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Related: About this forum'It was almost comical to watch him': Rep. Moulton on Secy. Hegseth's demeanor during Iran briefing - MSNBC Reports
Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) spoke with Alex Witt about Friday's classified briefing on the Iran airstrikes. While he could not talk about the details revealed in the briefing, he could talk about the demeanor of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Congressman Moulton also spoke about the president's spending bill and more. - Aired on 06/29/2025.
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'It was almost comical to watch him': Rep. Moulton on Secy. Hegseth's demeanor during Iran briefing - MSNBC Reports (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2025
OP
I first saw that when I was back in school, think this rates a second watch! Thanks!
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2025
#3
Now that one I saw more recently - it sure wasn't the Sheriff Andy I knew!
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2025
#6
Yes! I was amazed at how accurately it presaged our current political dynamics.
TheRickles
Jun 2025
#7
ShepKat
(548 posts)1. reminds me of a character in the movie, Dr. Strangelove -
George C Scott... probably not the best clip to show the comparison to hegseth-
but the movie is a must see in these times.
Rhiannon12866
(258,878 posts)3. I first saw that when I was back in school, think this rates a second watch! Thanks!
ShepKat
(548 posts)5. Another is 'A Face in the Crowd'
Andy Griffith pulls off being a political grifter who is filled with contempt for his voters.
Also stars Patricia O'Neill and Walter Matthau
Rhiannon12866
(258,878 posts)6. Now that one I saw more recently - it sure wasn't the Sheriff Andy I knew!
TheRickles
(3,533 posts)7. Yes! I was amazed at how accurately it presaged our current political dynamics.
Rhiannon12866
(258,878 posts)8. That was why I saw it more recently, it's made a comeback because it relates to what we're experiencing today
TheRickles
(3,533 posts)9. Here's the trailer:
&t=1s&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
Rhiannon12866
(258,878 posts)10. Thanks so much!
Skittles
(172,892 posts)2. it's just so obvious that WHORING FOR TRUMP is Job # 1
SICKENING!!!
Rhiannon12866
(258,878 posts)4. His "press conference" was cringeworthy embarrassing! He was clearly out of control, not to mention unprofessional
But it's much more important to defend TFG...
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