What on Earth did Hegseth have to contribute to running the Defense Department? lol. See, we share this mindset that competence and leadership are essential qualities, but DT and his MAGA cultists like ‘performance’, as in putting on a show. The over the top rhetoric against liberals and moderates is attractive to them, no qualifications necessary.
I'm sure they'll go with another Heritage Foundation person. Because, why not. The country is currently running by Heritage Foundation, so it only stands to reason.
Sorry, but if you ever been to Leavenworth? I get what you’re saying about El Salvador, but have you ever been to Leavenworth? There’s a lot more traitors in Leavenworth and I’m sure Pete‘s DT‘s…man, not good.
I’ve never been to either. I know nothing about Leavenworth. So I’m being sincere when I ask, what would make that worse than sending him to cecot, where he’d be sharing a cell with 100 other men who have to share a bucket of water to drink, have no access to the outside world, have no access to a phone, visitation, recreation, regular meals, any council, no chance of ever being free, doesn’t speak the language, regular unregulated torture, no kind of citizenship, and where he would virtually disappear without ever knowing whether or not he even still exists?
Because I think Trump would make the president of El Salvador intervene. I think he’d get special treatment in El Salvador that others don’t. We don’t have to agree. Just my opinion and luckily right now, in America, we’re entitled to them.
I know you’re entitled to your opinion. I’ve learned a lot about cecot, but know nothing about Leavenworth; that’s why I was sincerely asking the question, while stating the truths I know about cecot. I was simply looking for a comparison, that made you choose one over the other. I see your point, but it’s not based in reality. However, I firmly based my opinion on the fact that both scenarios are, unfortunately, completely hypothetical. Hegseth won’t be going to either prison. Given the current regime, I don’t believe he’ll be charged or prosecuted at all. Of course I agree that Trump would intervene if he were sent to Cecot. But, because both scenarios are completely fantastical, I’d choose Cecot. Let’s face it, even IF anything were to move forward, legally, with Hegseth, Trump would just pardon him. That is the reality of the current political climate in which we live.
Agreed...read "The Hot House," by journalist Pete Earley. He spent time there in 1984, not as a prisoner, but as a journalist, with unlimited access. He presents frightening stories about some of the most dangerous criminals in America, the prison's first black warden struggling to win the respect of prisoners and guards alike, and the two dominant emotions...fear and anger.
The gut wrenching, truly terrifying reality of the prison industrial complex.
I’m sure the book is a well written, well researched read. Thing is, I don’t need to go to Hell to get the point that it’s a bad place. Personally, I don’t have the bandwidth- mentally, physically, emotionally, energetically- for any more horror. Cudos to those who can compartmentalize the e exposure to the deep dive into Dante’s Inferno come to life right here in our midst. I. Just. Cannot.
Understood...and I would not require you to. I merely note the ghastly nature of the place.
The place is appalling...there is something wrong with human beings that we have these prisons. Some of the prisoners described are horrific. They are sadistic and cruel both on the inside and outside.
We also see guards who are very aware that while they control the locks, gates, and walls, the inmates control the cells and corridors. And some disintegrate...one guard commits suicide. After his death, we learn about his ordeal as a victim of parental abuse.
My only point is that we have the largest prison system in the world, prisons-for-profit, massive recidivism, and the popular solution: "Lock 'em up and throw away the key" DOES. NOT. WORK.
When we put people away, they have to be housed, fed, clothed, and that requires money, guards, and resources. It's not like the end of an action movie where the cop kills the villain, so there's no need of a trial, or an episode of "Murder, She Wrote," where the character who was most helpful to Jessica Fletcher for 45 minutes confesses his/her commission of the crime, goes off with the police, and is replaced next week by another special guest villain.
it’s also important to know that the strikes they’re carrying out in yemen are mostly against civilian infrastructure. hospital, wedding hall, cemetery, farmland. it’s horrible. dude is a war criminal.
Will the Senate confirm another “unqualified”, “incompetent” DOD Secretary just because Trump wants it?? This administration is a disaster, but the Republicans are like”Do Trump’s Bidding,” even though there is evidence of them being shitty nominees.
You mean, the DUI hire didn't work out?!
Drunk, unqualified, ignorant!!
BAHAHAHAHAAA!!
Umm, “DUI hire” Did you not catch that?
Let me know if I need to explain that to you.
DUI vs DEI.
Hahahaha.... did you ever think it would?....lol
Hmmmmm
Whom will be chosen next?
A member of Looney Tunes perhaps?
😵💫
That made me laugh out loud!
Same. I giggled. Not sorry.
DeSantis. Or someone else that equally terrify us.
What on earth can DeSantis contribute to running the Defense Dept?!
What on Earth did Hegseth have to contribute to running the Defense Department? lol. See, we share this mindset that competence and leadership are essential qualities, but DT and his MAGA cultists like ‘performance’, as in putting on a show. The over the top rhetoric against liberals and moderates is attractive to them, no qualifications necessary.
Sad, isn't it? #UNFITFOROFFICE .... the lot of them!
Sexy white rubber boots
Hey now. If that’s the qualification, there are a few rug cleaner creators on TT that would fit.
turning a blind eye and violating the Geneva convention, like he did when he was stationed at gitmo
Exactly! Same question when Hegseth was chosen.
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING... Which would make him a perfect choice for the Trump Regime...lol
The Peter Principle is alive and well in the circus of this administration.
Daffy Duck would be great
Pepe le pew was deported 🥺
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😆
OMG - or Elmer Fud (spelling) - he’s Trump Cosmic or should I say COMIC TWIN?
Yes, he would...
Good choice🤣
😂😂
Looking for another 🐸
Probably the My Pillow Guy or one of his grandkids.
🤣👏
Secretary of Defense Kid J. Rock
Daffy Duck himself.
Not Flynn. Please not Flynn.
I’m gosh! Good point! Yikes!
I doubt it. They are way overqualified.
👏👏👏🤣
My thoughts exactly
Marjorie Taylor-Greene.
An expert on "Jewish space lasers."
Yikes but still funny!
Gary Busey
😳🤣🤣
Let me guess…they called Fox, Newsmax, and OAN for extras?
They’ll probably go with Newsmax this time. I hate it here.
I'm sure they'll go with another Heritage Foundation person. Because, why not. The country is currently running by Heritage Foundation, so it only stands to reason.
Pete should be sent to Leavenworth for sharing top secret information.
He should be sent to cecot
Sorry, but if you ever been to Leavenworth? I get what you’re saying about El Salvador, but have you ever been to Leavenworth? There’s a lot more traitors in Leavenworth and I’m sure Pete‘s DT‘s…man, not good.
I’ve never been to either. I know nothing about Leavenworth. So I’m being sincere when I ask, what would make that worse than sending him to cecot, where he’d be sharing a cell with 100 other men who have to share a bucket of water to drink, have no access to the outside world, have no access to a phone, visitation, recreation, regular meals, any council, no chance of ever being free, doesn’t speak the language, regular unregulated torture, no kind of citizenship, and where he would virtually disappear without ever knowing whether or not he even still exists?
Because I think Trump would make the president of El Salvador intervene. I think he’d get special treatment in El Salvador that others don’t. We don’t have to agree. Just my opinion and luckily right now, in America, we’re entitled to them.
I know you’re entitled to your opinion. I’ve learned a lot about cecot, but know nothing about Leavenworth; that’s why I was sincerely asking the question, while stating the truths I know about cecot. I was simply looking for a comparison, that made you choose one over the other. I see your point, but it’s not based in reality. However, I firmly based my opinion on the fact that both scenarios are, unfortunately, completely hypothetical. Hegseth won’t be going to either prison. Given the current regime, I don’t believe he’ll be charged or prosecuted at all. Of course I agree that Trump would intervene if he were sent to Cecot. But, because both scenarios are completely fantastical, I’d choose Cecot. Let’s face it, even IF anything were to move forward, legally, with Hegseth, Trump would just pardon him. That is the reality of the current political climate in which we live.
Unless he starts talking about Trump.
Agreed...read "The Hot House," by journalist Pete Earley. He spent time there in 1984, not as a prisoner, but as a journalist, with unlimited access. He presents frightening stories about some of the most dangerous criminals in America, the prison's first black warden struggling to win the respect of prisoners and guards alike, and the two dominant emotions...fear and anger.
It's a gripping read, from start to finish.
The gut wrenching, truly terrifying reality of the prison industrial complex.
I’m sure the book is a well written, well researched read. Thing is, I don’t need to go to Hell to get the point that it’s a bad place. Personally, I don’t have the bandwidth- mentally, physically, emotionally, energetically- for any more horror. Cudos to those who can compartmentalize the e exposure to the deep dive into Dante’s Inferno come to life right here in our midst. I. Just. Cannot.
Understood...and I would not require you to. I merely note the ghastly nature of the place.
The place is appalling...there is something wrong with human beings that we have these prisons. Some of the prisoners described are horrific. They are sadistic and cruel both on the inside and outside.
We also see guards who are very aware that while they control the locks, gates, and walls, the inmates control the cells and corridors. And some disintegrate...one guard commits suicide. After his death, we learn about his ordeal as a victim of parental abuse.
My only point is that we have the largest prison system in the world, prisons-for-profit, massive recidivism, and the popular solution: "Lock 'em up and throw away the key" DOES. NOT. WORK.
When we put people away, they have to be housed, fed, clothed, and that requires money, guards, and resources. It's not like the end of an action movie where the cop kills the villain, so there's no need of a trial, or an episode of "Murder, She Wrote," where the character who was most helpful to Jessica Fletcher for 45 minutes confesses his/her commission of the crime, goes off with the police, and is replaced next week by another special guest villain.
It's a mess.
But I subscribed to you.
One good thing that has come out of this for myself, has been the amazing book recommendations.
I don’t understand your question. Of which part were you asking “really?”?
Why not El Salvador
How about a prison in El Salvador- with no due process. That would be Karmic justice.
I can’t imagine he will be replaced by someone more competent.
I am sure there isn’t anyone less competent 🍒
I can hear T***p saying "hold my beer."
Ahhh don’t tempt donald 🤣
🥹🥲😝💯💯🫣🫣🫣😬😑😑🙄🙄🙄
We know that’s not happening! 😂 Just how much worse will he be ?!
Which unqualified asshat will they choose next?!
Wow! You are on top of things, as always Aaron!
it’s also important to know that the strikes they’re carrying out in yemen are mostly against civilian infrastructure. hospital, wedding hall, cemetery, farmland. it’s horrible. dude is a war criminal.
Is this the next 4 years? He puts incompetent people in charge and then replaces them with another incompetent person? Cut off the head!
Yes, it will be a circus of idiots.
He was always terribly unqualified. Doesn’t come as a surprise. Hire the sewer clowns. Expect a circus.
Well, no surprise there. Also, didn’t a slew of ppl get fired in his last administration? Like duh.
I am shocked. I still won’t hold my breath. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Will the Senate confirm another “unqualified”, “incompetent” DOD Secretary just because Trump wants it?? This administration is a disaster, but the Republicans are like”Do Trump’s Bidding,” even though there is evidence of them being shitty nominees.
The next guy will be just another FOX motormouth.
Don't forget, the Democrats voted him in too!
Do believe all 47 Dems voted against confirmation.
Actually, I spoke in error. NO Democrats voted for Pete Hegseth. In fact, Vance was the tiebreaker in that vote which turned out to be 51 to 50.
Musk cheated and got him in. Don’t blame the democrats
Count on the Republicans to vote for another incompetent dangerous clown Trump puts forward.
But thanks to Pete Buttigieg blunt comments that cut through the news. He is a powerful voice. Just like Jerome Powell.
I honestly didn't have Pete down on my Bingo card as the first one fired. But not surprised. Pretty sure we all said "not a good choice!"
Please pick someone qualified this time
Yeah right they don’t know the meaning qualified. But let’s hope right
LET ME DREAM DANITA 😭
I know
I'll settle for someone whose at least in the military.. preferably high ranking.. but that's asking too much 😬