U.S. Senate Confirms Hagel as Defense Secretary, Four GOP ‘Ayes’ Seal Deal
Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel. (Getty Images).
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s next defense secretary.
The vote Tuesday was 58-41, with four Republicans joining Democrats in backing President Barack Obama’s nominee.
The vote ended a contentious fight over the president’s choice for his second-term national security team.
Republicans opposed the former two-term Republican senator from Nebraska, casting him as woefully incompetent and overly critical of Israel. But Democrats stood together for Hagel, a twice-wounded Vietnam combat veteran.
Chuck Hagel (right) and his brother, Tom, both served in the Vietnam War. (AP Photo).
Hagel will succeed Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who is stepping down after four years as CIA director and Pentagon chief.
The vote came just hours after Republicans dropped their delay and allowed the nomination to move forward. The Senate vote to end the filibuster was 71-27.
The four GOP senators who voted to confirm Hagel were Sens. Thad Cochran (Miss.), Mike Johanns (Neb.), Richard Shelby (Ala.), and Rand Paul (Ky.).
Sen. Paul explained to reporters Tuesday evening that his support for the Hagel filibuster wasn’t a guarantee he’d vote against confirmation.
“I voted no because I wanted more information and I think that part of what the Senate does is try to get information about the nominees,” said the senator, according to BuzzFeed’s Rosie Gray. “I’ve said all along that I give the president some prerogative in choosing his political appointees.”
“There are many things I disagree with Chuck Hagel on, there are many things I disagree with John Kerry on, there are very few things I agree with the president on, but the president gets to choose political appointees,” he added.
The senator concluded by saying he never got the information he was looking for on Hagel.
Here’s a breakdown of how the senate voted Tuesday:
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paco51
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:24pmWell Rand Paul you just lost my trust in you.There isn’t a person in Goverment today thats worth his or hers weight in crap.
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Keatonc333
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:31pmHe votes no to help victims of hurricane sandy, he votes no to protect victims of domestic abuse in the VAWA, but this gets his vote! HAHAHA and this is the republicans best bet in 2016! Hill-Dogs got it in the bag!
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:32pmRand Paul is a kook. It’s sad that Beck has spent the last month worshipping at the altar of Rand.
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:38pmAmericans rejection Israel and ZIonism which is why Obama won despite him being a total failure as president.
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lillymckim
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:41pmI can’t believe he got even one Republican to vote yes no less 4?
Rand Paul voted yes? WTH?
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ccfonten
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:49pmThe republicans who voted for Hagel, Paul and Shelby, have either been bought off or threatened.
Either way, we are screwed.
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Mil-Dot
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:58pmThis was all just preordained theatrics to make it look like the nomination process is a real one. It is all to fool the people into thinking that DC politicians give a rats ass about honesty and real qualifications. A dog and pony show extraordinaire. A joke. Hagel is a slime-ball.
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phillim42
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:02pmRAN PAUL YOU ARE A ASS, where done America, it is up to us, Beck, i,m done WITH YOU if you do not speak out against Ran Paul, YOU HAVE BEEN KISSING HIS ASS FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS!!! you know the hell with it!!!!!! nobody is listen to us anyway!!!! IM TAPPING OUT IM DONE
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Wiley41
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:03pmRand, well that was the last straw.
Rubio, lost it over this immigration crap.
Dr. Benjamin Carson in 2016?….!!!!!! anyone else think he might be our last chance?
Its him or Mark Levin as far as I am considered.
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TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:16pmSandy Hook..Bye Bye Christy. Next………..
Bye Bye Rand Paul. Next……………………..
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dwilco77
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:33pmTime for a third Party. The Progressives have been hiding in sheeps clothing. Just as Chris Christie finally came out of the closet, so has Rand.
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Wiley41
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:39pmMil-Dot,
Sorry to hear that, but unlike liberals I respect your right to your opinion.
I say sorry to hear that, because usually I agree with your posts here and think we would (will?) be literally fighting on the same side if the country keeps going the way it has been.
To be completely honest, yep you are correct in my lifetime unfortunately most blacks I have met put that ‘poor me’ victim mentality, coolness, and white-man’s fault above all other principles when the rubber hits the road. Can’t suceed because of whiteman, didnt get job because of whiteman, cant get to work on tiem because of whiteman, etc.
However I have been fortunate to know a few (4-6) in my lifetime that somehow have gotten past that mentatiliy. I believe, or maybe want to believe that ideals do exist for all races, that Content of Character is more important then Color of Skin.
Maybe Dr. Carson is someone of that ilk? Certainly Obama is nothing but a race-baiter POS, but so far Dr. Carson is one of the few men (of any race) that has yet to show himself as a sellout (ala Christie, Paul, Rubio, McCain, Romney, Frist, ……)
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Keatonc333
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:02pmMil-dot.. contrary to wiley 41 I do not respect your opinion.. I found it incredibly racist and unneeded. and Wiley… Rubio and Rand paul have identical immigration platforms. Both Rubio and Rand Paul support full amnesty
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dwilco77
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:14pm@ MILDOT
Exposing yourself as a racist automatically discredits any opinion you have on anything. It takes a very small mind to evaluate someone’s actions associated with the color of their skin, and then to extrapolate those opinions to everyone else with that color of skin.. There are a lot of White people out there I would love to disassociate myself from. Just watch one episode of Cops, and pray that people do not think all Whites are like those characters.
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MadeintheUSA2
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:39pmpaco51–you are right. When I heard this about Rand Paul and then seen it on this list my thoughts went to my Father and as my Dad would say, in his most eloquent southern accent—”ain’t none of them worth a nickel!”
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RaydocX
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:14pmAnyone Obama appoints will be HIS man or woman, so this didn’t matter.
As to Keaton laughing about no vote on sandy… Half of every dollar was pork. And the violence against women act was a redundant act that wastes money… No state allows violence against women, and any tool trying to say a no vote encourages violence against women is not interested in truth or honest discourse. But that’s to be expected from the left… Their man is in charge and still is all hate hate hate.
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DJR
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:20pmYes the president gets to nominate who they want but the senate gets to vote on keeping them out if they’re a bad choice. That’s they’re job. What kind of excuse is that?
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9635kari
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:23pmAmen brother!!! Or Sister!!! We must give deference don’t you know to the Presidents appointments. Kind of like Robert Bork!!! Why is it the Democrats NEVER give deference to anything a Republican does? Rand Paul is a major disappointment on this one. Who else is left????
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eddie333
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:33pmCruz. Don’t forget Cruz. But perhaps in time, he will let us down, too.
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eddie333
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:35pmCruz. Don’t forget Cruz. Perhaps, in time, he will let us down, too.
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No_More_War_Please
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 2:43amBWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You neocons really crack me up. Rand Paul ACTUALLY does the right thing, and its “BAAHAHHAHAH!! HE’S NEVER GETTING MY VOTE! AHHHH!” (end rage)
Finally! It looks like we may very well have a pro-peace defense secretary who doesn’t toe the establishment policy of “bomb first ask questions latter”. Bravo Chuck! and Bravo Rand Paul for standing up to the establishment progressives in the Republican party and main stream media.
Rand Paul 2016!!
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GETLIFE
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 3:59amWhy didn’t he just abstain?
No, he had to make a point to all of us out here– who feel bound and gagged– that the President should be able to choose whomever, yes really WHOMEVER he wants.
Who did he represent with that vote? His constituents?
Well I’m glad that’s all over with so we can stop talking about Paul– who has proven himself to be the waste of time I always thought he was.
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carbonyes
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 4:00amRand Paul, your ignorance and foolishness belies you. Your vote on confirmation will come back to haunt you. Make no mistake about it. Your decision that the President gets his appointees is like the Republican tards who put forward candidates like Bob Doll, John McCain and Mitt Romney under the guise that “it’s their turn to run” – utter foolishness, and one of the reasons this country is in deep trouble. Shame on you and God pity this country. Israel, you will have to fend for yourself, but God and one is still a majority.
Benghazi has also just been swept under the rug.
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jakartaman
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 7:18amRand Paul is a daffy as his old man.
Hope all the looney Paulbots take note and lose their tin hats.
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Nlitend1
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 7:56amIt’s funny (but sad) when you turn on your own. This comment board is p0rn for liberals, truly, it sends tingles down the leg of chris matthews. I hate to defend rand paul, but this is one of the very few times he shows some semblance of reasonableness. You should know that this is only a bad thing to you…or if you are part of the taliban. I understand that you hate Christie. He obviously lacks that politically suicidal urge to go tea party and destroy the government. And there is SE Cupp, she actually fights the good fight in the enemy’s lair…but she was too pragmatic in recognizing that gay rights are inevitable. Hey, did anyone see the recent tim tebow news? He is such a good christian, you should go look up what he did…hehehe. And finally, there is Ted Cruz and the inimitable Dr. Carson. Cruz said that his statements about communists at harvard law school was too old to make him a McCarthy-ite…It is only a matter of time before he apologizes for it. Before he says: Harvard law professors are fair and geniuses and give the best education that money can buy. Carson is your only hope…that is, until you find out a little about him. There is no way that an neurologist agrees with your crackpot crazyisms. But if you keep your hands over your ears and scream nanananananananana…you get the point. My other point is, stop hating everyone, you are so judgmental. You will never find anyone who disagrees with you, that politicians are bad. But you go to far.
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Trigus
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 8:24amRepublicans are Democrats – there is no difference – it is like wrestling – they have a script and they follow it. Congress is no longer in touch with the American people.
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FOREIGNANDDOMESTIC
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 8:25amSo now we know. Rand Paul is an Israel-hater like his daddy, has more in common with Obama than with conservatives, like his daddy. He’s trying to hijack the Republican Party, like his daddy, but he’s far more dangerous, because he is young and charismatic.
Beware the wolves in sheep’s clothing. Libertarians think America is evil, folks. They are anarchists, and no matter what Glenn says, that’s a leftie ideology. They want to transform us and redefine us, THEIR way. They use our party, but never vote with us, which in practical terms means they have divided us. Neo-liberal traitors, that’s what they are.
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Tlc3Terry
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 8:25am@ Pac51 and our fellow Americans
Thats right there is no one in this government that is listening to us or our problems! So what do you say we start looking for someone not in this Government? How about we start looking at who we should of got behind the “Last Time”! How about lets start getting behind “Rick Santorum” again? If would could start backing him we may have a fighting shot at getting back in control of things! We know he has all the right values and there is nothing in his closet for them to attack him on! Not to mention if some of them damn Paul Bots would of just backed him a little more we might not of even been in this postion right now! Something to think about Blazers?
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No_More_War_Please
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 9:28amI was refreshingly surprised and glad to hear that Rand voted yes to approve Chuck Hagel. Chuck Hagel is a non-interventionist which is why I support him. (I’ll take a veteran peace lover over a non-veteran chicken hawk any day of the week). Chuck Hagel doesn’t toe the establishment line of, “Well, they must hate us because we’re a free nation.”
I just wish that Rand would be proud of his actions like his father. If you know you’re doing the right thing, you shouldn’t be ashamed to say it. Rand Paul should just tell everyone, “I voted for Hagel because he’s a non-interventionist and I favor a non-interventionis foreign policy.”
Still, this proves Rand is a true liberty loving, Constitutionalist. He has my support.
Rand Paul 2016.
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chris72sax
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 9:40amYou all are no different than the Democrats, completely reactionary and without thought. The Sec Def does not make policy, he follows the presidents policy. Unfortunately, the people of this country voted for Obama. Hagel may be a bad choice, but he is qualified and there is no accusation that he is working for a foreign entity. Advise and consent, that is the Senates job. Going to war over this nominee does not make sense. Rand Paul takes his job seriously. He doesn’t play to the audience just to be liked by either side. It’s called principles.
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James
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:19amhmmmmmm! I ain’t getten ii!. Guess it’s down to the Cruz now! This is why I quit giving Money.I’m lost for words! We Conservatives win nothing! never, never, never!
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rose-ellen
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 12:17pmEverybody’s a kook to the war mogering right wing zionists -if they don’t tow the line.That’s the fox fed narrative and kudos for anyone who stands up to it!.
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tonypro
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 1:19pm@Mil-Dot
I agree with you, this was the typical dog and pony show, just like the pres. elections were.
Ya’ll can call me closed minded if you choose, fact is hagel is anti-Israel, and IMO this automatically should disqualify him from this admin. post.
I guess it will be on soon now, between the U.N., and the anti-Israel gov. we have the door is truly open for the first time in history for all nations to come against her. Buckle up kiddies we’re in for a ride you’re not going to able to get off of.
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docvet
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 3:50pmI believe that I read that Shelby is not running for the Senate next election. I just wish he could have held out another year or so before going RINO.
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SantaCruzKid
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:23pmIt stunning how stupid people are! Still talking about a 3rd party, blah, blah. What will it take before you realize we’ve had a silent coup. WAKE UP!
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:21pmThis is why the Paul family cannot be trusted. Wake up conservatives.
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Shasta
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:43pmI guess Paul is a no go too, but who is left? Rubio? I doubt it. Should we all just sit down and STFU like Obama has told us to?
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:09pmThis is why he can be truest to by loyal to his country and not the zionists and israel.
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dwilco77
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 12:44amTrue. This apple did not fall far from it’s tree.
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FloraBelleza
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 1:24amI’m sorry Glenn, but tomorrow I will cancel my Blaze TV at my home. I’m so sick this SH. They are all fake, Glenn first was democrat, them he became a republic after CNN troll him out and he move to FOX. Now because the crazy, radicals libertarians had been infiltrate into the Tea Party to destroy the real Americans, Glenn said he is also a libertarian. He put Sarah Palin way just because this lunatics, fake libertarian, because in realty this people are really radicals, trainee by Soros and progressive to destroy the party.
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resme
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 5:37am“Now because the crazy, radicals libertarians had been infiltrate into the Tea Party to destroy the real Americans”
lol… Radicals started the tea-party. Samuel Adams was a terrorist in the eyes of the red coats.
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:21pmRand Paul = over.
Glenn Beck = fool.
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TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:35pmGlenn Beck is not a fool. Do you really believe he (Glenn) would have voted for Hagel? Directly or indirectly?
Glenn who is so supportive of Israel? He is no doubt as surprised as anyone.
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huskurz
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 10:38pmCarson/Palin?
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9635kari
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:24pmWhat does that mean? Are you an American who has a right to be stupid???? Beck would never have voted for Hagel. Who has any sway over these men? If I were them I would be watching my backside as their approval numbers are in the gutter.
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Uechi
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:19pmSo much for Rand Paul he will never get my vote for anything including dog catcher. The reality is they are all crooks and there is only one solution and it involves the Tree of Liberty
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Mil-Dot
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:04pmI completely concur. The tree must be watered. That is the only way.
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KED
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:29pmTime to re-check your battle plans and contingencies…Watering time fast approaches…
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circleDwagons
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:31pmToo much water kills the tree
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Nlitend1
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 2:33amThey really should confiscate YOUR guns. Not everyone, just the people that think it’s okay to declare war against the government through violence. You are such huge idiots, not just because you feel this way (over the confirmation of a cia director), but because you think you can discuss this kind of thing publicly. I would report you for making these threats if I didn’t think someone had already done it. Mil-Dot I don’t know if i’m missing stuff, but I’ve never read a comment of yours that wasn’t threatening or racist. Is it because you are a coward and love being anonymous? If not, can we please know your real name, because I just know that you are gonna get arrested soon and I want to say to my friends that I used to insult that person on the blaze. You should take a long vacation…have you ever been to cuba?
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rose-ellen
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:46amYou want to “water the tree”, i.e. wage war against your fellow americans because rand paul is not a shill for israeli occupation and illigal land grabs[67war]?Shows how manipulated you’ve been by the Fox zionist war mongering neo cons.Kudos to paul and everyone who voted for hegel. It was a true breadth of fresh air to hear hegel dare challenge the zionists right wing narrative that main stream american media/politics have yet to do.It’s about time!.Not that i put much hope in it -as he has had to back track and will proably tow the zionist line here on end but boy was it good that for once brief shining moment he stood up to the right wing zionist lobby!
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No_More_War_Please
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 1:21pmAbsolutely correct Rose-Ellen. I just wish Rand didn’t feel like he had to defend himself to these warmongering lunatics. I know, I know, gotta go along to get along.
And to think, no one on this site was outraged when Mitt Romney said he would nominate John Bolton as sectary of state if elected. So I guess to these people, a non-veteran, draft dodging chicken hawk is better than an established veteran who hates the idea of war but still served his country when his number was called.
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tonypro
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 1:32pm@UNlitend1
“” They really should confiscate YOUR guns. Not everyone, just the people that think itβs okay to declare war against the government through violence. “”
All this comment does is prove your lack of understanding as to the reason the second amendment was penned, and why it is the ONLY amendment listed as “shall not be infringed”
It’s very purpose is to make sure the “We the People” have the means to remove a tyrannical gov. by force if necessary.
@Rosey
Fighting to remove a tyrannical gov., and waging war on Americans are two completely different ideas.
I’m sorry you can’t tell the difference.
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PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:14pmRand Paul is going to regret he did this. He will NEVER get a vote or a dollar from me!
Zbigniew Brzezinski & Chuck Hagel et al – Hagle’s $160 Billion “West Bank” SENDS US TROOPS TO DEATH TRAP! – He’s an insane hate filled monster!
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/articles/article.aspx/12923#.USuhwxmAGkj
Brzezinski is part of the Trilateral Commission and the “World Government” open boarders crowd.
http://www.chasvoice.blogspot.com/2013/02why-banking-elite-want-riots-in-america.html
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:18pmdo you have an American source to confirm the story of your Israeli source?
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tzion
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:09pm@auser
So if it comes from an Israeli source it can’t be trusted? I don’t trust government news agencies but Israel has a free press.
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edotddot
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 6:08amhttp://www.fmep.org/analysis/analysis/A-Last-Chance-for-a-Two-State-Israel-Palestine-Agreement.pdf
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Sicboy
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:13pmCan’t wait to hear Glenn tomorrow. There go’s R Paul, right down the toilet like his old man. Another anti Israel politician in the end times.
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:16pmLet’s hear Glenn praise Rand kook Paul now! Ball’s in your court Beckster!
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Keatonc333
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:25pmHe isn’t anti israel… plus hes Jewish… and other than Rand Paul being pro immigration and amnesty, for diminished drug laws and possible marijuana legalization this is probably my favorite thing he’s done…. which of course isn’t saying much..
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:53pmno he rises as a real leader who is loyal to his country and not to an illegal occupation in the middle east.
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tzion
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:11pm@keaton
What are you talking about? Hagel is not Jewish in the slightest.
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jmb847
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:10pmRand Paul – Guess just confirms you can’t trust any of these polititicians. Time for a 3rd party made up of the honest folk.
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:17pmRand was one of only four Republicans to vote for Hagel. Disgraceful.
Will Beck continue his worship of this Israel-hating kook?
Like father, like son..
Earth to conservatives…avoid the Paul family like the plague.
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civilwarcometh
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:18pmRand voted to confirm Kerry also. Constitution party or revolution……
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Fubared
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:59pmCivil, that appears to be the gist of it.
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Wiley41
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:07pmCivilwar,
I never thought and hoped it would never come to this, but keep me informed, willing to dust off my Army old gear and take up a Company of Patriot if it every comes to that. Its been only a few years since I retired so sure I can still lead some dedicated soldiers.
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:16pmthe likud party is in israel go move there.
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Thundergod
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:08pmThe Republicans are playing us just as much as anyone. One week Paul stands on our side and goes against the President while McCain supports the president. the next week Paul does Obamas bidding while McCain appears to be on the side of the public. We are being played for fools by both sides and both sides are on Obamas side and not ours. The Republicans are trying to do their best to look like they are doing their best to oppose the progressives,but its all for show and they will sell us out in the end.
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Hungergamer
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 9:32pmDing, ding , ding, We have a winner !!! Exactly what I was thinking, I noticed that graham and McCain voted nay, obviously Rand and others were brought in to vote in their place, We are being played, well said
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barber2
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:08pmHave never seen our government so totally in the hands of idiots. Think you atheists better start praying for America also !
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Xanderson
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:49pmMy thought exactly! Is there no one too despicable to be confirmed by this senate?
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RationalMan
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:58pmThink you atheists better start praying for America also !
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Why? There are religous parties and groups in Senate, Congress, Judges i.e. Don’t they pray for better America everyday?
I to want America back, America was created as an independent nation.
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Mil-Dot
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:06pmBarber2,
Please with the idiot crap. They are not idiots. They are NWO operatives. Know the difference. They are completely aware of what they are doing.
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Sharon Rose
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:00pmHagel, please note: American citizens are going to be watching your every move.
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media-bias-steals-elections
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:54pmUnless he calls for a ban and withdrawel from the UN, civilians should protest everything he does that are not in American or Israel interests, because he is a civilian?
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rose-ellen
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:52amNo-Americans should be supporting any and all PRO palestinians positions he has.
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summersmom
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:52pmWTF!?! Man, I am sick of reading BAD news! Makes me want to climb in a hole until this is over!
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crackerone
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:37pm@MOM
Look at the Headlines in red on the right. McCain and Graham praise Obama on immigration. WTF is right!
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crackerone
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:43pmSorry Mom……….The Wire
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DEFCON4
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:49pm“Welcome to the party, Pal” !
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Margyt
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:49pmAll of the waiting was just political theater. With Kerry already out there looking like the fool that he is and now Hagel to decimate our military, the stage is all set for more mischief in the world. What do we suppose BO is planning to do on his trip to Israel? I haven’t gotten it figured out yet but I know it won’t be good.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:49pmWell, VERCEOFREASON/DORAGASBAG, must be having an orgasmic jerk off about now!
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asybot12
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:19pmSeeing all of them are the same troll there was just one ( and I am not sure they realize for what it was, they probably had to go and change their diapers not knowing)
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Tri-ox
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:47pmAs expected, muslim-terrorist sympathizer, and sworn enemy of of Israel, Chuck Hagel, has been confirmed, to oversee obama’s gutting and islamization of the U.S. Military.
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rose-ellen
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:49amThe right wing zionists who control fox are the terrorists. And the gulled americans who support them.
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No_More_War_Please
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 1:28pmTri-Ox,
You cannot be serious with that statement.
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media-bias-steals-elections
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:46pmThat did not improve my confidence of the Senate or the Democrats.
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TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:46pmThe idiot and anti-semite takes the reins at Sec. of Defense Office. Pathetic.
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:08pm@TRON ….
Everything under the Obama regime is pathetic … sad but true. I am so sick of pathetic .. Obama is also using sequestration to already release a bunch of ILLEGALS .. back on the streets. Lock and load.
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rose-ellen
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 12:10pmAnti semitism in the 21stc is directed at arab/muslims. He’s not one of them and for that you fox fed antisemites[against arab/muslims] are outraged. He did not tow your anti semitic fox fed narrative against arab/muslims. How dare he! if i thought it means that the power of the right wing zionist hold of media and politics was diminshing -i would be glad-but i tend to doubt it. He’ll probably start towing that line soon himself.
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:45pmIsrael is worried right now…and rightfully so.
Thank you very much Mr. & Mrs. lazy fencesitters who couldn’t be bothered to vote even every four years.
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VoteRightDammit
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:45pmAll kabuki theater.
GOP is no better or different than the communist left.
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Just_Us2
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:09pmI changed my party affiliation from Republican to Independent after being a Republican for the last 28 years. This is just another in a long line of disappointments I have had with them. You cannot drill someone with questions, have them come up short in their answers and then say they are OK and vote for them. Neither party is worth a lick….where is the third party that will save the country?
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theBru
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:12pmexactly, smoke & mirrors while they are doing the real dirt just off stage…
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RationalMan
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:11pmVoteRightDammit,
You hit the nail on the head!
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lisalake
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:44pmHum… Rand Paul? How interesting… Hagel’s only GOP support came from former colleagues Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Dick Shelby of Alabama as well as Mike Johanns of Nebraska and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:53pmShelby has me thoroughly pyssed off right now!
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paulhawk
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:55pmCan’t believe Rand Paul voted for this idiot…..
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barber2
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:06pmAren’t the Paulbots all anti-Israel ? Is that the Rand Paul position also
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:19pm“Canβt believe Rand Paul voted for this idiotβ¦..”
You can’t believe it? Are you this foolish? Rand is just like his pappy…he hates the US military, and he hates Israel.
And Beck has lost his mind with this Rand worship.
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:58pmhey zionists if you care about israel more than america go move to israel.
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circleDwagons
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 7:29pmBarber2. Hagel was obamas pick, according to exit polls obama won the jewish vote. All of the dems voted yes.
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tzion
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:14pm@auser
If you care about yourself and no one else, then don’t go telling us what to do.
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jorskippy
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:44pmI want to know who were the four traitors……of the Republican party
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spfoam1
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:12pmIt is often helpful to read the story.
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AUsername
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 8:13pmtraitors? i think the traitors are those who put Israel before America and get our troops killed fighting their wars.
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tzion
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:16pm@Auser
Name one American troop that died fighting in Israel’s wars.
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Norm D. Plume
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 2:15amHow many of our troops did Israel kill on the USS Liberty?
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CWPrequired
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:43pmList the repubs?
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Gonzo
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:47pmMcCain for sure.
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Gonzo
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:58pmNope, McCain voted against. Rand Paul voted to confirm, go figure.
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:00pmCochran (R-MS)
Johanns (R-NE)
Paul (R-KY)
Shelby (R-AL)
RAND PAUL!
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Rooks
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:03pmIf you read the story above it tells you at the bottom
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:05pm@ROOKS
It wasn’t there when the story was first posted .. it has been updated.
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herculesmom
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:42pmWho are the four dumb ass GOP that voted for Hagel?
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:55pmhttp://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=1&vote=00024
Here is the vote … you can look and see who they are.
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 5:58pmCochran – MS
Johanns – NE
PAUL – KY
Shelby – AL
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Rooks
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:03pmRead the story and it will tell you
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CatB
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:06pm@ROOKS
It was not in the story when it first posted .. it has been updated.
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AbrahamsSheepdog
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:30amHe is a Rino too, man we keep getting screwed. All a bunch of sellouts. Freedom is dying.
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