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Old 11-28-2020, 04:24 PM
 
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How 'nice' to see Biden continuing to use race as a major factor in making these types of choices.

How so woke of him.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-rep...223118809.html
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Biden is reportedly considering Lloyd Austin, a Black four-star general with over four decades in the military. Austin's name is one of several others being floated to lead the Pentagon in the incoming Biden administration. Michele Flournoy, the former undersecretary of defense for policy, is another possible candidate for the job.
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Old 11-28-2020, 04:49 PM
 
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STOP race politics
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Old 11-28-2020, 04:56 PM
 
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How 'nice' to see Biden continuing to use race as a major factor in making these types of choices.

How so woke of him.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-rep...223118809.html
Do you know he's picking that man because of his race? Do you really know that for a fact?

If you don't like Biden, then just admit you don't like him. However, this is just a cop out.
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Old 11-28-2020, 04:59 PM
 
Location: Oklahoma
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Well gee. Maybe he feels pressure to do this. After all he's following the guy who did more for African Americans than anybody since "arguably" Abraham Lincoln.
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Old 11-28-2020, 04:59 PM
 
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Do you know he's picking that man because of his race? Do you really know that for a fact?

If you don't like Biden, then just admit you don't like him. However, this is just a cop out.
It's not a cop out, it's a come in out of the rain advice.
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Old 11-28-2020, 05:00 PM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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If the guy is qualified, he's qualified. And if he's not, then he's not. Race should have nothing to do with it either way.
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Old 11-28-2020, 05:03 PM
 
Location: Wartrace,TN
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A quick review of his service history seems to indicate he is well qualified for the job. He served his country and seems a good fit for defense secretary. Please state specific objections to his nomination if you disagree.

Please don't tell me he is an equal opportunity candidate. Review his history in the army. You don't command elements of the 82nd airborne without earning it.

No, I do not like Biden or Trump. Why attack this Soldier over politics? He seems to be a good man.
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Old 11-28-2020, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Home is Where You Park It
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A quick review of his service history seems to indicate he is well qualified for the job. He served his country and seems a good fit for defense secretary. Please state specific objections to his nomination if you disagree.

Please don't tell me he is an equal opportunity candidate. Review his history in the army. You don't command elements of the 82nd airborne without earning it.

No, I do not like Biden or Trump. Why attack this Soldier over politics? He seems to be a good man.
They're just emulating Trump.
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Old 11-28-2020, 05:37 PM
 
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aa, er, Colin Powell or Condy Rice not come to mind? Oh right, they were Republican president appointments.
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Old 11-28-2020, 05:42 PM
 
Location: SE Asia
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Who is it? General Cornpop?


I have no issue with the selection, provided they are qualified. I won't say most qualified because do they ever pick the most qualified?

This isn't gigantic news. I hate that they always have to make race a qualifier in the news reports.
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