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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,855 posts) Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:58 PM 7 hrs ago

Breaking News Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff Randy George

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***Breaking News*** Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff Randy George (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth 7 hrs ago OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Srkdqltr 7 hrs ago #1

Was he exhibiting competence and integrity? jls4561 7 hrs ago #2

Very normal behavior one month into a major war Prairie Gates 7 hrs ago #3

Did he, like, think that Randy is a female name? usonian 7 hrs ago #4

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Srkdqltr This message was self-deleted by its author.

jls4561

(3,125 posts)

2. Was he exhibiting competence and integrity?

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:03 PM

7 hrs ago

Just read in another post that Hegseth wanted someone who could implement his and tRump’s vision for the army. So I guess the answer to my question is yes.

https://democraticunderground.com/10143642970

Prairie Gates

(8,168 posts)

3. Very normal behavior one month into a major war

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:03 PM

7 hrs ago

Probably George gave Trump an accurate estimates of costs and casualties for the Kharg Island or Strait of Hormuz follies, so he had to go.

usonian

(25,381 posts)

4. Did he, like, think that Randy is a female name?

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:10 PM

7 hrs ago

Previous ousters were female Commandants of the Navy and Coast Guard.

Or (I am sure) does he just want someone who will swear allegiance to the Fuhrer over country and constitution?

Rhetorical question, of course.

Vlad must be smiling in his bunker tonight.

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