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A Petty Decision by Obama

alphonsejones Wrote: Jan 09, 2013 8:34 AM

just wundrin but who believes the hussein has the ability to evaluate talent. Being a second rater hisself, the hussein will only attract other 2nd raters and incompetents to serve with him I doubt anyone could name one person of real ability the hussein has appointed to any position, since they must first pass muster as being leftist's and thus supporting an anti America agenda

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Roy323 Wrote: Jan 10, 2013 5:18 PM

aj-I pretty much AGREE with your "I doubt anyone could name one person of real ability the Hussein has appointed to any position"; However, although I do NOT like anything about Mrs Clinton, (Kissinger, she is NOT) I give credit if it's due--She has NOT been the tragedy I expected (Benghazi excepted) ..

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A Petty Decision by Obama

It's official. President Obama has named former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) as his nominee for secretary of defense. Hence, we may be in store for the worst defense secretary nomination fight since George H.W. Bush's failed appointment of Sen. John Tower (R-Texas) more than 20 years ago.

The interesting question is, why? Why waste the political capital? Why pass over more qualified candidates who would sail through confirmation, including Michele Flournoy -- who'd be the first female defense secretary?

The most ridiculous answer is among the mainstream media's favorites: bipartisanship. According to Politico, the choice "appeals to Obama's bipartisan spirit." The...

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