BS. They pulled stuff out of thin air. Hope his sister in law takes the msm to court. She'll take them to the cleaners.

 

[Bray123]

The complaint of rape was not debunked, it was denied. That does not mean the same thing.

 

[Politruk]

Nope. Lies. Usual press BS. They pulled stuff out of thin air. Hope his sister in law takes the msm to court. She'll take them to the cleaners.

New allegations from Hegseth's sister-in-law. Very damning.

 

[ll74]

Nope. Lies. Usual press BS. They pulled stuff out of thin air. Hope his sister in law takes the msm to court. She'll take them to the cleaners.

Good luck on your expectations.

He never did deny the accusations under oath directly.

 

[Rotadom]

The MAGATs defending drunk Pete deride drunk Kamala.

 

[icanhelp1]

Well, if you've been in, I take that STFU back in your case. You know.

And no, I met my husband well after he got out. He did 2 tours in Afghanistan, the 2nd as a company commander, never got passed over because he'd had enough of it and bailed out. But all well before he met me. So I never got to do the military wifey thing and I'm not a throw my husband's weight around type anyhow. LOL. My granddad was in the Army and I heard enough stories about things like that.....

That said, my husband volunteers with veterans and I see some of this, so that part of it I understand. And I stand by what I said, Hegseth is not your run of the mill ex-Captain or Major, he's qualified, he's a smart guy, he's got over his problems, which I have also seen, and he'll do a good job of cleaning out the rot.

But in the end, the only proof is the end result. And he is now SecDef, so let's wait and see.

Well, if you've been in, I take that STFU back in your case. You know.

And no, I met my husband well after he got out. He did 2 tours in Afghanistan, the 2nd as a company commander, never got passed over because he'd had enough of it and bailed out. But all well before he met me. So I never got to do the military wifey thing and I'm not a throw my husband's weight around type anyhow. LOL. My granddad was in the Army and I heard enough stories about things like that.....

That said, my husband volunteers with veterans and I see some of this, so that part of it I understand. And I stand by what I said, Hegseth is not your run of the mill ex-Captain or Major, he's qualified, he's a smart guy, he's got over his problems, which I have also seen, and he'll do a good job of cleaning out the rot.

But in the end, the only proof is the end result. And he is now SecDef, so let's wait and see.

Maybe your Hubby and Pete served together, they were both infantry and in Iraq about the same time. 2003?

 

[icanhelp1]

The complaint of rape was not debunked, it was denied. That does not mean the same thing.

He was never charged. A complaint is not a charge. The evidence didn't support what the bitch lie about. As much as you'd like the accusations to be true, there not! He had a legitimate NDA and also had a strong legitimate defamation lawsuit had he gone forward.

 

[Rightguide]

I get tickled at you and your "elk" attempting to use the word "warrior" or the phrase "warrior culture" to shut down discussion. (I saw Hegseth try to use that horseshit at his confirmation hearing too)

News flash: It doesn't work with me.

The bottom line: I served my country, you served McDonalds happy meals. We are not the same.

Having said that, a deal is a deal. You answered my question so I'm looking for the Riley Gaines rant. I saw it two days ago, and I haven't located it yet, but I will. That woman is a shitposter supreme...she is best described as "Lance_Castro with slightly smaller tits".

Correction: I never worked at McDonalds.

 

[Politruk]

Correction: I never worked at McDonalds.

Why not? I believe there are McDonalds in Russia.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

He was never charged. A complaint is not a charge. The evidence didn't support what the bitch lie about. As much as you'd like the accusations to be true, there not! He had a legitimate NDA and also had a strong legitimate defamation lawsuit had he gone forward.

Funny how they like to throw rape charges around, yet tolerated and defended tooth and nail this known rapist.

 

[jomar]

I guess some people don't quite understand that DEF/SEC is a civilian position surrounded by generals and civilian staffers. The fact that he has a pedigree education and military experience is a plus. Some of your highest level corporate CEO's manage with an MBA. The crux of any leader of an organization is leadership. SEC/DEFs of all the branches are civilians for a reason, they're the liaisons between the CiC and the different commands. He will certainly rely on talented people around him. SEC/DEF very rarely travels without his CoS. If there was on weakness that I would point out is procurement.

Don Rumsfeld served 3 years as a naval aviator.
Dick Cheney never served in the military.

Hegseth has a troubled history, which any veteran can have. Problem is, he has a troubled history of leading a small non-profit. Has he conquered his demons or will they surface when he is faced with the enormous pressure of heading a behemoth he has not even the slightest experience.

The problem is the defamatory press he received. He had a drinking problem and he beat it. He was accused of rape and that was debunked. He should have filed suit but with the lying media once a story gets out you'll always be guilty by association. So he agreed to an NDA. Megyn Kelly has a very up front and honest conversation with Pete on her podcast. A very interesting interview.

What rape accusation was debunked? He paid off a woman (he most likely roofied and fucked) and both signed an NDA. Then as a SecDef candidate discredited her by lying that she had falsely accused someone else before. His mother even called him out as an abusing asshole. He’s a scumbag.

 

[icanhelp1]

Hegseth has a troubled history, which any veteran can have. Problem is, he has a troubled history of leading a small non-profit. Has he conquered his demons or will they surface when he is faced with the enormous pressure of heading a behemoth he has not even the slightest experience.


What rape accusation was debunked? He paid off a woman (he most likely roofied and fucked) and both signed an NDA. Then as a SecDef candidate discredited her by lying that she had falsely accused someone else before. His mother even called him out as an abusing asshole. He’s a scumbag.

Listen to Megyn Kelly’s podcast. It’s genuine, truthful and in detailed chronological order of events. It convinced me that he’s worth a shot. At the beginning of his campaigning for the spot I was not convinced he was the man, I am now. He has a great solid family and he’s admitted his faults and has ridden himself of his demons. Is he ready to lead such a large organization? I’ll know when I see who he surrounds himself with. He doesn’t have to lead a division into combat. He needs to set standards in training. Procurements needs to be followed on schedule, deadlines need to be achieved. That’s his job. Eliminate DEI. He’s there to enforce Trump’s directives.

 

[jomar]

Listen to Megyn Kelly’s podcast. It’s genuine, truthful and in detailed chronological order of events.

She’s no better than any talking head selling their soul for a dollar. She’s nothing more than entertainment at this point in her journalistic career decline. Still hot, though!

It convinced me that he’s worth a shot.

Fair enough.

At the beginning of his campaigning for the spot I was not convinced he was the man, I am now. He has a great solid family and he’s admitted his faults and has ridden himself of his demons.

Maybe. Under immense pressure? We’ll see.

Is he ready to lead such a large organization? I’ll know when I see who he surrounds himself with. He doesn’t have to lead a division into combat. He needs to set standards in training. Procurements needs to be followed on schedule, deadlines need to be achieved. That’s his job. Eliminate DEI. He’s there to enforce Trump’s directives.

He led a not at all large non-profit into bankruptcy. No wonder trump likes him. Seriously though, putting DEI on notice with a sharpie is classic trump.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Good luck on your expectations.

He never did deny the accusations under oath directly.

Rather unusual that we get thundering denunciations of any and all claims until they have an opportunity to testify under oath. When Trump's OMB office gets around to declaring perjury laws unconstitutional, I suspect they will all willingly to testify to the truthiness of their lies.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Politruk]

See post #670. That is not SecDef material.

 

[rainsol]

You finally caught up to the rest of us.

Deep State.

Drink!

Ignore at your own risk.

 

[rainsol]

I guess some people don't quite understand that DEF/SEC is a civilian position surrounded by generals and civilian staffers. The fact that he has a pedigree education and military experience is a plus. Some of your highest level corporate CEO's manage with an MBA. The crux of any leader of an organization is leadership. SEC/DEFs of all the branches are civilians for a reason, they're the liaisons between the CiC and the different commands. He will certainly rely on talented people around him. SEC/DEF very rarely travels without his CoS. If there was on weakness that I would point out is procurement.

Don Rumsfeld served 3 years as a naval aviator.
Dick Cheney never served in the military.

If it s leadership, how in the hell did that dumbell Austin manage to stay there for 4 years? He was not a leader, just a hayboy do this and that indoctrinate the troops that white is bad and black is great.

 

[Politruk]

If it s leadership, how in the hell did that dumbell Austin manage to stay there for 4 years? He was not a leader, just a hayboy do this and that indoctrinate the troops that white is bad and black is great.

Hegseth will never be Austin's equal in any way.

 

[Noitall]

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[Bn2f]

I think Hegseth is out of his depth. However, in saying that, I would give him a chance.

I heard, secondhand through another military veteran, (a former navy officer, who heads up an anti-piracy think tank) that when he briefed Austin two years ago, he was prepared, knew his shit and had obviously done his homework.

He had the white paper underlined and highlighted. He’d done his homework. You might not have agreed with his policies, but he was extremely well prepared. Asked good questions and was very pointed with his time and excellent questions.

My friend is pretty conservative, but was quite impressed.

Like I said, I would give Hegseth a chance and see where it goes.

Did you see any ANY of his senate confirmation and his preparedness for it?

 

[ChloeTzang]

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It's not over until whoever made that decision is terminated.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Hegseth will never be Austin's equal in any way.

No. Hegseth is no corrupt MCI Beltway insider.

 

[Politruk]

No. Hegseth is no corrupt MCI Beltway insider.

Usually, the best people in DC are the Beltway insiders.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Usually, the best people in DC are the Beltway insiders.

LOL. Noooooo, not the coffee snorter! Not this early in the morning!!!!!!!