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hay rick

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54. There is no expectation of adult responsibility or accountability.
Tue Mar 25, 2025, 12:14 PM
Mar 25

The only criterion for behavior in this administration is whether or not it angers Trump.

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If blowback lands on Krasnov, Hogsbreath will be looking at the undercarriage of a bus Ocelot II Mar 24 #1
If Pete Had Any Honor,...this is the key, he has no honor. NotHardly Mar 25 #42
HAHAHAHA..."Honor" Good one. NCDem47 Mar 25 #49
Or until he exposes more more state information. dixiegrrrrl Mar 25 #87
The name of a CIA agent/asset was released in the text. Irish_Dem Mar 24 #2
At the hearings Owens Mar 25 #45
But they cannot be bothered to protect the military or CIA. Irish_Dem Mar 25 #53
Those 3auld6phart Mar 25 #64
The Plame Game? (nt) Pinback Mar 25 #73
Exactly, I have been thinking about Valerie Plame too. Irish_Dem Mar 25 #77
But it did help the Russians didn't it.. We think it is something new, I don't. LiberalArkie Mar 25 #85
Yep. My thoughts exactly. Irish_Dem Mar 25 #86
They have no legitimate reason to be on Signal, none of them. C_U_L8R Mar 24 #3
Remember, Musk setup Starlink all over the White House newdeal2 Mar 24 #6
Yep Solly Mack Mar 24 #4
Hegseth was confirmed with 50 Republican votes. yardwork Mar 24 #5
Lock him up. FalloutShelter Mar 24 #7
It is and the prison overlooks the mighty Missouri river, lovely. NotHardly Mar 25 #43
Wonder if trump will announce his good friend Pete is going into rehab? Silent Type Mar 24 #8
Stepping down to spend more time with family.. Demovictory9 Mar 24 #10
Family joho260 Mar 25 #37
K&R for, K&R UTUSN Mar 24 #9
Says the "newspaper" that propped up this cabal. AllyCat Mar 24 #11
It's a guest Op-Ed. Not the Editorial Board. maxsolomon Mar 25 #72
Oh gimme a break. They didn't report anything AllyCat Mar 25 #78
Do you subscribe? I do. maxsolomon Mar 25 #79
Dear former JAG officer, don't hold your breath waiting for that "thorough investigation". niyad Mar 24 #12
Nothing will happen to Hegseth kimbutgar Mar 24 #13
would it be too much trouble for you to actually spell out, in words, what you are referring to? as of now i have no orleans Mar 25 #29
IOKIYAR syndrome: it's ok if you are a republican MagickMuffin Mar 25 #31
thank you nt orleans Mar 25 #35
You'll see that one a lot here. 3catwoman3 Mar 25 #67
I know... birdographer Mar 25 #75
Nothing OFFICIAL will happen, but if exposed asset dies/disappears, one might consider some spooks could be a bit peeved Attilatheblond Mar 25 #60
Trump is more likely to attack the media over this than to ask for Hegseth's resignation Martin Eden Mar 24 #14
Safe bet, considering that's how Republicans respond to everything, and exactly what Hegseth himself has already done. Karasu Mar 25 #80
So surprised to learn this wasn't from Lindsey Graham. Abolishinist Mar 24 #15
Post removed Post removed Mar 25 #21
And there is NO Inspector General to report crimes to. James48 Mar 24 #16
Illegally, of course, but yes. Karasu Mar 25 #81
Trumps DEi hires Historic NY Mar 24 #17
Hogsbreath is DEI: Drunk Every Instant. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 25 #70
The dipshits on Fox are trying to downplay it as the text's fault. Initech Mar 24 #18
Always risk when you drunks. rickyhall Mar 25 #19
His job is not a good one for a drinking man Mopar151 Mar 25 #24
Yes, but all the drunk major has to say is that it didn't happen. His boss is already attacking the source. RW'ers will artemisia1 Mar 25 #20
Yep, that would do it. Claim it's fake news and a lefty plot. Nice when the kids learn from the master. MMBeilis Mar 25 #22
Do not forget that JD was in on the call also. Old Crank Mar 25 #23
It doesn't matter anymore. The crazy bastards are in charge Klarkashton Mar 25 #25
But Sir, ... YoshidaYui Mar 25 #26
Of Course! Daleuhlmann Mar 25 #27
The Incompetence... BurnDoubt Mar 25 #28
for a minute there this excerpt seemed to be about trump when i read: orleans Mar 25 #30
As a retired Army JAG qazplm135 Mar 25 #32
K&R! William769 Mar 25 #33
It's yet more proof of their incompetence... ms liberty Mar 25 #34
Hypocrisy ironman_25 Mar 25 #36
Whiskey Pete strikes again. travelingthrulife Mar 25 #38
LOL "If Pete Hegseth had any honor." If he had any honor, it would have disqualified him for a position in the Trump Martin68 Mar 25 #39
This is why you strive NOT to put traitorous felons in the White House travelingthrulife Mar 25 #40
How he responded when asked about this tells you everything neohippie Mar 25 #41
Honor Requires Valor, Valor Requires Discretion -- Fascists Wholly Lack Discretion, Valor And Honor MayReasonRule Mar 25 #44
royal cock up pamdb Mar 25 #46
You know what? BFD. The man in the WH absconded with hundreds of sensitive documents... malthaussen Mar 25 #47
You are absolutely right! My Father was TJAG from 1967 to 1971 joeybear Mar 25 #48
Update: Looks like they're trying to throw Hegseth under the bus. Where he deserves to go. but not just him RoeVWade Mar 25 #50
Yeah, but her emails. louis-t Mar 25 #51
Scumbag Gabbard just said the conversation "wasn't classified" Takket Mar 25 #52
She said so under oath. That makes this instance official, and Goldberg is free to publish it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 25 #69
There is no expectation of adult responsibility or accountability. hay rick Mar 25 #54
Their leader, Trump DENVERPOPS Mar 25 #55
He should, but he won't. That might look bad on his real employer, Fox News. Initech Mar 25 #56
First he would have to sober up Augiedog Mar 25 #57
Republicans don't have honor samsingh Mar 25 #58
Anyone who still considers themselves one after everything that's happened in the last decade sure as fuck doesn't. Karasu Mar 25 #82
If he had any honor, he wouldn't be in that position relayerbob Mar 25 #59
Vance and Hogsbreath should be called up and court martialed. Bluethroughu Mar 25 #61
If wishes were horses.... Turbineguy Mar 25 #62
If he had any honor IronLionZion Mar 25 #63
Honor? In repukes? sakabatou Mar 25 #65
As We Well Know "Honor" and "Integrity" Are Weasily "Woke" Made-up Concepts to Any True The Roux Comes First Mar 25 #66
Yeah, and if Donald Trump had any wings, he would fly. DFW Mar 25 #68
Different rules for different folks. maxsolomon Mar 25 #71
If Hegseth were actually... 3catwoman3 Mar 25 #74
NONE of these asshat admin folks have any concern for anything, but having fun with burning it all down. Above the law. Evolve Dammit Mar 25 #76
And if the Queen had balls, she'd be the King. MadMike47 Mar 25 #83
To top it all off, Hegseth lied about it! red dog 1 Mar 25 #84
As a young Air Force Staff Sergeant MissouriDem47 Mar 25 #88
The clearest explanation of the danger moondust Mar 25 #89
It's what you get ironman_25 Mar 26 #90
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