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Rhiannon12866

(237,619 posts)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:00 AM 21 hrs ago

'It was almost comical to watch him': Rep. Moulton on Secy. Hegseth's demeanor during Iran briefing - MSNBC Reports



Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) spoke with Alex Witt about Friday's classified briefing on the Iran airstrikes. While he could not talk about the details revealed in the briefing, he could talk about the demeanor of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Congressman Moulton also spoke about the president's spending bill and more. - Aired on 06/29/2025.
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'It was almost comical to watch him': Rep. Moulton on Secy. Hegseth's demeanor during Iran briefing - MSNBC Reports (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 21 hrs ago OP
reminds me of a character in the movie, Dr. Strangelove - ShepKat 21 hrs ago #1
I first saw that when I was back in school, think this rates a second watch! Thanks! Rhiannon12866 20 hrs ago #3
Another is 'A Face in the Crowd' ShepKat 20 hrs ago #5
Now that one I saw more recently - it sure wasn't the Sheriff Andy I knew! Rhiannon12866 20 hrs ago #6
Yes! I was amazed at how accurately it presaged our current political dynamics. TheRickles 19 hrs ago #7
That was why I saw it more recently, it's made a comeback because it relates to what we're experiencing today Rhiannon12866 19 hrs ago #8
Here's the trailer: TheRickles 18 hrs ago #9
Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 18 hrs ago #10
it's just so obvious that WHORING FOR TRUMP is Job # 1 Skittles 21 hrs ago #2
His "press conference" was cringeworthy embarrassing! He was clearly out of control, not to mention unprofessional Rhiannon12866 20 hrs ago #4

ShepKat

(485 posts)
1. reminds me of a character in the movie, Dr. Strangelove -
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:20 AM
21 hrs ago

George C Scott... probably not the best clip to show the comparison to hegseth-
but the movie is a must see in these times.

ShepKat

(485 posts)
5. Another is 'A Face in the Crowd'
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:54 AM
20 hrs ago

Andy Griffith pulls off being a political grifter who is filled with contempt for his voters.
Also stars Patricia O'Neill and Walter Matthau

Rhiannon12866

(237,619 posts)
8. That was why I saw it more recently, it's made a comeback because it relates to what we're experiencing today
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 07:29 AM
19 hrs ago

Rhiannon12866

(237,619 posts)
4. His "press conference" was cringeworthy embarrassing! He was clearly out of control, not to mention unprofessional
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:49 AM
20 hrs ago

But it's much more important to defend TFG...

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