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Reports: Obama Expected to Nominate Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary Next Week

Jan. 4, 2013 6:23pm
Reports: Obama Expected to Nominate Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary Next Week

FILE – This Nov. 1, 2012 file photo shows former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel speaking in Omaha, Neb. Credit: AP

It looks like President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as the next defense secretary sometime next week, according to reports by Fox News, NBC News and Foreign Policy.

Despite catching heat from both Republicans and Democrats over past statements, one Democratic source told Fox News that “Hagel is it.” The announcement could come as soon as Monday.

Pro-Israel lobbyists expressed concern about a comment Hagel made in 2008 about not being intimated by the “Jewish lobby” unlike others in the Senate. Obama administration officials have denied that Hagel is in any way anti-Isreal.

Additionally, Hagel made an anti-gay comment about a ambassadorial nominee during the Clinton administration, saying he was “openly, aggressively gay” and may hinder his ability to do his job effectively. He has since apologized profusely for his controversial remarks.

“I’ve served with Chuck Hagel, I know him. He’s a patriot, he’s somebody that’s done extraordinary work both in the United States Senate — he’s served this country with valor in Vietnam — and somebody who’s currently serving on my intelligence advisory board and doing an outstanding job,” Obama said of Hagel during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

 

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  • XPat
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 10:01pm

    Obama needs a secdef who harbors the same hatred for Israel as himself.

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  • pissantno.10
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 9:52pm

    chucky boy was never republican he has all ways been a skunk thats why he quit . his home town folks were ready to string him up. just like nelson crooks and were caught

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  • dublinthewagons
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 9:01pm

    Obama ask Jane Fonda to be secretary of defense first. She turned him down.
    Then he picked hagel. And look at all the stink in the air.
    Guess he’ll be on the horn to ask THE-JERK tomorrow.
    Looks as though he started third step from the bottom and tomorrow hits paydirt U R it jerk

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  • sparkyrules
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:03pm

    “We are perceived as a nation at war with Muslims. This debilitating and dangerous perception must be reversed.”-Chuck Hagel
    “The Republican Party has won two elections on the issue of fear and terrorism. It’s going to try again.”-Chuck Hagel
    “I can-with my plan-these are Social Security Administration numbers, they ran my numbers-get us to full solvency within 75 years and beyond for less than the $3.7 trillion debt that we’re already in.”-Chuck Hagel

    Chuck Hagel is endorsed by MoveOn.org. and Al Jajzeera
    http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/12/2012122782835458431.html

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:10pm

      “By our choice, we are a nation at war with Muslims,” would be a more accurate statement. Have been since mid-20th century.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:11pm

      he is completely correct on item #1. I dont know what the other points are trying to say and there is no context

      There are lots of muslims who are US citizens living in the US. I hope you do not think our government is at war with islam – if so, the Constitution means nothing…..

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    • unread
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:39pm

      Did you know that chuckie was into voting machines in a big way?? Maybe its payback time……..Check it out on Wikipeda….1992, as President of investment group McCarthy & Co., Hagel assumed ownership and became Chairman of American Information Services (AIS), later known as Election Systems & Software, a manufacturer of computerized voting machines.[14] On March 15, 1995, Hagel resigned from the board of AIS as he intended to run for office.[17] Michael McCarthy, the parent company’s founder, was Hagel’s campaign treasurer.[18] Until at least 2003, he retained between $1 million and $5 million in stock in Election Systems & Software’s parent company, the McCarthy Group.[19]

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    • sparkyrules
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 9:07pm

      You can judge a person by the characters he chooses to align with.Chuck Hagel is endorsed by MoveOn.org,Alajzeera.com,Just Foreign Policy.com and other less than pro USA and radical far left a-holes.That should tell you something.

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  • soybomb315_II
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:50pm

    yea apparently saying you are not intimidated by a lobby group is grounds for dismissal around here

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  • LOJ
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:47pm

    He picked Hagel because hes anti-Israel..so is John Kerry!

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:59pm

      how is he anti-israel? The article did not make the case – so on what grounds do you say that? Or are you just repeating what someone else said?

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    • unread
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:54pm

      chuckie is (was) big into voting machins and its softwere…maybe its pay-back time…. you can check it out at wikipeda…

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    • timarina
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 7:47pm

      No he’s not.

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  • sinner-saint
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:43pm

    Lol an Obozzo as* kissing lapdog yes man? I don’t think so. Next please.

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  • fliptailhunter
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:26pm

    This is what we in Nebraska call a turncoat

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:35pm

      Can’t just say it without giving a reason.

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:53pm

      Jerk he can he did you have and continue to.

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    • DadRocked
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:04pm

      Jerk – Concur with ALL of your posts on this… Each time, to different posters, you had simply asked for a reason/response for the accusation…
      NOT ONE has responded…
      Eight of Eight… No response…
      Says something that I have yet to digest as to why…

      These accusations may have some meat & potatoes behind them but no one is giving any response…
      If the accusations have any merit then please folks educate us…

      I am yet to be pro nor con yet on his selection and honestly would like to know more if you folks have any ‘dirt’…

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    • BetterInformed
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:06pm

      Jerk
      How is everyone’s favorite Muslim Don Quixote ? Still fight that Huge Windmill known as “Israel” ?
      Accept it. Israelis are the wolves and Muslims are the sheep. It has been that way since ’48 and It isn’t going to change. Americans will support Israel as long as they are perceived as being reasonable. You might call that “PR” or a result their lobbing efforts. I call it “Smart”. So many of your arguments suggesting fairness or justice assume that Americans give a crap. All historical references, sociological theories or “tit for tat” suggestions flew out of the window on 9-11. Keep cutting the heads of the Nick Bergs or murdering the Danny Perils and the only tolerant locations for your radical pals will continue to be Northern France or Dearborn Michigan.
      BTW Happy New Year

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:13pm

      @DadRocked
      You described the disease. That disease has affected a great many democrats and a great many republicans. They are told what to think and do not ask why. They do whatever they are told. They are LOW INFORMATION VOTERS. Which doesnt mean they are always wrong – but it sure makes this country worse off

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    • sparkyrules
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:33pm

      You can judge a person by the characters he chooses to align with.Chuck Hagel is endorsed by MoveOn.org,Alajzeera.com,Just Foreign Policy.com and other less than pro USA and radical far left a-holes.That should tell you something.

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    • fliptailhunter
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 2:51am

      yes i can jerk off

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    • timarina
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 7:48pm

      Only insane Nebraskan’s say such a thing. We The People call him American. Traitors say all kinds of insane things.

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  • Kregneva
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:21pm

    Senator Hagel is a good man and an unsung hero who faithfully and humbly worked to benefit veterans of the Vietnam War when it was less popular than John Boehner is today, and he is working now to ensure that the deserving veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq are never ever disrespected or ignored and deserted by civilian our population. He is a budget conservative who does not suffer neo-con fools who continue to mindlessly pour money into chicken hawk expeditions and pay to support bloated allies.

    Support the Education Center at the Wall!

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:44pm

      Excellent point. Better watch out. These guys have an aversion to facts.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:47pm

      of all the people Obama could have nominated, Hagel seems like the least dangerous….Should be cause for celebration – not consternation….We’ll see

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:00pm

      He helped vietnam vets? So did Jane Fonda this administration helps themselves. Oh and they pay you and jerk $5.75 an hour to post on here while they play golf if Hawaii. Don’t that make you feel cheap and slited.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:12pm

      Couldn’t you just post under SLEAZY HIPPO? You’ve been posting as him all day today MONICNE/ENCINOM/SLEAZY HIPPO/KREGNEVA. Well..not just SLEAZY HIPPO right?

      How creepy are you MONICNE/ENCINOM/SLEAZY HIPPO/KREGNEVA/ad nauseum? Do you really need to log in and out as different names to post different things? You’re a basket case kid.

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  • foxrocks
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:17pm

    NADA, Hagel no vote!

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  • Nathan2004
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:08pm

    I will be skeptical…..

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  • patriot30-378
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:07pm

    It makes perfect sense that he and O would get along. I know a guy who worked on Hagel’s Senate campaign in Nebraska. According to this guy, Hagel is certifiable and the biggest a-hole you will ever meet. Never made a promise that he kept unless it was a bad one.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:15pm

      Give us something of substance. Something factual, concrete. Can’t just say someone’s nuts without proof.

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    • Gregb
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:37pm

      jerk… you have been pouring out all kinds of lies without proof… you must be a democrat

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:40pm

      @ jerk what would you know about facts? I look at things for what they are. You look at them for what you want them to be.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:43pm

      Dublinthewagons and Greg, reading incomprehension is no excuse. Better look at this thread. I’ve given many substantive, concrete examples; unlike either of you.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:48pm

      You expect them to give any facts or say anything with substance??? Please. These are the same people who called Ron Paul nuts and a kook

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    • patriot30-378
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 9:50pm

      Jerk- Well for one, he has absolute disrespect for women. Ask any women who works with him what they think of him off the record. I don’t know you from Adam and I don’t know Mr. Hagel. All I can go by is what one of my college co-workers told me when he was working with Hagel’s campaign.

      What do you have to prove what a great guy he is? Crickets. That’s what we will get. Chirp chirp

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  • GuruMeditation
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:03pm

    Oh boy!

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  • AUsername
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:02pm

    I think its a good if some people are in that are critical of the foreign policy or our so called relationship with Israel that seems to be Israel taking advantage of our country and its resources to pursue its interests.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:08pm

      indeed. Governments are just groups of corrupt people. Independence is always preferable (except for those who prefer to be told what to think)

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  • sparkyrules
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:01pm

    When King Obama calls someone a Patriot….be suspicious.The Kings Patriot is not the peoples Patriot in the same sense..

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    • MDECKER
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:38pm

      Exactly! Now all of a sudden, the Left wishes to speak highly of the Vietnam War and of the warriors that fought in it.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:01pm

      Hagel appears to like peace more than war. So should you. It has been a long time since we pursued peace as hard as we pursue war

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    • sparkyrules
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:17pm

      Sorry soybomb315_II.
      Peace has nothing to do with it.I’ll pursue the defense of my home, family, and country before any career politician.Especially ones like Hagel,who can’t decide if hes a conservative or progressive.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:30pm

      @sparky
      So what is the beef with Hagel exactly? Are you expecting Obama to nominate someone better?

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  • Jeff Bassett
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:59pm

    The democrats voted down God three times in their convention platform. Of course Obama is willing to put someone like Hagel in. Just as he told the Russian rep that once he was elected he could really make changes, now you will see so with other “issues”. Obama does not have to hold back any longer. Promises such as jobs, the economy and deficit have already fallen away to more vacation time, reckless spending and the priority now of gun control and elimination of our rights to be now government given.

    No one paid attention to his works over the past four years and were smitten by his words. Now be prepared to for the direction his works take us and our allies. Obama is a selfish single minded egotist looking only to fulfill his ideological needs, not represent Americans or their own best interest. Americans do get what they deserve when the examples of the past are pushed away with soundbites over such actions. The elect will be deceived.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:04pm

      Other than Israel’s interests, what’s the downside to Hagel?

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    • Fubared
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:07pm

      He is apparently anti gay/jihad too. That has to resonate in aryan circles, no? What says the kluckers jihad?

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:36pm

      The jerk. You like hagel. At in its self is a downside. Is it not.
      You hate Israel as much as hitler according to your moronic post

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:49pm

      Dublinthewagons, maybe your problem really is reading incomprehension. Where did I say that I like Hagel?

      And, it is a historical fact that Hitler’s Nazis, through Eichmann, partnered with your Zionist friends. So, Hitler did not hate Israel, even though there was no Israel in Hitler’s time. But, like you, he did like the Zionists who would later go on to form Israel.

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    • Jeff Bassett
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 10:20pm

      The Jerk, The Nazi party worked with the Arabs in the middle east, Persia was renamed Iran, meaning Aryan Nation in Arabic. To this day, Arabs and Islamist in the middle east who sided with Hitler have wanted to destroy Israel. Until you know what you are talking about, you spew nonsense and hate. You will notice even today at many Islamist mosque, many have a notation to the Aryan nation.

      My grandfather had to flee from Lebanon being a Christian. My Grandmothers father was the chief weapons maker from Germany who on a mission to get steel here in the US decided to stay in to America as he wanted nothing to do with the Nazi party. I know the history from the region and from the German point of view as well became a history buff on those times leading up to today. You obviously do not have a clue.

      Jesus was born a Jew, lived as a Jew, practiced the Jewish faith, died king of the Jews, noted he came not to change one jot or a tittle of his fathers words. As a true Christian, I support the nation of Israel, stand with them and for them, As a nation founded on Christian Judaic faith, you will find most educated American Christians as a core value to love with their soul and strength support Israel as they hold God to their hearts.

      Israel is our strongest Allie in the middle east and the only democratic freedom loving nation there. Hagel is a staunch anti Israel politician, who goes against this nations historic and political interest when war is a real th

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 10:44pm

      Jeff Bassett
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 10:20pm
      To this day, Arabs and Islamist in the middle east who sided with Hitler have wanted to destroy Israel.
      ====================

      For that matter, there are thousands of Jews who want to destroy Israel as well:

      ———-
      “The Orthodox inhabitants actively objected to being subject to the authority of the secularists. They appealed their cause to the League of Nations, who consequently granted them a “Right of exclusion” to the subjugation to the Vaad Haleumi, which rights provided that any Jew wishing not to be incorporated into the Vaad Haleumi, may remain lawfully independent if he so stated his wish in writing. Thousands of Jews did so.

      Such was the case until November 1948, when the United Nations finally sanctioned the establishment of a Zionist State. We do not doubt that their success in finally realizing their goal was due in great measure to their having misled the world into viewing the Zionist cause as the Jewish cause. The formation of the Zionist state resulted in the automatic deprivation of the autonomy heretofore possessed by the Orthodox inhabitants of the Holy Land.”
      http://www.jewsagainstzionism.com/zionism/history.cfm

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    • Jeff Bassett
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:20pm

      Kidcharlemagne, There are evil working behind the scenes and history of the modern world. I suggest you watch the Fuel Project, Know your enemy:
      http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL70118C8DEDCEB4F0
      It is 77 6 minutes to 15 minute videos going in history from Babylon forward to current politics. You want to know what the forces are that are making things happen and why, watch it totally through. The Rothchilds are not Jewish but did help with the founding of Israel for not all the reasons most think.

      As for any debate as a Christian on who you should support, it is spelled out clearly in the bible.

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:47pm

      Jeff Bassett
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:20pm
      Kidcharlemagne, There are evil working behind the scenes and history of the modern world.
      ======================

      You don’t have to tell me that……..evil usually presents itself to you posing as a friend instead of as a foe:

      ——————-
      “I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
      -Revelation 2:9

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    • Jeff Bassett
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 9:37am

      Kidcharlemagne, you and I tread similar paths.

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  • Trail_Jumper
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:53pm

    ” and somebody who’s currently serving on my intelligence advisory board and doing an outstanding job,” Obama said of Hagel during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

    I don’t think anyone on your intelligence advisory board is doing a very good job. You might want to read the newspapers. I believe there is something called a “Ben-ghazi” out there that they seemed to have missed. And that whole “arab spring” thing being good for the world. Just sayin.

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  • phrogdriver
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:52pm

    Hagel is a freaking nut. Y’all can get off in te weeds about how he feels about Israel, but the fact is, the guy is worthless and stupid.

    He’s the perfect Obama nominee and will be the perfect patsy for the next Benghazi.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:15pm

      more name calling without backup. Read all the comments….Change the name from “hagel” to “Romney” and what is being said could have come straight from MSNBC comments. Essentially i am saying that this crowd seems to suffer the same disease

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    • phrogdriver
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 9:26am

      He endorsed Bob Kerry and Joe Sestak for senate, in 2008 refused to endorse McCain and said he would run as Obama’s VP if asked. I could go on, but I think that’s more than suffficient basis for my opinion.

      And all you anti-Israel nuts may want to pull your collective heads out and take a look at who shares your “ideas”. And may – just maybe – you can ask yourselves why it’s a position embraced by every statist and extreme leftist out there.

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    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 10:03am

      i dont care for his pro or anti Israel positions. What i care about is his ideas on the role of America in the world and whether policeman of the world is a good idea. Hagel seems to finally understand that everything america does around the world has consequences. He seems to understand that war should only be considered as a last resort

      It has been a long time since we had someone who didnt worship the idea of intervention and war. So i would happy with Hagel, cuz Obama sure could do a lot worse. And i will not throw away common sense in order to appease pro-Israel crowd. Regarding Israel i am not dogmatic and understand that Israel makes good decisions and bad decisions just like us

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    • phrogdriver
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 11:44am

      That’s all fine and dandy – but you don’t honestly think Obama is going to care what Hagel’s opinion is on anything, do you?

      But, whatever. I stand by my assessment. You are free to disagree. We’ll see who is right.

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:39pm

    intimated?Anti-Isreal?

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  • TIMEBOMB
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:33pm

    Ole Chuck’s an anti Semite like me that’s why I stand behind him,in fact I like standing behind all men.
    Okay I’ll pass on Barney Frank his **** looks like 100 lbs of chewed bubble gum.

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    • Fubared
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:41pm

      We don’t call you bath house Barry for nothing, sir.

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:46pm

      Bomb: do you look at all men’s ****’s
      Do you stand behind all men WITH A KNIFE.?
      HUM Obama supporer ® athletic supporter. WHICH? Lmao

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  • Gregb
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:31pm

    so Hagel is anti-Semite… He is against our friends and agrees with our enemies…
    Guess that makes sense for our current administration to nominate him for secretary of OUR defense.
    destroy the economy
    destroy our defenses
    destroy America

    maybe, I am making too much of the facts that are in front of me.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:30pm

    Is Hagal the one who is anti-Israel to such a degree he would cut off all military support to that nation if he has an opportunity?

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:45pm

      Maybe you’ve missed it, or maybe it’s just a state of constant ignorance, but America is broke, bankrupt, in debt. We should not be supporting anyone or anything that is not American. We can not afford it. Any patriotic “American” understands that logic.

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:09pm

      “Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.”
      -President George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796

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    • Gregb
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:33pm

      hey Jerk…
      obama has bankrupt America and now he is giving it way!

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:58pm

      Gregb, your lack of historical knowledge is incredible. After Bush II, the debt was around $9.6 trillion. Obama’s just accelerated the rate of our demise. The demise goes to both parties. Don’t forget, under Bush ll, Republicans had the House, Senate, and the White House for 2 years.

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    • dublinthewagons
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:39pm

      Jerk as u say we are broke. Quit giving guns to Mexican cartel, Taliban, Libya, Syria.
      That in turn cost American lives. The man responsible 4 that is the big O. The big O is anti 1′s 2nd, 4th amendment. He is anti military the only reason he is picking hagel is he knows he can manipulate hagel and weaken our military. Jerk you know nothing about the military
      . Ret.’major.spclops Nam vet. Tell me what hagel did for me or my men. STFU

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  • Fubared
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:29pm

    Jihad jerk will be popping the top of a refreshment or two over this. Oh, laalalalalalalalalala.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:27pm

    Mr. Allen West and no other for Secretary of Defense.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:31pm

      Absolutely.

      With Mr Hagel Obama seeks to abandon Israel, which is no surprise as he has armed their enemies by arms smuggling and direct support of the Muslim Brotherhood. His hatred for Israel knows no bounds, and I will not be surprised if the time comes he orders an invasion in the name of ‘liberating the people of Palestine.”

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    • Gregb
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:33pm

      you are asking for an answer that will strengthen America … it will never happen

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:46pm

      You guys have more loyalty to Israel than you do to America. Speaks volumes.

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    • charles116
      Posted on January 5, 2013 at 9:59pm

      I heard Allen has left politics.

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  • Excomunicatedmarine
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:25pm

    Obama will do anything he can to eliminate Israel……..and us too.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:48pm

      Israel is not an American problem. America is. We’re broke. Better focus on us.

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    • Fubared
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:06pm

      Israel is not your problem. Focus on the young impressionable skinheads to fill the aryan ranks.

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    • DZ-015
      Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:36pm

      Fubared: Did you mean to say “fill the aryan flanks?”

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