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In reply to the discussion: Hegseth Fires Navy's Top Officer [View all]malthaussen
(18,063 posts)45. The position is still filled, and I'd wager neither you nor I is competent to judge the ability of the incumbent.
Although given the fact that the Administration is advancing blind loyalists first ahead of any other concerns, it is reasonable to speculate that it's probably not high.
But to have standing for a lawsuit, one must first demonstrate that injury has been done. Difficult to do in this case.
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This mother-f*#)ng drunk US Army National Guard officer never made it past the rank of Major.
C0RI0LANUS
Feb 22
#1
This piece of sh#t drunk misogynist also fired the first woman to lead the US Coast Guard.
C0RI0LANUS
Feb 22
#40
She's a better man than he will ever be, and a better woman than he'll ever have.
NotHardly
Feb 22
#12
Sometimes (quite often, actually), I think the way this ends is with DJT giving an unlawful order...
malthaussen
Feb 22
#16
You women who voted for Biden but for some "reason" just couldn't vote for Harris
Bengus81
Feb 22
#11
Hegseth by firing those qualified individuals who are career oriented is going to face a rebellion in military.
kimbutgar
Feb 22
#17