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DavD's avatar

I am not a religious man. But this response was beautifully written. And restores my faith, in humanity.

Julie Dokell Cogan's avatar

Everyone knows what Hegseth is…a poor excuse for a man. Lots of noise and no substance.

Charlie's avatar

He is a madman. A rageful, vindictive, paranoid and vicious man. He is a national security threat of the highest order.

Adele Bell's avatar

As my son used to say, “He’s a poser”.

Jude's avatar

Another very fine essay, Adam. I particularly appreciate the way you concluded it. Right on, and you practice what you preach. Thank you.

It's Come To This's avatar

Nothing screams “flaccid Pharisee” more than little Pete Kegsbreath.

Jude's avatar

Oh, a bonus: you taught me a new term, "flaccid pharisee" -- thank you!

Markopolis Balhaus's avatar

I know right?! Love it.

Leslie Olsen's avatar

Especially the "flaccid"part. Has to be compensating

Sally S's avatar

Hogbreath. 😂

M. A. Porter's avatar

How dare a murdering bum like Pete Hegseth use the holy text of my faith to justify his evil actions. Please, someone remove this addict from holding such lethal power!

Ted Faraone's avatar

Sir, Hegseth will perform whatever idiocy he can until he is turfed out of office.

k Sprague's avatar

Thank you, Adam. Enough of the loudmouths in this administration appropriating the language of faith for their own purposes.

CFH's avatar

Separation of Church and State … does this ring a bell?!

Charlie's avatar

That's in the Constitution and Trumpers use it for toilet paper.

Lucille Sanchez-corea's avatar

I’m a little rushed right now, I’m only going to say this is the most disgusting act and talk of all time. Exactly opposite of what pope Leo has been preaching.

There’s many scripture teachings about evil people trying to fool us. Let’s pray hard we won’t be fooled . God bless America 🇺🇸

Charlie's avatar

Yes indeed, "the Devil can quote scripture for his own purposes."

Ted Faraone's avatar

Citing scripture is often the last resort of the political scoundrel.

Dan Kane's avatar

Hegseth sounds like one of children who was a little slow in school but was encouraged to stay with the curriculum even if they had to spend a little bit more time than the normal kids at school.

Ted Faraone's avatar

Entirely possible but I think the extra time made no difference.

Dan Kane's avatar

Indeed. And his parents were probably so pleased with him for getting passing grades, even if he had to sound out all the non-monosyllabic words and sit at his desk longer than all the other children to finish his tests.

Ted Faraone's avatar

I knew a few kids like that 60 plus years ago in grammar school, but they were few and far between and mostly sent to special education.

Ted Faraone's avatar

And thank you for your thoughts, Dan.

Grant Speece's avatar

Thank you for writing this. I am a retired Army National Guard chaplain. I am deeply offended by Pete Hegseth trying to say that scripture means the opposite of what it actually means.

JulieRobbins's avatar

I am deeply offended as well, as a Christian .. and thank you so much for your important service to our troops.. It is so appreciated!

Ted Faraone's avatar

I am not religious, but I take serious exception to people who pose as religious citing scripture for their misdeeds. Thank you for the comment, Chaplin Speece.

Ted Faraone's avatar

Dear Chaplain Grant, Do not fail to account for idiots. I don’t care for them either, but God must have had a reason for sending them to live with us.

Tracy Kohlbeck's avatar

Hopefully our military can withstand 2 more years of his idiocy, That or impeach the SOB out.

Charlie's avatar

There won't be a military after another YEAR of Hegseth. Even some Republicans are quietly muttering that he's a danger. They better gather their tiny little hearts in both hands and impeach him immediately.

Ted Faraone's avatar

With a little luck.

Jnngrdn87@gmail.com's avatar

Powerful message! Thanks for keeping us informed. I feel so ashamed of our country.

Geri D's avatar

Why would we be surprised Whiskey Pete knows nothing about scripture? Look at Trump who knows nothing about history. These men and their rabid ignorance is hurting our country and should be held accountable.

RJM's avatar

You are generous. Those two men know nothing about anything. They lack any self-knowledge or morality so they don’t even know about their own lusts for power and dominance over everyone and everything although they act on them.

Markopolis Balhaus's avatar

Yes. The key word there is "rabid". Where on earth did we dig up these people?

Ted Faraone's avatar

Likely under a rock.

mike mcaleese's avatar

I totally agree With you Sir. This has Heritage foundation written all over it

Franca Garofalo's avatar

It’s pure blasphemy! That man needs to be removed from office as soon as possible. His words and actions demoralize, destabilize, and weaken our military and our standing in the world.