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re: Hagel Stepping Down
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:41 pm to Ace Midnight
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:41 pm to Ace Midnight
Things will get to the point where we probably have 5 or 6 "resigned" top cabinet officials in place because Barry couldn't get anyone ratified.
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Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:48 pm to i am dan
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he does not carry the clout with his congressional republicans.
that much is certainly true, they eviscerated him at the hearings.
This post was edited on 11/24/14 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:49 pm to teke184
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Things will get to the point where we probably have 5 or 6 "resigned" top cabinet officials in place because Barry couldn't get anyone ratified.
100% on congress IMHO.
Unless there is a giant red flag, the executive should have its choice on appointed positions
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:50 pm to teke184
It is past time to get tough with Barry the Spoiled Brat. He gets NOTHING..no appointments at all hell I would even refuse to pay his salary.
Cut his money off until he obeys the law.
Cut his money off until he obeys the law.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:53 pm to redandright
Can you really blame him for stepping down sounds like the incompetent president wanted him gone.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:55 pm to lsucoonass
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Can you really blame him for stepping down sounds like the incompetent president wanted him gone.
he was fired, he didn't step down.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 1:01 pm to Hawkeye95
When Obama decides to start following precedents instead of setting them, he can get replacements appointed.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 1:36 pm to antibarner
Disagree with on SecDef.
That's where some adult supervision is needed. And if he goes with a career person, he might just get it.
I'm sure that's why Gates stayed on for him. I think he was trying desperately to keep Obama from doing anything too stupid.
Of course, that didn't always work though.
That's where some adult supervision is needed. And if he goes with a career person, he might just get it.
I'm sure that's why Gates stayed on for him. I think he was trying desperately to keep Obama from doing anything too stupid.
Of course, that didn't always work though.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 1:46 pm to Hawkeye95
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he was fired, he didn't step down.
Really? Link?
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:07 pm to Wolfhound45
According to NYT link I posted.
Unless an official gets caught doing something wrong, they are allowed to "resign", even if they are fired.
Unless an official gets caught doing something wrong, they are allowed to "resign", even if they are fired.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:11 pm to Paluka
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Administration hoped he would be a "yes" man. As unqualified as Hagel may be even he could not pretend that some things weren't a problem.
how is it he wasn't qualified? ... didn't tow the bush/cheney line? ...
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:13 pm to the808bass
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Turns out there are lies not even a lifetime Senator will tell.
he served 2 terms ...
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:16 pm to redandright
This administration becomes more and more of a joke on a daily basis.....even the most die hard Dims have to admit......their hero is a fricking empty suit ......
......exactly what you get with your first affirmative action president!!!!!
......exactly what you get with your first affirmative action president!!!!!
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:18 pm to redandright
From the article.
What am I missing?
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“The next couple of years will demand a different kind of focus,” one administration official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. He insisted that Mr. Hagel was not fired, saying that the defense secretary initiated discussions about his future two weeks ago with the president, and that the two men mutually agreed that it was time for him to leave.
What am I missing?
Posted on 11/24/14 at 2:20 pm to tiderider
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how is it he wasn't qualified? ... didn't tow the bush/cheney line? ...
Did you see his confirmation hearing?
Posted on 11/24/14 at 3:56 pm to redandright
quote:I did. He got raked over the coals for Kinsley gaffes by a bunch of Republicans drunk on sour grapes. Nothing in his confirmation hearing touched on his formal qualifications, unless "kissing Israel's arse" is a formal qualification (even if you think it is, that's State, not Defense!)
Did you see his confirmation hearing?
Most of it was just haymaking for being insufficiently America frick Yeah.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 5:23 pm to Iosh
Hagel's replacement announced.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 5:47 pm to redandright
What the hell did Chuck expect; the ability to dissemble and lie - even and especially on the most serious issues - is a prerequisite for any high up Obama official. I guess he figured that holding the Title and getting the retirement pay/speaking circuit juice for a couples of years is worth the indignity of serving a corrupt Adm. I'd hate to have that dead albatross resume around my neck. 
We'll get a no-nonsense anti-PC warrior in there sooner or later. Probably when we get slammed again.
We'll get a no-nonsense anti-PC warrior in there sooner or later. Probably when we get slammed again.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:13 pm to RCDfan1950
Do not confirm ANYONE and force Hagel to stay on. Do not let Holder step down. Obama likes to punish his enemies I say no appointments no anything.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 6:15 pm to Wolfhound45
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What am I missing?
dude, he was fired. They always "resign" but when they go without rumors, its a firing.
LINK /
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“Make no mistake, Secretary Hagel was fired,” a senior U.S. official with close knowledge of the situation told Fox News.
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