This story is beyond bizarre. WTF? Have you ever heard of a cabinet member not disclosing a hospitalization/health issue for 4 days?
Yes
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 09, 2024, 05:37:12 PM
Yes
Apparently no one in the White House knew which is rather difficult to fathom.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 05:41:12 PM
Apparently no one in the White House knew which is rather difficult to fathom.
Wild
Have you ever heard an ex-president arguing in court for the right to murder his political enemies?
I know, not as crazy as a sick guy going to the hospital, but still...,
Austin was wrong.
Quote from: Jockey on January 09, 2024, 07:00:59 PM
Have you ever heard an ex-president arguing in court for the right to murder his political enemies?
I know, not as crazy as a sick guy going to the hospital, but still...,
Crazy
Quote from: tower912 on January 09, 2024, 07:06:13 PM
Austin was wrong.
Yes, he absolutely was.
I was just pointing out the absurdity of what bothers people the most.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 05:34:17 PM
This story is beyond bizarre. WTF? Have you ever heard of a cabinet member not disclosing a hospitalization/health issue for 4 days?
Usually it's the president talking about how he had the best covid you've ever seen.
But seriously, this feels like ground for immediate dismissal.
I could say something snarky about how Tunerville didn't think the military needed generals or admirals, so what is the big deal about Austin?
But, no, Austin messed up badly.
Quote from: Jockey on January 09, 2024, 07:00:59 PM
Have you ever heard an ex-president arguing in court for the right to murder his political enemies?
I know, not as crazy as a sick guy going to the hospital, but still...,
What exactly does this have to do with Austin?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 07:30:30 PM
What exactly does this have to do with Austin?
Because Biden can have Austin killed because he's president and it's ok per the constitution. Hope he doesn't but legally, he can
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 05:41:12 PM
Apparently no one in the White House knew which is rather difficult to fathom.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson says hi
Were they sec of defense?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 07:42:47 PM
Were they sec of defense?
No, but I believe Mary Todd Lincoln was
What's the solution here Tower?
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
Quote from: tower912 on January 09, 2024, 07:50:14 PM
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
Not an immediate dismissal?
50 pushups
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 07:42:47 PM
Were they sec of defense?
Commandresses in Chief, aina?
That rarely happens at that level. If Biden is happy with Austin in general, then it will be a butt chewing and a clarification of protocols and expectations. If Biden has been pondering a change anyway, this is a ready made reason to do it now.
Or Austin can resign.
Quote from: tower912 on January 09, 2024, 07:57:51 PM
That rarely happens at that level. If Biden is happy with Austin in general, then it will be a butt chewing and a clarification of protocols and expectations. If Biden has been pondering a change anyway, this is a ready made reason to do it now.
Or Austin can resign.
I think he'll resign. I was just curious about your take.
Just a distraction from real issues. Get everyone outraged so they ignore the real problem.
Quote from: Jockey on January 09, 2024, 08:09:47 PM
Just a distraction from real issues. Get everyone outraged so they ignore the real problem.
What's the "real problem"? And is there only one?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 08:19:42 PM
What's the "real problem"? And is there only one?
The ex-president argued in court TODAY that the president has the right to murder his political enemies.
But you are outraged by a mistake from the Defense Secretary. Hmmm.
Seems like the least of this country's problems.
Quote from: Jockey on January 09, 2024, 08:40:56 PM
The ex-president argued in court TODAY that the president has the right to murder his political enemies.
But you are outraged by a mistake from the Defense Secretary. Hmmm.
Did I state I was outraged? We all know that everything that has happened under this administration is Trump's fault. If he didn't exist this would be a flawless 3 yrs.
Honestly, seems like a moderate issue getting way blown out of proportion.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 08:46:36 PM
Did I state I was outraged? We all know that everything that has happened under this administration is Trump's fault. If he didn't exist this would be a flawless 3 yrs.
So, pro-murder or anti-murder?
Quote from: Jockey on January 09, 2024, 08:57:55 PM
So, pro-murder or anti-murder?
I'm supposed to be surprised if Trump or his legal team says something stupid?
Quote from: forgetful on January 09, 2024, 08:48:47 PM
Honestly, seems like a moderate issue getting way blown out of proportion.
There are two regional conflicts with global implications. Big lib here, but your DoD secretary going MIA for 3 days is a problem for the administration, and it's a problem of transparency for the American people
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 09, 2024, 10:09:56 PM
There are two regional conflicts with global implications. Big lib here, but your DoD secretary going MIA for 3 days is a problem for the administration, and it's a problem of transparency for the American people
This really isn't a partisan issue. And he was never MIA, he was at Walter Reed, a military facility.
Some protocol issues need to be revised. There are way bigger fish to fry than this. Really not that big of a deal.
Quote from: forgetful on January 09, 2024, 10:35:06 PM
This really isn't a partisan issue. And he was never MIA, he was at Walter Reed, a military facility.
Some protocol issues need to be revised. There are way bigger fish to fry than this. Really not that big of a deal.
This sort of thing is never a "big deal". Until it is.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 09, 2024, 09:04:42 PM
I'm supposed to be surprised if Trump or his legal team says something stupid?
So, pro or anti?
It really IS the easiest question ever?
Austin should be dismissed or resign.
The 91 felony Criminal Defendant should never be allowed to hold public office again.
Both can be true.
Quote from: tower912 on January 09, 2024, 07:57:51 PM
That rarely happens at that level. If Biden is happy with Austin in general, then it will be a butt chewing and a clarification of protocols and expectations. If Biden has been pondering a change anyway, this is a ready made reason to do it now.
Or Austin can resign.
It's possible Biden doesn't even know who the guy is
Quote from: forgetful on January 09, 2024, 10:35:06 PM
This really isn't a partisan issue. And he was never MIA, he was at Walter Reed, a military facility.
Unbeknownst to the President and his aides. So MIA or AWOL, whichever you prefer.Not a partisan issue, but a very big deal.