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In reply to the discussion: Flournoy for Defense Chief Faces Progressive Pushback [View all]William769
(55,148 posts)45. I will probably get smacked for this but, what the hell
I would rather have "of what critics refer to as Americas forever wars.'", than Americas forever wars on democracy.'
I trust President elect Biden to pick who he needs to run his Administration. A grown-up running the Country will be a breath of fresh air.
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I think the US can be world's only superpower and not army and marines in every place in the world.
LiberalArkie
Nov 2020
#23
+ agree with you Laeith. We need someone in the role who has expertise in defense world. nt
iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#39
Well said. Too many people don't understand the perfect being the enemy of the good.
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Nov 2020
#64
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iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#40
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iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#48
I went past that thinking it was an ad (that page had lots of ads and a video), but I see someone...
George II
Nov 2020
#46
Do they have a preferred nominee that might be better? Maybe they should run for President...
George II
Nov 2020
#12
Call me paranoid, but when I see phrases like "many progressives", or "many people",
beastie boy
Nov 2020
#16
Agree. It's another version of the "Dems in disarray" trope that they love
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2020
#35
Until we don't have a belligerent Russia and China, this is how it has to be
Submariner
Nov 2020
#19
I agree. They should see America trend now toward hawkish. Appearances affect their behavior.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#25