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In reply to the discussion: Biden Nominates Elliott Abrams, Death Squad Backer Convicted of Lying to Congress, to Gov't Commissi [View all]Alexander Of Assyria
(7,839 posts)19. Same pentagon committee that doesn't want Government to reveal pentagon intelligence on
Russian war crimes, and is so far winning.
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RandySF
Jul 2023
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the Pentagon has no control over this, it is the State Department, and Biden has sole discretion
Celerity
Jul 2023
#37
So why is it I have not found an article saying he was nominated by the Pentagon?
Autumn
Jul 2023
#18
Same pentagon committee that doesn't want Government to reveal pentagon intelligence on
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#19
So it wasn't the Pentagon. It was Republicans on some committee and Biden is taking credit for it?
Autumn
Jul 2023
#23
The Pentagons resistance to the rule of law is well known, is scared as hell might
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#31
Again. Do you have any link saying that the Pentagon nominated him? Any reputable link.
Autumn
Jul 2023
#33
I believe they are wrong: the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy is under the State Dept
Celerity
Jul 2023
#36
I was trying to be diplomatic with my words. I am dismayed that Biden nominated Abrams, as
Celerity
Jul 2023
#39
There are a lot of Republicans out there that could have been appointed instead of this
Autumn
Jul 2023
#40
Many ways the Pentagon leaders exert pressure on any civilian government...link to my thoughts...
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#41
Non responsive. Post evidence that directly backs up your claim that the Pentagon nominated Abrams.
Celerity
Jul 2023
#42
Ofc Biden has final say! The articles are direct evidence of a pentagon hold.
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#43
You still have not posted any evidence that the Pentagon nominated Abrams. Biden did, that IS the
Celerity
Jul 2023
#45
Biden nominates controversial former Trump-appointee to Public Diplomacy Commission
RandySF
Jul 2023
#7
You could have looked, or kept up with the news, or DU, over the past 2 days
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2023
#8
Same with my BIL. For a while I think it was his only news source and I had to talk him down a lot.
emulatorloo
Jul 2023
#49
I don't find that source credible. They have brainwashed my brother-in-law over the years
emulatorloo
Jul 2023
#48
I didn't feel insulted by you at all, and it was good of you to thank for the links
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2023
#50
Not knowing what was sold to the devil or the price makes positive result speculation impossible.
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#20
ever since Ron Klain left Biden's advisors seem to be pushing him rightward on some (not all) issues
Celerity
Jul 2023
#35
Cluster bombs are criminal weapons. That American factories produce lower dud rate...isn't
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#44
We agree on this. I also think that having an ex 4 star general as the Sec of Defense is not a good
Celerity
Jul 2023
#46
I wonder too. This and the cluster bombs is very disturbing and upsetting.
liberal_mama
Jul 2023
#47
Don't worry! Pentagon assures the horrified world that the weapons are beautiful and will
Alexander Of Assyria
Jul 2023
#53