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patphil

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20. At least they're smart enough to know that Hegseth is not able to do his job.

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 11:46 AM

Jun 20

The problem is that Trump wasn't smart enough to realize it before he nominated him for the position.
But then, you could say that about each and every one of his cabinet picks.
What I'm seeing is a president slip sliding away into dementia. his energy is dropping off, as is his attention span. I give him about a year before he's unable to make public appearances. The Republicans will keep him in as a figure head to keep his base together, but eventually they will either have to go with Vance, or rule by committee.
The real power in this administration needs to have their positions consolidated so they can safely anoint Trump's successor, and prepare the nation for the next "fearless leader".

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Trump bypassing inqualified hire Hegseth and discussing military strategy with 4 star generals [View all] Demovictory9 Jun 20 OP

I guess it's a really good thing canetoad Jun 20 #1

Who are the 4 generals?... Lovie777 Jun 20 #2

that Kurilla guy Demovictory9 Jun 20 #3

He was always just a figurehead anyway. Crunchy Frog Jun 20 #4

More like a 'poster boy'. Just an image of what Trump wanted to portray Attilatheblond Jun 20 #17

I was thinking 'hood ornament', but 'poster boy' and 'figurehead' work. Harker Jun 20 #22

LOL at image of him posing on the hood of the Tesla Trump 'bought' at that White House Auto show. Attilatheblond Jun 20 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author krkaufman Jun 20 #27

King Taco's cabinet picks are there for only two reasons: Buns_of_Fire Jun 20 #5

They also serve as scapegoats when Trump fails. thought crime Jun 20 #15

Hegseth should be stuffed on a bus and pointed toward home. democrank Jun 20 #6

Right up there with Noem and Kennedy. Lonestarblue Jun 20 #13

Darn atreides1 Jun 20 #26

No need to even launch Elon's rocket towards the sun Dock_Yard Jun 20 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author krkaufman Jun 20 #28

I guess that means Donny is telling the generals what he thinks they should do, tanyev Jun 20 #7

I wouldn't talk to him either. mwb970 Jun 20 #8

"Loose Lips" Kegsbreath eShirl Jun 20 #9

Hegseth is about to find out he was used like most sycophants. live love laugh Jun 20 #10

He knows more than anyone on anything. Just ask him. spanone Jun 20 #11

"Hey Pete, run out and get us a case of beer." Swede Jun 20 #12

You mean he's not seeking advice from a Fox News Drunk? mdbl Jun 20 #14

Do we still have to pay him? Trump bigly mad at him for the parade fiasco. travelingthrulife Jun 20 #16

Understandable DFW Jun 20 #18

Trump DISCUSSING Military Strategy with anyone is an oxymoron. Nanjeanne Jun 20 #19

At least they're smart enough to know that Hegseth is not able to do his job. patphil Jun 20 #20

if hegseth was markie Jun 20 #21

"Dry Heaves" Hegseth moniss Jun 20 #23

There is NO foreign policy in this juvenile piece of shit regime. No experience. No credibility. Karasu Jun 20 #25

He didn't know about Von Staffenberg, et al. Marcuse Jun 20 #29