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In reply to the discussion: Former JAG officer: "There is not an officer alive whose career would survive a security breach like that." [View all]
moondust
(21,288 posts)89. The clearest explanation of the danger
involved in the Signal messaging I've heard was offered by Sen. Mark Kelly tonight on the Last Word. He said he was a pilot in Afghanistan who had a bomb explode next to his plane. If the enemy knows in advance what and where an attack will take place, they have a much better chance of preparing for and eliminating the threat.
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Former JAG officer: "There is not an officer alive whose career would survive a security breach like that." [View all]
Demovictory9
Mar 2025
OP
If blowback lands on Krasnov, Hogsbreath will be looking at the undercarriage of a bus
Ocelot II
Mar 2025
#1
But it did help the Russians didn't it.. We think it is something new, I don't.
LiberalArkie
Mar 2025
#85
Dear former JAG officer, don't hold your breath waiting for that "thorough investigation".
niyad
Mar 2025
#12
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 2025
#29
Nothing OFFICIAL will happen, but if exposed asset dies/disappears, one might consider some spooks could be a bit peeved
Attilatheblond
Mar 2025
#60
Trump is more likely to attack the media over this than to ask for Hegseth's resignation
Martin Eden
Mar 2025
#14
Safe bet, considering that's how Republicans respond to everything, and exactly what Hegseth himself has already done.
Karasu
Mar 2025
#80
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 2025
#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 2025
#22
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 2025
#39
This is why you strive NOT to put traitorous felons in the White House
travelingthrulife
Mar 2025
#40
Honor Requires Valor, Valor Requires Discretion -- Fascists Wholly Lack Discretion, Valor And Honor
MayReasonRule
Mar 2025
#44
You know what? BFD. The man in the WH absconded with hundreds of sensitive documents...
malthaussen
Mar 2025
#47
Update: Looks like they're trying to throw Hegseth under the bus. Where he deserves to go. but not just him
RoeVWade
Mar 2025
#50
She said so under oath. That makes this instance official, and Goldberg is free to publish it. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2025
#69
Anyone who still considers themselves one after everything that's happened in the last decade sure as fuck doesn't.
Karasu
Mar 2025
#82
As We Well Know "Honor" and "Integrity" Are Weasily "Woke" Made-up Concepts to Any True
The Roux Comes First
Mar 2025
#66