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Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
1. Of course Hagel voted in favor of the War in Iraq. Let us remember that 23 of his peers voted NO
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 09:36 AM
Feb 2013

So if it was the worst mistake since Vietnam, it was a mistake Hagle made, not one he opposed, he bought into the WMD hunt and did not criticize Bush or the war for 5 full years of fighting.
Not that speaking that truth is welcome around here. The first panel pretends Hagel opposed the very war he supported like the Republican he is.
I don't support one Republican just 'cause the others don't like him. I don't pretend war makers are peace makers for sport and convenience either.

rgbecker

(4,832 posts)
2. Everything you say is true, but at least Hagel changed his mind unlike his GOP fellows McCain....
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 09:54 AM
Feb 2013

Graham and the rest. Sometimes having the guts to change your mind when presented with the evidence is a positive attribute.

Just saying.

GoneFishin

(5,217 posts)
5. A lot of guts.
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 10:40 AM
Feb 2013

And it seems to be a change based on true conviction. It is surely not a trick to increase he campaign contributions.

 

NorthCarolina

(11,197 posts)
4. Based on the title of the OP
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 10:32 AM
Feb 2013

I came in assuming it was going to be another rant bemoaning DU's Liberal/Progressive posters.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
6. DC holds truth in such high respect because they have so little opportunity to get familiar with it
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 11:05 AM
Feb 2013
 

Demeter

(85,373 posts)
8. "Be the first! Start a Fashion!"
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 11:31 AM
Feb 2013

Pseudolus, the slave, bargaining for his freedom from his master

--- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
11. I respect that he is telling the truth. But cant forgive him his vote to allow Bush to
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 04:20 PM
Feb 2013

kill hundreds of thousands of innocent people. Sorry, but IMO you can not cleanse your soul with an apology.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
13. Heavens no. He will have to live with the guilt. But we dont have to include him
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 04:38 PM
Feb 2013

in our political system. There are lots of capable people out there.

EC

(12,287 posts)
14. I think McCain and Hegel argued about something
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 11:22 PM
Feb 2013

like maybe McCain's lousy vp pick? Anyway other than that I think McCain is afraid Hegel may run for President and he wants to make sure he bloodies him a bit.

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