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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. Thatâs not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense⦠He runs around on a stage like heâs a 12 year old playing army. Itâs embarrassing.
— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2025-12-01T21:11:58.762Z
senseandsensibility
(24,128 posts)"pranced around on the flight deck" declaring Mission Accomplished.
Irish_Dem
(78,483 posts)senseandsensibility
(24,128 posts)the "dry" drunk. I forgot about that.
Irish_Dem
(78,483 posts)He had the look and behavior of a long time alcoholic.
There was even a video of him attending a sporting event and falling down the stairs.
And we saw video of him not even able to figure out how to exit a room.
Skittles
(168,842 posts)WTF
Irish_Dem
(78,483 posts)They don't play soldiers or have a military ethos for a reason.
We are not ruled by military junta.
Skittles
(168,842 posts)AND WHILE I'M AT IT, FUCK EVERYONE WHO EVER FUCKING VOTED FOR DONALD FUCKING TRUMP, FUUUUUUUUUUCK YOU
Marie Marie
(10,789 posts)GopherGal
(2,752 posts)I can only add:
Sideways, with multiple cacti.
WA-03 Democrat
(3,328 posts)He is awesome!
Skittles
(168,842 posts)KS Toronado
(22,400 posts)Can you post it on here or a link? Thanks
cbabe
(6,010 posts)PETE HEGSETH
FULL METAL FRANKLIN
... Secretary Turns Cartoon Character Into a Killer
BY TMZ STAFF
Published December 1, 2025 8:55 AM PST
Watch out! The Department of War's latest target is all of our childhoods ... Pete Hegseth turned beloved children's book character Franklin the Turtle into a bloodthirsty killing machine in an A.I.-generated pic posted Sunday.
Pete captioned the post, "For your Christmas wish list..." along with a fake book cover titled, "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists."
The bogus cover depicts the 6-year-old turtle from the animated series going "Full Metal Jacket" -- hanging out of a helicopter, happily firing a missile at a manned boat while wearing a U.S. military vest. No sign of Franklin's best friend, Bear ... maybe he's storming the Capitol.
more image at link
KS Toronado
(22,400 posts)If you go to twitter they are even selling T-shirts with the book cover.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,107 posts)KS Toronado
(22,400 posts)they're brainwashing them at a early age to hate & kill.
MustLoveBeagles
(14,107 posts)Beacool
(30,499 posts)Hegseth is the least qualified Sec Def in U.S. history. it's a disgrace to have him lead our military.
Fil1957
(441 posts)paleotn
(21,296 posts)He'll probably get shitfaced. Oh, wait. Pretend Soldier does that anyway.
mercuryblues
(16,062 posts)he is all about optics.
off-the-clock
(310 posts)kwolf68
(8,185 posts)I never thought one could assemble such a collection of goofs, crackpots, and idiots at one time in history. He did it though. There literally isn't one single person in this godforsaken shithead regime who is even remotely sane/smart/normal.
underpants
(194,180 posts)There was no one left.
Buns_of_Fire
(18,946 posts)
Justice matters.
(9,178 posts)Attacking immune cells and reducing vaccines effectiveness.
Maybe it attacks brain cells as well?
MW67
(79 posts)Would make a great president, hope he runs ,he would be very formidable with the right campaign , he could fill that big tent faster than anyone I can think of, would probably clean house faster and more thorough than others also , if he were to get there
MarineCombatEngineer
(17,289 posts)he's doubling and tripling down and showing no fear of him or Pedonald.
That's my Senator.
Attilatheblond
(7,950 posts)Always liked him but never saw his as presidential material until the past 2 years when he saw the need to really step up and defend this nation from enemies foreign & AND DOMESTIC. He is focused, determined, fearless and giving no quarter to the grifters and criminals in the current administration. Setting a good example of courage and defense of the Constitution.
Seems to be a damned good influence on Gallego too. Ruban dropped the 'deer in the headlights' expression he had for a few months when he first joined the Senate. We are seeing the Marine inside come running into action now, and not putting up with fools.
MarineCombatEngineer
(17,289 posts)and they're both my Senators of the Great State of Arizona.
Never, ever mess with a Marine or Navy.
Attilatheblond
(7,950 posts)agrees with ya.
PJMcK
(24,503 posts)We just bought an apartment in Panama and I had never learned about the segregation of the Zone until recently. I can only imagine what that was like!
Happy holidays to ya!
Attilatheblond
(7,950 posts)many call themselves 'Zonies' here
Happy Holidays back at ya! We do Yule around this house, but I love that so many cultures have such wonderful festivals this time of year.
red dog 1
(32,233 posts)KS Toronado
(22,400 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(17,289 posts)3catwoman3
(28,332 posts)Yet one more reason to admire Senator Kelly.
underpants
(194,180 posts)cbabe
(6,010 posts)Hegseth condemned by publisher as children's book hero dragged into military controversy
Matthew Chapman
December 1, 2025 9:13PM ET
The publisher behind the celebrated Franklin the Turtle series of children's books is now speaking out in protest after President Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense shared an image of the character shooting at drug boats.
Speaking to The Independent, Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle series, fired back at Trump's Pentagon chief.
Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity, they said through a spokesperson. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklins name or image, which directly contradicts these values.
Meanwhile, noted The Independent, users fired back on X, posting their own AI-generated images of books with titles like Franklin Goes to The Hague, Franklin On Trial at the ICC, and Franklin Goes to Jail.
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Aviation Pro
(15,135 posts)Id love to see his OERs.
angrychair
(11,574 posts)Kegseth is a fucking nightmare. Everything about this guy's life is HUGE red flag.