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In reply to the discussion: If you watch any of today's Hegseth hearings... [View all]Seinan Sensei
(945 posts)11. Hegseth does not want women in the military
He said in November that US military “should not have women in combat roles."
Dumb ass.
Tell that to 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran, a triple-tab Soldier having completed all requirements for 1) Ranger, 2) Sapper, and 3) Jungle Warfare.
Tell that to the 135 women who successfully completed Army Ranger training.
Tell that to Sen Tammy Duckworth, who's sitting right in front of you.
Who would I want in the foxhole with me? One of the women abovementioned?
Or some hungover sumbitch?
Go home Petey. Go back to Faux News. Just go away.
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Just saw it. He definitely struck a nerve given the follow-up Repug was all but apoplectic trying to
hlthe2b
Jan 2025
#2
Even sober, Hegseth is monumentally unqualified to run the Department of Defense. n/t
dobleremolque
Jan 2025
#5
Oh-Ho! I love that ?snarky smile Sen Kaine had while questioning Hegseth! Ty
electric_blue68
Jan 2025
#44
Jackie Rosen burned him good, too. And as normal Sen. Eric "Full Of" Schmitt....
lastlib
Jan 2025
#22
I got angry when he talked over Angus King and Liz Warren. He thinks Drumpf is God. Had to tune out.
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2025
#24
Yep -- Mr. Pete is a strutter. The real deal soldiers are the opposite. nt
allegorical oracle
Jan 2025
#34