(11-13-2024 03:52 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

I know Pete served in the military - was an Army Ranger IIRC. I have no idea on what his qualifications are for being the SOD. Based on these videos it's clear Pete is very much in favor of a strong military. Sounds awesome on the surface. HOWEVER, it's also a concern that a guy like that could ultimately strengthen the MIC. Also, if anyone was thinking streamlining some of those U.S. military bases - especially the "forward" ones that don't seem to be nearly as useful as they were when the USSR was around - don't hold your breath...

He ran two veteran organizations between 2007 and 2015. One was focused on improving the VA to better serve veterans. Prior to Trump 1 the VA was a disaster.

(11-13-2024 07:15 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 03:52 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

I know Pete served in the military - was an Army Ranger IIRC. I have no idea on what his qualifications are for being the SOD. Based on these videos it's clear Pete is very much in favor of a strong military. Sounds awesome on the surface. HOWEVER, it's also a concern that a guy like that could ultimately strengthen the MIC. Also, if anyone was thinking streamlining some of those U.S. military bases - especially the "forward" ones that don't seem to be nearly as useful as they were when the USSR was around - don't hold your breath...

please define your sense of "qualifications" ... the engine is fully fueled w/o navigational instrumentation...

He hates DEI and Woke.

He's qualified.

Sec Def is all about getting the RIGHT Generals and Admirals in charge. Ball breakers. Asking them first what they NEED and second what they WANT.

(11-13-2024 08:11 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 07:15 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 03:52 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

I know Pete served in the military - was an Army Ranger IIRC. I have no idea on what his qualifications are for being the SOD. Based on these videos it's clear Pete is very much in favor of a strong military. Sounds awesome on the surface. HOWEVER, it's also a concern that a guy like that could ultimately strengthen the MIC. Also, if anyone was thinking streamlining some of those U.S. military bases - especially the "forward" ones that don't seem to be nearly as useful as they were when the USSR was around - don't hold your breath...

please define your sense of "qualifications" ... the engine is fully fueled w/o navigational instrumentation...

Honestly, I don't know enough about what all the DOD secretary is responsible for. Sure, ensure military is strong but that's nebulous. Populist views are an important component to help shape policy, but it can take you only so far. It's a left field choice for sure. Pete may be the best guy to ever run the department - IDK. However, I'd like to know WHY Trump thinks he's qualified.

He's a Trumper. Trump has an ego the size of Texas.

Don't forget Biden's picks

(11-13-2024 09:33 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Don't forget Biden's picks

Reason #237,912 libs can’t be in charge. Ever.

Kristi too soft for the cabinet?

https://thefederalist.com/2024/11/12/kri...secretary/
"...Numerous top aides fled Noem’s office after she lied to voters about sabotaging policies key to Trump’s win — policies acknowledging that men and women are different. Requiring men to stay out of women’s sports and sanctioning those who give sex shows to kids should have been easy for her to back as the governor of a deep-red non-border state.

But, as The Federalist reported, Noem chose to side against her own voters on behalf of some of her state’s biggest lobbyists in the corrupt health-industrial complex. That’s the same complex that Trump has promised he’s going to take down at the federal level with Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” team.

At the time, Noem’s “top advisor” had lobbying clients that included a state hospital system that profited from amputating the healthy genitals of minors. And when she was called out on this by the likes of Tucker Carlson, Noem’s defense was that she’s scared to engage in lawsuits on behalf of Americans’ obvious best interests...."

(11-13-2024 11:18 AM)bullet Wrote:  Kristi too soft for the cabinet?

https://thefederalist.com/2024/11/12/kri...secretary/
"...Numerous top aides fled Noem’s office after she lied to voters about sabotaging policies key to Trump’s win — policies acknowledging that men and women are different. Requiring men to stay out of women’s sports and sanctioning those who give sex shows to kids should have been easy for her to back as the governor of a deep-red non-border state.

But, as The Federalist reported, Noem chose to side against her own voters on behalf of some of her state’s biggest lobbyists in the corrupt health-industrial complex. That’s the same complex that Trump has promised he’s going to take down at the federal level with Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” team.

At the time, Noem’s “top advisor” had lobbying clients that included a state hospital system that profited from amputating the healthy genitals of minors. And when she was called out on this by the likes of Tucker Carlson, Noem’s defense was that she’s scared to engage in lawsuits on behalf of Americans’ obvious best interests...."

wow. that's a non-starter there, that is....thanks for posting that.

(11-13-2024 09:27 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 08:11 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 07:15 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(11-13-2024 03:52 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

I know Pete served in the military - was an Army Ranger IIRC. I have no idea on what his qualifications are for being the SOD. Based on these videos it's clear Pete is very much in favor of a strong military. Sounds awesome on the surface. HOWEVER, it's also a concern that a guy like that could ultimately strengthen the MIC. Also, if anyone was thinking streamlining some of those U.S. military bases - especially the "forward" ones that don't seem to be nearly as useful as they were when the USSR was around - don't hold your breath...

please define your sense of "qualifications" ... the engine is fully fueled w/o navigational instrumentation...

Honestly, I don't know enough about what all the DOD secretary is responsible for. Sure, ensure military is strong but that's nebulous. Populist views are an important component to help shape policy, but it can take you only so far. It's a left field choice for sure. Pete may be the best guy to ever run the department - IDK. However, I'd like to know WHY Trump thinks he's qualified.

lmmfao ... tell me the bold was /sarc...

if not, let the arse whoopin' continue...

e.g. "did nuts zongo just take a chest dump figuratively in relativity" ...

I despise micro fagoos ... what a waste of talent ... hence, the binary (1/0) vs. quantum...

(11-12-2024 10:26 AM)bullet Wrote:  [quote='TigerBlue4Ever' pid='19869216' dateline='1731418005']
Musk doesn't want a job.

Agreed. Musk has made it pretty clear, that he has no long term interest in govt."Employment" and that he just wants to help clean up the bloat, as he is still adamant about getting his Mars project underway on his timeline.

I don't like the idea of Vivek being on the D.O.G.E, as I still think there's a better use for him that that, but I'm hoping he's not forgotten along the way.

I was hoping Vivek would get Vance's old seat.

I'll nominate Joe Concha or Greg Kelly for Press Secretary

Rubio is official as Secretary of State. I don’t trust him but perhaps others can reign him in or at least watch his movements

Matt Gaetz selected as AG.