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Karen Williams's avatar

Excellent, and definitely put the fear of God in me. I truly hope this info is getting to the people who need to know.

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Pete Babendreier's avatar

I heard on mtp now that hegseth had an unclassified line terminated in his scif.

That's a whole other level of subterfuge.

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Dana Bennett's avatar

I think having military on the border is a Very BAD idea. I don’t them to have to take on this task. They are NOT equipped to do that IN ANY WAY. Hegseth has GOT TO GO!!

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Diane Battista's avatar

Always love Tom Nichols

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Diane Battista's avatar

All your conversations are excellent and so insightful. Appreciate the focus on the really important things. I cannot believe Trump tweeted that out putting Zelensky under the bus again blaming him.

It does sound like it came right from Putin himself.

I would really enjoy hearing a podcast with you and Tim Miller again.

Just speaking the truth, calling everything out, standing up to it not

being afraid .

Thank you again

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Kanjin's avatar

Thank you to Paul Rieckhoff for a much needed harsh definition of reality in the Pentagon leadership at time of serious instability in our country and the world.

For those of us not paying attention this is a wake up call to become informed and then act! There are great leaders who offer their voices , for ex. Adm. McCraven , a man of honor and intelligence , a moral compass , a guide whose voice can serve all of us.right now!

With gratitude to both Bill and Paul for your authenticity and common sense. More Please!

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P.'s avatar

It might be easier to ask why he should he be allowed to stay…..

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Martha Kenne's avatar

Thank God for the dogs to keep us all sane.

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Kim Hamblin's avatar

I swear between, your wife’s account, yours and now your daughters, the daily dog photos help to keep me sane amidst all the daily chaos💜

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S. A. Linden's avatar

I had a bet going at the beginning of the week that Pete would be out by Friday. Might still happen, but I think that Trump is really intimidated by Fox and everything it represents and is afraid of what they'd say if one of their own was fired or asked to leave. Is Fox criticizing old Pete?

Putin and Xi sure have Trump's number. FYI, Trump didn't write that Truth Social post...it's far too coherent. Someone else decorated it with Trumpian details.

The pups as usual are brilliant. "Springtime for Auggie" is far preferable to "Springtime for Hitler."

Damn, now I can't get that theme song out of my brain.

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Jeff Lazar's avatar

Truly a wonderful and informative discussion gentlemen. I pray he is correct when he talks about the active duty military holding the line. Please, the two of you need to get together more often!

Totally unrelated: Paul, as a German speaker, I must ask why your surname is pronounced as it is. German grammar says it should be "Rye-coff"

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nks's avatar

The thought that Paul brought up that the Pentagon “coup” is the test tube for what is to become of us, the citizens, according to Project 2025 handbook is chilling!!! The Insurrection Act looming is also chilling. Our fight must kick into gear too!

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nks's avatar

This was a great conversation-

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Anne's avatar

Diversity brings us all closer together. There are those that cannot bring themselves to this realization but hopefully the next generation can help.

We are all in this together!

Whether you like it or not.

I know many do not.

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Susie Marr's avatar

Even if Hegseth never used Signal, the fact that he had it on his work computer was sufficient to walk him out the front door.

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Emily's avatar

Or even the back or side door would work.

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Susie Marr's avatar

I want a public perp walk.

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