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PennsylvaniaMatt

(966 posts) Thu Jan 31, 2013, 04:18 PM Jan 2013

What Senator Chuck Hagel Said To Himself Decades Ago As A Young Soldier In Vietnam [View all]

He said he told himself in Vietnam: “If I ever get out of this and I’m ever in a position to influence policy, I will do everything I can to avoid needless, senseless war.”

I know that there are some here on DU that may have legitimate concerns about Chuck Hagel being the next Defense Secretary, but beyond that, what we are witnessing is an all out smear against a member of their own who wasn't so blinded by partisanship and ideology to the point where he not only challenged the Iraq War, but also endorsed President Obama in 2008.

I think this quote by Chuck Hagel when he was a young soldier in Vietnam shows the depth of understanding he has when it comes to sending young men and women into war.

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What Senator Chuck Hagel Said To Himself Decades Ago As A Young Soldier In Vietnam [View all] PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 OP

Thank you, Matt.. Cha Jan 2013 #1

And yet he voted for the Iraq War Resolution. Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #2

There were a number of Democrats who voted for the same Resolution PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #4

I voted for that guy Obama because of that vote she cast. So what's your point? Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #8

I never said I supported his actions in 2003 when he voted for the Resolution... PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #12

I did not say you said anything, I asked you questions. Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #14

"That is really not impressive for such a post as the one he seeks" PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #15

Ah, Matt you are going to well in law school! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #21

Haha! Thanks sheshe! PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #22

Voting for the stupidest war of our history impresses you? Wow. Easy to impress. Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #25

Most Democrats voted against it MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #24

I am sure Hagel meant exactly what he said and might even be a real nice guy ...but Bandit Jan 2013 #3

16 years with a Republican ass in the Sec of Defense's seat. Some think that's peachy. Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #5

Elections had consequences. John Bolton is not Secretary of State nor McCain defense secretary. denverbill Jan 2013 #9

A Repubican has been Sec of Defense for 12 years so far. 12 shameful and dishonorable years for Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #11

Exactly what in my post suggests I 'strongly oppose' a Democrat? denverbill Jan 2013 #16

Strong advocacy for a Republican is favoring the Republican over all the Democrats in the world. Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #26

Well, I would suggest you not vote next election cycle because you are right. denverbill Jan 2013 #27

I agree that Democrats need to stop letting the GOP get away with their ''expert'' status PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #7

If you actually watched the hearings, you'll see that being a Republican is one of the less TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #18

Thats the man I want in charge of our military madokie Jan 2013 #6

Being a politician is not the only way to make a difference Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #23

I'm sure serving as a republican Senator made that dream come true. rug Jan 2013 #10

i know EXACTLY why the GOP is against hagel. because he is WILLING TO CUT BEYOND all others. pansypoo53219 Jan 2013 #13

+1,000 freshwest Jan 2013 #17

What we need a DOD iandhr Jan 2013 #19

If possible... leave room for your enemy... Mustellus Jan 2013 #20

Hagel shares a trait with Biden SteveG Jan 2013 #28