Politics

[PARA45]

I also had a TS/SCI, during my last 20+ years in the uniform. When I was the chief of the command post, my team and I had to take several polygraphs due to TS COMSEC access. I still don't know why, but we did.

 

[wesheltonj]

IMO polygraphs are worthless.

 

[Altitude sickness]

That pesky Constitution gettin’ in the way again…

Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2

I’m not clear why the reference to treaties? I’m sure I’m missing something obvious

 

[mdwest]

I carried a TS/SCI my whole military and civilian career and was read onto numerous programs but none required a polygraph. Several were very limited access. I would be surprised if 10% of military compartmented programs require a polygraph. Those that do are often HUMINT related.

Same…

TS most of my mil career and all of my civilian defense career..

No poly required… to include when I commanded a SOF related MI detachment that contained both HUMINT and SIGINT personnel/equipment/requirements/etc

 

[Altitude sickness]

Polygraphs just get most people to spill their guts. It’s more that you don’t lie than being the pope.

 

[WAB]

It looks like Hegseth is going to be confirmed, even though there were two Republican defectors.

With all this, he said, she said. testimony against him. It’s shocking that somebody at that level of security clearances does not have to have a polygraph exam.

I was required at various times to sit for several of them over the years.
And I’m sure others here have also.

It just always amazes me that we peons have a higher level of scrutiny than the SecDef

Hegseth’s confirmation can be credited to his conduct throughout this process. I am impressed.

 

[Vashper]

Not only is this an absurd concept, but the title of the bill isn't even logical. I smell a freshman senator just trying to grab some spotlight. Otherwise, it's cold showers for our members from Mississippi.

Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'

The bill, which is unlikely to pass, would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.”

www.nbcnews.com

As far as I remember, for Onan (Genesis 38:9) this behavior ended badly.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Murkowski won't be voting for Hegseth.

She is just a different version of Liz Cheney

Did anyone think she would vote for him? Nothing surprising here.

 

[CJW]

I'm going to keep the gossip train going by wondering if Obie and Big Mike are going to split. She did do him dirty by skipping the funeral and inauguration.

Meghan McCain spills on Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumors

Meghan McCain and an elite Washington insider dished on Barack and Michelle Obama 's relationship amid unconfirmed rumors that the former First Couple are getting divorced.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[DillonG]

Federal judge in Seattle..... Go figure

I'm optimistic for the SCOTUS ruling

I want to have your optimism, but I’m skeptical. Libs cry about the makeup of SCOTUS. The only thing that body has proven in the last 20 years is that Libs vote party line and Cons deviate (in general). Roberts is example #1.

 

[deewayne2003]

That was my thought too, about Seattle, but it did say he was a Reagan appointee.

You have a higher opinion of Reagan than I do; yes much better than Carter though.

 

[John Wasmuth]

And “Shaky” C from ME is right behind Murkowski as usual, birds of a feather as they say…….. not surprised

 

[Red Leg]

Not only is this an absurd concept, but the title of the bill isn't even logical. I smell a freshman senator just trying to grab some spotlight. Otherwise, it's cold showers for our members from Mississippi.

Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'

The bill, which is unlikely to pass, would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.”

www.nbcnews.com

The sort of nonsense that confirms to the left that the right is truly batshit crazy.

 

[flatwater bill]

Happy to see all relevant data on the JFK assassination opened up. Hope they left enough of a paper trail for the Americans to see what actually happened. A large part of our population believes whatever the MNM tells them.........even now. And this would dispel that myth. My opinion is FBI......cross dressing J. Edgar hated the Kennedys. But the CIA hasn't been properly investigated, or supervised, and has a history of nefarious deeds. Will be fascinating to watch this unfold.............FWB

 

[wesheltonj]

I'm going to keep the gossip train going by wondering if Obie and Big Mike are going to split. She did do him dirty by skipping the funeral and inauguration.

Meghan McCain spills on Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumors

Meghan McCain and an elite Washington insider dished on Barack and Michelle Obama 's relationship amid unconfirmed rumors that the former First Couple are getting divorced.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I heard that. And that Barry is banging Jennifer Aniston, which she denies.

 

[CJW]

I heard that. And that Barry is banging Jennifer Aniston, which she denies.

Sounds legit.

 

[cash_tx]

I too have heard the rumors of a split between Barry and Michelle, but a hookup between Barry and Jennifer Aniston just doesn't feel that plausible to me.

 

[Brent in Az]

The shackles have been removed from ICE & Border patrol. Tom Homan is not messing around.
A nationwide roundup of the worst of the worst of the illegal riff-raff is is in full swing.
Round em up, and ship em out.

 

[Brent in Az]

Jennifer Anniston was once labeled as the sexiest woman in Hollywood. Why in the hell would she hook up with a P.O.S like Obama?

 

[flatwater bill]

@Brent in Az He is rich, handsome, articulate, and revered by the turds........and, ya, a POS.....FWB