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demmiblue

(39,045 posts)
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 05:57 PM Yesterday

Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.

Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.

Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.

Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2025-12-01T21:11:58.762Z

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Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing. (Original Post) demmiblue Yesterday OP
Reminds me of when Gen. Wes Clark said that dubya senseandsensibility Yesterday #1
Another drunk fool who is a man baby. Irish_Dem 23 hrs ago #3
Dubya senseandsensibility 22 hrs ago #20
He was drunk in all the videos I saw of him while he was in the WH. Irish_Dem 22 hrs ago #21
the man is a rapist and an alcoholic and a cartoon soldier Skittles 18 hrs ago #39
The DOD head is a civilian for a reason. The US military is under CIVILIAN leadership. Irish_Dem 23 hrs ago #2
SHAME ON ANYONE WHO VOTED TO CONFIRM HIM Skittles 23 hrs ago #4
Can I quote you on that cause Ima gonna steal those words and repeat them often. Marie Marie 22 hrs ago #23
Endorse. GopherGal 21 hrs ago #30
Kelly for 2028 WA-03 Democrat 23 hrs ago #5
he's really standing up for democracy Skittles 23 hrs ago #6
Anybody seen the flying turtles with grenades Kelly mentioned? KS Toronado 23 hrs ago #7
PETE HEGSETH FULL METAL FRANKLIN ... Secretary Turns Cartoon Character Into a Killer cbabe 23 hrs ago #8
Thank you, thought it was a video KS Toronado 23 hrs ago #10
That's disgusting MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #15
Amen, fucking repugs won't even allow children a happy childhood KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #25
Horrible MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #13
The Canadian ladies who created the books should sue him. Beacool 21 hrs ago #31
Pete's really gonna like that one... Fil1957 23 hrs ago #9
Yeah.... paleotn 22 hrs ago #14
trump is going to hate this mercuryblues 23 hrs ago #11
I like how Kelly was respectful to those asking questions off-the-clock 23 hrs ago #12
I actually have to give Trump credit kwolf68 22 hrs ago #16
3rd string JV underpants 21 hrs ago #33
Secretary Shitfaced needs to borrow Jacob Chansley's uniform and do it up right. Buns_of_Fire 22 hrs ago #17
I read that tatoo ink moves around in the body. Justice matters. 22 hrs ago #19
Senator Kelly MW67 22 hrs ago #18
Well, Sen. Kelly certainly isn't backing down from Kegsbreath, MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago #22
He has REALLY grown into the job the past couple of years Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #27
2 Stand up men fighting this illegal regime, MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #28
This 'Zonie' who spent formative years around the military Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #32
Panama Canal Zone? PJMcK 10 hrs ago #41
Nope, Arizona Attilatheblond 8 hrs ago #42
Kelly: "When Trump was driving the Taj Mahal Casino into bankruptcy, I was being shot at over Iraq.." red dog 1 22 hrs ago #24
Thanks for that clip. KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #26
Love the fire in this man. nt MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #29
I did not know he had been part of the recovery efforts after the Columbia tragedy. 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #35
Great clip. underpants 20 hrs ago #36
Hegseth condemned by publisher as children's book hero dragged into military controversy cbabe 20 hrs ago #34
Fucking tabless beyotch and failed infantry officer Aviation Pro 20 hrs ago #37
It is embarrassing angrychair 20 hrs ago #38
Wow. That was REALLY great! C Moon 16 hrs ago #40

senseandsensibility

(24,128 posts)
1. Reminds me of when Gen. Wes Clark said that dubya
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 05:58 PM
Yesterday

"pranced around on the flight deck" declaring Mission Accomplished.

Irish_Dem

(78,483 posts)
21. He was drunk in all the videos I saw of him while he was in the WH.
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:00 PM
22 hrs ago

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.

Irish_Dem

(78,483 posts)
2. The DOD head is a civilian for a reason. The US military is under CIVILIAN leadership.
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:21 PM
23 hrs ago

They don't play soldiers or have a military ethos for a reason.

We are not ruled by military junta.

Skittles

(168,842 posts)
4. SHAME ON ANYONE WHO VOTED TO CONFIRM HIM
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:29 PM
23 hrs ago

AND WHILE I'M AT IT, FUCK EVERYONE WHO EVER FUCKING VOTED FOR DONALD FUCKING TRUMP, FUUUUUUUUUUCK YOU

KS Toronado

(22,400 posts)
7. Anybody seen the flying turtles with grenades Kelly mentioned?
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:49 PM
23 hrs ago

Can you post it on here or a link? Thanks

cbabe

(6,010 posts)
8. PETE HEGSETH FULL METAL FRANKLIN ... Secretary Turns Cartoon Character Into a Killer
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:55 PM
23 hrs ago
https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/01/pete-hegseth-parodies-franklin-the-turtle/

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)
10. Thank you, thought it was a video
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:06 PM
23 hrs ago

If you go to twitter they are even selling T-shirts with the book cover.

KS Toronado

(22,400 posts)
25. Amen, fucking repugs won't even allow children a happy childhood
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:13 PM
22 hrs ago

they're brainwashing them at a early age to hate & kill.

Beacool

(30,499 posts)
31. The Canadian ladies who created the books should sue him.
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:55 PM
21 hrs ago

Hegseth is the least qualified Sec Def in U.S. history. it's a disgrace to have him lead our military.


paleotn

(21,296 posts)
14. Yeah....
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:27 PM
22 hrs ago

He'll probably get shitfaced. Oh, wait. Pretend Soldier does that anyway.

kwolf68

(8,185 posts)
16. I actually have to give Trump credit
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:28 PM
22 hrs ago

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.

Justice matters.

(9,178 posts)
19. I read that tatoo ink moves around in the body.
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:49 PM
22 hrs ago

Attacking immune cells and reducing vaccines effectiveness.

Maybe it attacks brain cells as well?

MW67

(79 posts)
18. Senator Kelly
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:48 PM
22 hrs ago

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)
22. Well, Sen. Kelly certainly isn't backing down from Kegsbreath,
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:04 PM
22 hrs ago

he's doubling and tripling down and showing no fear of him or Pedonald.

That's my Senator.

Attilatheblond

(7,950 posts)
27. He has REALLY grown into the job the past couple of years
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:32 PM
21 hrs ago

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)
28. 2 Stand up men fighting this illegal regime,
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:34 PM
21 hrs ago

and they're both my Senators of the Great State of Arizona.

Never, ever mess with a Marine or Navy.

PJMcK

(24,503 posts)
41. Panama Canal Zone?
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 08:17 AM
10 hrs ago

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)
42. Nope, Arizona
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 09:56 AM
8 hrs ago

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)
24. Kelly: "When Trump was driving the Taj Mahal Casino into bankruptcy, I was being shot at over Iraq.."
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 08:13 PM
22 hrs ago

3catwoman3

(28,332 posts)
35. I did not know he had been part of the recovery efforts after the Columbia tragedy.
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 09:21 PM
20 hrs ago

Yet one more reason to admire Senator Kelly.

cbabe

(6,010 posts)
34. Hegseth condemned by publisher as children's book hero dragged into military controversy
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 09:20 PM
20 hrs ago
https://www.rawstory.com/hegseth-2674359955/

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 Franklin’s 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.

… more …

angrychair

(11,574 posts)
38. It is embarrassing
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 10:19 PM
20 hrs ago

Kegseth is a fucking nightmare. Everything about this guy's life is HUGE red flag.

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